Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Spin Doctor Cyclewerks to host ‘Paws & Cycling Claus’ Dec. 9Dec 02, 2024 8:18 pm - Join “Paws & Cyclin’ Claus: A Cycling Holiday Photo Opportunity with Santa,” a festive event at Spin Doctor Cyclewerks.
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Take Barbie and Lego for a train ride next week during Metra toy driveDec 02, 2024 5:58 pm - Stuffies, race cars, Barbies and more are all welcomed next week at Metra’s Toys for Tots drive.
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Dickens in Dundee to feature tree lightings, parade, living window displaysDec 02, 2024 12:31 pm - Kick off the Christmas season with Dickens in Dundee, now in its 37th year. The annual festival begins on Friday, Dec. 6, with tree lighting ceremonies in both villages.
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Dundee Township Lions kick off annual Christmas Tree Sale with help from the communityDec 01, 2024 11:29 pm - Scouts, friends, first responders and neighbors came out to help the Dundee Township Lions Club members unload over 200 Christmas trees on Saturday, Nov. 23, at Grafelman Park in West Dundee for the annual Christmas tree sale.
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Christmastime at Fine Line featuring gift items by over 60 artists opens Dec. 5Dec 01, 2024 10:43 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles will once again open its doors for “Christmastime at the Fine Line,” the annual artisan gift sale, on Thursday, Dec. 5.
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Helping where they can: Elgin’s Centro de Informacion assists newcomersDec 01, 2024 9:00 pm - Help when you can. If Julia Perez’s family had a motto, that would be it. That family value led the bilingual Perez to volunteer at Elgin’s Centro de Informacion, where ...
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Bowling for a Cause: Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association’s Winter Bowl-A-Thon in WheatonNov 30, 2024 9:17 am - The Illinois Spina Bifida Association invites you to lace up your bowling shoes and join an afternoon of community and charity at the Wheaton Winter Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Aurora Lions ring bells for Salvation Army; volunteers neededNov 29, 2024 11:52 pm - Aurora Lions Club members rang handbells for the Aurora Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign on Saturday, Nov. 23. Individuals and youth groups like Boy Scouts and Girl Scout troops are welcome to volunteer.
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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careNov 29, 2024 9:03 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. They are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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The power of giving: Lombard man gives 500th blood donation before ThanksgivingNov 29, 2024 6:04 pm - As we enter the season of gratitude, one Lombard man is a living testament to the power of giving. Mike Goba, a dedicated blood donor, celebrated a remarkable milestone: his 500th donation, a feat that reflects nearly five decades of selfless giving.