Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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A veteran volunteer proves you're never too old to volunteerJun 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Whether it be Veterans Day, Memorial Day or Flag Day, Myron Petrakis age 94, is front and center when it comes to making sure that those who gave their life in service t...
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Surprise winner in WACO's Mayors' Cup ChallengeJun 30, 2016 11:00 pm - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization congratulates the Village of Rosemont for winning the Mayors' Cup Challenge at WACO's 23rd annual Golf Classic last week. Team...
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Buffalo Grove family bringing back 'Joey's Angels' charity golf outingJun 30, 2016 1:00 am - The “J ANGELS” vanity license plates on Larry Mix's SUV aren't new. They're just another reminder that the spirit of Joey Mix keeps on truckin'. After Joey died as a res...
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AID's inaugural Color Burst 5K a huge successJun 29, 2016 11:00 pm - The Association for Individual Development hosted a "Color Burst 5K Fun Run & Roll" on Sunday, June 26, to raise funds for programs and services benefiting more than 5,0...
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Local CrossFit athletes to join in 'Row Raiser' for Special Olympics IllinoisJun 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Special Olympics Illinois has teamed with 12 workout facilities around the state for a statewide fundraiser called "Row Raiser" that challenges teams of 10 to pull a dis...
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Great Western Freedom 4 adds Diaper Dash, Kids DashJun 29, 2016 5:30 am - People of all ages can race to the finish line or stroll along the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles during the Lazarus House's 10th annual Great Western Freedo...
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Pig roast to benefit veteransJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - A pig roast to benefit Midwest Veterans Closet is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 2 at the Savannah House Restaurant, 38905 N. Route 41, Wadsworth. Admission is free. ...
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Schaumburg host families sought for German visitorsJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - The village of Schaumburg is looking for host families to accommodate five to seven German visitors in late October. A host family will be needed for each visitor. Each ...
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Blood drive in MundeleinJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - The Mundelein Fire Department will host a blood drive Friday at its main station, 1000 N. Midlothian Road. The drive will run from 1 to 7 p.m. Walk-in donations are welc...
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Grayslake firefighters blood driveJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - Grayslake Fire Protection District will host a blood drive Saturday, July 2. In conjunction with LifeSource, the drive will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the headqu...