Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Local Life Scout honors Civil War veterans with headstone restoration projectSep 03, 2024 9:43 pm - Luke Grimm, a member of Troop 56, has completed an Eagle Scout project restoring and preserving the final resting places of Civil War veterans in the St. Charles North Cemetery. The project involved Grimm and over 25 volunteers straightening, lifting and cleaning close to two dozen government headstones.
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Dog Daze to bring a tail-wagging good time to Fishel Park Sept. 14Sep 03, 2024 8:04 pm - The Downers Grove Park District promises a fun-filled afternoon for both dogs and their owners at the annual “Dog Daze” event on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Fishel Park.
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Peppers with a Purpose: Gindo’s Spice of Life and Batavia food pantry to raise funds by selling hot sauceSep 03, 2024 7:56 pm - The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Gindo’s Spice of Life are collaborating again on a Batavia community hot sauce, and they need your peppers!
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Hilltop Community Supper returns Sept. 10 with pork dinnerSep 03, 2024 6:01 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The suppers are open to any community member who would enjoy a warm, cooked dinner.
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Wayne Township Pantry receives $20,000 grant from the DeMoon Family FundSep 03, 2024 5:15 pm - The DeMoon brothers, Pat, Anthony and Paul, recently visited the Wayne Township Food Pantry to present a $20,000 check to fund the pantry’s Milk Program for the second year in a row.
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Huntley Area Lions Club taking orders for 23rd annual Rose Day SaleSep 03, 2024 11:46 am - Make Sweetest Day extra special for those you care about by ordering a dozen roses from the Huntley Area Lions Club.
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Prost! Itasca Oktoberfest returns for 16th year Sept. 6-7Sep 01, 2024 8:30 am - Enjoy authentic German food, live music, and fun activities for the family at the 16th annual Itasca Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7.
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Sign up for 14th annual Oktoberfast 5K Run Sept. 7 in ItascaAug 30, 2024 6:21 pm - Get into the Oktoberfest spirit by signing up for the Itasca Runners Club’s 14th annual Oktoberfast 5K Run on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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Donate blood on Sept. 5 and Vitalant will make $20 contribution to Northern Illinois Food BankAug 30, 2024 4:39 pm - Vitalant and the Northern Illinois Food Bank are teaming up for a “Double Hero Blood Drive” on Sept. 5 during Hunger Action Month. For every donation, Vitalant will make a $20 contribution to Northern Illinois Food Bank.
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Maryville CYO program announces ninth annual Golf Classic InvitationalAug 30, 2024 1:52 pm - Maryville Academy’s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) program is excited to host its ninth annual Golf Classic Invitational on Monday, Sept. 9.