Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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VFW art contest instills patriotism in local high school studentsApr 22, 2018 11:00 pm - This year marks the 11th year the Auxiliary to Bartlett VFW Post 11018 has offered the nationwide VFW Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The annual contest t...
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Volunteers in Wheeling to sort and pack boxes for troopsApr 22, 2018 1:00 am - Volunteers with Help USA Troops will sort and pack comfort and care items April 28-29 that will be sent to deployed troops. The Arlington Heights-based organization has ...
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Children's Advocacy Center gala supports services for abuse victimsApr 21, 2018 1:00 am - Supporters of the Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County gathered for a fundraising gala Saturday night at Medinah Country Club. Organizers hoped ...
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Dozens of food trucks at Lake County fundraiser to stop child abuseApr 21, 2018 1:00 am - The Exchange Club of Grayslake Saturday hosted the 2nd Annual Lake County Food Truck Frenzy, a fundraising event for the prevention of child abuse, at the Lake County Fa...
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Medinah gala to raise money for Children's Advocacy CenterApr 20, 2018 5:30 am - A fundraising gala at Medinah Country Club Saturday night has a threefold purpose. Organizers hope to raise $155,000 to fund services for abused children. It's also an o...
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Church volunteers pack seeds to fill growing need in AfricaApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - More than 550 volunteers filled envelopes with cucumber seeds Sunday in the Activity Center at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, preparing them for the ...
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Willard Elementary hosts its first McTeacher's NightApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - On Wednesday, April 18, Willard Elementary School held their very first McTeacher's Night at the South Elgin McDonald's, 100 N. McLean Blvd. The restaurant was taken ov...
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Run raises money for Arlington Heights elementary schoolsApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - Ellen Burkhardt of Arlington Heights was at the finish line of the Just Move It! Challenge Saturday morning to cheer for her daughter, Natalie, 10, who is a fifth grader...
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Charity holding children's book driveApr 20, 2018 1:00 am - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization (WACO) is holding its fourth annual "Read to Succeed" Children's Book Drive through Wednesday, May 9. The charity encourages e...
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Early bird rates available for 18th annual Rosary Road Scholars 5KApr 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Join Rosary High School for the 18th annual Road Scholars 5K on Sunday, May 20. This year's theme will be the "Donut Dash." It will begin at 9 a.m. at the high school, 9...