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‘School of Rock’ on stage starting May 15 at Northbrook Community TheatreMay 05, 2025 11:39 am - The musical “School of Rock” by Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on the 2003 movie starring Jack Black, which broke the record for music-themed comedies at the time by grossing nearly $20 million at opening.
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Independence Grove Beer Garden open on weekendsMay 05, 2025 11:28 am - The Beer Garden at Independence Grove is reopening for the season, welcoming visitors back to its scenic lakeside setting. Located within Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, the venue offers a rotating selection of Lake County craft brews on tap and in cans, along with wines, hard ciders, no-alcoholic beverages and packaged snacks.
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Local nonprofit collecting much-needed items through Healthy Babies DriveMay 05, 2025 11:05 am - To ensure the infants, toddlers, and parents have the essential items, like diapers, wipes, baby gates, bottles, and protective oven knob covers; to keep them safe and healthy so they can build a strong foundation for life, Kids Above All has launched its Healthy Babies Drive.
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Arts and music performance ‘Convergence’ comes to Prairie Crossing in Grayslake May 9May 05, 2025 10:51 am - Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods will present "Convergence: Health Equity in a Changing Climate," a powerful multidisciplinary concert experience, at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at Prairie Crossing Charter School’s Gaylord Nelson Gymnasium, at 1581 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.
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History Center’s Sandy Johnson honored with volunteer service awardMay 05, 2025 10:38 am - The Des Plaines History Center’s longtime volunteer Sandy Johnson received the Illinois Association of Museums 2025 Volunteer Service Award for her remarkable 30 years of volunteer service to the organization.
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Therapy dog Kayla celebrates 100th visitMay 05, 2025 10:26 am - The American Kennel Club will be honoring Kayla, a 7-year-old golden retriever, as an “Advanced” Therapy Dog by her achievement of 100 volunteer visits as a member of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Association.
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Fox Valley Orthopedics to host blood driveMay 05, 2025 10:24 am - On May 28, Fox Valley Orthopedics will hold a blood drive on May 28. Donors get a Panera Bread to-go meal and raffle entry. Walk-ins welcome but registration encouraged.
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Voices Unlimited Chorus performing Streisand, Diamond and more at spring concertMay 02, 2025 2:49 pm - On Sunday, May 18, Voices Unlimited will perform a wide range of sacred and secular choral music, including pieces from Broadway musicals and popular artists at the spring concert.
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Third annual Ride for Hope motorcycle blessing to kick off seasonMay 02, 2025 7:58 am - Ride for Hope invites motorcycle riders to a bike blessing May 3 in Schaumburg to kick off the riding season, with a look ahead to its fundraising ride on June 1.
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Hanover Township’s 10th annual 5K steps off May 3May 02, 2025 7:19 am - Hanover Township’s 10th annual “Sprint 2 Spring” 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Hanover Township Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.