Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Not too much of a good thing; 25,000 pounds of donated food arrives in Mt. ProspectMar 06, 2014 12:01 am - 25,000 pounds of donated food arrives in Mount Prospect
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Deicke Home raises money to stay open through JulyMar 05, 2014 4:30 am - Five weeks ago, Bruce Thompson feared the Deicke Home for adults with disabilities would be forced to close at the end of this month. Now, after an outpouring of commun...
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Lake Zurich Purple Plunge:Mar 05, 2014 12:01 am - American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Lake Zurich hosts the Purple Plunge on March 15 at 9 a.m. at Breezewalk Park and Beach, where participants can wade in or tak...
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Dog adoption event:Mar 04, 2014 12:01 am - Our House of Hope K-9 Rescue hosts a pet adoption event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the Dog Lounge Day Care and Spa at Pets General Store in Country Court Sho...
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Palatine plungers endure icy "needles" for a good causeMar 02, 2014 12:01 am - The only reason Nancy Knoerr took part in Sunday's Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Palatine was her son, Adam. Adam Knoerr, who died at 28 in August 2012 from injur...
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Good Shepherd to host blood drive March 5Mar 02, 2014 12:01 am - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital will hold a blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 in the Prairie Room at the hospital, 450 W. Route 22 in Barrington. Donors mus...
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A spectrum of flavors featured in St. Charles church's chili cook-offMar 01, 2014 12:01 am - Seven contestants showcased their signature chili recipes at St. Charles Episcopal Church's first chili cook-off on Saturday. A spectrum of flavors, textures and spicin...
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Carpentersville dodgeball tournament raises funds for local charitiesMar 01, 2014 12:01 am - Forty teams competed at the fourth annual Carpentersville Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 4790 dodgeball tournament at Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville o...
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Palatine booster gala March 7Feb 28, 2014 12:01 am - The Palatine High School Pirate Booster Club presents "Celebrate the Pirate Spirit," the group's 30th annual dinner and auction fundraising event, from 6-11 p.m. Friday,...
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Day off from school? W. Dundee teen volunteersFeb 28, 2014 12:00 am - Instead of spending her day off school Friday lounging around the house texting, playing Call of Duty, or in front of the TV, Alexis Murr of West Dundee enjoyed another ...