Joanmarie Wermes
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Friends rally around Hoffman girl and her familyJan 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Nicole's daddy calls his little girl Five Pennies because Five Pennies equal a nickel (Nicole). For the second year, friends will host "A Cure for Five Pennies: Daddy's...
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St. Hubert inviting lapsed Catholics back into foldJan 07, 2009 10:00 pm - Ann Gallas has her spiritual roots implanted in Catholicism but wandered in and out of the Church so many times she seeks a refresher course. A Hoffman Estates resident,...
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Key to Hoffman Estates marks decade of serviceDec 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Thoughts of her birthday were in the furthest recesses of her mind as Cheri Sisson busily put the final touches on a holiday event but soon she latched on to the key to ...
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Teddy bears invited to Hoffman Christmas celebrationDec 10, 2008 10:00 pm - All Hoffman Estates Teddy Bears are invited to a Christmas party to celebrate their status as cuddly, comforting and memorable companions to children. Youngsters from 3 ...
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Christkindlesmarkt ushers in holidaysNov 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Remembrances of Christkindlesmarkt focus on gluhwein, a warm, aromatic and hearty favorite of Germanophiles at the holiday market and fall festival that arrives right be...
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Mayoral ball helps make dreams come trueNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Ask any little girl, from toddler to 10, who is her favorite fairy tale character and she likely will answer, "Cinderella." You see, Cinderella went from scullery maid i...
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Thank-you event turns tables, becomes an affair of givingOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - One person's imagination and determination plus cooperation from many sources led to quite a successful turnaround event that donated money rather than spending it and i...
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Hoffman chamber planning luncheon fashion showOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - If a function has merrymaking intertwined with a flair of wild colors, a Latin beat and a promise of fun, it must be the inviting and rumored "Brazilian Carnivale" that ...
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Sister Cities offers 5-day 'excursion' to FranceOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Autumn in Hoffman Estates promises five days with five events and five menus to pinpoint food, not just any food but the culinary creations of a French chef. Chef Patric...
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McLeods preparing for mayoral charity ballOct 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Two dining rooms are stacked high with boxes, bags and gift envelopes in preparation for a charity fundraiser sequestered within the upcoming Hoffman Estates Mayoral Bal...