Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Bull Valley Monster Hill Challenge 5k Run returns April 6Mar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - The Bull Valley Monster Hill Challenge 5K Run is back! The second annual event will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6. It includes a 5K Run, and 2K Family Walk/Run. ...
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Salaam, shalom, peace: How one camp is promoting understanding among kids of different faithsMar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - A unique camp for middle school students drew young teens to make new friends, design art projects and take small group selfies. Yet it also included interfaith prayer —...
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Retiring LivingWell leader offers a look back and look ahead with gratitudeMar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - As LivingWell Cancer Resource Center approaches its 13th anniversary, it gives me an opportunity to reflect back on the many blessings that have been part of this amazin...
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St. Patrick's Day parades to be held this weekend in St. Charles, East DundeeMar 04, 2019 10:00 pm - Two Fox Valley communities will kick off the area's St. Patrick's Day festivities this weekend with parades that traditionally draw thousands of spectators. The Dundee-...
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Fifth-grader to perform benefit recital for Blackberry Creek Elementary music programsMar 03, 2019 10:00 pm - On Saturday, March 16, Da Capo Music Studio in Elburn will host a solo recital to raise money for the Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School Music Department at 6 p...
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"Gadz Ukes" Musical Group Performs At McTeacher's NightMar 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Teachers, support staff and Assitant Principal Catherine Hart from St. Raymond School volunteered behind the counter on Thursday, February 28th, at the Mt. Prospect McDo...
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Local club members to attend Home and Community Education ConferenceMar 03, 2019 10:00 pm - Elgin resident Nancy Haire of the Plato Center Unit and North Aurora resident Naomi Redman of Kennedy Unit will represent Kane Home and Community Education at the 94th a...
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Is the tax code overhaul hurting charitable donations?Mar 03, 2019 5:00 am - Charitable giving in the United States rose a lackluster 1.6 percent last year, despite a strong economy - a sign that the 2018 tax code overhaul could be hurting donati...
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Fundraiser for Warren Special Recreation Association at Stevens' on ThursdayMar 03, 2019 12:00 am - Friends of Warren Special Recreation Association Shining Stars is hosting a fundraiser for the organization at Stevens' in Gurnee. The event will include silent and live...
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Fundraiser to support local athletes competing at 2019 World Roller GamesMar 02, 2019 10:00 pm - Northern Illinois Junior Roller Derby is hosting a Doubleheader Bout on Saturday, March 23. This fundraiser supports two of its founding members who have rostered for T...