It’s the season of giving and giving back, and since this week is National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week, we’d like to celebrate by illustrating some amazing ideas for you to give back and help out other people.  One of the most important values to us here at Classic is to support our community. This can include fundraising efforts, donations to local pantries, collecting toy drives or clothing drives to those in need, and more. The world could always do with a little more kindness, so why not use today’s blog list as a springboard!  

Here are some great ways to inspire others around you, and get you started with thinking in a community service oriented mindset:

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We’re so excited to announce that it’s Sesame Street Day! Big Bird and pals have become such a staple part of global culture and entertainment for children.  You’d be hardpressed to find a soul who didn’t know these wonderful puppet pals at a mere glance. 

Since its first episode aired on this day in 1969, Sesame Street has been an indispensable part of children’s and families’ lives all around the world!  Its colorful world filled with human and muppet counterparts has provided a charming, captivating, and empathetic format for education and empowerment of the youth.

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Get ready for gift giving season with another handy guide for Gearheads!  We love everything about the items on this list, because they’re all quite useful gifts.  They’re excellent options for the person who prefers practical items over frivolous things.  You’ll find lots of budget friendly items on this list, too, making it a great resource to find white elephant gifts, office parties, and casual gift giving with friends.  Plus, there’s some wonderful “stocking stuffer” ideas for small items for new and young drivers, too.

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The Annual Thanksgiving Parade in Chicago is just around the corner, and we’re here to help you find the best ways to view the parade up close and personal. We’re covering some details on this year’s performances, when to arrive for both VIP and free access, and how to secure the best spots for viewing.  This year’s 89th annual procession will be making its way North up state street from Ida B. Well Drive to Randolph Street from 8AM through 11AM CT, with your hosts Jen Lilley and Jesse Hutch.

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Today is Japanese Culture Day, and since we love all things cars, we thought it would be a great time to highlight the incredible car culture of Japan! It’s no secret that the Japanese car is an intensely passionate one, and often far exceeds the enthusiasm and gusto of other global car communities.  From rally racing to drifting to custom mods to tiny kei cars to transforming dekotora trucks, you’ll find no shortage of zeal for all things cars! 

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The holiday season is just beginning, and we’re all about spending time with the people we love in our community. November’s community calendar of events for the Lake County and Waukegan area has lots of gatherings and get-togethers to enjoy with friends and loved ones!  You’ll find plenty of opportunities to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping, too, with local vendor events and artisan markets.

The Kohl Children’s Pop-Up Museum is now in full swing at the College of Lake County now through December 2nd.

The Lake County Film Festival is back this year from November 3rd through the 5th and November 10th through 12th at the College of Lake County in Grayslake!

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Let’s talk about stress and driving.

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If you’re looking for something fun to do this Halloweekend, we’ve got just the thing to lift your seasonal spirits!  We’ve taken the hard work out of finding fun activities whether it be Trick or Treating, Halloween Parades, or just a general scary good time.  Here’s our picks of great local activities to do for adults, families, and even pets!

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We’re getting in the Halloween spirit this weekend by celebrating Frankenstein Friday!  Check out our picks for amazing Frankenstein’s Monster themed car decor and accessories, some amazing Frankenstein audiobooks, and other monstrously fun stuff.

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It’s National Pumpkin Day! 

Did you know that in 2022, Illinois harvested more than 2x as many pumpkin acres as any of the other leading states (California, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia)?  Our home state cultivated a whopping 17,600 acres of pumpkins, and Illinois farms grow an average of 37,500 pounds of pumpkins per acre, predominantly made up of “pie varieties” for pumpkin puree and similar products.  Plus, the self-proclaimed pumpkin capital of the world is located in Morton, Illinois, home of the Libby Company who makes the ever popular canned pumpkin you see in the store.  Pretty impressive, don’t ya think?

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