Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volunteer on National Public Lands Day Sept. 24Sep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - Be part of the nation's largest single-day, volunteer event for public lands. Join staff and volunteers from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to help plant o...
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Schaumburg firefighters to host charity softball tournamentSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Firefighters Benevolent Association will host its 23rd annual Firefighters Softball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17, at two locations in Schaumburg to be...
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How St. Charles schools raised $1 million for cancer researchSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - It was supposed to be about uniforms. Bake some cookies. Wash a few cars. Use the cash to buy outfits that would make the judges' eyes dazzle at the drill team competiti...
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Hundreds to join local 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer'sSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. in St. Charles. Hundreds of people from the F...
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Marmion to host Oktoberfest dinner Sept. 24Sep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Celebrate Oktoberfest from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled evening ...
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Local churches bring 'God's Work. Our Hands.' to ElginSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, which took place Sept. 11, was an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. More than 10,000 c...
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Gurnee craft beer fest to benefit American LegionSep 13, 2016 1:00 am - Gurnee will host its second craft beer fundraiser to primarily benefit the village's American Legion post. The Legions of Craft Beer Festival will run from 2 to 7 p.m. S...
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Help your neighbors stay warm this winterSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The 26th annual Snug Hugs for Kids winter clothing drive begins Monday, Oct. 24, and concludes Wednesday, Dec. 14. The Kids Helping Kids program supports this clothing d...
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Heritage Fest needs volunteersSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Never underestimate the importance of volunteers. Without them, lines for food, beer and wine at festivals will be longer; agendas will be shorter, and community parties...
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Nine-Year-Old Bartlett Boy Leads Fundraising Efforts for Chicago NonprofitSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Bartlett, IL - Aidan Hennessy is a typical nine-year-old kid from Bartlett. He attends the local elementary school and is an active Cub Scout. He differs from the norm, ...