Articles filed under Volunteering
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Local Scouts earn Marine Corps League Good Citizenship AwardJul 08, 2018 11:00 pm - On June 2, the McHenry County Marine Corps League Detachment 1009 presented "Good Citizenship Awards" to three local area Scouts at the Nunda Township building in Crysta...
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How Geneva volunteers turned a small patch of land into a fairy gardenJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - This story was updated to reflect the correct location of the fairy garden. One garden's loss in downtown Geneva has turned out to be another garden's gain. Longti...
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Volunteers recognized for 2017 service to Chicago Botanic GardenJul 04, 2018 11:00 pm - The Chicago Botanic Garden held the Volunteer Awards Reception for 2017 Service on Wednesday, June 20, in McGinley Pavilion to recognize years, as well as hours of work,...
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'Day of Caring' needs volunteers in ElginJun 26, 2018 1:00 am - If you're interested in helping local schools and nonprofits that need painting, planting, building and more, United Way of Elgin hopes you'll sign up for its "Day of Ca...
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Geneva Masonic Lodge 139 names Community Builder of the Year AwardJun 25, 2018 11:00 pm - In keeping with rich Masonic history, Geneva Masonic Lodge is pleased to announce Lynn Landberg as the 2018 "Community Builder of the Year" award winner. The "Community ...
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How Sewing for Smiles helps clothe needy childrenJun 25, 2018 6:00 am - Can one person make a difference? You bet they can. Just ask Susan Cox-Hall of North Aurora. “Years ago, Ruth Ratke started a group called Sewing for Smiles, a 501c3 org...
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Sugar Grove Corn Boil needs help honoring first respondersJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - In honor of first responders, the Sugar Grove Corn Boil wants to raise awareness, support, celebrate and simply say "thank you" to them. As a special tribute to the men...
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Volunteers needed to restore 350-year-old oak treeJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Before the fireworks fly on the Fourth of July, The Land Conservancy of McHenry County invites volunteers and friends to start a new tradition by helping to restore Wolf...
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Monarchs thrive in Villa Park's entertainment districtJun 22, 2018 11:00 pm - While Villa Park residents enjoy movies, concerts and Saturday morning children's programs this summer, monarch butterflies are finding a welcoming place to lay their eg...
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Volunteers repainting Island Lake's Cobra helicopterJun 20, 2018 1:00 am - One of the more eye-catching landmarks in Island Lake, the AH-1 Cobra helicopter on display in Veterans Memorial Park will get a new coat of paint this summer. Volunteer...