Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Shepherd's Circle of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital hosts second annual Barn DanceAug 18, 2016 11:00 pm - As part of a movement to engage young community members in fundraising efforts, the Shepherd's Circle through Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is hosting a boot-kicking d...
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Comedy fundraiser will benefit toddler with Tay-SachsAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - When Justin Smolenski of Pingree Grove heard about a 15-month-old boy named Nikko who is suffering from a disease called Tay-Sachs, he knew he wanted to help. Tay-Sachs ...
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Carpentersville music fest to showcase variety of genresAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - In order to make the Odd Fellows Rock the Fox Music Fest in Carpentersville more inclusive, Century Lodge 492 decided to not charge an admission fee. “We want it to be a...
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Lake forest preserves issue Des Plaines River Trail challengeAug 18, 2016 5:40 am - Regular bikers and hikers have known the final section of the Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway was completed last fall. Now, the Lake County Forest Preserve District...
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United Way of Lake County seeks literacy tutorsAug 18, 2016 1:00 am - United Way of Lake County's is seeking volunteers for its Reading Success Tutoring Initiative in Waukegan elementary classroom this school year. No experience required. ...
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6th Annual Kroeschell Charity Golf OutingAug 17, 2016 11:00 pm - 148 golfers teed off for a cause on Monday, July 25, participating in the 6th Annual Kroeschell Charity Golf Outing. The event, held at Kemper Lakes Golf Club in Kildeer...
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Advocate Sherman's 'Music by the Water' to fund Musicians Care patient programAug 17, 2016 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 28, Advocate Sherman Hospital and the Advocate Charitable Foundation will be hosting "Music by the Water" from noon to 3 p.m. on the hospital's lakeside ...
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Free eye exams, glasses for kids in Ela Township youth programAug 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Starting the new school year without being able to see properly can set a student up for failure. "You need to see well to do well," said optometrist Rabia Awan, of Lume...
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A 'flood' of opportunities for Avenues to IndependenceAug 17, 2016 11:00 pm - The mighty Des Plaines River experienced its greatest flood in September 1986. The river's crest inundated hundreds of acres of land along its banks in Cook and Lake cou...
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Sign up for Pets-a-Palooza's pet walk and paradeAug 17, 2016 11:00 pm - Do you want to walk your pet for a good time and good cause? Individuals and families can register now to join the Pet Walk and Parade, a highlight of Anderson Animal Sh...