Articles filed under Volunteering
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Memorial Squad makes sure Illinois veterans receive final honorsJul 30, 2018 5:30 am - George Anthos spent just three years in the Army, from 1955 to 1957, before returning home to Illinois and pursuing a profession as a hair dresser. But at age 83, he put...
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As Congress goes to recess, Capitol Hill gets unexpected inspiration for future sessionsJul 26, 2018 11:00 pm - No matter on which side of the political aisle you sit, everyone can agree positivity and inclusivity encourages meaningful conversations that lead to solutions. On July...
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Dying tree in Geneva reborn as Little Free LibraryJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Stephen and Heather Davern certainly have a soft spot in their hearts for author Shel Silverstein's story “The Giving Tree,” and they're showing it every day at their ho...
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Aurora Scouts to serve up ice cream social Aug. 5 at Wesley UMCJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Boy Scouts of Blackhawk Troop 11 at Aurora's Wesley United Methodist Church will hold its 39th annual ice cream social benefit Sunday, Aug. 5. It will be held from 4 to...
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U-46 to join in United Way's 'Day of Caring'; Two elementary schools to get projects completedJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Two elementary schools in Elgin Area School District U-46 will get some "TLC" on Friday, July 27, from volunteers participating in the United Way of Elgin's Day of Carin...
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Fox Valley Crisis Line seeks volunteersJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Are you willing to answer the call for help? Make a difference for yourself and your community by becoming a Fox Valley Crisis Line volunteer. Americans are experiencing...
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Local adults need help learning English and improving reading skillsJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a Volunteer Tutor Training this summer. It will begin 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in the Grove Room at Gail Borden Pub...
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Boy Scout works on bat habitat, new trail as part of Hornaday Award projectJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Ehren Braun, Cody Borchert, and Josh LaMotte recently worked on building a new trail at Hoffman Park, a 265-acre park in Cary featuring prairie pothole wetland, woodland...
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Help give abused children a voice in court with CASA Kane CountyJul 19, 2018 11:00 pm - CASA Kane County announces its continuing educational presentations of general information meetings this summer. Learn more about the CASA Kane County organization, the...
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Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors to host open house Aug. 15Jul 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Do you have a new neighbor? Have you met a new friend? Do you know someone that has gone through a life change: retirement, loss of loved one, relocation and is looking...