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DuPage-based Free Speakers Bureau marks three decades, delivering 1,300 talks a yearSep 30, 2026 10:24 pm - FreeSpeakers.org, a pro bono speakers bureau that started 30 years ago from a single Chicago Tribune article, has grown from a small Hinsdale PR firm's directory of 12 volunteer speakers to a nationwide network of 450+ speakers across seven cities.
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Lutheran Home to host walk benefiting the Alzheimer’s AssociationSep 30, 2026 6:20 pm - On Oct. 17, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights will host a Mini Alzheimer's Walk, featuring two walking routes, educational sessions, wellness activities, food trucks, and entertainment. It will benefit the Alzheimer's Association while providing resources for families affected by dementia.
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Elgin’s Bethlehem Lutheran to host community pet blessing and shelter drive Oct. 3Sep 30, 2026 5:28 pm - On Oct. 3, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin will host a free Community Pet Blessing & Supply Drive featuring individual pet blessings, photo opportunities, and a donation drive for Anderson Humane shelter supplies.
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St. Isidore students join in Alzheimer’s awareness walkSep 30, 2026 1:25 pm - Hearthwood Senior Living residents and St. Isidore Catholic School students participated in an intergenerational walk to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease.
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Streamwood teen entertains Marklund Wasmond Center residentsSep 30, 2026 12:50 pm - Eric Rogers, a St. Edward Central Catholic High School choir member, performed a solo vocal concert for residents and staff at Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin on Sept. 29, bringing joy and smiles to everyone present.
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Lisle Township Mental Health Board seeks new membersSep 30, 2026 12:32 pm - Lisle Township Community Mental Health Board is recruiting new members to help distribute funding for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services.
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Pottawatomie Garden Club beautifies downtown St. Charles with fall flowersSep 30, 2026 12:19 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club beautified downtown St. Charles by planting flowers on bridges on Sept. 23, continuing their tradition of spring and fall plantings.
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Union Church of Hinsdale hosts large fall resale event Oct. 2-3Sep 29, 2026 8:09 pm - Union Church of Hinsdale hosts its largest resale event on Oct. 2-3, featuring clothing for all ages, including a French Room with high-end women's items and extensive children's clothing selections.
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Donate blood, get free PJs: Naperville church offers cozy reward for good deedSep 29, 2026 6:18 pm - On Oct. 4, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a blood drive with Versiti Blood Center, offering free flannel PJ pants or hooded sweatshirts to donors.
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Volunteers from St. Mark’s Lutheran give back through Day of Service in St. CharlesSep 29, 2026 4:08 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church volunteers completed nearly 250 hours of community service on August 30, including outdoor landscaping for seniors and indoor ministry projects like making blankets for cancer patients and baptismal banners for Liberian children.
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