Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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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...
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March of Dimes research gave this Elgin pediatric hospitalist's son a chanceApr 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Advocate Sherman Hospital is a sponsor of this year's March of Dimes Fox Valley March for Babies walk on Saturday, April 21, in Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles. With a...
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Help an adult learn English with Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleyApr 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is hosting a tutor training workshop for volunteers who are willing to help adults learn English. It will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tues...
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Mariano's showed their big heartsApr 19, 2018 1:00 am - A big thank you, to Mariano's on West Golf Road in Hoffman Estates, from Church of the Cross. This past month the staff of Mariano's helped Church of the Cross provide 4...