Wheaton Lifestyle
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Community unity: Join National Night Out events in the suburbsJul 30, 2026 10:48 am - National Night Out is an annual event held on the first Tuesday in August, intended to bring communities together to enhance the public’s relationship with local police and emergency personnel while building neighborhood spirit. This year’s official date is Tuesday, Aug. 4, although some events take place in the surrounding week.
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Just keep watching: A few ideas to enhance summer birdingJul 29, 2026 9:38 am - July and August are typically a little slow for birding. Here are some ideas to keep your bird on until fall migration revs up around Labor Day.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC begins new sermon series on Christian callingJul 28, 2026 4:58 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton launches "Culture of Call," a 5-week sermon series exploring Christian purpose and belonging, beginning Aug. 2.
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Home & garden calendar July 28-Aug. 8Jul 28, 2026 9:00 am - Make plans for upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like insects at night, Blanding’s turtle projects and more. Also where to find nature walks, garden shows and workshops.
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Wheaton’s Gary UMC to host Worship in the Park Aug. 16Jul 22, 2026 12:14 am - Gary United Methodist Church will hold outdoor worship on Sunday, Aug. 16, in Memorial Park in Wheaton, featuring a back-to-school prayer, children’s message, music, Scripture and sermon.
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Home & garden calendar, July 21-Aug. 1Jul 21, 2026 1:12 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like Blanding’s turtle research projects, green initiatives and more. Also listings on garden shows, nature walks, and workshops.
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DuPage County Fair kicks off Thursday with first 4-H Alumni DayJul 20, 2026 11:46 am - On opening day Thursday, July 23, the DuPage County Fair, in collaboration with the University of Illinois Extension, is hosting its first 4-H Alumni Day featuring an alumni salute, tours, games and free admission for preregistered 4-H alumni.
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‘Hunger doesn’t look just one way’: How Loaves & Fishes helps families get back on solid groundJul 20, 2026 9:45 am - Fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs. What might be a simple weekly grocery list for some may be out of reach for families just trying to make ends meet. That’s where Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville comes in.
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Gary UMC hosts summer book and film discussion on ‘Small Things Like These’Jul 19, 2026 5:58 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a discussion of Claire Keegan's award-winning novella "Small Things Like These" on July 26, followed by a screening of the 2024 film adaptation starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson on July 29.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton welcomes new organistJul 14, 2026 8:40 pm - On Sunday, July 19, Robert Sacks will make his debut as organist at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton.