Algonquin Lifestyle
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Christmas Day brunch a community tradition at Lazarus HouseDec 25, 2017 12:00 am - Lazarus House celebrated a community tradition Monday with its annual Christmas Day Brunch in St. Charles. The free potluck-style buffet brings Lazarus House guests toge...
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Why Salvation Army kettle donations are down this seasonDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - For families in need, the Salvation Army's red kettles are as big a part of the holidays as lights, Santa Claus and spending time with loved ones. But with only a few d...
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St. Charles kids collect socks for the homelessDec 19, 2017 7:00 am - The residents at Lazarus House in St. Charles and Hesed House in Aurora shouldn't be lacking for socks this year. Richmond Intermediate School students Wyatt and Porter ...
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The Salvation Army-Fox Valley Corps reaches 60 percent of goalDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - This is the final week of the Red Kettle Campaign for The Salvation Army and the four corps serving the Fox Valley area of McHenry, Kane and Kendall counties. Due to the...
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Dundee area cops, firefighters make Christmas brighter for needy kidsDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Santa Claus needs all the help he can get at this time of year. While his sleigh, reindeer and elves are preparing for their big day, Dundee Township's first responders ...
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Centegra seeks volunteers to help serve communityDec 14, 2017 10:00 pm - Centegra Health System is looking for volunteers who are ready to serve the community by sharing their talents with patients, visitors and staff. Volunteers logged more ...
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McHenry County Historical Society offers Adopt an Artifact programDec 14, 2017 10:00 pm - McHenry County is home to a significant number of women who made a difference in American history. Among them is Lillian Keating. Lillian Keating Donovan was born in Che...
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Marklund Wasmond Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunitiesDec 14, 2017 10:00 pm - Make a difference in the lives of others this holiday season, and year round, by volunteering at the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin. Marklund has immediate volunteer o...
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United Synagogue Youth's 67th annual convention to focus on teens as agents of societal changeDec 13, 2017 10:00 pm - On Dec. 24-28, nearly 1,000 Jewish teenagers, educators, staff and alumni will gather in Chicago at United Synagogue Youth's 67th International Convention. United Synago...
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Newly adopted canine companion brings joy to marathon runnerDec 12, 2017 10:00 pm - I'm an avid runner. Last year, I ended up suffering a herniated disc a few months before I was scheduled to run the Walt Disney World Marathon. I was upset and in consta...