Community Corner

Little Vaudeville, Kids Rock for Healing and More from the Palatine Community

A feature of Local Voices on Palatine Patch.

Each week, Palatine Patch puts a highlight on contributions from - and for - the local community. Check out this week's, Local Voices. 

Kids....Perform with Dickinson's Little Vaudeville
Vaudeville is now taking registrations for Fall Classes, including our Performance Troupe, "The Palace Revue." Classes are for Ages 4 - 16. 

You Can Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience in ComEd's Coolest Summer Ever Promotion The contest runs until early September, so there is still time to get in on the fun.  The remaining prizes are:

  • A Penguin Encounter (August 12 – August 18) – Penguin party for 10 people at the Shedd Aquarium.
  • Field Museum (August 19 – August 25) – Private tour, dinner and “secret items” show-and-tell for 10 friends.
  • Make It to the Big Leagues (August 26 – September 1) – Ten skybox tickets to a Cubs game and chance to throw out the first pitch.
Kids Rock for Harmony, Hope and Healing
Come rock out with us for a great cause at the 2nd Annual Kids Rock for Harmony Hope & Healing Harmony Benefit Concert at Durty Nellies. 

Harper Volleyball Plays Alumni in Exhibition Match
With only three practices under its belt, the Harper volleyball team faced a tough test in an exhibition match against a star-studded Harper alumni team last week.

Beat the Heat! Keep Your Wine Cool! 
The best way to get wine cold and keep it cold is with a wine cooler or refrigerator. However, neither of these devices travels particularly well. 

Handicap This: Thursday, September 5
Handicap This! will help audiences measure the level to which their mind is handicap accessible. Local heroes, Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach bring their true-life adventure to the stage with music, humor and honesty. This show will break down barriers, it will lift up attitudes, and it will bring everyone together.

Does Lisa Madigan Owe Donors and Explanation? 
If Attorney General Lisa Madigan knew all along that her father had no plans to step down as Speaker of the House, did she also know all along that she wouldn't run for governor?


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