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AAUW Elgin offers $2,000 in undergraduate scholarshipsFeb 10, 2026 5:32 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of American Association of University Women is offering two $1,000 scholarships for undergraduate college expenses for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Dive into adventure with St. James School’s production of ‘Finding Nemo, Jr.’Feb 09, 2026 4:20 pm - The vibrant world of the Great Barrier Reef will come alive in Arlington Heights when the St. James School Broadway Bulldogs present Disney’s “Finding Nemo, Jr.”
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Plan for spring and summer by registering for Northbrook Park District programmingFeb 09, 2026 1:56 pm - The weather might still be cold, but it’s time to start planning for spring and summer activities. The Northbrook Park District’s Spring into Summer guide, available at nbparks.org, outlines all upcoming options this spring and summer for children and adults.
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GPS webinar offers tools to help ‘Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up’Feb 09, 2026 12:44 pm - Dr. Ellen Braaten, a psychologist and learning expert, will present "Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up: Strategies to Improve Academic Performance and Processing" on Feb. 19 via Zoom.
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Pooches and Smooches pet event Feb. 14 in Long GroveFeb 09, 2026 12:17 pm - Woofie’s of Barrington-Northwest invites local pet lovers to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and its official grand opening, with their four-legged companions at its Pooches and Smooches pet event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove.
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Hoffman Estates Citizens Fire Academy celebrating 25th anniversary with three sessionsFeb 09, 2026 11:57 am - The Hoffman Estates Citzens Fire Academy will mark its 25th anniversary this year with separate sessions for adults, teens and those with special needs.
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Elgin Community College opens expanded Student Access and Disability Services officeFeb 09, 2026 11:05 am - The new Student Access and Disability Services space at Elgin Community College opened on Feb. 3, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for students with disabilities.
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Excelling in the arts is a family affair for the HuntsFeb 09, 2026 12:14 am - Leslie Hunt named to Class of 2026 Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame; uncle Jeff Hunt inducted in 2020 St. Charles native Leslie Hunt — singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble brings ‘Unnecessary Farce’ to The MAC stageFeb 06, 2026 11:19 pm - One way to forget about cold temperatures, snow, bad traffic, stress and problems is to attend a hilarious play called “Unnecessary Farce” presented by Buffalo Theatre Ensemble.
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First-graders make annual volunteer trip to MarklundFeb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"