Articles filed under Volunteering
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Local adults need help improving their reading skillsJan 19, 2017 10:00 pm - The Literacy Connection is offering a Volunteer Tutor Training from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 1, in the South Elgin Branch of the Gail Bo...
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16th annual National Homeless Street and Shelter Count to begin Jan. 25Jan 19, 2017 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Continuum of Care for the Homeless will participate in the National Street and Shelter Point-in-Time Count on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The McHenry County C...
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Arlington Heights announces Hearts of Gold winnersJan 18, 2017 12:00 am - Among the 11 winners of this year's Arlington Heights Hearts of Gold awards are the founder of Escorted Transportation Service, which uses volunteers to provide rides to...
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Volunteer Center McHenry County offers networking, workshopsJan 17, 2017 10:00 pm - The Volunteer Center McHenry County will host various workshops and network opportunities. • Jan. 26-27: Volunteer Management Certificate Program is designed to equip yo...
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'New Year, New Knight' membership drive beginsJan 17, 2017 10:00 pm - On Monday, Jan. 16, the St. Mary of Huntley Knights of Columbus Council 11666 held a "New Year, New Knight" membership drive. Hosted by Grand Knight Nick Nakis and othe...
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Phillips Park Zoociety to host volunteer open house SaturdayJan 16, 2017 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Phillips Park Zoociety is hosting an open house for volunteers who want to support the zoo and its animals. The Phillips Park Zoociety is an in...
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Volunteers honor King with public service projects in Highland ParkJan 16, 2017 12:00 am - Hundreds of volunteers came together in Highland Park Monday to honor the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through public service. They assembled toiletry kits for hospi...
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Donations sought for baby shower for veteransJan 15, 2017 10:00 pm - A new baby is expensive. Even before one arrives, the expense to buy all of his or her needs for the first year or two can add up to thousands of dollars. A crib, stroll...
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D73 seeks members for new foundationJan 14, 2017 12:00 am - Hawthorn Elementary District 73 is seeking people to serve on an education foundation board being formed to raise private sector funds to support the goals of a strategi...
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Heartland Blood Centers is in critical need of several blood typesJan 12, 2017 10:00 pm - Heartland Blood Centers is in critical need of several blood types to meet the demands of hospitals in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. As of Friday morning, of...