Highland Cattle Farm. Cuddle/Hangout & Photo Sessions

Majestic Highlands Homestead

We offer private cuddle/ hangout visits, photography sessions, with our 3 Highland Cows Maggie, Mabel &amp; Martin. Small farm in rural Kane County, Batavia Come Snuggle and hangout with the cuddly fluffy cows

Kane County

Emily Rosca

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Batavia

Illinois

We offer private cuddle/ hangout visits, photography sessions, with our 3 Highland Cows Maggie, Mabel & Martin. Small farm in rural Kane County,...

Fox Valley's Premier Exterior Remodeling Company

Apex Exteriors, Inc.

Apex Exteriors is a trusted residential exterior remodeling company with a focus on roofing and siding, proudly serving Fox Valley homeowners for nearly 40 years. Our services include: *Roof Replacement &amp; Roof Repair *Siding Replacement &amp; Siding Repair *Replacement Window Installation *Entry Door &amp; Patio Door Replacement *Gutter Installations &amp; Repair *Soffit &amp; Fascia Repair *Skylight Installation *Attic Insulation One aspect of our business that really separates us from the pack is that we only use our full-time in house crews to handle the installations and repairs on our customer's homes... no subcontractors here! Outstanding online reputation with 250+ positive reviews on Google, Angi, Yelp, Houzz, Facebook, NextDoor and more plus we have a A+ BBB Rating. *CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier &amp; CertainTeed SidingMaster Premier *Certified James Hardie Installer *Certified Pella, Marvin and Andersen Window Installer *St. Charles Chamber of Commerce Member *Batavia Chamber of Commerce Member *Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce Member *Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce Member Licensed (104.015352) Bonded &amp; Insured EPA Lead-Safe Certified - # NAT-92593-4 OSHA 10/30 Certified Crew Members &amp; Supervisors Financing options available through Synchrony We proudly serve homeowners in St. Charles, Wayne, Geneva, Batavia, Campton Hills, Elburn, Elgin, South Elgin and the surrounding western suburbs primarily in Kane &amp; DuPage counties.

Amie Schaenzer

St. Charles

Apex Exteriors is a trusted residential exterior remodeling company with a focus on roofing and siding, proudly serving Fox Valley homeowners for...

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Paul L. Buddy Plumbing & Heating

Paul L. Buddy Plumbing &amp; Heating offers personal service to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the Western Suburbs of Chicagoland, IL. We offer 24-hour emergency service and can tackle a variety of jobs from simple repairs to large-scale remodels. We specialize in the following services: • Water, Gas and Sewer Line Installation and Repair • Water Heater Installation and Repair • Sewer Cleaning and Inspecting • Sump Pump and Backup Installation

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Paul L. Buddy Plumbing & Heating offers personal service to residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the Western Suburbs of...

Wallaby Wash and Detail

We come to you! Wallaby Wash and Detail provides quality vehicle wash and detail services at the convenience of your home! Forget waiting at a detail shop, you're busy enough, let us take care of it. Check out our website to schedule!

Geneva

We come to you! Wallaby Wash and Detail provides quality vehicle wash and detail services at the convenience of your home! Forget waiting at a...

Organizing Solutions by Nicole is an organizing company specializing in home and personal organization needs. (630) 703-9250 <a href="http://www.organizingsolutionsbynicole.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.organizingsolutionsbynicole.com</a>

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The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and HO scale trains from legendary manufacturers like Lionel, MTH, Weaver, and American Flyer. Collectors will find pristine brass locomotives from esteemed names like Key Imports, KTM, and Overland, alongside an assortment of trackside buildings, rolling stock, and layout accessories. Beyond the rails, the catalog boasts a magnificent selection of vintage pressed steel and cast iron toy vehicles from iconic makers such as Tonka, Buddy L, Structo, Wyandotte, Smith Miller, and Arcade, including classic fire engines, armored trucks, and construction gear. The offerings expand further with a captivating selection of vintage model military airplanes, battleships, and submarines, rare Living Dead Dolls, classic sports and pop culture action figures from WWE to Starting Lineup, and beautifully painted porcelain Dickens Village holiday displays.More items being added!&nbsp;Check back often!

Local Event: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

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Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The...

The auction features an impressive and extensive array of model railroading history, highlighting premium O gauge, S track, and...

Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection

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The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Plains and Southwest tribes. Bidders will find stunningly preserved late 19th-century Lakota archery groups, Arapaho beaded knife sheaths, Apache bowls, and Pueblo pottery, alongside vibrant, fully beaded Sioux moccasins and intricate catlinite pipes accented with porcupine quills and horsehair. Beyond these breathtaking textiles and personal items, the catalog plunges deep into the dramatic history of frontier and military conflicts. Collectors will discover rare firearms, including an exceptional cased 19th-century dueling pistol, a Colt US Single Action Army revolver, and a Remington New Model Army revolver. These stand side-by-side with poignant historical relics like a Battle of the Little Bighorn dug display and comprehensive Civil War photography archives. The romance and spectacle of the American West come alive through historic ephemera, including the mesmerizing Lone Star Harry sideshow archive and an iconic 101 Ranch Wild West Show full-costume mannequin display. Rounding out this remarkable selection are unique Western relics ranging from an antique HC Evans floor-model gambling wheel and Railway Express Agency strongboxes to masterfully crafted turquoise squash blossom jewelry.

Local Event: Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

Relics of the American West 1850 - 1920

The auction features a breathtaking array of Native American material culture and artistry, showcasing the exquisite...

Good Templar Park Association

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on&nbsp;Sunday, June 21, Saturday June 27 and Sunday June 28. Our beautiful, full size, 78 foot Viking ship is based on a 1000 year old excavated ship.&nbsp; Hand built in Norway in 1893, our "VIKING"&nbsp; was sailed by a hardy crew of 12 adventurers non stop across the entire stormy North Atlantic, to become a star attraction of the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.&nbsp;Hear its exciting story, admire its dramatic beauty, and learn the secrets of the ancient Viking shipbuilders. Open 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM on 6/21, 6/27 and 6/28 ONLY.Tours led by our friendly, expert guides begin every 15 minutes. No reservations are needed. Enjoy our hands-on displays of Viking style jewelry, tools, weapons and historic images, and enjoy the selection of quality, affordable items from our gift shop. Making a debut this month-original artwork by the creators of Hagar the Horrible, featuring Hagar telling the story of our ship!Cost is still $7 per adult, $4 teens 13-17, and kids 12 and under are free. No price increase since last year.Note: The ship is in a loose gravel floored facility. No flush toilets on site. For more info, visit vikingship.us

Local Event: The VIKINGS are COMING!

The VIKINGS are COMING!

Gather your crew for a real Viking adventure! The World Famous 1893 Viking Ship will be open to explore on Sunday, June 21,...

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