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Wheaton Municipal Band spotlights clarinet section at July 30 concertJul 27, 2026 3:23 pm - The Wheaton Municipal Band's July 30 concert at Memorial Park features three clarinet soloists including Abbey Atwater performing Bassi's "Concert Fantasia from Rigoletto" and Eric Mandat with Jay Niepoetter performing Mandat's original composition.
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Incoming scholars recognized during College of DuPage receptionJul 23, 2026 9:59 pm - College of DuPage recently recognized the 2026 incoming scholars during a recent reception held on the college’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Explore nature, history at Fullersburg Days Aug. 1-2 in Oak BrookJul 23, 2026 6:03 pm - On Aug. 1-2, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is hosting Fullersburg Days, a free, two-day family event, in Oak Brook. Activities include making seed bombs and corn husk dolls, decorating buttons, self-guided history walks, corn-grinding demonstrations at Graue Mill, vintage yard games, and more.
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Wheaton Municipal Band welcomes opera star William PowersJul 22, 2026 12:54 am - The Wheaton Municipal Band presents its seventh concert of the 2026 season on Thursday, July 23. Bass-baritone opera star William Powers will perform as guest soloist, singing George M. Cohan selections and other pieces, marking a rare collaboration between opera and concert band.
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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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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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Bridge Communities to host pickleball tournament to support homeless familiesJul 16, 2026 12:01 am - Bridge Communities will host a Pickleball Tournament on Aug. 1 at Pickled! Wheaton to support families facing homelessness. Deadline to register is July 28 or until spots are filled.
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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.
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B Jolly Foundation to host its first walkathon to benefit local special needs familiesJul 14, 2026 6:37 pm - The B Jolly Foundation will host its first walkathon on Aug. 8 at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton to raise funds for children with special needs and their families.
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Downtown Wheaton adds a new corn roast to the lineup of wine walk, live music, and family funJul 14, 2026 6:11 pm - Support local businesses while enjoying Downtown Wheaton Association's lineup of summer fun and activities, including its first corn roast, the Summer Wine Walk, a scavenger hunt, sidewalk sales, and more.