Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Nine places to celebrate Earth Day in the suburbsApr 09, 2018 1:00 am - Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. Since then, it has become a global holiday, with at least 192 countries participating, according to the Earth Day Netwo...
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Palatine pancake breakfast to help homeless vetsApr 09, 2018 1:00 am - The Sons of the American Legion are holding a special pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14, in Palatine, to support the organization Veterans E...
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Still time to donate to St. Charles Kiwanis Rose DayApr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - It's not too late to help the St. Charles Kiwanis Club help local children and families in need. Rose Day, one of the club's major fundraisers, will soon draw to a clos...
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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois to lead festivities at American Cancer Society 'Discovery Ball'Apr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat will headline the American Cancer Society's 12th annual "Discovery Ball" on Saturday, April 21, at the Swissotel in...
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Convenience a factor in Girl Scouts store's move to Randall Road corridorApr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - If you're heading out to buy Girl Scout merit badges or Brownie sashes to display your awards, the trip soon will be a little more convenient. The Girl Scouts store - as...
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Relive the 1920s and 30s at 'Guys and Dolls Speakeasy Soiree'Apr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold the "Guys and Dolls Speakeasy Soiree," its seventh annual History in the Headlines dinner, on Saturday, April 21, at Rob ...
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Visiting Angels event to raise money for MSApr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - Visiting Angels of South Elgin, a local home-care agency, will be hosting "Fashion in a Flash," a cabi fashion experience, from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. The event...
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Schaumburg library seeks teen volunteersApr 08, 2018 1:00 am - Teens entering grades 7 to 11 are welcome to join the Schaumburg Township District Library's new Volunteer Squad this summer. The library is seeking teens who are enthus...
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Parents of fallen Elk Grove Marine say goodbye to foundation he inspiredApr 07, 2018 1:00 am - The Heart of a Marine Foundation has helped thousands of veterans in need since it began after Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip Frank of Elk Grove Village was killed 14 years a...
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Head shaving event in Libertyville raises funds for childhood cancer researchApr 07, 2018 1:00 am - Before she was wielded the clippers to kick off "Rock the Bald" Saturday at Austin's Saloon & Eatery in Libertyville, 11-year old cancer survivor Ashton Sessions shared ...