Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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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.
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Church group helps fund mission trip with ‘Best Pizza in Lombard’ contestApr 13, 2026 12:34 am - First Church of Lombard Youth Community raised over $1,000 through their third “Best Pizza in Lombard” contest for a summer mission trip to Pennsylvania to help with flood recovery from Tropical Storm Debby.
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Illinois Extension celebrates National Volunteer WeekApr 10, 2026 6:11 pm - National Volunteer Week from April 19-25 celebrates volunteers who support Illinois Extension's mission, with 4-H volunteers serving as club leaders, project superintendents, and mentors who guide youth through hands-on learning and skill development.
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Batavia park, city officials to talk about park plans for Mooseheart siteApr 10, 2026 3:29 pm - Batavia park board members will meet with Batavia aldermen Monday night to discuss planning for a future park on land currently owned by Mooseheart.
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Maple Glen memory care community collects donations to help feed neighbors in needApr 09, 2026 11:32 pm - Throughout March, families and team members at Maple Glen memory care community collected 288 pounds of nonperishable food donations to benefit the Glen House Food Pantry in Glen Ellyn.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts Vintage and Antique MarketApr 09, 2026 10:08 pm - The annual Vintage Market Fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Historical Society is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2.