Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Book drive at Schaumburg preschool Jan. 18Jan 03, 2014 1:18 pm - The Goddard School at 1001 E. Woodfield Road in Schaumburg will be the host of the Winter Wonderland/Bernie’s Book Bank literacy book drive from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday...
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New Eagle Scouts of 2013 to be honoredJan 03, 2014 1:10 pm - “A Gathering of Eagles” event will be held Saturday, Jan. 4, at Chandler’s Banquets, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. The recognition luncheon will honor the many Boy ...
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Arlington Heights Heart of Gold winners announcedJan 03, 2014 9:16 am - Arlington Heights will honor 13 of its residents with its annual Heart of Gold awards that recognize people who “work or live in our community and enrich the quality of ...
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Gallery hosts chili cook-off:Jan 02, 2014 3:18 pm - Dandelion Gallery, an artist cooperative in Waukegan, hosts a benefit chili cook-off to fund art scholarships for Waukegan High School seniors on Saturday, Jan. 11, from...
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163 people brave snow, frigid water for Polar Bear Plunge in WaukeganJan 01, 2014 11:00 am - The weather outside was frightful but the faces on people after they emerged from the freezing Lake Michigan water was so delightful Wednesday during the 15th annual Pol...
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Depot manager honored for volunteerism in E. DundeeDec 31, 2013 4:40 pm - For nearly 20 years, Bill Zelsdorf has been the face of the Dundee Township Visitor’s Center, also known as The Depot. His passion lies in planning events that attract p...
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Palatine woman worked tirelessly to help the disabled live independentlyDec 31, 2013 8:25 am - A Rolling Meadows agency that works to empower persons with disabilities to live independently has lost one of its driving forces. Geanie Kuehnau of Palatine, a former ...
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Participants needed for Waukegan’s ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ on New Year’s DayDec 30, 2013 11:58 am - Start the new year off by supporting individuals with a disability by registering for the “Polar Bear Plunge” into Lake Michigan on New Year’s morning. Participants will...
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Barrington Relay For Life kickoff party Jan. 16Dec 30, 2013 11:54 am - Relay For Life of Barrington will host a kickoff party for their 2014 campaign at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Francesca’s Famiglia Restaurant, 100 East Station St. in Ba...
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Palatine volunteers find PATH to helping suburban families in needDec 30, 2013 5:00 am - It promises to be a good New Year for hundreds of Palatine area families, thanks to a grass-roots organization called Palatine Assisting Through Hope, or PATH. The group...