Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Bowling for a good cause in MundeleinFeb 23, 2019 12:00 am - Lakeside Recreation Center in Mundelein was packed Sunday for the 4th annual Pins for PADS bowling fundraiser to benefit Lake County's homeless residents. The fundraise...
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Her family heirlooms were mistakenly donated to Goodwill. Two strangers helped her get them back.Feb 21, 2019 4:30 am - By Burt Constable During their four generations as political heavyweights in Geneva, the ancestors of Laura Carlson Spencer got out the vote for every Republican candida...
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YWCA Elgin seeks Leader Luncheon Award nomineesFeb 20, 2019 10:00 pm - The YWCA Elgin is accepting nominations for its 36th annual Leader Luncheon Award through March 7. The luncheon will be Thursday, May 9, at The Seville in Streamwood. ...
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Women's Club invites all lassies to fashion showFeb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - At the Women's Club of Inverness December membership meeting, the Fashion Show 2019 co-chairwomen Fran Guziel of Arlington Heights and Liz McKay of Inverness unveiled th...
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Sold-out crowd joins in annual 'Bags for Wags' tournament fundraiserFeb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund held its ninth annual "Bags for Wags" fundraiser making this their most profitable event since the organization's inception nearly a...
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Gold Medal Fashion Show benefits special needs recreationFeb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - They're not just modeling the latest fashions — they're helping to raise funds for special recreation services. The 29th Annual Gold Medal Fashion Show, set for Sunday, ...
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Fox Valley Crisis Line needs volunteersFeb 19, 2019 10:00 pm - Are you willing to answer the call for help? Make a difference for yourself and your community by becoming a Fox Valley Crisis Line volunteer. Americans are experiencing...
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A chance to shine: Actors with disabilities experience the joy, enrichment of theaterFeb 19, 2019 5:00 am - John Volk of Libertyville excels in math and science at school, but these days he's channeling his goofier side in his role as Gaston, the over-the-top suitor in Disney'...
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Dogs saved from South Korean meat farm find freedom, care in suburbsFeb 19, 2019 12:00 am - It didn't take long for Linda Latelle to bond with Ellen, a Maltese she will introduce to human affection, a haircut and eventually a home. Released from her crate after...
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Rosary High School to host Irish Pub Night March 1Feb 18, 2019 10:00 pm - Get ready for St. Patrick's Day at Pub Night featuring the Irish music of Switchback on Friday, March 1, at Rosary High School in Aurora. The evening includes entertainm...