Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Sign up now for NISRA's 'Superheroes' women's golf outingAug 15, 2017 11:00 pm - Fun and laughter are guaranteed at the NISRA Foundation's women's golf outing on Tuesday, Sept. 12, benefiting the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. Ran...
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Caputo Cheese invests in Bernie's Book BankAug 15, 2017 1:00 am - MELROSE PARK - Caputo Cheese announced a five-year commitment to Bernie's Book Bank, one of Chicago's largest literacy programs. Caputo Cheese will support and contribut...
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Elgin Kiwanis to host 58th annual barbecue fundraiser SaturdayAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Elgin will hold its 58th annual barbecue fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. This year's event, which features a barbecue chicken and pork...
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Chris Patterson memorial ride raises thousands for local organizationsAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - On Aug. 5, the Chris Patterson Memorial Foundation held an inaugural ride, with all proceeds going to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans and the performing arts a...
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'Get Your Rear in Gear' with Elgin 5K/Walk SundayAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - The community is invited to run or walk for colon cancer prevention and screenings at the Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk in Elgin, at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Fitch...
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The Danish Home and Berglund Construction Share Spirit of Heritage, FamilyAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - There's something beautifully "full circle" about Berglund Construction's silver sponsorship of The Danish Home of Chicago's 125th anniversary celebration events this ye...
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Fox Valley United Way to host 15th annual cardboard boat raceAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 19, hundreds will gather in Aurora along the shores of Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park for the 15th annual "What Floats Your Cardboard Boat" race. Deco...
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Connor Kincaid Memorial Fishing Tournament set for Saturday in Lake in the HillsAug 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Fishing was one of Connor Kincaid's passions. The lifelong Lake in the Hills resident, who died at the age of 22 last August from injuries suffered in an automobile acci...
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Administer Justice to host fashion show Aug. 19Aug 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Local nonprofit Administer Justice is hosting a fashion show from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 40W605 Route 38 in Elburn....
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Des Plaines Chamber gets $76,000 for Veterans Back to Work BootcampAug 13, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 200 guests attended a Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce ceremony to honor longtime member Arthur Rento Sr., a survivor of the 1944 D-Day Normandy landing and fou...