Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hoffman Estates pool party to benefit disadvantaged kidsJul 04, 2014 1:01 am - A fundraising event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Seascape Family Aquatic Center in Hoffman Estates. The "Splish Splash Family Bash" is new in 2014 a...
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WWII vet, school counselor from Mt. Prospect wins free roofJul 03, 2014 1:01 am - Henry Blim has spent much of his adult life in a protective role. While serving in the Army during World War II, Blim helped keep Air Force pilots from harm by making s...
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Gurnee/Wadsworth Relay for Life:Jul 02, 2014 1:01 am - American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Gurnee/Wadsworth is set for 6 p.m. July 12 to 6 a.m. July 13, at Warren Township High School's Almond Road campus track. The ...
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Golf outing to benefit GiGi's PlayhouseJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - Golfers and individuals who care deeply about GiGi's Playhouse programs and mission will tee up for charity on Aug. 13 for the GiGi's Playhouse National Achievement Cent...
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Donate to food pantry at Bartlett July 4 paradeJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - The Bartlett Chamber of Commerce and Hanover Township are teaming up for a donation drive benefiting the township's food pantry. Chamber members will push shopping carts...
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Book drive in Vernon HillsJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - In partnership with the Summer of Service Day Camp and Bernie's Book Bank, the Vernon Hills Park District will host a children's book drive from July 7 to July 21. Berni...
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Mundelein blood driveJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - Mundelein Fire Department and LifeSource host an "Everyday Heroes Summer Blood Drive" on Thursday, July 3. The event runs from noon to 7 p.m. at Mundelein Fire Station #...
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Scout's project brings bocce courts to Des PlainesJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - Last fall, John Meyer of Boy Scout Troop 6 in Des Plaines was looking for a service project - the marquee requirement of a Scout pursuing the rank of Eagle - Scouting's ...
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Festival celebrates Palatine's "Hometown" feelJun 29, 2014 11:00 pm - Live music, fireworks, a parade and carnival rides will be among the highlights this week as the Palatine Jaycees host the 57th annual Hometown Fest, which kicks off Wed...
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Interfaith group hosts Buffalo Grove walk to feed the hungryJun 29, 2014 1:01 am - Summer can be a tough time for local food pantries, as supplies garnered during year-end holiday drives start to run low. On Sunday, a group of suburban churches and sy...