Articles filed under Volunteering
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Join in Green Friday Restoration Day with McHenry County Conservation DistrictNov 14, 2018 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 23, McHenry County C...
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Lutheran churches in the suburbs mobilize to help hurricane victims in FloridaNov 14, 2018 5:00 am - The golden retriever comfort dogs trained by volunteers with Lutheran Church Charities in Northbrook are on the road again. This time they're headed to Panama City in F...
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Elgin Area Chamber to honor volunteers at luncheonNov 13, 2018 10:00 pm - In the spirit of the season, the Elgin Area Chamber will give thanks to five local volunteers at its annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tue...
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Korean War veteran called 'Pops' finds renewed purpose at Midwest Veterans ClosetNov 10, 2018 6:00 am - In his 82 years, Russ McCann claims he never had a nickname. But the Korean War veteran says "Pops" is fine with him. That handle was bestowed by Carrie Price, store man...
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Arlington Heights advocate for those with cerebral palsy has diedNov 09, 2018 12:00 am - After Jim Moser's grandson, Ben Gancayco, spent four years going from northwest suburban Crystal Lake to southwest suburban Countryside to obtain intensive treatment for...
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Volunteers needed to take free trainingNov 08, 2018 10:00 pm - The REST (Respite Education & Support Tools) program has entered into a one-year agreement with Bloomingdale Township Mental Health Board and Voice of Care to train a re...
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Volunteer pilots search for missing swimmer in Lake MichiganNov 08, 2018 10:00 pm - On Monday, Nov. 5, Pilots for Hope a newly formed nonprofit volunteer search and rescue organization based in West Chicago, donated their aircrews and aircraft to search...
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Schaumburg cable show needs volunteersNov 08, 2018 12:00 am - Direct, film and produce compelling segments as a volunteer for the Schaumburg Park District's Schaumburg Heartbeat cable TV show. The monthly show on the district's cab...
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Naperville Park District's Janinne Baiardo honored with Emily Town Memorial Inclusion AwardNov 07, 2018 10:00 pm - At an awards presentation at the Naperville Park District Nov. 6, the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association honored Naperville Park District Community Relations ...
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Batavia woman, 79, marks 13 years volunteering at LivingWell Cancer Resource CenterNov 06, 2018 10:00 pm - Thirteen years ago, Mary DeKlyen would kill time on her volunteer shift at the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center by doing her crossword puzzles. In working at the front ...