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Des Plaines to light Christmas tree FridayNov 30, 2024 11:56 am - Join Des Plaines officials and residents for the city’s annual tree lighting Friday at Metropolitan Square in the downtown area.
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Enjoy a winter festival in Mundelein on Dec. 7Nov 30, 2024 10:06 am - A tree-lighting ceremony, ice carving and other activities are planned for Mundelein’s winter festival. The event is set to run from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 at Courtland Commo...
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Bowling for a Cause: Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association’s Winter Bowl-A-Thon in WheatonNov 30, 2024 9:17 am - The Illinois Spina Bifida Association invites you to lace up your bowling shoes and join an afternoon of community and charity at the Wheaton Winter Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Opening weekend for Aurora’s 18th annual Festival of LightsNov 30, 2024 12:37 am - With one mile of sparking lights and one month of magical nights, the 18th season of the Aurora Festival of Lights drive-thru has now begun.
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Oak Crest ‘Take a Bough’ event creates new holiday decorNov 29, 2024 11:57 pm - Do you have holiday decor that’s just sitting in a box? Give it a new life! Join the fun, make new friends, and enjoy a delicious lunch, too.
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Aurora Lions ring bells for Salvation Army; volunteers neededNov 29, 2024 11:52 pm - Aurora Lions Club members rang handbells for the Aurora Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign on Saturday, Nov. 23. Individuals and youth groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scout troops are welcome to volunteer.
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Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon set for Dec. 9Nov 29, 2024 11:42 pm - Aurora Navy League Council 247 and Rotary Club of Aurora United will hold their annual Pearl Harbor Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9
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Enjoy Victorian style holiday event at Glen Ellyn History Center Dec. 7Nov 29, 2024 10:46 pm - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society is hosting its annual Victorian holiday celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7
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Aurora firefighters play 16th annual Turkey Bowl exhibition football game; 2nd shift 25, 3rd shift 20Nov 29, 2024 10:37 pm - Continuing a Thanksgiving tradition, about 20 off-duty Aurora firefighters played their 16th annual Turkey Bowl exhibition flag football game Thursday, Nov. 28.
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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careNov 29, 2024 9:03 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. They are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.