Kane County Lifestyle
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Barrington High graduates join forces to host lifesaving blood driveNov 07, 2024 12:38 pm - In a powerful testament to the strength of community, two Barrington High School students - Carter Bailey and Max Lewis — are joining forces to fight for a cause that saved their lives: blood donation.
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Brave the elements and bike in all types of weatherNov 07, 2024 6:35 am - Inevitable inclement weather doesn’t necessarily mean hanging up your wheels until spring. Sunday mornings through March finds various bike club members and guests in their third season of “Braver Than the Elements” at Lisle’s Morton Arboretum.
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Aurora church to host Thanksgiving dinner for needyNov 06, 2024 10:19 am - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host an early Thanksgiving dinner for people in need.
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Huntley church hosts Blue Christmas service Dec. 3Nov 05, 2024 8:07 pm - A Blue Christmas service in remembrance of loved ones who have died will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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West Dundee church to host Hilltop Community Supper Nov. 12Nov 05, 2024 6:38 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The next free supper will be a “drive-through” and “to-go” dinner ...
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2024 Veterans Day ceremonies, concerts across the suburbsNov 04, 2024 9:08 am - Communities across the suburbs will observe Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies and concerts. Here are some of the events planned in the suburbs in honor of the men and women who have served in the United States armed forces:
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Grief & healing: Approaching Thanksgiving and being open to changesNov 02, 2024 6:30 am - All those who have experienced the death of a loved one know that holidays can be difficult. As Thanksgiving approaches, this is what happens to me: I start getting both nostalgic and oddly a bit down.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Diwali Delight: Aurora comes alive at IACOAB’s 10th annual celebrationNov 01, 2024 10:40 pm - On Oct. 26, the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board hosted its 10th annual Diwali festival at Metea Valley High School in Aurora, drawing an impressive crowd of over 3,000 attendees.
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‘The power of writing and sharing stories’: Fall Author Fest to debut at Geneva Public LibraryNov 01, 2024 2:19 pm - Jason Fagone, bestselling author of “The Woman Who Smashed Codes,” will be a special guest at the Geneva Public Library’s first Fall Author Fest.