Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Coat drive and saleSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Libertyville thrift store is seeking new or gently used coats and jackets for a coat sale Friday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 2. Al...
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Lyme disease walkSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - The Lyme Support Network hosts its eighth annual Lyme Disease Awareness Walk on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Citizens Park, Northwest Highway and Lake Zurich Road in Barrington....
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He's formerly homeless. Now he makes soaps and donates to charity. And he's 13.Sep 16, 2016 6:00 am - Donovan Smith knows what it's like to be in need: He lived in a New Mexico homeless shelter after his single mother lost her job and their apartment. For six months, the...
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Hoffman Estates police, firefighters to play charity softball gameSep 16, 2016 1:00 am - The Hoffman Estates Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association is hosting its annual Shootz & Ladderz Softball Game - Hoffman Estates Police vs. Fire, at 1 p.m. Saturday,...
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Do the Hawthorn HustleSep 16, 2016 1:00 am - The inaugural Hawthorn Hustle 5K is set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Century Park North, 1401 Indianwood Drive, at the sled hill in Vernon Hills. Participants can ru...
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Tootsie Roll drive this weekend in Des PlainesSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - Members of Knights of Columbus Fr. Linden Council 3627 at St. Zachary Parish will be giving out Tootsie Rolls on the streets of Des Plaines this weekend in exchange for ...
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Baxter foundation supports health advocate program trainingSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - Business Wire DEERFIELD - A grant from the Baxter International Foundation will support a new program training high school juniors and seniors to be health advocates in ...
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Long Grove students help keep Palatine police dog safeSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - A group of seven students from Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove raised money to protect perhaps the cutest member of the Palatine Police Department. The students pre...
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Northwestern Mutual-Chicago in Northbrook raises $2800 for Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationSep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - For Gregory Gertz, a financial adviser with Northwestern Mutual-Chicago's Northbrook district office, basketball has been a big part of his family's life. His son and da...
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The Clearbrook Guardians Fall Casino Night is Going to be Pair-A-DiceSep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - Wager your luck on a night of fun! Join the Clearbrook Guardians as they host their annual Fall Casino Night on Saturday October 1 from 5 p.m. until 12 a.m. at the Clear...