Pingree Grove Lifestyle
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Christmas Day brunch a community tradition at Lazarus HouseDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Lazarus House celebrated a community tradition Monday with its annual Christmas Day Brunch in St. Charles. The free potluck-style buffet brings Lazarus House guests toge...
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Why Salvation Army kettle donations are down this seasonDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - For families in need, the Salvation Army's red kettles are as big a part of the holidays as lights, Santa Claus and spending time with loved ones. But with only a few d...
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Join habitat restoration at local forest preserveDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Feeling a bit sluggish after all the holiday festivities? Consider joining a habitat restoration work day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 30, at Bliss Woods Forest Pr...
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St. Charles kids collect socks for the homelessDec 19, 2017 7:00 am - The residents at Lazarus House in St. Charles and Hesed House in Aurora shouldn't be lacking for socks this year. Richmond Intermediate School students Wyatt and Porter ...
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Dundee area cops, firefighters make Christmas brighter for needy kidsDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Santa Claus needs all the help he can get at this time of year. While his sleigh, reindeer and elves are preparing for their big day, Dundee Township's first responders ...
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Newly adopted canine companion brings joy to marathon runnerDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - I'm an avid runner. Last year, I ended up suffering a herniated disc a few months before I was scheduled to run the Walt Disney World Marathon. I was upset and in consta...
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Kitten adoption helps Huntley family heal from lossDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - 2017: Birthday. Tears. Death. Life. Love. Sigh. In January, I canceled my son's 10th birthday while my husband was lying in a hospital bed. In February, my two sons and ...
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How a dog changed lives of seniors at Bartlett senior communityDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Victory Centre of Bartlett has always been a pet-friendly senior community and a big supporter of Anderson Animal Shelter. Our See Spot Retire companion program offers d...
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Local adults need help learning English and improving their reading skillsDec 10, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a volunteer tutor training session from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 16, 18, 29 and 31, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. ...
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Gail Borden to host former Bartlett High teacher's 'Story of Giving' Dec. 19Dec 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Gail Borden Public Library will host former Elgin Area School District U-46 educator and author Brett Weiss from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the Elgin Room at th...