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Gary UMC in Wheaton offers ‘Backpack Blessing’Aug 06, 2025 10:34 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a backpack blessing event on Aug. 10, during worship. Students of all ages are welcome to bring their backpacks either empty or filled with school supplies. The church also collects school supplies for various nonprofits each year.
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Aurora neighbors celebrate National Night OutAug 05, 2025 11:28 pm - Neighbors gathered at 27 locations across the Aurora's 10 wards for National Night Out, a community event aimed at strengthening relationships between residents, public safety officials, and city officials.
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Nigerian culture spotlighted at Aurora church benefit for African charityAug 05, 2025 11:12 pm - Nigerian food, music, and culture were showcased at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aurora to raise funds for ImaBridge Africa, a nonprofit supporting education, clean water, healthcare, and economic development in Nigeria.
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New Depot Museum exhibit tells Batavia’s story through quirky and unique objectsAug 05, 2025 10:29 pm - Two exhibits are opening Aug. 8 at the Batavia Depot Museum. "Uncovered: Quirks and Curiosities of the Batavia HIstorical Society" is a collection of hidden treasures, unique and mysterious items in the collection. "Uncovered: Unconditional Love" details the close relationships Batavians have had with their pets over the decades.
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Illinois Extension’s SNAP education program ending, impacting food security for 1 millionAug 05, 2025 9:47 pm - Illinois Extension's nutrition program helping 1 million state residents annually will end due to federal cuts, affecting 2K partnerships and over 200 jobs.
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Learn more about the Catholic faith with St. Catherine of SienaAug 05, 2025 9:24 pm - A program, The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly named The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at S...
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Wheaton Municipal Band presents its season finale concertAug 05, 2025 9:09 pm - Wheaton Municipal Band plays its final summer concert on Aug. 7, featuring favorites like Aaron Copland, Andrew Lloyd Weber and John Williams.
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College of DuPage hosts special event for Hokusai & Ukiyo-e exhibitionAug 05, 2025 7:56 pm - A special event was held for local officials to view the Hokusai & Ukiyo-e art exhibition from Japan. Along with tours, the event featured a breakfast, speeches, and interactive Japanese cultural experiences until Sept 21.
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Hanover Township senior art show runs through Aug. 28Aug 05, 2025 9:30 am - Hanover Township older adults will display works of art at the township’s 19th annual art show, “HT Creates,” which opened Aug. 1 and runs through Aug. 28.
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Live music, games and art at Northbrook Park District’s Party on the GreenAug 04, 2025 2:10 pm - The Northbrook Park District’s Party on the Green will be back in August with live music, an outdoor movie and all sorts of family entertainment, plus a great new feature: an art show focusing on the beauty of Northbrook.