Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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American Revolution patriot honored at grave-marking ceremony in AuroraSep 27, 2024 5:07 pm - On Sept. 14, community members gathered at Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora to honor the life and legacy of Frederick Vaughan, a distinguished patriot of the American Revolution.
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Carol Stream Park District partners with community organizations to combat hunger year-roundSep 27, 2024 4:24 pm - The Carol Stream Park District is partnering with DuPage County’s food pantry program. By serving as a year-round collection sight, the park district will help fight hunger and food insecurity in the community.
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Watershed volunteer program makes waves with new pool of environmental stewardsSep 27, 2024 11:56 am - The Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program is connecting community members with their local waterways and empowers them with information so they can make a difference through environmental conservation efforts.
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‘I’m just a storyteller’: Meet the St. Charles retiree turned murder mystery authorSep 27, 2024 3:30 am - Glynn Amburgey of St. Charles has written three murder mysteries since retiring from his job at the city of St. Charles in 2012.
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Lake in the Hills Rotary awards $51,000 to local nonprofitsSep 26, 2024 10:26 pm - On Sept. 18, the Rotary Club of Lake in the Hills held its annual grant award ceremony at Boulder Ridge Country Club. The club has supported community nonprofit organizations through its signature event, Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest.
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Parkinson’s advocate pushes for greater awareness in Black communitySep 26, 2024 9:05 pm - On Oct. 5, Streamwood resident Phyllis Higgins will gather at Soldier Field with friends and family at Moving Day Chicago, an annual walk to benefit the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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United Women in Faith hosting its annual apple pie saleSep 26, 2024 6:27 pm - Celebrate fall with a delicious apple pie from the United Women in Faith!
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How a Grayslake man found serenity in the forest preservesSep 26, 2024 4:55 pm - Jonathan Glenner, diagnosed with bipolar disorder, has found peace and serenity during his daily walks in the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Community unites for a food-secure future at Harvest Against Hunger Oct. 19Sep 25, 2024 3:32 pm - The GardenWorks Project is hosting its seventh annual fundraiser, “Harvest Against Hunger,” on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the DuPage County Historical Museum in Wheaton. By supporting this signature fall event, you help ensure that more families in Chicago’s western suburbs have access to fresh, nutritious food.
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St. Charles church to host annual Oktoberfest Sept. 28Sep 25, 2024 1:38 pm - Join Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake for its annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 28.