Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Donations welcome for CHIP IN Batavia’s annual Prom Dress GiveawayJan 29, 2025 10:21 pm - Donations of clean prom dresses, shoes, purses, jewelry, and new makeup can be dropped off at the Batavia Public Library until March 20, and monetary donations are appreciated for tuxedo rentals and prom tickets.
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Marmion Academy’s popular Christmas Craft Show accepting applicationsJan 29, 2025 7:58 pm - Marmion Academy is accepting applications for 34th annual Christmas Craft Show, featuring 240 crafters and over 4,000 visitors over Thanksgiving weekend.
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Above and beyond: Meet the 2025 Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold award recipientsJan 29, 2025 1:52 pm - Sixteen individuals will be honored for their contributions to the Arlington Heights community at the 2025 Hearts of Gold awards banquet.
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Former DePaul coach to deliver keynote at Arlington Heights Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastJan 29, 2025 1:03 pm - Former basketball coach Jana Balis will be the keynote speaker at the 38th annual Arlington Heights Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
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Marmion Academy fundraiser features pancakes, music, and Blues art exhibitJan 26, 2025 11:05 pm - Marmion Academy is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Feb. 9, featuring student musicians and blues artist Downtown Charlie Brown, as well as “Portraits of Blues Musicians” by Chicago artist Peter Hagerty
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Kane County Fair offers $3,000 scholarships to 4-H high school seniorsJan 26, 2025 5:33 pm - The Kane County Fair board seeks applications from 4-H Club high school seniors for three $3,000 college scholarships. April 1 deadline to apply for financial assistance furthering education.
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Maine South’s Unified Drumline wins Music for All Advocacy in Action AwardJan 24, 2025 9:09 pm - Maine South’s Unified Drumline program brings together band students and special education students to learn drumming fundamentals and perform at school events.
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Elk Grove Township’s holiday programs spread joy to over 1,200 familiesJan 24, 2025 8:15 pm - Elk Grove Township's annual holiday giving programs served over 1,200 families, a significant increase from last year, thanks to the exceptional generosity of residents, businesses, and organizations.
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CASA Kane County hosts volunteer open house to support children in foster careJan 24, 2025 6:04 pm - Learn about volunteer opportunities, ways to contribute through donations, and how to advocate for children in foster care at the CASA Kane County open house Jan. 30.
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Norwegian National League offers scholarshipsJan 24, 2025 4:25 pm - The Norwegian National League offers scholarships for students of Norwegian descent in several suburban Chicago counties through essay and art contests.