Susan Dubin

Column: ‘Be a Santa’ program can uplift area seniors’ holiday spirits

May 14, 2019 at 8:44 a.m.

I recently was talking to one of my really great gal-pals, Julie Portugal-Gange, and she reminded me about an amazing volunteer program that she helps facilitate during the holidays. It's...

Column: Feed My Starving Children leaves volunteers fulfilled

May 14, 2019 at 8:43 a.m.

Are you looking for something amazing to do with your family, friends, coworkers or even by yourself this holiday season and beyond? Well, I recently participated in one of the...

In this 2016 file photo, Howard Green directs the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band during an Independence Day festival at the Rotary Village Green in Buffalo Grove.

Column: Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band’s fall concert promises to be a hit

May 14, 2019 at 8:43 a.m.

Buffalo Grove seriously is one of the best local hotspots to take in the arts. The next fabulous opportunity to enjoy community culture will be Oct. 29, when the Buffalo...

Column: BG Singers’ 25th anniversary production promises to be a hit

May 14, 2019 at 8:41 a.m.

Broadway stars? Check. Philanthropy? Check. Sixty-eight fabulous singers? Check! Those are just a few of the ingredients that make up the BG Singers' 25th anniversary production, called "Wish," in September....

Column: Advice for a Facebook newbie

June 3, 2018 at 11:10 a.m.

Do you know one of those annoying people who you run into once in a while who are not on Facebook? Well, I happen to be one of those people....

Column: What I learned about applying makeup, texting while at a stoplight

June 5, 2018 at 12:38 a.m.

The other day, I was at a really long stoplight near my house. This light is always so long, I swear, I can see the dandelions grow and turn to...

Column: Original Bagel and Bialy owner reflects on business success

June 5, 2018 at 4:13 a.m.

I remember a few years back when my friend, Sandra, called me up to share some news. "I just went in to that bagel place, Original Bagel and Bialy, near...

Susan Dennison (left), communications director for the Indian Trails Public Library talks with deputy director Ryann Uden and executive director Brian Shepard during a media tour of the recently renovated library in Wheeling.

Column: Newly renovated Indian Trails Library is more than a library

June 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

I recently was hanging out with some friends when my neighbor Amy asked whether anyone had seen the newly redone Indian Trails Library. "They just re-did it and it's truly...

Column: History of Yiddish theater to come alive during presentation in Long Grove

May 23, 2019 at 10:59 p.m.

Have you ever see those incredible behind-the-scenes retrospectives, where they show fascinating never-before-seen footage? Well, from 3 to 5 p.m. April 30, musical theater historian Charles Troy will be doing...

Column: Local skaters participate in national competition with Starlights Synchronized Skating Teams

June 5, 2018 at 4:36 p.m.

My friend Kim recently shared some incredible news to me. Her daughter Hayley, who is part of the fabulous regional Starlights Synchronized Skating Teams, participated last month in the 2017...

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