Articles filed under Volunteering
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Nominate a veteran by Aug. 31 for 'Honor 200'Jul 31, 2018 11:00 pm - The state of Illinois is honoring 200 veterans who have gone above and beyond the call of duty on their achievements and on the extent to which their contributions have ...
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Bartlett's Immanuel UCC hosts remembrance, dedication ceremonyJul 30, 2018 11:00 pm - On Sunday, July 22, Immanuel United Church of Christ in Bartlett held a special remembrance and dedication ceremony. The ceremony included a remembrance and dedication ...
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#ALittleBitofLaura: How suburbanites spread kindness in her nameJul 30, 2018 5:30 am - Early last week, Amy Somary cut a postcard out of the Daily Herald encouraging readers to perform a random act of kindness in memory of Arlington Heights native Laura Sz...
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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...