Saturday, December 22, 2012
Three reasons the 2012 Giving Tree experience is so special.
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
- Rick Nagel
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
Three things stand out in my mind about this year's St. Peter Church Giving Tree experience. I should explain that each year, St. Peter quietly and inauspiciously asks church members to do a couple of things: take a paper ornament or two from the small artificial tree in the narthex, then puchase the item that's written on it. As I've written in previous articles, the Giving Tree is the best part of Christmas. It's people coming together, donating time and treasure, to make sure other people who are less fortunate have something under their tree on Christmas day. Gifts are donated to area social service agencies—Hesed House, Provena Geneva Care Center, Elgin Mental Health Center, Fox Valley Pregnancy Center, Catholic Charities, VNA of Fox …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
A unique display returns to Geneva just in time for the Christmas Walk on Dec. 7, 2012!
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
For the fourth year, many retail storefront windows in downtown Geneva will truly be “alive” with the spirit of the holiday. Joining in the fun will be mannequin brides at Crystal Bride, State Street Dance Studio ballerinas at Ella’s Pink Bowtique, artisans working in the window at State Street Jewelers and Proud Fox Galleries. The traditional Christmas Walk begins with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce's Christmas Walk and House Walk on Dec. 7. At 6 p.m. Santa Lucia, the Swedish symbol of the season, and her attendants arrive by horse-drawn carriage to offer Swedish cookies to visitors. Santa makes his appearance to light the Great Tree on the courthouse lawn and officially opens his Gingerbread House at 6:30 p.m. You are then invited to …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Cooking can lead to fires, however, so Amica Insurance offers five tips to help stay safe while cooking — and what to do if a fire occurs.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Amica Insurance, in a release, offers some tips to make sure you stay safe in the kitchen. “Cooking for family and friends is synonymous with the holiday season,” said Lisa St. Onge, an assistant vice president with Amica Insurance. “And while it’s certainly a time to celebrate, we need to remember that cooking also poses a fire safety risk.” Firefighters respond to an average of 155,000 cooking fires a year, according to federal fire statistics. About 460 people die each year as a result of these fires, which also result in nearly 5,000 injuries and $724 million in property damage. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that the number of cooking fires increases on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and urges people not to become…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Just over two weeks away, are your plans in place for Thanksgiving? Here are some Geneva-area suggestions for dining out or carrying home.
Here are some fall-season favorites for dining out or taking home for Thanksgiving, courtesy of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Chianti’s – 201 S. Third St., Geneva – 630.232.0212 chiantisgeneva.com Enjoy Jumbo pumpkin ravioli in a pumpkin spice cream sauce until Thanksgiving at Chianti’s. Hotel Baker – 100 W. Main St., St. Charles – 630.584.2100 Thanksgiving Day Feast – Buffet Feast in the Rainbow Room. 1:30 – 6 pm. Call for reservations. Oscar Swan Country Inn – 1800 W. State St., Geneva – 630.232.0173 Enjoy an old-fashioned dinner at Oscar Swan Country Inn. Seatings are at 12:30 an 3:30 p.m. Roasted turkey with ALL the trimmings, live music and ambience of the 1902 historic mansion. Reservations, please. Starbucks – 229 W. State St…
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1:34 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
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