Westmont Lifestyle
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Free as a bird: In retirement, columnist plans to travel in hopes of new sightingsAug 05, 2024 11:52 am - Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter recently retired from his day job and looks forward to traveling and new sightings of birds.
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When the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center will open to visitorsAug 02, 2024 4:01 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County plans to unveil its new wildlife rehabilitation clinic and visitor center in Glen Ellyn by the end of the year.
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Why the Willowbrook Wildlife Center has a new name, new lookAug 01, 2024 6:10 pm - The Willowbrook Wildlife Center is rolling out a new name as a new building takes shape on the campus in Glen Ellyn. The eye-catching, two-story structure will house a wi...
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National Night Out is Aug. 6. Here’s what’s going on across the suburbsAug 01, 2024 9:42 am - National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The event is intended to help build bonds between communities and their local law enforcement. Here are some of the events planned in local communities.
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For the love of pets: Carol Stream charity helps families with veterinary costsJul 28, 2024 5:41 am - Dr. Mondrian Contreras knows pets are family. That is why he founded the VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a nonprofit that helps families who are in financial crisis take care of any costs for veterinarian services.
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Holy Trinity St. Vincent de Paul prepares for its first Friends of the Poor WalkJul 16, 2024 11:34 pm - The first Friends of the Poor Walk fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Westmont. This special event will be a morning of walking, snacks, music, face painting and more for many to enjo
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Fourth of July parades across the suburbsJul 01, 2024 3:06 pm - Marching bands, dance troupes, Scouts and Shriners will be marching through towns across the suburbs as part of the Fourth of July celebration. Here’s a list of where you can see them around the suburbs.
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Home and garden calendar, June 30-July 6Jun 25, 2024 10:44 pm - Pollinator parties, garden club meetings, art markets and more.
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Versiti Blood Center of Illinois issues plea for donors; patient care at riskJun 24, 2024 11:35 am - Versiti Blood Center of Illinois has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations due to a dangerously low blood supply. Summer donations have plummeted to critical levels, with over 4,963 appointments missed in the past month alone.
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Field of dreams: Buddy Baseball a home run for kids with special needsJun 18, 2024 6:22 am - Thanks to the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club, kids with special needs from across the suburbs can enjoy the thrill of playing baseball, with a buddy to help them along the way.