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Pond cleanup volunteers: May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Mundelein Stand-Up Task Force needs volunteers for help in cleaning up an area behind Mundelein High School at 8 a.m. on June 1.
Join a restoration group: May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Do you want to help improve the environment? Consider joining a summer restoration project with the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
Feed My Starving Children seeks volunteers for summer May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Feed My Starving Children's Chicago area packing sites in Aurora, Schaumburg and Libertyville are seeking volunteers ages 5 and older to work on assembly lines filling bags with nutritious, dry meals called "MannaPacks," designed for malnourished children.
Volunteers come together in Mundelein: May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Mundelein residents came together for the 18th annual A-May-Zing Mundelein Day of Caring on Saturday. More than 100 volunteers completed 118 projects.
Exchange Club, D116 students celebrate Hometown Hero award May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Round Lake Area Exchange Club celebrated the Americanism Project, Hometown Hero, with 80-plus students from Round Lake Unit District 116 high school and both middle schools.
Arlington Heights comfort dog, handler highlighted on 'Good Morning America'May 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban comfort dogs and their handlers were honored this week on the ABC show "Good Morning America" for their work to help those affected by the Newton, Conn., school shooting and Boston Marathon bombings. “It was a great experience,” Mike Flaherty said. “We were right there at Times Square, where we were mobbed by people wanting to pet the dogs.”
Volunteers needed for annual A-May-Zing Mundelein May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The village of Mundelein and the Mundelein Police Department are seeking volunteers to participate in the annual A-May-Zing Mundelein event set for Saturday, May 18.
Teens sought for new Youth Action Council May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
HandsOn Suburban Chicago is pleased to announce the formation of a Youth Action Council beginning in the Spring of 2013. HOSC is currently seeking socially active high school students to serve as its inaugural members.
HandsOn Suburban Chicago to form a Youth Action Council May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
14.65-page 3 HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) is pleased to announce the formation of a Youth Action Council (YAC) beginning in the Spring of 2013. HOSC is currently seeking socially active high school students to serve as its inaugural members.
Adopt-A-Highway marks 20 years Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lake County Division of Transportation cited several groups for their involvement in its Adopt-A-Highway program, which marks its 20th year.
Libertyville High blood drive Apr 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The Libertyville High School Student Council will host a blood drive on Wednesday, May 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the school's main gym.
PADS Lake County to host SleepOut for Shelter at Carmel Mar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
SleepOut for Shelter, an awareness event and fundraiser that is s part of an ongoing effort by PADS Lake County to end homelessness in the area, is being held Saturday, May 11, at Carmel Catholic High School's Baker Football Stadium in Mundelein.
Volunteers sought for Volo Bog, Moraine Hills and McHenry Dam Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and Moraine Hills State Park and McHenry Dam in McHenry are seeking volunteers for several positions.
Island Lake club to be honored: Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
The Island Lake Woman’s Club will be honored at Thursday’s village board meeting for its 70 years of philanthropic service.
Foundation Fighting Blindness walk aims to find cure for retinal disease Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Nathan Hayes was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) in November 2010 at the age of 10. It is a degenerative retinal disease that leads to blindness. The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world's leading private source for retinal disease research funding, provides his family with hope and support that a cure can be found. Helping to fund the needed research is the eighth annual Chicagoland VisionWalk on June 9 in Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village.
Valentines for domestic abuse survivors Feb 14, 2013 12:00 AM
More than 100 women who are victims of domestic abuse got a special surprise this Valentine’s Day. Operation Shelter Cupid — a program started by Sarah McClarey after her own experience in a women’s shelter — delivers a dozen red roses to women living in domestic violence shelters or transitional housing on the holiday each year.
Volunteers needed for Big Ten tournament Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Volunteers are needed for the Big Ten women's basketball tournament, which is taking place March 7-10 at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates. Positions include ushers, floor managers, court sweepers, media hospitality, team check-ins, game official hosts, equipment assistants and more.
United Way needs volunteers: Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The United Way of Lake County is seeking volunteers to assist at upcoming kindergarten registrations in Waukegan and Round Lake.
Arlington Hts. to celebrate its ‘golden’ residents, businesses Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Arlington Heights Special Events Commission will honor the winners of the 2013 Hearts of Gold awards with a community celebration at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 -- recognizing the individuals who work or live here and enriching the community's quality of life through generous contributions and acts of kindness.
Fire station events: Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Grayslake Fire Department's training facility at Station 1, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake, hosts a blood drive and pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 9.