South Elgin Lifestyle
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YWCA Elgin to make prom dreams a reality at Cinderella's ClosetMar 09, 2017 10:00 pm - On Saturday, March 18, the YWCA Elgin will help make dreams come true for hundreds of modern-day Cinderella's at the 13th annual "Cinderella's Closet" event from 9 a.m. ...
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LifeSource: Immediate need for Type O negative blood donorsMar 08, 2017 10:00 pm - LifeSource currently has an immediate need for donors with type O negative blood, most commonly needed in trauma situations because they can be transfused to patients wi...
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Algonquin community members to shave heads for a good causeMar 08, 2017 12:00 am - Greg Freund has been a frequent participant and volunteer in the annual Shamrock Shave since St. Margaret Mary Parish started the event nearly a decade ago. But this yea...
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Batavia retiree exhibits, sells artworkMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - I am always amazed at some of the talented artists living at the Holmstad retirement community in Batavia. Sculptors, woodcarvers, and fine artists have displayed their ...
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Crafters can still apply for Fair, Fall Diddley showsMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Craft applications and food vendor information forms for the Fair and Fall Diddley shows are now available. Fair Diddley will be Sunday, May 21, on the historic Woodsto...
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Volunteer time to help improve adult literacy; 80 on wait list for tutorsMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection trains volunteer tutors to help adults learn English or improve their reading and writing skills. After a 12-hour training, volunteers will be ma...
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Sign up for Lions Raceway Woods 5K Run/Walk April 22Mar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - The Elgin Lions Club and the Dundee Township Lions Club are sponsoring the Lions Raceway Woods 5K Run and Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Raceway Woods Forest Pres...
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Foodie 5K race series returns to benefit hungry neighbors across Northern IllinoisMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Whether one of your resolutions for the New Year was to get back in shape, spend more time outdoors or to give back to your community, Northern Illinois Food Bank can he...
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Heartland Voices to host fundraiser 'Easy as 1-2-3'Mar 05, 2017 10:00 pm - Heartland Voices continues its 18th season with their 10th annual gala. This year's gala, "Easy As 1-2-3," celebrates some of music's greatest hits. And you guessed it, ...
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Dundee puts on a great St. Patrick's Day partyMar 05, 2017 10:00 pm - Not to discount the appeal of the Dickens in Dundee festival, Heritage Fest and the special events East Dundee plans during the year, but Dundee Township's St. Patrick's...