South Elgin Lifestyle
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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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TriCity Family Services' annual Snowflake Shuffle finishes strong at new venueDec 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The sun was shining and provided the perfect setting for this year's TriCity Family Services' ninth annual Snowflake Shuffle Dec. 2 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Char...
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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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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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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...