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Starry, Starry Night Provides Music, Dancing, Fun at Second Chance Prom
The third annual garden party with nearly 100 guests was a fun and raised over $10,000.  [more…]
Posted Jul 22, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
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Prom-enade of Dresses from 1900s to 2000s Featured at Eklund History Center
The Chance to Dance exhibit is open and features outfits from the flapper’s fringe-covered short dress to last year’s frothy black chiffon long gown.  [more…]
Posted Jul 9, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Press Releases
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Dance at the “Last Chance Prom,” Historical Society’s Annual Garden Party Fundraiser
The society’s annual garden party fundraiser will be held Saturday, July 12.  [more…]
Posted Jun 19, 2008 in Events, Exhibits, Fundraising, Press Releases
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Eklund History Center Open on Sundays, Wednesdays
The Glencoe Historical Society’s Eklund History Center from 1–4 p.m. on Sundays or 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays.  [more…]
Posted Jun 19, 2008 in Exhibits, Press Releases
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Eklund History Reopens on Sundays with New, Refurbished Exhibits
The Eklund History Center will be open every Sunday through the year with the exception of August and major holidays, from 1 to 4 p.m.   [more…]
Posted May 30, 2008 in Exhibits, Press Releases
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Memorial Day Remembers Dead, Vets
Society provides background material for veterans mentioned in Memorial Day observance.  [more…]
Posted May 26, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
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Bike Hike and Daggitt Cemetery Walk: Informative, Enjoyable, and Cold
Daggitt Cemetery event included a lecture on its history as well as a scavenger hunt.  [more…]
Posted May 21, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
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The Amazing Chase Was On!

The Amazing Chase, a village-wide scavenger hunt took place Sunday, April 27 and attracted more than 90 scavengers, ranging in age from 2 to 73.

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Posted May 2, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
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Get Ready, Get Set, Amazing Chase is Coming
Apply now for Amazing Chase, a scavenger hunt of historic proportions.  [more…]
Posted Apr 17, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
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Enter Amazing Chase Now
Time is running out to form teams for the Amazing Chase, a scavenger hunt set for 2-4 p.m. April 27.  [more…]
Posted Apr 10, 2008 in Events, Press Releases
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