Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Vernon Hills Lions Club celebrates 30th:Apr 03, 2013 5:09 pm - The Vernon Hills Lions will host an open house to celebrate 30 years as a service club at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at their Lion’s den, 294 Evergreen Drive, Vernon...
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Palatine nonprofit to hold Cinco de Mayo fundraiserApr 03, 2013 3:33 pm - The Palatine Opportunity Center will host its 10th annual Cinco de Mayo event from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road,...
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Flag donations sought by Memorial Day groupApr 03, 2013 1:06 pm - The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association, a nonprofit group which has worked in cooperation with the city of Elgin since 1892 to coordinate the city’s programs, is seeki...
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Sign up for garden plotApr 01, 2013 6:00 pm - Space is available at the community garden for Antioch and Antioch Township residents who want to grow their own crops. Plots are $25 annually for a 10 foot-by-20 foot ...
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Arlington Heights family collecting items for troopsApr 01, 2013 5:11 pm - The family of a fallen Arlington Heights Marine is organizing a supplies collection drive this spring and looking for donations. Dawn Hedrick, mother-in-law to James Sta...
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Schaumburg hosts walk to end brain cancer May 5Apr 01, 2013 4:14 pm - WGN News Anchor Jackie Bange will emcee the Michael Matters 5K Stadium Walk to End Brain Cancer on Sunday, May 5 at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Roa...
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Displaced pets get helping ‘paw’ from Philadelphia groupMar 30, 2013 10:28 am - Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — When a house fire breaks out in the Philadelphia area, the Red Cross springs into action to offer the family a helping hand and a place t...
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Mundelein HS show to benefit Make-A-Wish FoundationMar 29, 2013 3:13 pm - Mundelein High School students will sing, dance, juggle, read poetry and more to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at their annual variety show, Friday, April 5 at 7 p....
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PADS Lake County to host SleepOut for Shelter at CarmelMar 29, 2013 12:33 pm - SleepOut for Shelter, an awareness event and fundraiser that is part of an ongoing effort by PADS Lake County to end homelessness, is set for Saturday, May 11, at Carmel...
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Volunteers sought for Volo Bog, Moraine Hills and McHenry DamMar 28, 2013 3:57 pm - Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside and Moraine Hills State Park and McHenry Dam in McHenry are seeking volunteers for the following positions: Ÿ Docent/Interpretiv...