DuPage County Lifestyle
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College of DuPage finds creative ways to engage with the community
Apr 15, 2021 6:45 PM - One of the pillars driving College of DuPage's strategic long-range plan is arts, culture and community engagement. The pandemic impacted our ability to fully provide activities in these key areas at a time when they were essential to the well-being of our community, but we found creative and thoughtful ways to reach out during these challenging times. -
Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with Cosley Zoo
Apr 14, 2021 4:24 PM - Cosley Zoo, one of 165 FrogWatch USA chapters in the U.S., will host its annual volunteer training this spring. You do not have to be a frog or toad expert to be a FrogWatch USA volunteer. -
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry set to move and expand thanks to community's help
Apr 13, 2021 6:00 AM - It's a transformational time for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, which is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a successful $900,000 capital campaign to fund a planned move to its own dedicated space. -
Cantigny Park debuts Little Free Library May 7
Apr 9, 2021 9:56 PM - Cantigny Park in Wheaton will soon have a new attraction, and it's not a garden, a tank or museum exhibit. On Friday, May 7, the park plans to unveil a Free Little Library book exchange near the Red Oaks Farm playground. Visitors will be able to "take a book and share a book" during park hours, seven days a week. -
Champion of Trees 10K helps fund The Morton Arboretum's scientific mission
Apr 9, 2021 6:00 AM - Now that spring is here, and restrictions are lifting, it's time to show Mother Nature a little love by taking part in events that honor the great outdoors. And there is no better place to start than The Morton Arboretum's Champion of Trees 10K. -
Edward-Elmhurst Health urges community to register as organ donorsApr 7, 2021 11:07 AM - During National Donate Life Month in April, Edward-Elmhurst Health is encouraging members of the community to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.
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University of Illinois Extension offers monthly 'Lessons for Living' webinars
Apr 6, 2021 11:26 AM - You're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons to keep you fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, "Lessons for Living" are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand tips for living full, rich lives. -
Legislators help women pursuing a return to educationApr 5, 2021 12:32 PM - The Conference of Women Legislators, a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, announces the 2021-22 Annual Scholarship Awards Program. It created the scholarship program as part of its mission to promote economic independence, community service and leadership development.
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Zakat Foundation of America offers $20,000 in scholarships to high school seniorsApr 5, 2021 12:27 PM - Volunteering and community service drives society forward. It's that selflessness that brings communities together, and it's community-oriented programs that turn people's hope in humanity into action.
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Elmhurst school librarian turns another page adapting to pandemic
Mar 24, 2021 10:30 AM - Over the past year, the pandemic has forced librarian Lauren Blanford to rethink almost every aspect of her job at Emerson Elementary School in Elmhurst.
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