Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Algonquin Garden Club supports local environmental initiatives with grantsOct 16, 2025 12:39 am - The Algonquin Garden Club has an annual spring plant sale in May. The proceeds from that sale go directly to environmental causes, because “Nature's beauty is our duty.”
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How conservation volunteers provide extra eyes, ears to deter crime in parksOct 15, 2025 5:45 pm - Volunteers with the McHenry County Conservation District’s S.W.E.E.P. program assist in deterring crime and reporting issues like vandalism, off-leash dogs, and suspicious activities in the parks and trails.
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Community mobilizes to fight hunger amid cuts to food assistance with Elgin Area CROP Hunger WalkOct 15, 2025 2:24 pm - The Elgin Area CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise funds for local food pantries and global humanitarian aid programs, with a goal of $40,000 and 150 walkers.
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Geneva UMC’s fall rummage sale begins Oct. 23Oct 15, 2025 1:44 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva is hosting its popular Fall rummage sale from Oct. 23-25, featuring gently used household items, furniture, clothes, books, games, and children's items.
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Aurora Lions Club hosting Great Pumpkin Halloween pancake breakfastOct 15, 2025 1:07 pm - The Aurora Lions Club is hosting its annual "Great Pumpkin" Halloween pancake breakfast on Oct. 25 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
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‘I love seeing the kids smile’: Trick-or-Treat with Pirate Pete returns to Palatine High SchoolOct 15, 2025 11:38 am - Palatine High School will hold its annual Trick-or-Treat with Pirate Pete Festival from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the school, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine.
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First Presbyterian presents $10K donation to PADS of ElginOct 14, 2025 11:14 pm - First Presbyterian Church of Elgin has made a $10,000 donation to PADS of Elgin to support critical homeless services. The contribution addresses funding gap as COVID-era resources sunset.
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Magnum Opus Supper Club at Elgin museum to benefit youth sportsOct 14, 2025 6:37 pm - The Magnum Opus Supper Club on Nov. 15 at the Elgin History Museum features a five-course gourmet dinner by Chef Nick B. and live entertainment, with proceeds benefiting the Boli Booster Club, a nonprofit supporting youth sports and education.
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Elks Lodge hosts free children’s orthopedic clinicOct 14, 2025 6:06 pm - On Oct. 22, the Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corp., is sponsoring a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic. It is by appointment only.
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Learn how to become a certified Kane County Certified NaturalistOct 14, 2025 4:59 pm - The Kane County Certified Naturalist program offers nature education for adults, with core classes, field trips, and volunteer work leading to certification.