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NSYMCA Receives $120K Grant from the Buehler Family Foundation for New Inclusive Equipment & Weight Room Floor Repairs
Feb 6, 2023 9:36 AM - The North Suburban YMCA announced today that the Buehler Family Foundation has awarded a capacity-building grant of $120,000 to purchase new strength training equipment dedicated to the Y's increasing Senior and special needs populations. -
Aurora's Schingoethe Center opens new exhibit focused on the theme of home
Feb 6, 2023 10:05 PM - The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University presents "No Place Like Home," an exhibition featuring artwork by 38 artists, including Theaster Gates, Dorothea Lange, Sally Mann, Wendy Red Star, Edra Soto and Carrie Mae Weems. It continues through April 28. -
Dr. Santosh Kumar launches the International University of Vedic Wellness
Feb 6, 2023 9:31 AM - A prominent Indian American community leader Dr. Santosh Kumar launched the International University of Vedic Wellness on Sept 8th, 2021. Dr. Mrs. Santosh Kumar is the founder and the Chief Executive Director of Universal Industries which has been working for the well-being of the immigrant and senior population of India, and its sub-continents for 30 years. To globally promote the precious knowledge of Vedic Scriptures, the science of Vedas, Upanishads, and Hindu Philosophy to promote peace and happiness to the whole world has been Dr. Santosh Kumar's eternal dream. To fulfill that dream she acquired two sprawling properties in Oswego and Streamwood where currently work is underway to offer the finest services related to Vedic wellness. While the Oswego location offers practical clinical procedures of Ayurveda for retreat, the Streamwood site will house the academic wing to spread the wisdom of Vedas to the future generation. To mark the new beginnings, Dr. Mrs. Santosh Kumar held a Vaastu Pooja on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, at the Streamwood site. -
Apply for Elmhurst Area AAUW scholarships by April 15
Feb 4, 2023 12:52 AM - The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is offering three scholarships of $3,000 each to women who need financial assistance to continue their education at the undergraduate or graduate level. -
Pilobolus brings the exclusive Chicago engagement of its "Big Five Oh!" tour to the MAC Feb. 5
Feb 4, 2023 12:38 AM - Pilobolus, the groundbreaking international dance sensation, returns to the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn on Sunday, Feb. 5. This performance is the exclusive Chicago area engagement of the company's "Big Five Oh!" tour celebrating a half century of radical creativity and boundary pushing. -
Citadel's 'The Christians' asks thought-provoking question
Feb 6, 2023 12:58 PM - Anyone who has ever thought about what might wait for us in the next life will find something to ponder in the play "The Christians" performed by the Citadel Theatre in Lake Forest Feb. 8 through March 12. -
Woodlands Academy fundraiser 'Going for Gold'
Feb 6, 2023 10:24 AM - Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart's 50th annual Congé fundraiser will celebrate this milestone in late February by "Going for Gold" to benefit student athletics and wellness at the all-girls high school in Lake Forest. -
Scratchboard Kitchen Awarded 2022 Emerging Business of The Year by Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce
Feb 6, 2023 9:18 AM - Scratchboard Kitchen, a restaurant that prides itself in offering unconventional yet familiar food and drinks made from scratch, was honored with the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce 2022 Emerging Business of the Year Award on January 27. -
Hoffman Estates Park District receives Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency Award
Feb 6, 2023 9:14 AM - The Hoffman Estates Park District (HEParks) has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) for the fifth consecutive time. -
HEParks to offer modified activities and events for families with special needs
Feb 6, 2023 9:09 AM - Hoffman Estates Park District (HEParks) is unveiling a series of special events and event modifications to support the area's children with sensory needs. New event - Modified Skate on Feb. 20th from 11 A.M. -12 P.M. at the Triphahn Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. This special modified, crowd and music-free skate time is for families who have special needs. Skaters may remain on the rink for the following public skate. Rental skates are available for $3. Walk-in registration is accepted for $7/person. Online registration is $5. Register online at heparks.org using ID# 212099.
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