Vernon Hills Lifestyle
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Salaam, shalom, peace: How one camp is promoting understanding among kids of different faithsMar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - A unique camp for middle school students drew young teens to make new friends, design art projects and take small group selfies. Yet it also included interfaith prayer —...
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Keeping the 'City in a Garden' GreenMar 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Keeping the 'City in a Garden' Green Chicago's motto, "Urbs in Horto," or "City in a Garden," is aptly named due to the impressive collections of parks and green spaces....
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Fundraiser to support local athletes competing at 2019 World Roller GamesMar 02, 2019 10:00 pm - Northern Illinois Junior Roller Derby is hosting a Doubleheader Bout on Saturday, March 23. This fundraiser supports two of its founding members who have rostered for T...
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62nd Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show & Sale returns March 9-10Feb 28, 2019 10:00 pm - STEPHEN SCORE, INC., BOSTON, MASS. Most of us in the Midwest only know of Stephen Score from reading Maine Antique Digest. He's either seen at an important auction or s...
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Home of the Sparrow to host 'Hope for the Homeless' comedy benefitFeb 27, 2019 10:00 pm - Join Home of the Sparrow for "Hope for the Homeless" comedy benefit on Friday, April 12, at Avante Banquets in Fox River Grove, as they raise life-changing funds for hom...
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Dining out: Beatrix debuts first suburban spot in Oak BrookFeb 27, 2019 10:30 am - Beatrix opens in Oak Brook For those who have enjoyed dining at a Beatrix location in Chicago, you can now nosh on healthy favorites at a new suburban location that open...
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Les Turner ALS Foundation to honor Mindy Evans-Williams and Dr. Robert L. Sufit at Hope Through Caring GalaFeb 25, 2019 10:00 pm - Since being diagnosed with ALS in September 1992, Mindy Evans-Williams of Manhattan, Illinois, has received individualized support and resources from the Les Turner ALS ...
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March 2: Women's conference stresses empowerment, healthy livingFeb 21, 2019 10:00 pm - Practical tips on topics ranging from career success to healthy eating are part of the seventh annual "Empowering the Woman in You," a free conference from 9 a.m. to 2 p...
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Ice Rescue training in VHHS Outdoor Education classesFeb 20, 2019 10:00 pm - A few years ago Countryside Fire District was invited to provide a lesson on Hypothermia and the Dangers of Ice in the Vernon Hills High School Outdoor Education classes...
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A chance to shine: Actors with disabilities experience the joy, enrichment of theaterFeb 19, 2019 5:00 am - John Volk of Libertyville excels in math and science at school, but these days he's channeling his goofier side in his role as Gaston, the over-the-top suitor in Disney'...