Articles filed under Volunteering
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Batavia retiree exhibits, sells artworkMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - I am always amazed at some of the talented artists living at the Holmstad retirement community in Batavia. Sculptors, woodcarvers, and fine artists have displayed their ...
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Volunteer time to help improve adult literacy; 80 on wait list for tutorsMar 06, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection trains volunteer tutors to help adults learn English or improve their reading and writing skills. After a 12-hour training, volunteers will be ma...
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AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax help at area librariesMar 06, 2017 12:00 am - Volunteers were busy helping some residents prepare their income tax returns Monday as part of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein. IRS-...
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Palatine Jaycees named best in stateMar 05, 2017 10:00 pm - The Palatine chapter of the Jaycees has been named the best Jaycee chapter in the state for 2016. As the best chapter in Illinois, the Palatine Chapter was presented wit...
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Elgin Golden K Kiwanis welcome first woman to the clubFeb 26, 2017 10:00 pm - The Elgin Golden K Kiwanis Club is announces that they have inducted their first female member to the club. On Feb. 22, Erica Arce was inducted with fellow newcomer Rod ...
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St. Charles Kiwanians win top awardsFeb 26, 2017 10:00 pm - On Feb. 3, the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce gave its most prestigious awards to St. Charles Kiwanians Darlene Riebe and Laurie Milbourn. Riebe received the Charlema...
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ECC Founders' Day celebrates alumni, community membersFeb 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Seven alumni and community members were recognized by Elgin Community College and the ECC Foundation during its 19th annual Founders' Day Celebration and Luncheon on Sun...
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Geneva Boy Scouts earn religious awardsFeb 20, 2017 10:00 pm - The Rockford Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced the boys in Pack 138 from Western Avenue Elementary and Pack 237 from Heartland Elementary have earned ...
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Glen Ellyn Boy Scout receives highest rank in scoutingFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 575 has awarded the Eagle rank, Scouting's highest rank, to Erik Schreiber of Glen Ellyn. He is the 50th scout from the Troop to be awarded this rank. Ce...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley gets grant from Community Foundation of the Fox River ValleyFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley has received an $11,804 grant from The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for an upgraded student evaluation system and lightwei...