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I am a mother, interested citizen, business owner, nonprofit board member, Rotarian, youth mentor and cheerleader (not literally, yes-figuratively). I care deeply about Palatine, which is my home and where we are raising our son. When the opportunity came about to help increase engagement from our entire community on Palatine Patch, I jumped at it. Variety is one of things I love the most about our town, and I will look to bring contributors in from all over our great Village to write here on Patch from their very own perspectives.
Please note: advertorial content is not invited-but educational, informative and helpful information for our residents-is! Nonprofits, government bodies, businesses and even bloggers (just no sales pitches, please) are invited! Please email Rick Uldricks [rick.uldricks@patch.com] to get set up as a Patch contributor! Another note: if you want to make a sales pitch, contact the Patch advertising department by filling out the form at this link: https://patch.com/illinois/palatine/advertise-with-us.
Thank you!
Melanie
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Best of the Blogs and Boards: Enjoy some of this week's top posts.

Ideas on what to send your child in a care package while they're off at summer camp.
A look at weird crimes in the north Chicago suburbs.
A look at weird crimes in the north Chicago suburbs.
The life of Gunnar O. Collins of Palatine will be honored and remembered on Friday, July 26.
Palatine resident Dean Hewson finished first, and Tim Glinski of Arlington Heights came in third place just one minute and 37 seconds behind Hewson.
Dean Hewson of Palatine finished first in the event held in early July.
The top 15 will be boiled down to the ten competitors.
The following police-related items were taken from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
The following police-related items were taken from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
Interim safety changes have been initiated at Lake Arlington after Arlington Heights resident Barbara Pagano died resulting from an accident with a bicyclist on the path system June 18.
Interim safety changes have been initiated at Lake Arlington after Arlington Heights resident Barbara Pagano died resulting from an accident with a bicyclist on the path system June 18.
Northwest Crushers from Hoffman Estates defeated the Lake Forest Scouts. Both teams play in Northern Illinois Competitive Baseball League. (NICBL)
Stop by between 1 p.m. and midnight in the back parking lot of Macs on Slade, 117 W. Slade Street for a pig roast, live music and summer fun!
Since 1993, Donna Dickinson has had the only Vaudeville school in the country. The classic performance training launched the careers of countless big name stars.
Check out movie listings this weekend near Arlington Heights.
Check out movie listings this weekend near Palatine.
Studio V at Harper College offers a place to showcase and sell the work of local artists in addition to a unique shopping experience for area residents.