Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Friends of the Algonquin Area Library award scholarshipsAug 18, 2020 11:00 pm - The Friends of the Algonquin Area Public Library District have named two recipients for their annual scholarships for higher education. Each year, the volunteer group a...
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Pop-up milk ministry - Aurora Methodists host drive-thru milk giveaway WednesdayAug 18, 2020 11:00 pm - Got Milk? Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora did and discovered a whole new way to serve its community Wednesday, Aug. 12. At 8:30 a.m., members of the church's ou...
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Palatine Knights of Columbus host successful food pantry driveAug 18, 2020 11:00 pm - The Knights of Columbus, Holy Ghost Council 4977, extends its sincere appreciation to all those who donated to its Palatine Township Food Pantry Drive Saturday, Aug. 15....
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra's annual gala goes virtualAug 18, 2020 1:00 am - For its 70th anniversary, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra had adopted the theme of “Honor the Past, Embrace the Future.” Of course, at the time, the future didn't include ...
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ECC's Project Backpack delivers for students this fallAug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Project Backpack, a community effort to provide backpacks and supplies for families of Elgin Community College District 509, looked a little different this year. Due to...
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Get a Ribfest face mask to benefit Exchange Club of Naperville's programsAug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - As COVID-19 ravaged the summer festivals calendar, the 33rd annual Ribfest, which would have taken place in Romeoville over Independence Day weekend, was postponed out o...
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Lake County Forest Preserves earns three national awardsAug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves, two of its volunteers and its charitable partner, the Preservation Foundation, have earned national awards. The National Association of...
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Out & About-Cook/Lake: Food truck pop-up, golf outing, and moreAug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Barrington Farmers Market • 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. through Oct. 15, Village Center, Park Avenue and Cook Street, Barrington. The market features fresh fruits and vegetab...
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Buffalo Grove Rotary Hosts Virtual Duck Race Fundraiser Sunday, September 6Aug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Sponsorships are still available and duck tickets are on sale for the Duck Race fundraiser, normally held in-person during BG Days. Funds raised benefit local and intern...
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Help an adult learn English with Literacy VolunteersAug 17, 2020 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is hosting a free tutor training workshop for residents who want to help adults learn English. The four-session workshop will be held fro...