St. Charles Lifestyle
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How a St. Charles teacher is instilling love for math in young studentsDec 09, 2019 4:55 am - Lynn Pittner's favorite technique for teaching math begins with two simple questions: "What do we notice? What do we wonder?" What do we notice about the number of anima...
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Geneva welcomes season with Christmas Walk and Holiday House TourDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Geneva prepares for its 52nd Christmas Walk at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and Holiday House Tour Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7...
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Dragon boat races, festival may be returning to St. Charles next summerDec 06, 2019 5:00 am - When a community festival disappears — either to take a short hiatus or simply because its time had come and gone because of finances, manpower or lack of community inte...
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Geneva church to host Women's Advent Worship and Tea Dec. 9Dec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Women are invited to the United Methodist Church of Geneva's traditional Women's Advent Worship Service and Tea on Monday, Dec. 9. It will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 ...
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After 20 years, Elgin Boys & Girls Club board member still 'all about the kids'Dec 04, 2019 5:00 am - After 20 years of volunteering on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin, and for the last six or so years as president of the statewide club organization, Tim Will...
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Local harpist marks 7 years at Geneva's at Christmas WalkDec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - For the seventh year in a row, Geneva resident Tina Barber will be performing with her harp at the annual Geneva Christmas Walk. She will appear at the Geneva History M...
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Friends of the Batavia Public Library host Holiday Book Sale Dec. 14Dec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Need a great gift idea? On Saturday, Dec. 14, join the Friends of the Batavia Public Library at the Vintage Book Sale and Regular Used Book Sale. The Vintage Sale wil...
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Children's Theatre of Elgin to host 'Home for the Holidays' event Dec. 28Dec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - 'Tis the season for spreading cheer by giving back to the near and dear. So gather up your family and friends and join Children's Theatre of Elgin for a fun-filled night...
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Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza returns Dec. 7Dec 03, 2019 10:00 pm - The Central High School Music Department invites everyone to the second annual Sleigh Bells Ring Concert Extravaganza from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Central Hi...
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Maybe it's time to rename the red-bellied woodpeckerDec 03, 2019 5:00 am - Some common bird names just don't make sense. Look at the woodpecker shown in the photo. Do you notice the bird's obvious red belly? Neither do I. Yet, it is called a r...