Articles filed under Volunteering
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Gurnee Community Church continues Thanksgiving traditionNov 24, 2016 12:00 am - About 75 Great Lakes Naval Station recruits enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings and hospitality from volunteers Thursday at Gurnee Community Church. The ...
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Hunger Network links surplus food with those in needNov 23, 2016 5:00 am - After spending more than 20 years in finance and accounting with Kraft Foods, Kathy McKenna of Arlington Heights knows something about the costs associated with putting ...
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Plant-based cooking classes teach nutrition, cancer preventionNov 22, 2016 10:00 pm - During the holidays, there are so many traditions that involve food, from cookies baking in the oven to the juicy prime rib gracing the holiday table. Some look forward ...
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Fremont Township community garden has become education centerNov 22, 2016 12:00 am - A chilly breeze and leaden sky foreshadowed winter Tuesday, but the conditions didn't temper the enthusiasm of volunteers who helped with the final harvest at the Fremon...
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Learn how to become a Kane County Certified NaturalistNov 21, 2016 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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Volunteer to be a winter coach for Special OlympicsNov 21, 2016 10:00 pm - The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association is seeking volunteer coaches for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and rhythmic gymnastics. Adults with experience...
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Community Thanksgiving luncheon honors volunteersNov 21, 2016 10:00 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber honored some of the Elgin area nonprofit community's unsung volunteer heroes at their 37th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Elgin Communi...
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FISH Food Pantry keeps hunger at bay, year-roundNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - A frozen turkey, five pounds of potatoes, corn, dressing, and maybe a pie. Put them together and you have Thanksgiving dinner. Add up what they cost at the store, and yo...
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Salvation Army Tri-City Corps provides toys, clothing to families in needNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Joe K. Anderson Community Center is hoping to provide a joyous Christmas morning to approximately 2,000 children in the Tri-Cities area...
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Volunteers needed for work day at Bliss WoodsNov 20, 2016 10:00 pm - A habitat restoration work day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 26, at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve in Sugar Grove. Volunteers are needed to cut and stack...