Linda Oleson Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Soup & Bread Luncheon

By Linda Oleson | Nov 3, 2021

The United Methodist Church of Plano together with Plano American Legion Auxiliary Post #395 is inviting all veterans and their families to a Soup and Bread Luncheon on Thursday, November 11, 11:30 am, at the church at 219 N. Hale Street in Plano.

Train Fun Run

By Linda Oleson | Nov 3, 2021

The Legendary Open Roads ABATE of Illinois, Inc. Chapter Train Fun Run is Saturday, November 13. Sign up will begin at 9:45 am at the Aurora Train Station (233 N. Broadway Street in Aurora).

Trunk or Treat

By Linda Oleson | Oct 10, 2021

Children are invited to participate in “Trunk or Treat” sponsored by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and United Methodist Church of Plano.

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Sethtastic Ride

By Linda Oleson | Aug 5, 2021

Members from American Legion Riders Post #181 of Sandwich joined Sycamore ALR and rode in the Sethtastic Ride (a ride to raise awareness about suicide and suicide prevention).

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Convergence Run

By Linda Oleson | Aug 5, 2021

The NW Region ABATE Convergence Run was Saturday, July 31, at Dixon VFW where 67 riders from 7 chapters converged together at the VFW.

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Veterans Parade in DeKalb

By Linda Oleson | Aug 5, 2021

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Norway Car Show

By Linda Oleson | Aug 5, 2021

Open Roads ABATE chapter members traveled to Norway to participate at the Car Show on Saturday, July 31.

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Plainfield Charity Ride

By Linda Oleson | Aug 1, 2021

Members from American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich went on a group ride with members from Plainfield ALR and other ALR chapters on a charity ride. It is the 3 rd annual charity ride to benefit the Manteno Veterans Home conducted by Plainfield ALR.

Life Line Screening

By Linda Oleson | Aug 1, 2021

Life Line Screening and the United Methodist Church of Plano are partnering to host a Life Line Screening on Monday, August 23, 9 am, at the church. Church location is 219 N. Hale Street in Plano.

Farm Friends

By Linda Oleson | Aug 1, 2021

Farm Friends located at 45W134 Raymond Road in Big Rock is a BONUS stop in the Open Roads ABATE Chapter Summer Book. Farm Friends assists individuals with special challenges and their families by providing suitable workshops, enjoyable recreational activities, and therapeutic programs for people with unique needs in a peaceful, rural farm setting.

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Birthday Celebration

By Linda Oleson | Aug 1, 2021

The American Legion Riders Post #181 from Sandwich participated in a birthday celebration that included a large parade for a young man named Brian on July 18. Local police cars, numerous bikers, and friends in other vehicles were in the parade.