Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Dying tree in Geneva reborn as Little Free LibraryJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Stephen and Heather Davern certainly have a soft spot in their hearts for author Shel Silverstein's story “The Giving Tree,” and they're showing it every day at their ho...
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Big trucks attract lots of interest, food donationsJul 24, 2018 1:00 am - Big equipment from dozens of agencies was on display Tuesday at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake for a Touch-a-Truck event to collect food for those in need and ...
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Algonquin Garden Club awards scholarshipsJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club recently awarded two Diane Connelly Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships ($1,000 each) go to Hampshire resident Abigail De Dina, a Hampshir...
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Hampshire fights pancreatic cancer Aug. 2 with '70s Disco NightJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - In tribute to a longtime Hampshire resident who passed away from pancreatic cancer, The Shagadelics, a 1970s disco tribute cover band, will take to the stage during Hamp...
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Aurora Scouts to serve up ice cream social Aug. 5 at Wesley UMCJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Boy Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 at Aurora's Wesley United Methodist Church will hold its 39th annual ice cream social benefit Sunday, Aug. 5. It will be held from 4 to...
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Quilt appraisals to be offered Aug. 11 in UnionJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society will offer an afternoon of quilt appraisals on Saturday, Aug. 11. The event, with appraisals done by Crystal Lake quilt appraiser a...
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Horace Mann awards $10,000 scholarship to Downers Grove North graduateJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Horace Mann has awarded Kylie Gaspar of Downers Grove a $10,000 college scholarship as part of the company's scholarship program for children of employees. Kylie is the ...
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U-46 to join in United Way's 'Day of Caring'; Two elementary schools to get projects completedJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Two elementary schools in Elgin Area School District U-46 will get some "TLC" on Friday, July 27, from volunteers participating in the United Way of Elgin's Day of Carin...
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Fox Valley Crisis Line seeks volunteersJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Are you willing to answer the call for help? Make a difference for yourself and your community by becoming a Fox Valley Crisis Line volunteer. Americans are experiencing...
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Local adults need help learning English and improving reading skillsJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a Volunteer Tutor Training this summer. It will begin 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the Grove Room at Gail Borden Pub...