Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Volunteers make Christmas special at Elgin's Marklund Wasmond CenterDec 22, 2017 10:00 pm - Volunteers were on hand Saturday to help residents of the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin open Christmas presents. Volunteers also labeled gifts and helped with the cle...
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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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Salvation Army of Elgin provides support to families in need with toys and foodDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Lauren Williams believes that we all need a little support now and then. For her, it was five years ago with a small child and no job. "It was during that Christmas sea...
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Join habitat restoration at local forest preserveDec 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Feeling a bit sluggish after all the holiday festivities? Consider joining a habitat restoration work day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 30, at Bliss Woods Forest Pr...
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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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Danish Home chef receives high praiseDec 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Roger Sukhu received a standing ovation from the 270 people attending the closing event for the Danish Home's 125th anniversary, "Lillejuleaften." Known as Little Christ...
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Guardian Angels Feline Rescue offers adoption or foster care optionsDec 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Fox Valley's Guardian Angels Feline Rescue is seeking individuals to adopt or foster less fortunate felines who have been abandoned or abused. If interested in adoption...
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Local teen builds chimney swift tower as Eagle Scout ProjectDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - Jakob Moberly, a Boy Scout from Troop 13 in St. Charles, led the construction of a 14-foot tall chimney swift tower at Jon Duerr Forest Preserve in South Elgin for his E...
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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 ...