South Elgin Lifestyle
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Christmastime at Fine Line artisan gift sale returns Dec. 1-6Nov 17, 2022 10:00 pm - Fine Line Creative Arts Center's annual artisan gift sale is a great place to find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items this holiday season. Now in its 35th year, the Chris...
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Things to do Nov. 18-24: Tree lightings, light shows, craft fairs, holiday theater and moreNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - Ongoing Fall Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 27 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of fal...
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Library foundation to hold Mini Holiday Book Sale at Gail Borden Nov. 25-27Nov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - Find a gift for everyone - babies, kids, teens and adults - on your holiday list at the Gail Borden Library Foundation's Mini Holiday Book Sale on Friday to Sunday, Nov....
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Algonquin Garden Club donates $2,000 to Friends of Dundee Natural AreasNov 16, 2022 10:00 pm - On Oct. 27, the Algonquin Garden Club presented a $2,000 check to the newly formed Friends of Dundee Natural Areas. It is an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, l...
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Tree lightings: With the flip of a switch, the holiday season beginsNov 16, 2022 5:00 am - Many suburban communities kick off the holiday season with tree lighting ceremonies. Some of these events have grown into mini-festivals, complete with caroling, Santa v...
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'It's a great privilege to say I know two languages': U-46 marks 50 years of bilingual educationNov 16, 2022 4:00 am - Growing up in a predominantly Spanish-speaking household, Giselle Naranjo wanted to stay connected to her roots and to family members who spoke only her native tongue, w...
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Art + Market Aurora opens for fall, indoor marketsNov 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Art + Market Aurora will be back at Society 57 for three dates this holiday season starting Saturday, Nov. 19. The Aurora Downtown group's indoor market will feature sev...
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Special delivery: Postmaster returns to thank nurses who helped him fight stage 4 cancerNov 14, 2022 10:00 pm - After 35 years as a postmaster, Steven Saylor was nearly ready for retirement. He wasn't ready for a stage 4 lymphoma diagnosis, let alone eight weeks in the hospital. I...
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Winterlights in the Fabyan Japanese Garden awarded grant from ComEdNov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Fabyan Japanese Garden in Geneva was awarded a $2,500 Powering the Holidays grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in October. The funds will be used t...
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Help Food for Greater Elgin raise $20,000 on Giving Tuesday Nov. 29Nov 13, 2022 10:00 pm - As you take time to consider all that you are thankful for this holiday season, consider making a gift to Food for Greater Elgin to lend a hand to someone in need. On Gi...