Glen Ellyn Lifestyle
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Journaling workshop helps parents address childhood trauma and adversityJan 02, 2025 4:13 pm - Award-winning science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa returns to the GPS Parent Series to introduce journaling practices that can heal trauma, calm the mind, and promote gratitude.
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Caring for homeless pets: An inside look at DuPage County’s expanded animal shelterJan 01, 2025 5:00 am - DuPage County’s newly expanded animal shelter is open. Take a look inside, and you may not find what you’d expect at a government-run animal shelter.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.
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Naperville interfaith community to celebrate 20th annual World Peace Day prayer serviceDec 06, 2024 9:45 am - Twenty-three interfaith groups in DuPage County will mark 20 years of annual World Peace Day interfaith prayer service on Jan. 5, committing to "radical inclusion, mutual respect, compassion for all.“
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DuPage United rallies faith leaders and elected officials at packed Action AssemblyNov 22, 2024 1:23 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 17, community leaders and elected officials packed Trinity Episcopal Church in Wheaton for DuPage United’s annual Action Assembly. The gathering was t...
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GPS author to speak on encouraging autonomy while maintaining boundariesNov 21, 2024 12:02 am - The GPS Parent Series: Navigating Healthy Families will present “Balanced & Steady Parenting: Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Independent Kids” with psychologist and author Emily Edlynn.
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Giving thanks for birds and birding in generalNov 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Birds give us so much, enriching our lives almost every day when we take time to notice. This is my Thankful List, and just like any other list involving birds, it’s sure to grow.
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Seeing the whole learner: Fourth-grade teacher pours passion into helping her students growNov 12, 2024 6:30 am - From squid dissection day to providing students with consistency and routines, Forest Glen fourth-grade teacher Jorie Dragas was recently recognized as the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce’s educator of the year for her commitment to her students’ educational growth.
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You may see more coyotes this time of year. Here’s why and what you should doNov 09, 2024 1:15 pm - Suburban residents may see more coyotes between now and February as the young leave their parents to find mates and stake out their own territories.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.