Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Light the Torch Run raises money for charitySep 19, 2016 11:00 pm - It's not the winter holidays yet, but you can get in the spirit of giving during the Light the Torch 5K Night Run, which dedicates a portion of the proceeds to the FT Ca...
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Elgin Area AAUW to hold fall book and garage saleSep 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The Fall Book and Garage Sale, sponsored by the Elgin area branch of the American Association of University Women, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Fri...
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Organ virtuoso Diane Bish will perform at dedication concertSep 19, 2016 11:00 pm - International organ virtuoso Diane Bish will perform a concert to dedicate the new Father Edward Seisser Memorial Organ at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at St. Catherine of Sie...
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Coaster Challenge this weekend to benefit athletes of Special Olympics IllinoisSep 19, 2016 11:00 pm - There's still time to get in on the fun and go the distance on some of the country's best roller coasters during the third annual Coaster Challenge to benefit Special Ol...
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Crossroads Christian Youth Center receives $10,000 grantSep 19, 2016 11:00 pm - Crossroads Christian Youth Center of Big Rock has been approved for a generous grant of $10,000 from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to help replace a p...
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Gala to raise funds for group fighting child sex exploitationSep 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Each year, more than 100,000 children in the U.S. are sexually exploited, including thousands in the Chicago area, and that's the impetus behind the No Little Girl … Tas...
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Sign up now for End of Summer Run in AlgonquinSep 18, 2016 11:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Algonquin is hosting its third annual fundraiser, "End of Summer Run." The event will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Westfield Community Sch...
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Fundraiser to help Geneva familySep 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Penrose Brewing Company, 509 Stevens St. in Geneva, will host "Brews for Bradys" from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25, as a fundraiser for Vivian Brady. Vivian Gloria Brady...
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Quentin Road Baptist says goodbye to leader after more than four decadesSep 18, 2016 7:00 am - Chicago was the last place the Rev. James Scudder thought he'd be after graduating from Florida Bible College in 1971. “It's hard to explain this,” he said, “but I saw t...
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Geneva art fundraiser benefits kids with cancerSep 18, 2016 6:00 am - Alyssa Alvin's love of art and music, especially the piano and violin, was apparent to all who encountered her at Geneva High School. Sadly, so was her struggle with leu...