Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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York teacher, Elmhurst veteran team up to create new memorial for the fallenMay 25, 2025 3:50 pm - History teacher Justin Riskus and Vietnam War veteran Bill Shanklin are leading a fundraising campaign for a memorial honoring York Community High School graduates who have died while serving in the military.
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Deadline extended to join Side Street Studio Arts’ open air marketMay 24, 2025 1:08 am - Elgin art studio hosts swap meet for handmade and used items on June 14. Artists and community members can sell, swap or donate creations and clothing at the open market event.
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Annual Roselle Rose Festival moves to new Petal PlazaMay 24, 2025 12:53 am - The Roselle Lions Club and the village of Roselle are hosting the annual Rose Festival on May 30-31 at Petal Plaza, featuring live music, food trucks, and beverages.
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BAMtheatre celebrates 25th anniversary with grand opening at new Westmont homeMay 23, 2025 11:53 pm - BAMtheatre, a leading theater organization, will celebrate its 25th anniversary and new 15,000-square-foot facility in Westmont with a weekend of festivities May 30-31.
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Local P.E.O. Chapter awards scholarship to Glenbard East studentMay 23, 2025 4:19 pm - P.E.O. Chapter IR-Lombard recently awarded its annual scholarship to Brissa Sarabia, a recent graduate from Glenbard East High School in Lombard.
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Open Door Health Center of Illinois seeks volunteers for Pride, Juneteenth festivitiesMay 23, 2025 10:58 am - Open Door Health Center of Illinois is participating in Pride and Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin and Aurora. Volunteers are needed to decorate vehicles, walk in the parade, or join in the outreach.
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KidsMatter School’s Out event set for June 3 at Lou Malnati’s in NapervilleMay 22, 2025 11:43 pm - The School’s Out event on Tuesday, June 3, at Lou Malnati’s in Naperville supports KidsMatter programs, which benefit youth and families.
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Elmhurst AAUW begins collection for annual book saleMay 22, 2025 11:12 pm - The AAUW Elmhurst Branch will begin collecting donations on Monday, June 9, of used books, CDs, LPs, and DVDs for its annual Used Book Sale. Collection barrels for dona...
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Cary-Grove Chamber celebrates young leaders with annual pageantMay 22, 2025 11:02 pm - On Wednesday, May 21, 15 young women competed for the crown in the 2025 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant at Cary-Grove High School in Cary.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host MEGA Garage Sale June 6-7May 22, 2025 10:29 pm - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church's annual mega garage sale on June 6-7 benefits charities like Loaves & Fishes. Thousands attend the sale which has half-price day on Saturday.