Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Special-needs families invited to 'welcoming' carnival in AuroraMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Heading to a local carnival or amusement park can be daunting for families that have children with special needs. A well-planned outing can be cut short from sensory ov...
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Fellowship Housing hosts 5K run/walk to support single momsMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Fellowship Housing hosts its annual 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Busse Woods (Groves 17-25 off Higgins Road), to raise money to serve single moms and their ch...
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South Elgin 5K/10K to benefit shelter, seniors' petsMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - Several years ago, three women from South Elgin who met at a gym decided to organize a 5K race and donate all the money to animal shelters and rescue efforts. Over the ...
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Limited tickets available for 'A Taste That Matters' benefit for Northern Illinois Food BankMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - In its fifth year, "A Taste That Matters: A Culinary Event," presented by Jewel-Osco, offers an evening filled with delectable dishes from more than 30 area chefs and re...
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DuPage Convalescent Center receives $2 million pledgeMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - A retired DuPage County judge is pledging to donate $2 million to help the county's convalescent center. Ken Moy of Hinsdale announced his planned contribution to the Du...
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CWC hosts community garage saleMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - The Caring Women's Connection will host a community garage sale in Hawthorn Woods, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, with more than 130 houses participating throughout ...
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Flavor Run coming to Lake CountyMay 10, 2016 1:00 am - The Flavor Run 5K Chicago is set for 10 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Peterson and Midlothian roads, Grayslake. Registration is $25 to $50 and ...
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Dundee Lions, local PTC team up for Gourmet Pancake Breakfast SundayMay 09, 2016 11:00 pm - The Dundee Lions and the Dundee Highlands Elementary PTC invite the community to a "Gourmet Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast" from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 15, at the sch...
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AAUW Spring Book, Perennial and Garage Sale opens ThursdayMay 09, 2016 11:00 pm - The Elgin Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its Spring Book, Perennial and Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 12 to Satu...
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Aurora Noon Lions host picnic, fishing clinic for deaf and hearing-impaired studentsMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - At the 17th annual picnic May 6, Aurora Noon Lions Club members received an appreciation award on behalf of deaf and hearing-impaired students from East and West Aurora ...