St. Charles Lifestyle
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Pandemic leads to rescue boom at St. Charles-based wildlife rehabilitation centerJul 20, 2021 6:00 am - Months of isolation and in-home lockdowns forged a new appreciation for the outdoors and nature for many DuPage and Kane County residents in the past year. Volunteers a...
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Guided horseback trail rides now available at Forest Trails StablesJul 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Ready to take the reins for a scenic ride through DuPage County forests? Longtime equestrian center Forest Trails Stables in Bartlett is now offering 50-minute, guided t...
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Hops for Hope 5K Oct. 2 to raise money for Project Mobility's adaptive bikesJul 18, 2021 11:00 pm - The fifth annual Hops for Hope 5K returns to Mount St. Mary Park in St. Charles on Saturday, Oct. 2. Project Mobility's three largest fundraisers in 2020 were either pos...
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Batavia's Barnwood & Beeswax marketplace now carrying The Chocolate Shoppe creationsJul 16, 2021 6:00 am - Last week, my “chocolate radar” went up last week when sensing that Batavia suddenly entered the sweets game with The Chocolate Shoppe display in the Barnwood & Beeswax ...
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St. Charles Kiwanis dedicates wheelchair swing at all-inclusive playgroundJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, July 15, about 60 Kiwanians and friends attended the dedication of a wheelchair swing in the new sensory garden and all-inclusive playground at Pottawatomie...
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Naperville Special Olympics Illinois athlete to be honored at Chicago Ducky Derby Aug. 5Jul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., 65,000 rubber ducks will splash into the Chicago River off the Columbus Bridge for the 2021 Chicago Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympi...
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Festivals: Kane County Fair, Naper Nights, Taste of Summer & moreJul 14, 2021 6:00 am - This weekend Kane County Fair: 3-11 p.m. Thursday, July 15; noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 16-17; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Kane County Fai...
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Slipping and sliding: Kane County Fair opens up despite rain in St. CharlesJul 14, 2021 1:00 am - Amid the smell of giant corn dogs and funnel cakes, hundreds of people lined up to get their ride tickets on the first day of the Kane County Fair in St. Charles. Shortl...
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Ride4Animals Poker Run on July 18 to benefit Anderson HumaneJul 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Hop on and ride to support Anderson Humane as part of the 2021 Anderson's Ride4Animals Poker Run on Sunday, July 18. This event will provide much needed financial suppo...
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Best Bets: Cynthia Erivo performs with CSO at RaviniaJul 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Vocal prowess Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo ("The Color Purple") joins with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop for the concert "Legendary Women's...