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Today in Arlington Heights:

  • Posh Kids' Fall/Winter MEGA 5-Day Event! (12:00 PM)
  • Sip & Social After Hours at La Zingara Trattoria (4:30 PM)

Arlington Heights Patch Notebook

  • High School District 214: "John Hersey High School pays tribute to 9/11 and fallen soldiers. Hersey High School held a special service to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Former Governor Pat Quinn, Gold Star families, military vetera..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "❤️ #Kids need extra #support during Covid times. Here are some #tips to help them get through this. They can help you too. 😀" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "🐕 Miami airport is using dogs to detect Covid: https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/good-dogs-excel-at-new-trick-of-covid-detection-at-miami-airport-120639557963?cid=sm_fb_maddow&fbclid=IwAR3wmnTupjL8XPEHxdh7qZ5m90qLHDX_3NrnZNhY6S6..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Do COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips? No. COVID-19 vaccines do not contain microchips. Vaccines are developed to #fight against disease and are not administered to track your movement. Vaccines work by stimulating your immune system t..." (Facebook)
  • High School District 214: "Keep your ion this guy! Hersey's chem teacher, Chris Cassidy, won the Teacher Excellence Award by the Chicago section of the American Chemical Society. AU-some job! http://www.d214.org/goodchemistry?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=fac..." (Facebook)
  • Village of Arlington Heights: "Calling ALL Artists! The Village of Arlington Heights' Art Commission is hosting a public art competition for a mural at the Kensington Road underpass. The underpass is located approximately ½ mile east of the Arlington Heights Village H..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "The state's moratorium on enforcing evictions has been extended until September 18th. Certain types of evictions can still be filed now in compliance with the Governor's Executive order. Our website contains information and mandatory for..." (Facebook)
  • Arlington Heights Memorial Library: "Did you know September 14 is Hindi Day? On this day in 1949, Hindi was declared as the official language of the government of India! The next time you stop by the library, take a look at our World Languages collection to see all of the i..." (Facebook)
  • Melissa Schwartz: "Incredible chalk art being created in Janesville this weekend! We have walked through a couple of times to see the progress and are so amazed by the talent! Movement, depth and emotion all depicted through chalk! . . . #hosted #janesvil..." (Instagram)
  • Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "Our Hate Crime Hotline (created in 2016) now has an online tip form. If you or someone you know feels threatened or targeted because of your religion, race, nationality, and/or sexual orientation, please visit: https://www.cookcountysher..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Small social gatherings are places where COVID-19 can quickly spread, especially indoors. As the #holidays and cooler weather approach, plan gatherings with care using these #safety tips: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Here is our latest data on breakthrough cases. Since Jan. 24, more than 93 percent of cases are among unvaccinated residents. Over 63,000 unvaccinated cases compared to 4,672 breakthrough cases, which were much less likely to require hos..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Be #kind to yourself today. ❤️" (Facebook)
  • Arlington Heights Park District: "Happy start to preschool! We welcomed our youngest learners back to the classroom on Sept 8 & 9. We're looking forward to another great school year 🍎 ✏️ 🏫" (Facebook)
  • Melissa Schwartz: "Starting today with magical nature inspiration! Pikes Peak emerging from the vibrant red rocks of Garden of the Gods elicits such awe! . . . #colorado #pikespeak #coloradorockies #colorfulcolorado #mountains #landscapes #naturelovers #hi..." (Instagram)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Los investigadores han estado estudiando y trabajando con vacunas de ARNm durante décadas. Las vacunas de ARNm se han estudiado antes para la gripe, el Zika, la rabia y el citomegalovirus (CMV). Tan pronto como estuvo disponible la infor..." (Facebook)
  • Arlington Heights Park District: "Don't miss our last movie in the park of the season! Join us at 6:30 pm on Sept. 17 at Recreation Park for The Princess and the Frog. Be sure to bring a blanket, chairs and your favorite movie snack for a relaxing evening under the stars." (Facebook)
  • Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce: "Save the date for Harmony Fest in downtown Arlington Heights, Oct. 1 & 2! Enjoy 50 vendors, amazing eats, and popular bands at this end of summer event that also marks the conclusion of Arlington Alfresco. Arlington Heights Chamber of Co..." (Facebook)
  • A Little Time and a Keyboard: "Someone let me by the safe! Rock County Historical Society and Lincoln-Tallman House has a fascinating exhibit with all sorts of Janesville artifacts. The exhibit was put together while going through the museum collection during the stay..." (Facebook)
  • Village of Arlington Heights: "The Arlington Heights Police Department will be hosting a free Child Safety Seat Inspection Event in the parking lot south of Village Hall on Sigwalt Street, Saturday, Sept. 25th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This free event is in conjunction with I..." (Facebook)
  • High School District 214: "Thank you to everyone who came out to this year's Foundation for the Future Golf Open! Your support will help make a difference for our students!" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Did you know Cook County has a diversity and inclusion statement? Members of the Racial Equity Leadership Council Core Team helped shape the statement, which we published in 2019 for inaugural #RacialEquityWeek. Watch: http://ow.ly/Hs0z5..." (Facebook)
  • A Little Time and a Keyboard: "Sharing a little nature magic this morning! Pikes Peak emerging from behind Garden of the Gods in Colorado is quite the sight to behold! https://www.alittletimeandakeyboard.com/2020/08/garden-of-the-gods-colorado.html" (Facebook)
  • A Little Time and a Keyboard: "Incredibly beautiful and inspiring River of Life Mural by Ivan Roque. Such a fantastic addition to Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau!" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "✈️🚙🛤️Travel guidelines have changed for Suburban Cook County as Connecticut and the District of Columbia have been removed from the Advisory list as cases have declined in those two places. Learn more: http://ow.ly/rnTw50Ga0H4" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "This Friday 9/17: CCDPH, Chicago Food Policy Action Council and members of the Cook County Good Food Task Force will discuss how Cook County Government institutions are shifting their food spend (and actions the public can take) to advan..." (Facebook)
  • Arlington Heights Park District: "Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This is a time to celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of generations of Hispanic, Latino/a and Latinx communities who have enriched our community and nation. We hope y..." (Facebook)
  • Village of Arlington Heights: "The best is yet to be! If you are planning your retirement, then plan on attending our "Planning & Launching Your Retirement" seminar on 9/25 at the Arlington Heights Senior Center and learn how to position yourself for your best physica..." (Facebook)
  • Discover Arlington Heights: "The best is yet to be! If you are planning your retirement, then plan on attending our "Planning & Launching Your Retirement" seminar on 9/25 at the Arlington Heights Senior Center and learn how to position yourself for your best physica..." (Facebook)
  • Discover Arlington Heights: "There's just one more week until the Metropolis Stroll & Shop Soiree! This lively, fundraising event will feature shopping, sampling stops and live entertainment on a route through downtown Arlington Heights and will culminate with live ..." (Facebook)

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