Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Walk to End Alzheimer's to raise awareness and funds for care, support and researchJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - This fall in the Fox Valley, the Alzheimer's Association will host two Walks to End Alzheimer's. • The first walk will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Pott...
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Join in 'Twilight Cruisin' to Fight the Flood' SundayJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is still cruisin' this weekend! A Twilight Cruise Night will be held Sunday, July 30, to help those affected by the F...
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Travel 'Bach and Beyond at the Abbey' at Friday concertJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The community is invited to the annual “Bach and Beyond at the Abbey” organ concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at Marmion Abbey, 850 Butterfield Road in Aurora. The F...
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Corn Boil focuses this year on helping those with autismJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The Sugar Grove Corn Boil Committee always wants to donate back to the community. This year, it has chosen to focus its efforts on Giant Steps, an organization that help...
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Huntley baker wins Heritage Fair pie contestJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society recently held its 32nd annual Heritage Fair which included a pie bake-off. The grand prize winner is Jean Turner of Huntley. The wi...
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Celebrate Christmas in July by signing up for Chicago Santa Hustle 5K, Kids' DashJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Don't get your tinsel in a tangle! The Santa Hustle is coming soon, but for now we are celebrating Christmas in July! You don't want to miss this magical race on Saturda...
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YouthBuild Lake County student earns full scholarshipJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - North Chicago, IL, July 13, 2017: YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) today announced that Elijah Childs, Class of 2017, is the recipient of a Dorothy Stoneman Scholarship, a ...
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Two Geneva Lions Club members receive Melvin Jones Fellowship awardsJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Two members of the Geneva Lions Club, Howie Pribble of Batavia and Murray Chalmers of Geneva, were recently recognized with the club's highest honor, a Melvin Jones Fell...
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Concert for a Cause to raise funds for Syrian refugeesJul 24, 2017 11:00 pm - Enjoy an evening of music with Bassel & The Supernaturals to help raise funds for Syrian refugees. This "Concert for a Cause" will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at...
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Easement granted to rare gravel prairieJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - In 2011, Renata and Mariuz Bialas bought a 15-acre wooded lot in Barrington Hills from television personality Jenny Jones. They fell in love with the property for its su...