Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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‘I’m just a storyteller’: Meet the St. Charles retiree turned murder mystery authorSep 27, 2024 3:30 am - Glynn Amburgey of St. Charles has written three murder mysteries since retiring from his job at the city of St. Charles in 2012.
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Lake in the Hills Rotary awards $51,000 to local nonprofitsSep 26, 2024 10:26 pm - On Sept. 18, the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills held its annual grant award ceremony at Boulder Ridge Country Club. The club has supported community nonprofit organizations through its signature event, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest.
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Parkinson’s advocate pushes for greater awareness in Black communitySep 26, 2024 9:05 pm - On Oct. 5, Streamwood resident Phyllis Higgins will gather at Soldier Field with friends and family at Moving Day Chicago, an annual walk to benefit the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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United Women in Faith hosting its annual apple pie saleSep 26, 2024 6:27 pm - Celebrate fall with a delicious apple pie from the United Women in Faith!
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How a Grayslake man found serenity in the forest preservesSep 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Jonathan Glenner, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, has found peace and serenity during his daily walks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Community unites for a food-secure future at Harvest Against Hunger Oct. 19Sep 25, 2024 3:32 pm - The GardenWorks Project is hosting its seventh annual fundraiser, “Harvest Against Hunger,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton. By supporting this signature fall event, you help ensure that more families in Chicago’s western suburbs have access to fresh, nutritious food.
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St. Charles church to host annual Oktoberfest Sept. 28Sep 25, 2024 1:38 pm - Join Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake for its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Vin Chicago celebrates 90th anniversary with “Uncorking for a Cause” Nov. 1-3 to raise funds for local nonprofitsSep 25, 2024 8:56 am - Family-owned wine retailer Vin Chicago announces the return of “Uncorking for a Cause,” a fundraiser for Chicago area not-for-profit organizations, Nov. 1-3, at its stores in Chicago, Highland Park and Barrington.
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Glenview event to raise Lewy Body Dementia research funding Oct. 16Sep 25, 2024 8:48 am - An Oct. 16 evening of laughter, raising awareness and community will raise funds for Lewy Body Dementia, which affects 1.4 million in the U.S., at The Glen Club, 2901 W. Lake Ave. in Glenview.
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The Literacy Connection celebrates 40th anniversary with free event on Sept. 26Sep 24, 2024 4:22 pm - To commemorate its 40th anniversary, the Literacy Connection will host a celebration and resource fair with community organizations onThursday, Sept. 26, at the Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom.