Des Plaines VFW Festival Returns With Games and Rides
The Des Plaines VFW and Ladies Auxiliary host the eighth annual Independence Days Festival from Monday June 29 to Sunday July 5 in Des Plaines. More than 100 members run 19 booths on the Oakton site between Illinois and Center Sts with five kiddie rides and daily clown appearances. Evenings start at 7 p.m. Matinees offer reduced ride prices at 2 p.m. on July 4 and 5. Proceeds support community service and veterans benefits.
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Packaged Values Plague Suburbs Art Scene
Arlington high school art instructor William J. Gallagher discusses suburban culture, arguing packaged values and limited participation hinder the arts. He highlights the Arlington Art Center’s status, activities, and goals while noting strong local interest yet room for broader engagement.
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Bowling party for young adults in Des Plaines
A Sunday bowling party for single young adults in the northwest suburbs will be held June 21 at Rand River Bowling lanes Des Plaines at 7 30 p m The Young Adult Fellowship a new group of young Protestants from area churches invites college students home for the summer to join Transport help available call VA 71 5561 for details
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