Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Messiah Lutheran celebrates 40th anniversary with fundraiserApr 14, 2016 11:00 am - What began as a single classroom consisting of less than 10 children in 1976 has evolved into a preschool and kindergarten program in Wauconda that has attained national...
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Bowling to help others in DuPage CountyApr 14, 2016 1:00 am - The chance to bowl for a good cause and help people weather a crisis is marking its 14th year this month. The Galaxy Bowl, a Saturday afternoon competition that generate...
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Why Glen Ellyn woman volunteers in a remote region of the PhilippinesApr 14, 2016 1:00 am - When Mary Jane Trinkus first traveled to Bolivia, she went for "selfish" reasons. That's hardly the first word that comes to mind to describe Trinkus, a nurse who signed...
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Woodlands Academy fundraiser on April 30Apr 13, 2016 1:00 am - A London apartment for a week or two tickets to a Jimmy Kimmel show are among the items up for bids during the live auction portion of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred He...
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Barrington charity cake auction returns May 7Apr 13, 2016 1:00 am - Norton's U.S.A. in Barrington will host its 5th annual Live Auction Cake Sale charity event to benefit Barrington Relay For Life on May 7. At the event, participants don...
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Korean War veteran 'overwhelmed' by volunteers fixing his homeApr 13, 2016 1:00 am - Len Butler struggled to put what he saw into words. It was easy to be overwhelmed by all the strangers who arrived early in the day and started working to fix up his tir...
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David Adler Center to host 'Speakeasy' benefitApr 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The David Adler Music & Arts Center's annual "Speakeasy" benefit will be from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the historic home of renowned architect David Adler. The ev...
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Wasco School PTO to host 16th annual used book sale April 22Apr 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The Wasco School Parent Teacher Organization will sponsor its 16th annual Used Book Sale from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, in the school's community room, 4N782 Scho...
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Sign up for bags tournament, pig roast and music May 21Apr 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Annunciation Catholic BVM Elementary School, 1840 Church Road in Aurora, will host its inaugural "Tradition of Excellence" bags tournament and pig roast with live music ...
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Wine Walk to raise funds for Lombard paradeApr 12, 2016 1:00 am - The Lombard Lilac Parade Committee is gearing up for a new "Wine Walk and Shop" fundraiser, just weeks after a new adult egg hunt fundraiser generated about $1,900 for t...