Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Diocese of Rockford to host Hundredfold Workshop Oct. 21Oct 03, 2017 11:00 pm - The Diocese of Rockford's Hundredfold Workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at St. Rita's Parish-Rockford. It is a large-scale diocesan event to hel...
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Algonquin library 5K to raise money for new technology, programsOct 03, 2017 1:00 am - In the midst of a multimillion-dollar renovation project, the Algonquin Area Public Library District is hosting its first 5K walk and run this month to raise money for n...
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Take out your favorite chili recipe for Batavia Viking Ring Lodge 18 contestOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Do you make a chili that wakes up everyone's taste buds? If so, share it with the world - or at least the seventh annual chili cook-off at the Batavia Viking Ring Lodge ...
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ChildServ welcomes six new members to its board of trusteesOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - ChildServ, a nonprofit dedicated to building better lives for children, recently announced six new additions to its board of trustees: Tim Brennan, Edward J. Dunphy, Cri...
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Walk to help wounded veterans play golfOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - The Honor Wounded Vets 5K Run/Walk coming to Oak Brook in October is a way to give disabled people the opportunity to do what their able-bodied peers do - play golf - sa...
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Sign up for Run 4 the Rescues 5K Race/Fun Run to benefit Field of DreamsOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption invites the community to join in "Run 4 The Rescues 5K Race and Family Fun Run" on Saturday, Nov. 11, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Pre...
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Angel Songs Soiree nets $112,000 in support of Marklund clientsOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Thanks to the generosity of more than 220 guests who attended the "Angel Songs Soiree" fundraising event, Marklund netted $112,000 in support of children and adults with...
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Saturday's 5K to benefit local NAMI organizationOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - The 2017 NAMI 5K will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave. in downtown Batavia. Advance registration by Thursday, Oct. 5, is...
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St. John-Burlington to host OktoberfestOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - St. John Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road in Burlington, invites the community to an Oktoberfest celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Cost is $10 for a po...
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Local violinist organizes concert for disaster reliefOct 02, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 8, enjoy an afternoon of free music along the Fox River at the gazebo at Millennium Plaza, 21 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora. Bring items to benefit those affecte...