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Pandemic's Silver Lining Shines on Pino Farina Band
Nov 19, 2021 9:06 AM - In 2020 when venues shuttered their doors during the pandemic, adult alternative rockers Pino Farina Band came out of that dark cloud and did what they do best. They gathered a community that connected through music. With lead singer Pino Farina at the helm, he stepped into the world of livestreaming, sometimes playing sessions that exceeded four hours and gained a sizable following that showed up twice a week, every week. The epidemic of isolation people felt during those difficult months found not only relief, but joy as Pino dove into his playlist and performed with passion and abandon. -
Scouts Clean Up at Roots Community Garden
Nov 19, 2021 9:11 AM - Scouts from the Dragon Patrol of Palatine BSA Troop 209 enjoyed a beautiful Autumn morning working together to remove spent plants at the Roots Community Garden established and supported by Partners for Our Communities. -
Harper College seeks community partners for 3D printed toy drive
Nov 19, 2021 9:00 AM - This season, Harper College's IDEAShop Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center is turning itself into a high-tech Santa's workshop. Jeff Moy, who manages the space, is leading a drive to use 3D printers to make toys for area children as part of 3D Printed Toys for Tots 2021. The project, which makes toys for kids who might not otherwise receive them this holiday season, is the brainchild of IC3D Industries in Columbus, Ohio. Harper is a hub for IC3D's program. The college is raising money and recruiting volunteers, with plans to donate the finished toys to the area U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots chapter and other local community organizations. -
Buffalo Grove Native Publishes Children's Book
Nov 19, 2021 8:39 AM - Years ago, a wintertime stroll stirred a song in Deb Kitt's heart. That song stayed with her for decades until, upon the birth of her first grandchild, she was inspired to finish it. -
Community Christmas Concert Series starts Nov. 28
Nov 17, 2021 5:55 PM - The Community Christmas Concert Series with Barb Sorensen returns starting Sunday, Nov. 28. The five free classically styled Christmas concerts feature traditional Christmas songs from around the world. -
Clearbrook's Roaring Twenties Event was a Roaring Good Time
Nov 17, 2021 2:37 PM - On Nov. 12, 2021, Clearbrook, an organization that specializes in enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted a Roaring Twenties themed event, presented by their Associate Board. -
Oakton offers new programs, free credit classes this spring
Nov 19, 2021 11:30 AM - Oakton Community College is stepping up to help students reach their big goals this spring by offering three free credit hours of tuition to new and returning students. -
Children ages 5-11 can get vaccinated at NCH
Nov 19, 2021 9:54 AM - Vaccines for kids ages 5-11 will be offered from 3:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays at the NCH Vaccine Clinic, 3060 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. -
Hey Nonny Sets Slate of Holiday Shows
Nov 17, 2021 9:35 AM - From blues to jazz to cabaret to chamber music -- Arlington Heights music venue Hey Nonny has slated holiday concerts for all musical tastes this December. -
Lavelle Law Charities wraps up food drive for local pantry
Nov 17, 2021 10:31 AM - Lavelle Law Charities recently held a successful food drive that raised more than $5,000 and more than two truckloads of nonperishable food items, paper goods and personal care items for the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry.
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