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The auditorium at Brainerd would be used for community theater, banquets and more when restoration is complete. Classroom could be used for artist studios and gathering places.
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Spring Cleaning at Brainerd

Many hands make light work, therefore, the Save Brainerd group is holding a Spring Cleaning day Saturday, May 12th from 9am to noon at the … Read more ›

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Candy and flowers last for a season but, for Mother's Day, nothing says "I love you, mom," longer than a family portrait

Well, there are always chocolates and flowers, right? Mom seems to appreciate them. Of course, she'd say she loves them anyhow. It's the thought that … Read more ›

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Willow House Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week

Willow House volunteers gather around a large Thank You card signed by children & families. They spent the morning at the center recently to enjoy … Read more ›

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Great Strides Walk to end Cystic Fibrosis

You may have read about my niece, Melissa Kick, last year who was waiting for a double lung transplant due to her lungs being devasted … Read more ›

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Cub Scout Pack 311 Popcorn Fundraiser

Please join Cub Scout Pack 311 of McHenry for a popcorn sale fundraiser on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 10am-2pm. Popcorn sales will take place … Read more ›

This young student is a black belt at AKF Spring Grove Flying Dragons. To achieve this level of success, at such a young age, an early start on martial arts is not uncommon.
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Children are almost never too young for martial arts

At what age are children too young to start martial arts? Master Bonnie Thiel, of AKF Spring Grove Flying Dragons, said that she’s started some … Read more ›

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MainStreet Libertyville Honored with Award

At the recent Illinois MainStreet state conference, MainStreet Libertyville was awarded the Lt. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization in the category of fundraising … Read more ›

Instructor for Basic Engineering Common Core, Doug Cash photographed at the Donation Drive on September 1, 2011
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Navy Volunteers Lend a Hand at Support Our Troops Donation Drive

Thursday, September 1, 2011, five recent boot camp graduates and Great Lake Naval base Instructor, Doug Cash, stand at the exit of Sunset Foods in … Read more ›

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Garden Enthusiasts – Adler Center

The David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville IL is searching for volunteer Gardeners to offer their time and talent to help restore the … Read more ›

The sustainability and strengths of the Brainerd Building will be featured during tours of the building at the North Shore Wine, Beer, Cigar and Food Festival.
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Volunteers invited to a Clean Up Day at Brainerd

On Saturday, August 20th volunteers are invited to come help prepare the Brainerd Building and grounds at 416 W. Park Ave for the North Shore … Read more ›