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Perhaps it Wasn’t the Wild Onion After All…

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Post published:August 7, 2020
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Rebecca Dixon, Class of 2003, recently sent River Cruise docents a link to a intriguing Atlas Obscura post about Chicago's name. Could it be that Chicago isn't named for a…

The Great CAC Trivia Contest, August 2020: Getting Married?

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Post published:August 7, 2020
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By Hy Speck, Class of 1995 Thinking of getting married? Consider one of these spectacular wedding venues, within our area, to seal the deal. Following the ceremony, you can treat…

FLW House Saved in Glencoe

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Post published:July 31, 2020
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By Ellen Shubart, Class of 2006 Editor’s note: Ellen is a long-time member and past president of the Glencoe Historical Society. She is currently a research volunteer and part of…

Kudos is Back! – July 2020

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Post published:July 31, 2020
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Brent Hoffmann, 2005 It could be considered the best river I have ever visited in a big city so far. It is a must-see in Chicago and most likely every…

LAST CHANCE – Call for Docent Council Candidates

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Post published:July 24, 2020
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Okay, maybe you've been thinking of tossing your hat into the ring and running for Docent Council. Well if you have, hop to it, because Saturday, August 22, is the…

Digital Resources Volume 5 – Frederick Law Olmsted

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Post published:July 24, 2020
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This week’s resources focus on the work and legacy of one individual, Frederick Law Olmsted. You may remember that the CAC Virtual Book Club is currently reading an Olmsted biography,…

Jean Schlinkmann, 2013 – Parks and Recreation Redux

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Post published:July 17, 2020
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By Brent Hoffmann, Class of 2005 “Years ago, on a walking tour of Auvers-sur-Oise, France, our tour guide showed us some of the places that inspired Vincent van Gogh,” said…

President’s Message, July 2020 – Connections

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Post published:July 17, 2020
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My fellow docents, It is a whole new world. And we are likely not returning to our old world without some permanent changes. That should not be scary. Most of…

Docents Double Down

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Post published:July 17, 2020
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A message of thanks from Docent Council ... Dear Fellow Docents, Thank you, thank you, thank you for your generosity! The response to our Docents Double Down (DDD) campaign has…

Globetrotting – Cyprus in Springtime: Gods, Goddesses, Ruins and Fine Food

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Post published:July 10, 2020
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By Susan Robertson, Class of 2009 Photographs by the author Brent Hoffman and I visited Cyprus in early March 2020, just before COVID-19 halted travel. It is an enchanting island-nation…