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Friends of the West Chicago Public Library District Annual Book Sale
Written by Staff WriterFriends of the West Chicago Public Library District (FOL) will hold its annual book sale, Friday, March 9 and Saturday March 10, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the library, 118 West Washington Street, West Chicago. The proceeds from the sale are used to support special library purchases and events.
The Dupage Art League features Hugh Skibben's unique view of a country winter.
Written by Staff WriterThe DuPage Art League is proud to present the watercolors of Hugh Skibbens in a special show thru the month of Febuary. This collection of paintings captures the beauty of winter days as seen thru the eyes of an artist. On display are many of his barns and country scenes rendered with subtle colors and remarkable detail.
Intro to the Community Career Center for Job Seekers
Written by Staff WriterThe Community Career Center provides a supportive and professional setting where job seekers can conduct an effective and successful job search. Job seekers can learn more about the Center on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. at the Warrenville Public Library District. Kimberly White, Executive Director of the Community Career Center, will share information about the resources, programs and services offered at the Naperville location.
First Division Museum Sponsors 2012 Research Fellow
Written by Staff WriterDeadline Extended for West Chicago's Community Banner Project
Written by Staff WriterThe West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission is extending the deadline for submissions for the Community Banner Project of 2012. Entries will be accepted through February 15, 2012 for the theme America - Who We Are.
Here Are Just Some of Cantigny’s Continuous Community Contributions
Written by Staff WriterCantigny Park Announces Top Three Photo Contest Winners
Cantigny Park visitors voted and the results are in! The grand prize winners of the 2010 Cantigny in Focus amateur photo contest are: First Place: Mary Lemak, Batavia, for her summery image of the new fountain garden located east of the Cantigny Park Visitors Center. Second Place: Chris Edwards, Sugar Grove, for his artful capture of the Lion of Cantigny statue on a rainy morning in late May. Third Place: Fran Lawless, Batavia, for her touching photo of Army veteran and Chaplain George Knapp, now deceased, taken at the 65th anniversary of D-Day ceremony on June 6, 2009.
At its annual meeting Jan. 11, the Warrenville Arts Council agenda included a review of the past year’s activity, plans for the New Year, election of new officers and approval of by-laws amendments.
Big Consumer Coffee Event Comes to Warrenville
Written by Staff WriterThe first national consumer coffee event ever is coming to Warrenville. Sinnott Productions unveils CoffeeCON 2012, a special daylong happening on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the IBEW building, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
