Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Get a beer named after a family pet while raising funds for West Suburban Humane SocietyFeb 07, 2019 10:00 pm - The West Suburban Humane Society has partnered with local Downers Grove brewery, Alter Brewing Company, to raise funds for the humane society at an inaugural craft beer ...
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'Extra special' community dinner Saturday in Elgin dedicated to late volunteerFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - The organizer of a free community dinner Saturday in Elgin is hoping for more donations and volunteers for an "extra special" event dedicated to his late longtime friend...
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Lake Villa library hosts wine and craft beer fundraiser Feb. 15Feb 07, 2019 12:00 am - The Lake Villa District Library Foundation's "Grapes & Growlers: A Night at the Library 2019" fundraiser will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Deluxe raffles, f...
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Swing "Fore" Student Excellence at Top Golf to include online auctionFeb 06, 2019 10:00 pm - The Student Excellence Foundation's third annual "Swing Fore Student Excellence" event will be held this Saturday, Feb. 9 from 6-10 p.m. at Top Golf in Naperville. The e...
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'Give a Pint, Get a Firehouse Sub' at Bolingbrook blood drive Feb. 16Feb 06, 2019 10:00 pm - The National Random Acts of Kindness Day will be celebrated a day early as Firehouse Subs, 1235 W. Boughton Road in Bolingbrook, will partner with Vitalant to host a blo...
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Eddie Olczyk to speak at Schaumburg's Volunteer of the Year AwardsFeb 06, 2019 12:00 am - Former Chicago Blackhawks player, current TV commentator and cancer survivor Eddie Olczyk will be the keynote speaker at Schaumburg's 32nd annual Volunteer of the Year A...
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Hampshire American Legion Auxiliary to meet Feb. 11Feb 06, 2019 12:00 am - The Hampshire American Legion Auxiliary, Haderer-Eineke, Unit 680 meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the Resource Bank, 135 W. Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshi...
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Snow day 'hero' shirts support charity in Dist. 203Feb 06, 2019 12:00 am - When talk of snow days took off last week among students in Naperville Unit District 203, one teen found a way to turn it into an impromptu fundraiser that brought in mo...
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How a suburban ride sharing service is helping seniors retain their independenceFeb 05, 2019 5:00 am - Judy Schreiber of Schaumburg had no idea when she signed up for a ride to the doctor's office last week with Escorted Transportation Service that it would be a milestone...
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Caring Hearts Gala benefits Palatine Twp. Senior CenterFeb 04, 2019 10:00 pm - The Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council will host its 19th annual Caring Hearts Gala, "Denim & Diamonds," benefiting the Palatine Township Senior Center, from 6 to...