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Shred It & Forget It: Free Document Shredding Event!
Sat, May 30, 9:00 AM
Plainfield · Keller Williams Realty Infinity Plainfield
Shred It & Forget It: Free Document Shredding Event!
Sat, May 30, 9:00 AM
Plainfield · Keller Williams Realty Infinity Plainfield
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A New Era: Huskie and Saluki (And Friends) Meet Up
Friday at 7:00 PM
Itasca · 1480 Industrial Dr unit c
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A New Era: Huskie and Saluki (And Friends) Meet Up
Friday at 7:00 PM
Itasca · 1480 Industrial Dr unit c
DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
DeKalb · Egyptian Theatre
DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections
Thu, Apr 9, 5:00 PM
DeKalb · Egyptian Theatre
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Alabaster Jar Presents -Women Empowering Women Convention 2026
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Aurora · Holiday Inn Aurora North- Naperville, an IHG Hotel
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Alabaster Jar Presents -Women Empowering Women Convention 2026
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Aurora · Holiday Inn Aurora North- Naperville, an IHG Hotel
The Spirit of America through Coins & Currency
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
The Spirit of America through Coins & Currency
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00 PM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
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“White Out” Roller Skating Night | Our Social Club
Sat, Mar 28, 8:00 PM
Aurora · Aurora Skate Center
Going fast
“White Out” Roller Skating Night | Our Social Club
Sat, Mar 28, 8:00 PM
Aurora · Aurora Skate Center
A Taste Of Black Excellence
Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM
Broadview · Schroeder Park
A Taste Of Black Excellence
Sat, May 16, 5:00 PM
Broadview · Schroeder Park
Saluting Young Fathers - Chicago
Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM
Chicago · European Chalet Banquets
Saluting Young Fathers - Chicago
Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM
Chicago · European Chalet Banquets
Aura Matchmaking
Sat, May 9, 1:00 PM
Schaumburg · Global Brew Tap House
Aura Matchmaking
Sat, May 9, 1:00 PM
Schaumburg · Global Brew Tap House
CITY TAKEOVER
Sat, Apr 4, 6:00 PM
Hazel Crest · Bernices Barbeque Bar & Grill
CITY TAKEOVER
Sat, Apr 4, 6:00 PM
Hazel Crest · Bernices Barbeque Bar & Grill
Lets Tell the Truth: Healing Out Loud Empowerment Showcase
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM
Broadview · Broadview Park District
Lets Tell the Truth: Healing Out Loud Empowerment Showcase
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM
Broadview · Broadview Park District
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Mother’s Day Brunch|5/9 | Sounds by DJ Playmaka | Body Butter Class
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Hazel Crest · Bernices Barbeque Bar & Grill
Just added
Mother’s Day Brunch|5/9 | Sounds by DJ Playmaka | Body Butter Class
Sat, May 9, 11:00 AM
Hazel Crest · Bernices Barbeque Bar & Grill
Dessert and Dialogue: Hearing YOUR Perspective
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 PM
DeKalb · Ellwood House Museum
Dessert and Dialogue: Hearing YOUR Perspective
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 PM
DeKalb · Ellwood House Museum
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2026 MANDATE Men's Conference
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Hazel Crest · River of Life Kingdom Ministries
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2026 MANDATE Men's Conference
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Hazel Crest · River of Life Kingdom Ministries
Almost full
Women of Color in Bloom: A Celebration of Growth & Grace
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 AM
Blue Island · Bacchus 2601
Almost full
Women of Color in Bloom: A Celebration of Growth & Grace
Sat, Mar 28, 11:00 AM
Blue Island · Bacchus 2601
Hero's in Heels Sing-A-Long Brunch
Sun, Mar 29, 11:00 AM
Creve Coeur · 216 Marquette St
Hero's in Heels Sing-A-Long Brunch
Sun, Mar 29, 11:00 AM
Creve Coeur · 216 Marquette St
A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman
Sat, Apr 11, 11:00 AM
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Juneteenth Community 2026 Celebration
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Bloomington · Miller Park
Juneteenth Community 2026 Celebration
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Bloomington · Miller Park
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 AM + 2 more
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
Fri, Apr 24, 9:00 AM + 2 more
DeKalb · Dekalb Public Library

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Shred It & Forget It: Free Document Shredding Event!

DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections

“White Out” Roller Skating Night | Our Social Club

A Taste Of Black Excellence

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A New Era: Huskie and Saluki (And Friends) Meet Up

2026 MANDATE Men's Conference

Alabaster Jar Presents -Women Empowering Women Convention 2026

The Spirit of America through Coins & Currency

Shred It & Forget It: Free Document Shredding Event!

Shred It & Forget It: Free Document Shredding Event!

A New Era: Huskie and Saluki (And Friends) Meet Up

A New Era: Huskie and Saluki (And Friends) Meet Up

DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections

DeKalb County Volunteer Fair-Empowering Community Connections

Alabaster Jar Presents -Women Empowering Women Convention 2026

Alabaster Jar Presents -Women Empowering Women Convention 2026

The Spirit of America through Coins & Currency

The Spirit of America through Coins & Currency

“White Out” Roller Skating Night | Our Social Club

“White Out” Roller Skating Night | Our Social Club

A Taste Of Black Excellence

A Taste Of Black Excellence

Saluting Young Fathers - Chicago

Saluting Young Fathers - Chicago

Aura Matchmaking

Aura Matchmaking

CITY TAKEOVER

CITY TAKEOVER

Lets Tell the Truth: Healing Out Loud Empowerment Showcase

Lets Tell the Truth: Healing Out Loud Empowerment Showcase

Mother’s Day Brunch|5/9 | Sounds by DJ Playmaka | Body Butter Class

Mother’s Day Brunch|5/9 | Sounds by DJ Playmaka | Body Butter Class

Dessert and Dialogue: Hearing YOUR Perspective

Dessert and Dialogue: Hearing YOUR Perspective

2026 MANDATE Men's Conference

2026 MANDATE Men's Conference

Women of Color in Bloom: A Celebration of Growth & Grace

Women of Color in Bloom: A Celebration of Growth & Grace

Hero's in Heels Sing-A-Long Brunch

Hero's in Heels Sing-A-Long Brunch

A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman

A Sound Healing Experience with the Poetry of Walt Whitman

Juneteenth Community 2026 Celebration

Juneteenth Community 2026 Celebration

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

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