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Carmelite Campus in Darien

Nestled among quiet gardens, contemplative spaces, walking paths, and centuries of Carmelite Tradition, the Carmelite Campus invites visitors to step away from the noise and rediscover stillness, beauty, and inspiration. Whether you come for prayer, reflection, history, a retreat, spiritual enrichment, or simply a peaceful afternoon, the campus offers a welcoming experience for individuals, families, parish groups, and pilgrims of every kind. National Shrine of St. Thérèse Meditation Gardens and Outdoor Devotional Spaces Retreat and Spiritual Programs Carmelite Spirituality and History Beautiful Architecture, art, and Sacred Spaces Community Events and Seasonal Celebrations Religious Gift Shop

DuPage County

David Giuliani

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Darien

Illinois

Nestled among quiet gardens, contemplative spaces, walking paths, and centuries of Carmelite Tradition, the Carmelite Campus invites visitors to...

Ellis House &amp; Equestrian Center is part of the Kendall County Forest Preserve. January 3, 2014 from 4 pm to 7 pm is the next Family Fun Night at Ellis House &amp; Equestrian Center. Activities include pony rides ($3 per ride or $5 for two rides), a tractor-pulled hay ride, crafts, nature trails and concessions. Come join the fun! For Information call 815.475.4035 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.ellishec.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.ellishec.com</a>

Ellis House &amp; Equestrian Center is part of the Kendall County Forest Preserve.

January 3, 2014 from 4 pm to 7 pm is the next Family Fun Night at Ellis House &amp; Equestrian Center. Activities include pony rides ($3 per ride or $5 for two rides), a tractor-pulled hay ride, crafts, nature trails and concessions.

Come join the fun! For Information call 815.475.4035 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.ellishec.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.ellishec.com</a>

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Clean out your home office and safely dispose of all your sensitive papers, files, and documents at this free drive-thru and drop-off collection event. Sponsored by The Cuchna Stebbins Team and Stonehaven Mortgage, this community service makes document destruction easy and secure.

Local Event: It's Time To Shred

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Clean out your home office and safely dispose of all your sensitive papers, files, and documents at this free drive-thru and...

The Promenade Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and community come together! 
Please click on the link below to fill out the application form and vendor agreement packet:
https://forms.gle/zyBrLReEf6Fi88RU8
Turn your Taste of Bolingbrook experience into a full weekend getaway! Book a Stay &amp; Play Package at a participating hotel below and enjoy $50 in Chamber Bucks to spend at the event!
Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en®ionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00</a>
Country Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook/Romeoville: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3</a>
Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774544033609&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book your discounted rate for the Taste of Bolingbrook</a>
<h6>Band Lineup:</h6>
Saturday:
Noon-1:30 – Leroy Winn&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bUSqQ6AYlnoXDgrEwd6_lhBEsJkK-DHHe3_MkjzPH9QwRWfYQXVGLA0tCO17GhoZ0pNrm9eYLiOsphLR62pyNXw~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://leroywinn.com/#about</a>
2-4pm – Brad Jackson &amp; Shades Of Country&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?btwMlZI3XORLpUVihFPhrFTaRNFTzK0lDruqoF6E9j3Lmhcs5mtuwUKeAtU055iZ20oXy2T6bzqLAh7DkehsA3jcpry9tp4dUEJ23oAh56RCS-ssEVZdCecgFcqfOpYQRC2YY_VblDbai9ntmnl5VMaadbI88TCkt8gmB62_Zmus~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/p/Brad-Jackson-Shades-of-Country-100058185223780/</a>
4:30-6:30pm – Eddie V &amp; The Culprits&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bjzbF8m0WIQBOnTRO2OFg93jwz7oyl0YY9yXm4KSGz0p7hFGf3czi8G-vchHFRm2LU0cGDfPWR6SXzzmDOPL3Qg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eddievband.com/</a>
7-9pm – Anthem &nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bzqbGxci016Tv5jTkRJz9U_rLBSMJF7VNs_DJOF_58yW5kP-h6vvd5NbU3TIxYnfn4P_xwz12rlIE85xdv6HzMg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://anthembandchicago.com</a>
Sunday:
Noon-2pm – Hoodwink’d&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bFTYTyutpv-aP3jpO3s8EbVd2h5pZMGFE2fafRnMKcO7Vr5DPfwilmm89K5MAWxVTrB5eNwgddWsWejbcmwHilg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hoodwinkband.com/</a>
3-4:30pm – Simply Billy&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ_XP5iyfzlj0zqz_7QyWRCbDqTaA-FAH8GZ9Om4OgQhbq6Rrc5on5IoXCxqrimy4og~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/simply-billy</a>
5-7pm – Simply Elton&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ9zflWUiV0OFVXzpSDpE-exDTY-8jRJdr3v0GqI6lC0WXmW-K8BTDtOK-ziAoVRvVQ~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/</a>

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