Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Aurora woman turns birthday into donation drive for Ugandan orphanageNov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - For her 52nd birthday Dec. 3, Christine Martin has asked family and friends for gifts - but not for herself. Instead of traditional gifts of jewelry, clothes and other...
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Schaumburg Park Foundation to host shopping bazaar Dec. 4Nov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - The Schaumburg Park Foundation's annual Holiday Shopping Bazaar is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the atrium of the Schaumburg Corporate Center, 1501 Woodf...
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Pianist tries to 'humanize' hospital experienceNov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva has a nice, light-filled two-story lobby at its main entrance. But the space, with one wall lit up, is pretty imposing, a...
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Lavelle Law Wraps Most Successful Food Drive in Firm's HistoryNov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - Schaumburg-based Lavelle Law has wrapped up its annual food drive, which became the most successful in the firm's history. Not only did the event result in the collectio...
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A place to call home: Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair to benefit Lambs FarmNov 26, 2018 5:00 am - Now in its 38th year, the Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair is an annual opportunity to get some holiday shopping done while helping to support a good cause. ...
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Fundraiser for Stevenson High choirs at Jason's DeliNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - Stevenson High School's choral program will host a fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Jason's Deli, 545 Lakeview Pkwy., Vernon Hills. If you mention the Stevenson choirs wh...
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Oakton's Empty Bowls event supports local food pantriesNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - Enjoy a hot lunch Saturday, Dec. 1, and help support Empty Bowls at Oakton. The event, now in its 15th year of raising awareness of local and worldwide hunger while bene...
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Friends of the Batavia Public Library host 'Vintage Book Sale' Dec. 8Nov 25, 2018 10:00 pm - The Friends of the Batavia Public Library will be holding a special "Vintage Book Sale" from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. The sale will take place in the Eli...
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Ninth annual holiday house walk set for Dec. 13Nov 25, 2018 10:00 pm - The Sunflower Garden Club of Sun City Huntley will host its ninth annual "Winter Wonderland House Walk for Charity" from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Tickets are $10 p...
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AAUW-Crystal Lake sets up Giving Tree to benefit Home of the SparrowNov 25, 2018 10:00 pm - The American Association of University Women-Crystal Lake Area Branch is sponsoring a Giving Tree to benefit Home of the Sparrow again this year. Stop by the Crystal Lak...