Wake Up, Algonquin - August 16

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The Village of Algonquin holds Parent & Child Swimming Lessons for children ages 6 months to 5 years with their parent at , 599 Longwood Drive. Children will be introduced to the water with songs, games and more. Classes will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for six to eight weeks. Registration required, to register visit www.algonquin.org, call 847-658-2700 or email recreation@algonquin.org. Cost is $35 for residents. 

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