Grandwood Park Submitted Content
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Harper student's book brings German festival to lifeNov 27, 2011 11:00 pm - As a little girl growing up in the town of Karlsdorf, an area of Austria-Hungary that would later become Yugoslavia, Elizabeth Walter looked forward to the Kirchweih Fes...
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Harper College acknowledges its distinguished alumniNov 27, 2011 5:00 am - As a Harper College student in the 1970s, Nancy Castle was terrified of public speaking. Then she took a required speech course, and there was a transformation. She’s si...
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Save-A-Pet launches annual holiday supply driveNov 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Save-A-Pet Adoption Center has launched “The Michael Lechner Supply Stocking Stuffer” as its annual holiday season supply drive to help offset the costs of rescuing and ...
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Vernon Hills Y offers 'Drop & Shop: Parents' Day Out' Dec. 17Nov 24, 2011 10:00 pm - Parents of children ages 6 months to 11 years can get in a few hours of holiday shopping – or quiet time – on their own while the kids enjoy quality activities at Lake C...
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Holiday festivities abound at Cuneo Mansion and GardensNov 24, 2011 5:00 am - Loyola University Chicago’s Cuneo Mansion and Gardens opens its doors with fun, art, and entertainment for all this holiday season. In addition to the estate’s annual Ho...
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Harper College summit an eye-opener for Latino teensNov 22, 2011 11:00 pm - Sergio Gonzalez attended his first Latino Summit at Harper College in 2002, an experience he says transformed him from a high school freshman who wasn’t sold on the idea...
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YMCA volunteers recognizedNov 22, 2011 11:00 pm - The Lake County Family YMCA recognized 15 volunteers for their active role in bringing about meaningful change in their community. “The Lake County Family YMCA is one of...
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Lake County library honoredNov 22, 2011 11:00 pm - The Vernon Area Public Library is counted among America’s Star Libraries for the second year in a row, as announced in the Library Journal. Star Library status was award...
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Lake Zurich Girl's Birthday Wish in True Spirit of the SeasonNov 22, 2011 10:00 pm - You could say Tina Schroedel's comprehension of the true spirit of the season – it's better to give than to receive – far exceeds her young age. The Lake Zurich girl, w...
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Girl Scouts overhaul badges to strengthen leadership skillsNov 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Girl Scouts of the USA, which enters its 100th anniversary year in 2012, is rolling out an all-new collection of badges aimed at giving girls the skills they need to suc...