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A full slate of unique vehicles, bands and individuals representing local organizations, animals and floats — more than 60 entries — are scheduled to participate in Hinsdale’s Fourth of July Parade, which kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4 at Garfield Avenue and Sixth Street.

Ashley Whigam is only six years old, but she will walk for twice her age —12 hours — as part of Brookfield’s Relay for Life.

On June 20, an envelope containing $1,300 was stolen from inside CatNap from the Heart following an annual garage sale held to raise funds used in the care of animals, particularly cats.

Wheaton is one of the last places I’d expect to find anyone who doesn’t believe in God. Yet the city hosts a group called the Wheaton Atheists. Who knew? Meanwhile, there are the Fox Valley Atheists in Batavia, the Freethought Conversants in Glen Ellyn, and even the Non-Alcoholic Atheists in Lombard.

Check out the club and support group meetings, seminars, fundraisers and other events happening in the community.