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Staycation at Goldfish - Snacks & Crafts Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00 PM
Elmhurst · Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
Staycation at Goldfish - Snacks & Crafts Tuesday
Tue, Mar 31, 12:00 PM
Elmhurst · Goldfish Swim School - Elmhurst
Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM
Franklin Park · Villa Bella Banquets
Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM
Franklin Park · Villa Bella Banquets
Make a Splash Monday
Today at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
Make a Splash Monday
Today at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
Volunteer Appreciation
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM
Evanston · The Fat Shallot Evanston
Volunteer Appreciation
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM
Evanston · The Fat Shallot Evanston
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Snacks & Crafts Tuesday
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
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Snacks & Crafts Tuesday
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
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Water Games Wednesday
Wednesday at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
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Water Games Wednesday
Wednesday at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
RUSH Health & Wellness Fair
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Bethel New Life
RUSH Health & Wellness Fair
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM
Chicago · Bethel New Life
State of Our Youth 2026
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00 PM
Chicago · City Hall Events
State of Our Youth 2026
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00 PM
Chicago · City Hall Events
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Farewell Friday!
Friday at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
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Farewell Friday!
Friday at 12:00 PM
Northbrook · Goldfish Swim School
Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Oak Park · Comedy Plex Comedy Club
Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM
Oak Park · Comedy Plex Comedy Club
North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 AM
Evanston · YWCA Evanston/North Shore
North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 AM
Evanston · YWCA Evanston/North Shore
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Cruising Into Homeownership
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Maywood · Maywood Public Library District
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Cruising Into Homeownership
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Maywood · Maywood Public Library District
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First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · Institute of Cultural Affairs
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First-Time Homebuyer Seminar
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Chicago · Institute of Cultural Affairs
Sales end soon
CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY
Fri, Apr 3, 7:00 PM
Rosemont · Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare
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CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY
Fri, Apr 3, 7:00 PM
Rosemont · Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O'Hare
Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
Highland Park · 1849 Green Bay Rd suite 159
Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
Highland Park · 1849 Green Bay Rd suite 159
Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses
Thu, Apr 2, 3:30 PM
Chicago · 1116 N Kedzie Ave
Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses
Thu, Apr 2, 3:30 PM
Chicago · 1116 N Kedzie Ave
70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs
Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM
Long Grove · Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs
Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM
Long Grove · Broken Earth Winery Long Grove
CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM
Chicago · 4240 W Lawrence Ave
CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP
Wed, Apr 22, 4:00 PM
Chicago · 4240 W Lawrence Ave
PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)
Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)
Thu, Apr 2, 9:00 AM
Oakbrook Terrace · Drury Lane Theatre & Events
Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event
Friday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Moved to Virtual Event
Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event
Friday at 11:00 AM
Chicago · Moved to Virtual Event

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Staycation at Goldfish - Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company

Volunteer Appreciation

RUSH Health & Wellness Fair

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Make a Splash Monday

Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Water Games Wednesday

Cruising Into Homeownership

Staycation at Goldfish - Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Staycation at Goldfish - Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company

Pre-Mother's Day Expo Presented by: Luxury Delight Candle Company

Make a Splash Monday

Make a Splash Monday

Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteer Appreciation

Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Snacks & Crafts Tuesday

Water Games Wednesday

Water Games Wednesday

RUSH Health & Wellness Fair

RUSH Health & Wellness Fair

State of Our Youth 2026

State of Our Youth 2026

Farewell Friday!

Farewell Friday!

Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser

Unwoven: "Enter the Maze" Fundraiser

North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event

North Shore Hospitality Hiring Event

Cruising Into Homeownership

Cruising Into Homeownership

First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY

CSBF 2026 Dance Team Registration - TEAM DIRECTORS ONLY

Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm

Microgreens Mingle with Silver Tuna Studios at Local Leaf Farm

Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses

Credit Union Difference: Access to Capital for People & Small Businesses

70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs

70's & 80's Disco Party W/DJ Russ Fritz - Formal DJ for the Playboy Clubs

CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP

CEU | JUSTICE DESIGN - PAINT AND SIP

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

PTO Today Expo -Oakbrook Terrace (Chicago)

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

Chicago Tech Career Fair: Exclusive Tech Hiring Event

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