Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The concept is simplicity itself: find a good place for bird watching and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit is an international bird-watching event...
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Literacy Volunteers tutor training starts Oct. 13Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - If you want to help an adult learn English, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley's free tutor training workshop. It will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. o...
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Legally blind Naperville athlete racing to raise money for Donka Inc.Oct 02, 2020 1:00 am - On March 8, James Gilliard completed an indoor triathlon tethered to another person. This was business as usual for him - as a legally blind athlete, he relies on his si...
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Anderson Animal Shelter to host a Backyard Bash Oct. 10Oct 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Since we can't gather this year for the Walk4Animals to celebrate the final "leg" of the fundraising event, Anderson Animal Shelter has put together a livestreaming even...
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Monthlong festivities on tap at Big Timber Pumpkin Fest in ElginOct 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Head outdoors this fall and check out the Big Timber Pumpkin Fest events in October! Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America offers festive fall activities for famili...
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Constable: Fraternities still viable during pandemic, changing timesOct 01, 2020 5:00 am - I still remember the day I came out to the woman who would become my wife. "You?" she stammered in disbelief. "You were in a fraternity?" As a proud "GDI" (Independent) ...
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Center of Concern to hold virtual fundraiser, scarecrow contestSep 30, 2020 11:00 pm - The Center of Concern will be hosting its annual fall event in a unique, fun and interactive virtual format. Guests are invited to jump aboard its virtual hayride, "A Ro...
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'Wine and Design' event Oct. 15 to benefit the H FoundationSep 30, 2020 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Oct. 15, join County Line Home Design Center and co-op members for a fundraiser in support of basic science cancer research. The "Wine and Design" event wil...
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Hops for Hope 5K going virtual this year in St. CharlesSep 30, 2020 5:23 am - With or without the hops, the hope remains for Project Mobility. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic forced changes to the nonprofit group's beer-themed charitable event i...
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Lisle's Scarecrow Scramble 5K adapts to 2020Sep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lisle Park District and Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation are hosting the 16th annual Scarecrow Scramble on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Community Park, 1800 Short St. The pa...