Articles filed under Volunteering
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Watershed volunteer program makes waves with new pool of environmental stewardsSep 27, 2024 11:56 am - The Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program is connecting community members with their local waterways and empowers them with information so they can make a difference through environmental conservation efforts.
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The Literacy Connection celebrates 40th anniversary with free event on Sept. 26Sep 24, 2024 4:22 pm - To commemorate its 40th anniversary, the Literacy Connection will host a celebration and resource fair with community organizations onThursday, Sept. 26, at the Centre of Elgin’s Heritage Ballroom.
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St. Charles DAR Chapter celebrates Constitution Week Sept. 17-23Sep 20, 2024 9:09 pm - The Elias Kent Kane Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges residents to reflect on the United States Constitution during the annual observance.
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BrightSide Theatre to co-host blood drive with a visit from Count DraculaSep 20, 2024 8:39 pm - BrightSide Theatre, in honor of its season-opening production of the play “Dracula,” is co-sponsoring a blood drive with the Naperville Women’s Club and the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 5.
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Illinois State Treasurer’s Hispanic Heritage Month awards go to Aurora alderman and Elgin psychologistSep 19, 2024 9:04 pm - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently presented awards to eight community leaders from throughout Illinois recognized as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Huntley girl pays it forward: It took blood donations and a stem cell transplant to save her lifeSep 19, 2024 4:41 pm - Alexa Lamonica, who underwent a life-saving stem cell transplant as an infant, has made it her goal to give back to the community after surviving severe combined immunodeficiency disease, often referred to as "bubble boy" disease.
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Marklund residents face off in end-of-season baseball gameSep 19, 2024 2:54 pm - Residents from two of Marklund’s facilities — the Hyde Center in Geneva and the Wasmond Center in Elgin — faced each other in a Crosstown Classic-style baseball game, a...
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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careSep 10, 2024 12:47 am - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. However, the need continues to grow, and they are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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Meet the new director of Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley at Sept. 14 open houseSep 06, 2024 11:34 am - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley invites the community to an open house to meet the new executive director, Rebecca Eller-Molitas, on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Painting the Fox River — and keeping it cleanSep 06, 2024 4:00 am - Anna Cherkashina’s “Fox River at Sunset” painting earned Best of Show in the recent Plein Art event hosted by the St. Charles Arts Council. The painting could serve as a motivation for volunteers who participate in upcoming Fox River cleanup events.