Yes, America’s Birthday Deserves to Be Celebrated
America is defined, not by slavery, but by the ideals that ultimately abolished it.
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HOLIDAYS
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church To Hold 12th Night Nativity Display
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Celebrates the Festival of the Epiphany With Nativity Display
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City of Freeport Public Christmas Tree Pickup
The Freeport Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas trees in eight locations throughout the city.
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Jones-Farrar Group is Judges’ Choice in FHN Community Festival of Trees
This year’s Community Festival of Trees drew 18 entries and a total of 729 People’s Choice ballots were cast from December 2 – 14.
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Six Ways To Beat Depression During The Holidays – CONTACT of Northern Illinois
There are several reasons why you may develop depression during the holidays and we have some suggestions for handling them:
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Luminaria Night 2019 To Light Up Stephenson St and Lincoln Boulevard Dec. 22
Luminaria night lights the sidewalks along Stephenson Street and Lincoln Boulevard in Freeport.
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‘Tis The Season – How to Help Yourself from Emotional Overeating
There are both physical and psychological reasons for emotional eating.
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Dec. 8 Highland Chorale and Youth Choir Holiday Concert
The concert is free and open to the public.
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Community Festival of Trees on Display Dec. 2 – 28 – Vote For Your Favorite
The public is encouraged to vote for the People’s Choice Award winner through Saturday, Dec. 14. The top vote-getter for People’s Choice will take home $500.
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FHS Thespians Host Christmas Memories To Collect Food Donations
Directors Becky and Tim Connors describe Christmas Memories as “our homemade Christmas card for the community.
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Freeport Choral Society To Present Advent Concert “Holiday Delights”
Music selections will delight the audience with traditional, spiritual, jazzy and pop genres. There is no admission charge, but an offering will be taken.
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FHN Christmas Tree Lighting is Nov. 24
Children can visit with Santa, and cookies and hot cocoa will be served at this free event. No registration is necessary.
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Winner Takes All In The 4th Annual Holiday Body Fat Percentage Competition
It’s our 4th year and the prizes have varied between $80 and $150! It’s friendly competition, full of fun and encouragement. And it’s really easy to get signed up.
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Reports: Consumers still carrying debt from last holiday season, expected to spend $1.1 trillion this holiday season
The personal finance site projects consumers will spend as much as $1.1 trillion this holiday season.
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Stephenson County Historical Museum To Hold Holiday Arts and Crafts Show
Over 20 artists and craftspeople will be represented.
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