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College of DuPage welcomes new students with fall orientation sessionsJun 30, 2026 10:57 pm - College of DuPage is hosting New Student Orientation sessions Aug. 11-13 for fall semester students. The sessions, held at McAninch Arts Center, include presentations, workshops, campus resource exploration, and opportunities to connect with fellow students and college organizations.
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Gary UMC in Wheaton welcomes new senior pastorJun 30, 2026 8:38 pm - The Rev. Jonathan Crail will begin serving as Gary United Methodist Church's senior pastor on July 5, returning to the Wheaton church where he previously served as associate pastor from 2009-2013.
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Senior Suburban Orchestra opens summer sight-reading sessions to all musiciansJun 30, 2026 5:44 pm - The Senior Suburban Orchestra is hosting free summer sight-reading sessions on July 21 and Aug. 11 at Woodridge United Methodist Church, open to musicians of all ages with no charge to participate.
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After 28 years, Youth Outlook executive director Nancy Mullen to retire; Carolyn Wahlskog named successorJun 30, 2026 5:19 pm - Nancy Mullen, executive director of Youth Outlook, will retire in January 2027 after 28 years leading Illinois' first nonprofit dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth, having grown it from a small startup to an organization serving multiple counties. The board has appointed Carolyn Wahlskog as the next leader.
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Wheaton Municipal Band kicks off the Fourth of July weekend early with Patriotic ConcertJun 29, 2026 1:49 pm - On July 2, the Wheaton Municipal Band will present its Patriotic concert with the theme, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” at Memorial Park. It features classic American compositions including Sousa marches, “This Land is Your Land,” and music from “Victory at Sea.”
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Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship available for single parents pursuing lawJun 26, 2026 10:47 pm - The Ashley Stewart Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to single parents pursuing undergraduate or law degrees who have been affected by or advocate against domestic violence. Applications are due Aug. 1.
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Gary UMC youth volunteers repair homes in AppalachiaJun 23, 2026 10:17 pm - Volunteers from Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton traveled to Kentucky this summer to participate in the Appalachia Service Project, helping repair homes for low-income families in rural Central Appalachia by building stairs, fixing roofs, and constructing decks.
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes guest conductor and composer Scott BoermaJun 23, 2026 10:01 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band will host guest conductor Scott Boerma on June 25 in Memorial Park. Boerma, director of bands at Western Michigan University, will conduct three of his own compositions alongside classical works including Milhaud’s “Suite Francaise” and Vaughn Williams’ “Sea Songs.”
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DuPage ham radio club prepares for community emergency at National Field Day June 27-28Jun 23, 2026 12:37 am - The DuPage Amateur Radio Club is hosting National Field Day weekend in Elmhurst showing how emergency ham radio provides crucial communications when phone systems fail during disasters.
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Loaves & Fishes Community Services to host ‘Night to End Hunger 2026’Jun 18, 2026 6:40 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual “Night to End Hunger” fundraiser on Sept. 18 at Hotel Arista in Naperville. The event aims to raise funds for the state's largest food pantry, which serves 10,000 people weekly.