St. Charles Lifestyle
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Tri-Cities park districts able to fill lifeguard, swim instructor jobs, but could use a few more applicantsJun 02, 2023 6:00 am - As families hit the local community pools in the opening weeks of the summer season, it should trigger yet another signal that we are recovering from a deadly pandemic. ...
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Over 1,000 volunteers serve their community at 18th annual CareFestJun 01, 2023 11:00 pm - More than 1,100 volunteers from 19 area churches set out to serve their community during the month of May as part of an annual service project called CareFest. The congr...
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Festivals June 2-8: Cream of Wheaton, Rose Fest, Fox River Arts Ramble and moreMay 31, 2023 6:00 am - Starts before Friday Cream of Wheaton: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 1; 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 2; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 3; and 1-7 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Mem...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley offers free tutor training on July 10May 30, 2023 11:00 pm - If you are interested in helping an immigrant learn English, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley's free tutor training workshop. It will be held from...
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ECC's Project Backpack provides supplies to local studentsMay 30, 2023 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit area students in need from Elgin Area School Distric...
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Education scholarship changes future for ECC student Edwina WatkinsMay 29, 2023 11:00 pm - "I still have chills because I didn't think I would actually get it," said Elgin Community College early childhood education student Edwina Watkins, recipient of the Ear...
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How Knights of Columbus are adapting Tootsie Roll Drive to donors carrying less cashMay 26, 2023 6:00 am - By any measure, the Knights of Columbus #2191 club for Batavia and Geneva could say it has played its part in successful national efforts during the annual Tootsie Roll ...
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Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summerMay 25, 2023 6:00 am - As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with outdoor musical events in local parks, cruise nights and other regular c...
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Why retirees work for the fun of itMay 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Often, retirement looks like nirvana from afar, but once you get right to it, it can lose its luster. Formerly busy, productive people can get bored and lonely after a ...
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Chop Around the Clock returns for 32nd year June 2-3May 24, 2023 11:00 pm - This year marks the 32nd year Foltos' Tonsorial Parlor at 7 E. Wilson St. in Batavia has produced "Chop Around the Clock." Beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, through 4...