Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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A history of veterans and veterans' groups in Mount ProspectNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - As we celebrate Mount Prospect's 100th year, it is important to reflect back on the veterans who made life here in Mount Prospect possible. World War I began in 1914, a...
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Geneva Garden Club offers scholarshipNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - The Geneva Garden Club is once again offering a scholarship of $2,000 to a qualified student who intends to pursue an education in horticulture, landscaping, environment...
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Pedal Power: Campaign provides bikes to kids in needNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - When you're a kid with a bicycle, you can answer the call of the open trail and revel in the freedom and independence only a bike owner knows. But not every kid is so lu...
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Local barn's riders win gold at Special Olympics Illinois GamesNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - "Believe And You Will Achieve" is a motto that many Special Olympics Illinois athletes and coaches model their sports competition and training around. Special Olympics I...
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14th Annual Rockin' for a CureNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - The Dads' Chapter of the Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF) hosts its 14th Annual Rockin' for a Cure Thursday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at Durty Nellie's Pub, 180 N. Smith ...
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Wesley UMC hosts Trunk-or-Treat eventNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Trunk or Treat, a ninth annual safe alternative to traditional Halloween door-to-door trick-or-treating, was held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora on Sunday, ...
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Elgin Elks to offer free orthopedic clinic for childrenNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - The Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Advocate Sherman Hospital, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic asse...
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Volunteer to be a certified naturalist with Kane County programNov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Learn about Kane County's fastest-growing, nature education program for adults - the Kane County Certified Naturalist program. Attend a free informational session to fin...
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Arlington Heights police collect donations for Toys for TotsNov 07, 2017 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 8. Toys are now being accepted at the department's temporary hea...
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Elgin Vineyard supporting rural Filipinos with new Dignity Coconuts businessNov 06, 2017 10:00 pm - Dignity Coconuts, a business started locally that's changing lives in the Philippines, will be selling its premier product - virgin, organic coconut oil - on Sunday, Nov...