Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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YWCA Aurora taking orders for Spring Flower fundraiserMay 01, 2017 11:00 pm - The YWCA Aurora Spring Flower fundraiser continues through Friday, May 5. Community members can order geraniums and pansies in time for spring planting and Mother's Day....
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Pallet to Palate to support Food for Greater ElginMay 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Food for Greater Elgin invites the community to its fourth annual "Pallet to Palate" event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, at The Haight, 166 Symphony Way in down...
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Ronald McDonald House celebrates four decades of helping familiesMay 01, 2017 5:30 am - Julie Loudermilk isn't letting her teenage son, Colin, battle cancer alone. Since December, the Channahon mom has spent most of her waking moments with the 15-year-old, ...
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The Bridge agency's Secret Garden gala raises nearly $100,000Apr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - The Bridge Youth and Family Services Secret Garden Gala, held in April, raised nearly $100,000 to benefit services and programs provided by the 52-year-old nonprofit, wh...
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Golf outing to support NISRA, Fire Wagon HockeyApr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Enjoy a round of golf and camaraderie at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee to fund scholarships, equipment and innovative programs for two local organizations. The ...
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Sign up for Danny Blatz Memorial 5K Fun Run/WalkApr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - The second annual Danny Blatz Memorial 5K Fun Run/Walk will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Huffman Park, off Tartans Drive in West Dundee. It honors the memory of Danny...
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Sign up for Sunset Doxie DerbyApr 30, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 26, the "Wiener takes all" in the Summer Sunset Festival Doxie Derby. Whether your tiny racer or a sure-bet hot dog, a real long shot or a weenie wann...
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Good cause tops bad weather at Prospect Heights 5KApr 30, 2017 1:00 am - Under cold and rainy conditions Sunday morning, walkers, runners, and people in wheelchairs took to the streets of Prospect Heights for the ninth annual Backbones 5K Run...
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Culver's of Buffalo Grove To Host Fundraiser for Local Man Battling Cancer May 8Apr 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Culver's of Buffalo Grove will host a special 'Share Night' from 4-10 p.m. on Monday, May 8, to help support the family of Wheeling's Ken Ritz, a member of Buffalo Grove...
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Wanted: Veterans to march in Dundee Memorial Day paradeApr 29, 2017 1:00 am - Why is it becoming so hard to find veterans to participate in the local Memorial Day parade? That's the question organizers are asking. They know one of the reasons is t...