Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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‘No one reputable will rush you’: Geneva police share tips on how seniors can protect themselves from scamsMay 03, 2024 4:00 am - Operation Senior Care, a program through the Geneva Police Department, aims to teach seniors how to avoid being ripped off by scam artists.
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Learn about the Warrenville public works department at May 23 open houseMay 02, 2024 2:41 pm - The city of Warrenville invites the public to attend its public works open house on Thursday, May 23. It will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at public works, 3S346 Mignin Drive, War...
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Elgin Community College team wins Literacy Connection Spelling BeeMay 02, 2024 1:04 am - The competition came down to two teams and one word: “onomatopoeia.” When the bell rang at the end of the teams’ allotted 45 seconds, both teams displayed their white bo...
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The GardenWorks Project hosts annual spring seedling saleMay 01, 2024 4:55 pm - Looking to purchase locally grown, organic vegetable and herb seedlings this spring? Shop at the 2024 GardenWorks Project Spring Seedling Sale, and you’ll also support th...
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Donate to The Outreach House during Giving DuPage Days May 1-3May 01, 2024 11:35 am - The Outreach House is part of DuPage County’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Giving DuPage Days beginning May 1. They are hosting many nonprofit charities on a special ...
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Walk-ins welcome at May 8 blood drive at Wheaton’s Gary UMCMay 01, 2024 11:04 am - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, May 8. For every pint donated, you can save up to three lives. Register in advance or just ...
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14th annual veteran fundraiser returns to Hines VA on May 15Apr 30, 2024 12:10 pm - Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will host its 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 15.
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Pump up your tires — May is National Bike MonthApr 30, 2024 6:00 am - National Bike Month launches May 1, and with it plenty of opportunities to shake the dust off your bike.
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Elk Grove Township Community Empowerment Fund holds annual fundraiserApr 29, 2024 12:38 pm - The Elk Grove Township Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) held a fundraiser last week at Station 34 in Mount Prospect. CEF, an independent 501(c)(3) charity, was established by Elk Grove Township in 2018.
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Good News Sunday: Aurora teacher gives students a sense of belongingApr 28, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about an award-winning fifth grade teacher, preschoolers releasing ladybugs for Earth Day and top volunteers honored in Schaumburg.