Maple Park Lifestyle
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Elgin artist to sell work at folk art fairSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - Chris Robinson has always dabbled in some sort of art project, trying various things over the last several decades. Years ago she made hundreds of Santa and Uncle Sam do...
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Century-old sketch helps Elgin man restore his porchSep 18, 2011 6:00 am - When Bill Decker first moved into a Victorian-era house In Elgin with his family, there was plenty to do. Inside they tore down all the wallpaper, choosing paint instea...
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Scrapbooking demo, contest to raise funds for AIDAug 31, 2011 11:00 pm - If you are passionate about scrapbooking you will want to submit a one-page entry into the Association for Individual Development (AID) scrapbooking contest. Participa...
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World of Faeries comes to South ElginAug 03, 2011 12:00 am - For kids of all ages, Ren Faire junkies or those who enjoy costume play and swordfighting, the World of Faeries Festival in South Elgin offers a chance for escapism. “It...
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'Rakow Arts: Works from the Family Room' exhibit at Gallery 200Jul 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Gallery 200 member artists Mandy and Christine Rakow, along with family members John and Jim, present “Rakow Arts: Works from the Family Room,” a diverse, mixed-media ex...
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Four Historic Homes Chosen for 2011 Preservation Awards in West ChicagoJul 05, 2011 11:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: July 6, 2011 – West Chicago's diverse housing stock is just one of the community's many distinctions, and recently four of its historic homes wer...
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Girl Scouts promote National Great Outdoors MonthJun 14, 2011 11:00 pm - June 2011 marks the eighth annual National Great Outdoors Month! Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois encourages girls across northern Illinois to get outside and experience...
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Bike to Work Week Commuting TipsJun 07, 2011 11:00 pm - With the warmer weather, gas prices at more than $4 per gallon and the upcoming “Bike to Work Week” from June 11-17, more people are considering riding their bike to wor...
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neXt gallery hosts panel discussion on 'Art and Economic Development'Jun 02, 2011 11:00 pm - St. Charles, Illinois, June 3, 2011 – The neXt gallery at Shelby is sponsoring a panel discussion on “Art and Economic Development”. Panel moderator is Hennie Reynders...
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Canoe and kayak race celebrates 50 yearsJun 01, 2011 12:00 am - Since 1961, canoe and kayak racers have flooded the Fox River on the first weekend in June to compete in the annual Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race. The race’s legacy ...