Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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BrightSide Theatre to co-host blood drive with a visit from Count DraculaSep 20, 2024 8:39 pm - BrightSide Theatre, in honor of its season-opening production of the play “Dracula,” is co-sponsoring a blood drive with the Naperville Women’s Club and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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The Land Conservancy hosts Art of the Land Art Show fundraiser Sept. 27-28Sep 20, 2024 1:33 pm - Art of the Land Art Show fundraiser on Sept. 27-28 showcases art and the beauty of the McHenry County landscape. Advance tickets are available now.
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Follett Content ‘Educator Book Sale’ to back Dolly Parton Imagination LibrarySep 20, 2024 11:25 am - Follett Content will hold an “Educator Book Sale” on Saturday, Sept. 28 with proceeds supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library — United Way of Greater McHenry County Chapter.
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Glen Ellyn Chamber to host ‘Autumn Elegance’ fashion show Nov. 10Sep 19, 2024 11:14 pm - The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual “Autumn Elegance” fashion show on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Abbington Distinctive Banquets.
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Elmhurst’s Bethel UCC to host ReDeck the Halls and moreSep 19, 2024 9:46 pm - Bethel United Church of Christ in Elmhurst will host “ReDeck the Halls & More,” its annual holiday decor sale, on Oct. 11-12.
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Batavia Rotary hosts Trivia Night to End Polio Now, raising funds for vaccine campaignSep 19, 2024 9:24 pm - The Rotary Club of Batavia is hosting a “Trivia Night to End Polio Now” on Saturday, Oct. 19. This engaging evening promises fun, camaraderie, and most importantly, an opportunity to contribute toward eradicating polio worldwide
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Illinois State Treasurer’s Hispanic Heritage Month awards go to Aurora alderman and Elgin psychologistSep 19, 2024 9:04 pm - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently presented awards to eight community leaders from throughout Illinois recognized as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County preserves 16.5 acres, expanding Boloria Meadows Nature PreserveSep 19, 2024 4:56 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has acquired 19 acres on Ridge Road in Bull Valley. Part of the parcel, 16.5 acres, will be preserved and added to TLC’s existing Boloria Meadows Nature Preserve.
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Huntley girl pays it forward: It took blood donations and a stem cell transplant to save her lifeSep 19, 2024 4:41 pm - Alexa Lamonica, who underwent a life-saving stem cell transplant as an infant, has made it her goal to give back to the community after surviving severe combined immunodeficiency disease, often referred to as "bubble boy" disease.
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Marklund residents face off in end-of-season baseball gameSep 19, 2024 2:54 pm - Residents from two of Marklund’s facilities — the Hyde Center in Geneva and the Wasmond Center in Elgin — faced each other in a Crosstown Classic-style baseball game, a...