Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Rotary Club of Palatine’s Oktoberfest returns with beer, music, bike ride, scarecrow contestSep 13, 2025 10:13 am - Bring your appetite for beer, music, food and games to the Rotary Club of Palatine’s 17th annual Oktoberfest, which will take place Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21, in downtown Palatine.
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Local law enforcement goes gold to support Pediatric Cancer Awareness MonthSep 12, 2025 1:04 pm - The Kane and Cook County sheriff's departments are handing out gold pins for deputies to wear this month, including a SWAT team member whose daughter is a pediatric cancer survivor and was helped by Cal's Angels.
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Algonquin Garden Club gets grants to fund Miyawaki Mini-ForestSep 11, 2025 10:53 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club secured $6,100 in grants for its Miyawaki Mini-Forest project, which aims to plant a dense, biodiverse forest at the Dixie Briggs Nature Preserve.
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Dundee Lions serve community with charity eventsSep 11, 2025 9:59 pm - The Dundee Township Lions are hosting fundraising initiatives include a Mums Sale, a 5K run during Heritage Fest, and a community breakfast.
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Cary-Grove Masons host annual ‘Pack the Pantry’Sep 11, 2025 9:09 pm - The Cary-Grove Masonic Lodge 1157 organized their annual "Pack the Pantry" event at Mariano's supermarket in Crystal Lake.
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Support DuPage Forest Preserve at ‘A Night for Nature’ benefit Sept. 18Sep 10, 2025 11:14 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and its nonprofit partner Friends of the Forest Preserve District are hosting "A Night for Nature" on Sept. 18, featuring food, drinks, music, and wagon rides through Danada Forest Preserve.
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Geneva Park District hosts 17th annual Autumn Fair at Peck Farm ParkSep 10, 2025 10:24 pm - The Geneva Park District Foundation is hosting its 17th annual Autumn Fair on Sept. 20 at Peck Farm Park, featuring family activities, entertainment, the butterfly house, and a petting zoo.
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Lace up for a cause: Marklund’s 13th annual Run, Walk & Roll set for Oct. 19Sep 10, 2025 12:35 pm - Area residents are invited to hit the pavement with purpose on Sunday, Oct.19, for Marklund’s 13th Annual Run, Walk & Roll – Geneva 5K/1Mile event.
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Our Saviour’s to host virtual gala benefiting Palestinian studentsSep 10, 2025 12:26 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a watch party for Bright Stars of Bethlehem's Hope Abounds gala on Sept. 13, benefiting students at Dar al-Kalima University in Palestine.
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Batavia’s Sturdy Shelter Brewing to hold third OktoberfestSep 10, 2025 12:04 pm - Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is preparing to host its third Oktoberfest from Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 14.