Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade honoring Thom McNamee is celebrating its 10th anniversaryFeb 23, 2024 7:18 pm - The Thom McNamee Memorial Dundee St. Patrick's Day Parade will be marking its 10th year on March 9. It bears the name of its founder, Thom McNamee, who planned the first parade in East Dundee in 2006.
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Brian E. Wagner Scholarship’s annual fundraiser raises $9,100Feb 23, 2024 4:48 pm - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund held its 13th annual Bags for Wags bean bag tournament at Visitation Parish in Elmhurst. The event raised approximately $9,100. All ...
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Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation hosts International Women’s Day eventFeb 23, 2024 3:18 pm - Join the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation for its International Women’s Day event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at the Makerplace, 112 N. Belmont Ave., in Arlington Heights.
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St. Charles Public Library Foundation to host March 20 fundraiser at Alter BrewingFeb 22, 2024 11:19 pm - On Wednesday, March 20, the St. Charles Public Library Foundation is partnering with Alter Brewing Company to raise money through their Community Give Back Program. Enjo...
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Kane County 4-H Foundation hosts 15th annual dinner auctionFeb 22, 2024 6:37 pm - The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its 15th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Prairie Events Center o...
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Warm up with Batavia United Way ‘Soup’s On’ fundraiser March 14Feb 21, 2024 5:13 pm - On Thursday, March 14, the Batavia United Way will be hosting its seventh annual “Soup’s On” fundraiser at 6 p.m. at Bar Evolution & The Tea Tree. Tickets are now on sal...
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Search is on for Lombard’s 2024 Woman, Man of the YearFeb 21, 2024 2:27 pm - The Lombard Service League and the Lombard Rotary Club are seeking nominations for Lombard’s Woman of the Year and Man of the Year. Once again, the Lombard Service Leag...
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Submit nominations for Schaumburg’s Volunteer of the Year awardsFeb 21, 2024 11:50 am - Paylocity co-CEO Steve Beauchamp will be the keynote speaker for the village of Schaumburg’s 36th Volunteer of the Year Awards Luncheon, set for Tuesday, April 23.
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Neighbors in the News: Des Plaines History Center hires new executive directorFeb 21, 2024 6:00 am - Kurt Begalka was hired as the Des Plaines History Center's new executive director. He will be responsible for managing and expanding History Center staff, community outreach, creating strategic and practical ways to involve residents of all ages in programs and more.
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Help an adult communicate in English with Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleyFeb 20, 2024 6:00 pm - The need for volunteer English language tutors is greater than ever before. To help meet the need, Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will host a free tutor training worksho...