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Des Plaines History Center
781 Pearson St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Students will learn about material drives in World War II and how they are similar to and different from recycling today. Everyone will make a craft out of recycled material that honors the memory of veterans. Program lasts two hours. For children, ages 5-12, with an adult.
Event Cost: $3 per child for non-members, $2 for members
Event times: 1-3 p.m.
Ages: For children ages 5-12.
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