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5 Cool, Unusual Things to Do This Weekend—Nov. 15-17

Looking for something different to do this weekend in and around Geneva? Here are a few suggestions.

Here are some interesting, different, unusul things to do this weekend in and around Geneva. 1. COTTAGES IN THE WOODS SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS 2. BOOK SIGNING FOR FLUFFY, FUNNY AND FABULOUT 3. GENEVA MUSIC BOOSTERS HOLIDAY WREATH SALE PICKUP 4. 2012 CHICAGO FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 5. FERMILAB PHYSICS SLAM

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How Early is Too Early for Christmas Shopping?

It used to be Black Friday was for the earliest of early shoppers. Not anymore. Look around. The stores are ready now.

Look around the Chicago area and you'll see all the signs: The early birds no longer wait until Black Friday to do their Christmas shopping. This year, Black Friday is on Nov. 23, but big retailers and mail-order companies are starting well in advance. Amazon, for example, is beginning its Black Friday on Nov. 14. Crazy or crazy smart? Just how early is too early to shop for Christmas 2012 gifts? Take our poll.

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