Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Recycle your bicycle: Schaumburg nonprofit gets refurbished bikes to those in needApr 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Ryan Gable of Bikes and Music, a Schaumburg-based nonprofit, collects used bikes, has them repaired and donates them - along with a helmet - to groups who work with people in need.
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Downers Grove Choral Society to premier new works celebrating America’s 250th anniversaryApr 16, 2026 12:41 am - The Downers Grove Choral Society will present the Illinois premiere of “US” and “Redeem the Dream” on April 26 at First United Methodist Church as part of the nationwide Sing Democracy 250 program celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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Woodstock Folk Festival spring benefit concert celebrates Route 66 centennialApr 16, 2026 12:13 am - Join a musical journey on historic Route 66 which begins in Illinois and ends in California. On Sunday, April 26, performers will present songs and stories about road trips, cars, and places along Route 66.
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Cereal Box Domino Challenge becoming serial event for Indian Grove, Hersey studentsApr 15, 2026 12:10 pm - The dominoes fell the right way as students from two school districts partnered to provide cereal for needy families this week.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day events: Tree plantings, cleanups, nature walks and moreApr 15, 2026 11:19 am - Upcoming Earth Day and Arbor Day events in the suburbs feature tree plantings, nature walks, cleanups, recycling and more.
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Bensenville Park District celebrates Earth Day with recycling, volunteering and family funApr 14, 2026 11:26 pm - Bensenville Park District will host Earth Day activities on April 25, including an e-recycling and document shred event, park clean-up, and family fun celebration.
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Lombard Garden Club hosts lilac saleApr 14, 2026 12:34 am - The area’s largest lilac sale will be held on Thursday, May 7, from noon until 7 p.m. or sold out. Choose from 16 different lilacs of varying sizes. Colors of the blooms ...
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Wheaton Garden Club hosts Flower and Plant Sale May 16Apr 13, 2026 6:52 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club will hold a flower and plant sale on May 16, featuring professionally grown annuals including many Proven Winners varieties.A special selection of red, white and blue flowers will be available to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Palatine Garden Club hosts Perennial Plant Sale May 9 and 16Apr 13, 2026 6:23 pm - The Palatine Garden Club will hold its Perennial Plant Sale on May 9 and 16. The sale features perennials from members' gardens and native-plant nurseries, including pollinator-friendly plants, milkweed varieties, and Illinois prairie-garden starter flats.
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Memorial blood drive at Bartlett church celebrates the life of Michelle KishApr 13, 2026 12:07 pm - Living Lord Church in Bartlett will host the Michelle Kish Memorial Blood Drive on April 25, honoring the congregation member who passed away in 2025 at age 28. She lived with a rare genetic disorder that caused medical complexities and physical challenges, but she radiated joy and strength throughout her life, according to her mother Mary Kish.