Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Salute, Inc. offers salute of its ownDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I have written in the Neighbor Fencepost multiple times, to share what organizations are doing to help our injured and affected military service-members, veterans, and t...
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Editorial: Inspiring anonymity and year-round needDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - Just as surely as Burl Ives sings “Silver and Gold” on “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” every Christmastime, good-hearted souls surreptitiously plunk the precious metals...
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‘Food for Fines’ at library in Lake ZurichDec 06, 2012 3:35 pm - Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich is offering its “Food for Fines” program. Through the popular initiative, patrons have an opportunity to trade their current libra...
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Gurnee church seeks help for hurricane victimsDec 06, 2012 3:35 pm - Gurnee Community Church is seeking items to send two men and a box truck full of supplies for Hurricane Sandy victims in Haddonfield, N.J. The truck will be in the churc...
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Donate winter clothing at CLCDec 06, 2012 11:09 am - The Criminal Justice Club at the College of Lake County is holding a Winter Clothes Drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. All donations will be distributed to ...
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John Heath to lead Do-It-Yourself “Messiah” in BataviaDec 06, 2012 7:00 am - In the film “It's a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey goes through the trials and tribulations of dealing with a shortage of funds at the Savings and Loan he manages, only ...
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Thousands donate but need still exists for Christmas gift giving programDec 06, 2012 4:30 am - Holiday gifts going to poor families, but more needed
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Brunch with SantaDec 05, 2012 7:55 pm - Breakfast with Santa will be served Saturday, Dec. 8 and 15 and Sunday, Dec. 9 and 16 at Lambs Farm, 14245 W Rockland Road, near Libertyville. Brunch is at 9 a.m., 10:30...
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Suburban temples lend aid to Hurricane Sandy’s victimsDec 05, 2012 12:12 pm - The suburbs of Chicago are far removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. But in a world connected through social media, a smartphone and a little battery ...
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Santa coming to Lehmann Mansion in Lake VillaDec 05, 2012 11:48 am - Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Lehmann Mansion Sunday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, juice, milk and coffee....