Articles filed under Volunteering
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Learn about spring bird count, bird health at forest preserve programFeb 25, 2026 11:37 am - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a Learn from the Expert program, “Promise or Peril? Annual Spring Bird Count & the Health of Illinois’ Birds.”
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‘Embrace your Irish side’: Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade returns March 14Feb 23, 2026 12:45 pm - The renamed “Palatine St. Patrick’s Parade” will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, from the corner of Wood and Oak streets in the village’s downtown. Before and after the parade, sponsoring establishments will host events to help celebrate the occasion.
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Emily Holum’s legacy lives with Arlington Heights blood driveFeb 19, 2026 2:08 pm - An Arlington Heights family is turning heartbreak into hope by hosting a Feb. 22 memorial blood drive in honor of their daughter, Emily Holum.
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Volunteers needed for Feb. 28 recycling event in St. CharlesFeb 13, 2026 7:23 pm - Kane County is hosting a Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 28, in St. Charles. Volunteers are essential to making it a success.
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Mount Prospect lights up the night at annual Shining Stars GalaFeb 11, 2026 12:21 pm - The stars were out Saturday night - only they were indoors, at Mount Prospect’s Crystal Palace Banquets.Nine individuals and organizations were recognized for their exceptional service to the community at the village's annual Shining Stars Gala, joining more than 300 honorees celebrated over the past three decades.
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Students unveil new Black History Board Game at annual Black History Month pancake breakfastFeb 10, 2026 5:07 pm - The Quad County Urban League hosted its annual Black History Month Pancake Breakfast, a scholarship fundraiser that brought together the community for food, fellowship, and celebration.
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A smooch from a pooch: Rescue dogs meet pet lovers at kissing booth in Yorktown CenterFeb 07, 2026 3:50 pm - Wet, slobbery kisses were all the rage at the inaugural SAIN Rescue doggie kissing booth Saturday at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
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First-graders make annual volunteer trip to MarklundFeb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"
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Oak Brook teens get a voice in park district programmingFeb 06, 2026 4:36 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has formed a teen advisory board called T.E.A.M. Rec to involve teens in shaping future teen programming.
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West Suburban Irish names grand marshal for 2026 St. Patrick’s Day ParadeFeb 03, 2026 7:56 pm - The West Suburban Irish hosts the 2026 Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, celebrating Irish heritage and community spirit with music, merriment, and festive fun.