Villa Park Lifestyle
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Thousands of Guatemalan schoolkids receive calculators thanks to local RotariansApr 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Northbrook, IL - More than 20,000 solar-powered calculators are in the hands of Guatemalan schoolchildren, thanks to some quick calculations by local Rotarians. Student...
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Constable: Quakers still have friends in suburbsApr 22, 2017 1:00 am - Until this week, here is what I knew about Quakers: 1. That guy on the oatmeal container is a Quaker. 2. Quakers often get confused with Shakers, the furniture folks. Wi...
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On Earth Day, donate used furniture and earn rewardsApr 20, 2017 11:00 pm - Earth Day is a time to promote earth-friendly practices such as recycling and sustainable living. Unfortunately, it can be challenging for people to find responsible and...
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Giant Steps to offer equine therapy in Sugar GroveApr 14, 2017 6:00 am - Horses are known to be therapeutic, which is what prompted Lisle-based Giant Steps, a nonprofit organization serving autistic individuals, to start an equine therapy pro...
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Art therapy at Friendship Village helps seniors open upApr 10, 2017 11:00 pm - "It's not about artistic skills. It's about the process. In art therapy, art becomes the healing vehicle. A way for people to express and come back in touch with some of...
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Boutique Show Supports Refugee ArtisansApr 09, 2017 11:00 pm - In a time when hundreds of thousands of families have been displaced across the globe, many desire to do something meaningful to support refugees forced to flee their ho...
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On April 23rd, Five Seasons Burr Ridge Supports The Community House's Autism FundraiserApr 06, 2017 11:00 pm - Through its support of The Community House's upcoming "Walk the Walk for Autism," Five Seasons Family Sports Club is putting action behind its longstanding commitment to...
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Local seniors talk climate change with "Grandfather of Climate Science"Apr 04, 2017 11:00 pm - Dr. Wallace "Wally" Broecker, also known as the "Grandfather of Climate Science," joined Windsor Park retirement community residents for a conversation and QA about clim...
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On April 12th at Lake Park High School: 'A Future Without You: Assuring a Happy and Secure Life for Your Special Needs Child When You Are Gone'Mar 30, 2017 11:00 pm - If you have a child with special needs, then you are well acquainted with "IEPs," or Individualized Education Plans that provide a customized approach to support their i...
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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra's annual outreach program engages studentsMar 21, 2017 11:00 pm - In January and February, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra's Community Outreach Program sponsored visits to nine elementary schools in eight western suburbs - Hillside, Be...