Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Indoor carnival Saturday kicks off Elk Grove's 60thJan 26, 2016 12:00 am - The Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove is hosting the Carnival of Exceptional Character on Saturday, Jan. 30, with free family-friendly games and food. The carni...
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Cultural fair at Stevenson High this weekendJan 26, 2016 12:00 am - Stevenson High School students will hold a world's fair Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31. Booths will feature food and displays from various cultures. The booths will...
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Friends of Volo Bog board openingsJan 26, 2016 12:00 am - Friends of the Volo Bog, a charitable organization incorporated to promote awareness of the Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside, has open positions on its governing...
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Hampshire High tournament to benefit woman battling leukemiaJan 26, 2016 12:00 am - After successfully raising funds for Hampshire High School freshman Maria Niño's cochlear device, school officials are hoping to help out another local resident battling...
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Paramount's 'Dreams Do Come True' benefits West Aurora studentsJan 25, 2016 10:00 pm - The Paramount Arts Theatre in Aurora graciously donated more than 400 tickets to students in West Aurora Unit District 129's My Time Program. The theater's program, "Dre...
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Naperville filmmaker's message: Anxiety sufferers aren't aloneJan 25, 2016 5:00 am - Kelsey Sante of Naperville spent her high school years hiding her anxiety. Now she's bringing the panicked feeling of the common mental disorder to the screen in an art...
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Buffalo Grove police collect waterJan 25, 2016 12:00 am - Buffalo Grove police are collecting cases of bottled water to deliver police and fire personnel in Flint, Michigan, where the water supply is contaminated with elevated ...
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Sled hockey event Sunday in Lake ForestJan 25, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake Forest College Athletic Department, in conjunction with the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association will host the sixth annual "The Sleds Are Coming" at 2 p.m. ...
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Itasca volunteers help families through tough financial timesJan 25, 2016 12:00 am - When a family is facing tough times, they often feel pressure from several directions. Money's already tight when an unexpected expense pops up and the budget just can'...
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Zion UMC invites you to Shrove Tuesday pancake supperJan 24, 2016 10:00 pm - HAMPSHIRE - Sometimes called "Shrove Tuesday," but more commonly called "Fat Tuesday" or "Mardi Gras," the day calls for pancakes! All-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage...