Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Habitat for Humanity opens new ReStore in Arlington HeightsOct 07, 2020 1:00 am - Characterized as a cross between a Home Depot and Goodwill, a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore opened Wednesday in Arlington Heights, where the public can donate and pur...
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Lombard Historical Society hosts 'OctoberBest' Oct. 13Oct 06, 2020 11:00 pm - On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Lombard Historical Society invites the community to "OctoberBest - Better than Sitting at Home!," featuring the polka band Die Kellerknaben. Th...
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Grayslake man raises puppies to help sight-impaired people have more freedomOct 06, 2020 6:00 am - Lucy and her pups are working to change the world for the visually impaired, one person at a time. But before they can do that, they need to learn basic commands like si...
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Winter collection drive to benefit Helping Hands & Caring HeartsOct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Martha Paschke, the Democratic candidate for state representative, is continuing her efforts to address the needs of all members of the 65th District by co-sponsoring a ...
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Fox Valley Habitat hosts ribbon cutting for ReStore on Aurora's westsideOct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 25, for Habitat's west Aurora ReStore at 2302 W. Indian Trail. An October opening date will...
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The Church on the Hill to host Hilltop Community Supper Drive-Through Oct. 13Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee hosts Hilltop Community Suppers, an outreach effort that offers a free meal on the second Tuesday of the month. The suppers are o...
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Novice birders invited to join in The Big Sit Oct. 11Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - The concept is simplicity itself: find a good place for bird watching and count all the bird species you see or hear. The Big Sit is an international bird-watching event...
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Literacy Volunteers tutor training starts Oct. 13Oct 05, 2020 11:00 pm - If you want to help an adult learn English, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley's free tutor training workshop. It will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. o...
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Legally blind Naperville athlete racing to raise money for Donka Inc.Oct 02, 2020 1:00 am - On March 8, James Gilliard completed an indoor triathlon tethered to another person. This was business as usual for him - as a legally blind athlete, he relies on his si...
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Anderson Animal Shelter to host a Backyard Bash Oct. 10Oct 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Since we can't gather this year for the Walk4Animals to celebrate the final "leg" of the fundraising event, Anderson Animal Shelter has put together a livestreaming even...