Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Art Clash kicks off Feb. 22 with themed painting battles and cash prizesFeb 14, 2025 12:34 pm - Side Street Studio Arts in Elgin is hosting Art Clash, its annual live painting competition, from Feb-June. New themed events aim to inspire artists. The public can vote, bid on artworks, and support local arts programs.
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Lincoln State Cat Show returns to St. Charles with up to 200 catsFeb 14, 2025 11:12 am - Cat lovers can immerse themselves in all things feline at the 63rd annual Lincoln State Cat Club’s allbreed show in St. Charles.
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Champro supports students impacted by California wildfires with generous donationFeb 13, 2025 10:57 pm - Champro in Bannockburn donated sports equipment and uniforms to Palisades Charter High School baseball and softball teams affected by Los Angeles wildfires.
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Cinco de Mayo golf outing to benefit cultural centerFeb 13, 2025 10:10 pm - Republic Bank is hosting Cinco de Mayo golf outing at St. Andrews Golf Club to benefit the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage.
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West Suburban Community Pantry benefit to feature eight local Culinary StarsFeb 13, 2025 5:54 pm - Feb. 19 is the deadline to get tickets for West Suburban Community Pantry’s “Chefs’ Culinary Celebration.” They currently serve over 4,300 families each month, up 30% over last year.
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Lake Park junior named inaugural recipient of local League’s Civic Leadership ScholarshipFeb 13, 2025 4:56 pm - Lake Park High School junior Nicole Angel named first recipient of local League of Women Voters Civic Leadership Scholarship, recognizing her achievements and community service.
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Naperville Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years in landmark buildingFeb 13, 2025 1:11 pm - The Naperville Woman's Club has owned and preserved the 1899 Gothic Revival Old Stone Church for nearly 100 years while serving the community.
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Elmhurst Bags for Wags event raises $9,500 for local scholarshipsFeb 12, 2025 5:23 pm - The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund's bean bag tournament brings in almost $10k for college-bound seniors who demonstrate leadership and volunteer service.
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‘We’re better together’: Hersey teacher gets students involved with veterans causesFeb 12, 2025 6:00 am - Hersey High School English teacher Jim Miks is one of the most familiar and popular faces in the classrooms, hallways and gymnasiums of the Arlington Heights school. The educator, track and field coach and veterans advocate has formed bonds between the school community and the community at large.
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Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host blood drive Feb. 18Feb 11, 2025 9:47 pm - Naperville church partners with blood bank for Feb. 18 community blood drive. Donations urgently needed amid winter shortage.