Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebrationSep 01, 2026 8:27 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen will receive the True Friend Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Oct. 3 for their commitment and support spanning five decades.
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Italy concert tour uplifts St. Charles Singers before 42nd seasonSep 01, 2026 7:05 pm - The St. Charles Singers recently returned from 12 days in Italy where they performed seven concerts in historic churches including St. Peter’s in the Vatican. On Oct. 3-4, the ensemble, led by founder Jeff Hunt, opens its 42nd year with the season’s theme, “North American Mosaic,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
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Barrington United Methodist Church’s rummage sale returns for 92nd year on Oct. 2-3Sep 01, 2026 5:36 pm - Barrington United Methodist Church will hold its 92nd annual rummage sale on Oct. 2-3, featuring thousands of items including clothing, housewares, holiday items, toys, and sporting goods.
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Find bargains at Lombard church’s ‘Attic Treasures’ sale on Oct. 2-3Sep 01, 2026 8:45 am - St. John's Mary-Martha Guild in Lombard is hosting "Attic Treasures," a large indoor rummage sale on Oct. 2-3. The sale will feature home goods, clothing, toys, furniture, books, and more
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Get help with rent, other issues at Indian Trails Public LibraryAug 28, 2026 9:44 am - A social worker and a resource services coordinator from OMNI, a behavioral health organization, will be at a Wheeling library Sept. 3.
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Inside Out Club’s Celebrity Bartending Event returns Sept. 1Aug 26, 2026 8:10 pm - Inside Out Club's Celebrity Bartending Event returns Sept. 1 at Go Brewing in Naperville, featuring three competing teams vying for the TIP-siest Bartender trophy by raising the most tips.
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World Doctors Orchestra to perform benefit concert at North Central College Sept. 11Aug 26, 2026 12:51 pm - The World Doctors Orchestra will perform at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall on Sept. 11, featuring works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Copland, Price, and Rachmaninoff.Concert proceeds will support Chi-Care and UI Health's Community Outreach Intervention Projects, two Chicago nonprofits providing food and medical care to those in need.
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Fox Valley Beaux Arts hosts ‘Brushstrokes of America’ luncheon and fashion showAug 26, 2026 11:54 am - Fox Valley Beaux Arts is hosting their “Brushstrokes of America”-themed luncheon featuring Fashions by Chico's on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Elgin Country Club.
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Batavia MainStreet launches Shop Local event to support elementary schools Sept. 12-13Aug 26, 2026 12:03 am - Batavia MainStreet launches Shop Local. Support Our Schools! on Sept. 12-13, where over 30 downtown businesses will donate portions of sales to six elementary school PTOs when customers mention their school at checkout.
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Team trivia event to raise funds for Thanksgiving dinnersAug 25, 2026 8:51 pm - The ninth annual Everyone Thankful event on Oct. 17 features team trivia, dinner, and gift basket raffles to raise money for Thanksgiving dinners for local families in need.