Articles filed under Volunteering
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After a year of challenges, BSA Troop 34 celebrated three new Eagle Scouts in 2023Feb 07, 2024 12:00 pm - In the summer of 2022, BSA Troop 34 in Wheaton learned they would lose their charter as the Joliet Diocese was no longer chartering youth organizations with overnight events. VFW Post 2164 in Wheaton would step in as their new chartering organization,and by 2023, the troop would add three new Eagle Scouts.
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Realtor Sheena Baker, other leaders to be feted at Aurora’s 18th annual Heritage DinnerFeb 06, 2024 8:24 pm - The Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board will host its 18th annual Heritage Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at The Matrix Club, 808 S. Route 59 in Naperville...
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Aurora Lions Club offers free kids' vision exams Feb. 17Feb 06, 2024 7:37 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 17, Aurora Lions Club will offer free vision exams for children ages 6 months to 16 years old. The free clinic will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. a...
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Along for the ride: Trail volunteers keep forest preserves safeFeb 05, 2024 11:22 am - If boosting your fitness, altruism or connection with nature is your 2024 resolution, you’re in luck. Trail volunteers biking in Cook, DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties, can nail all three.
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YWCA Elgin seeks 2024 Leader Luncheon Award nomineesJan 31, 2024 6:47 pm - The YWCA Elgin will host its 40th annual Leader Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Seville in Streamwood. The luncheon is supported by title spo...
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Good News Sunday: 100-year-old Suburban Ghost Army vet to receive Congressional Gold MedalJan 28, 2024 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published by the Daily Herald during the previous week: Hoffman Estates resident ...
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Batavia United Way asking for valentines for seniorsJan 26, 2024 11:55 pm - The Batavia United Way is seeking the community’s help in creating handmade valentines cards to present to senior citizens residing in assisted living, rehabilitation, an...
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Judge to read ‘Abe Lincoln’s Hat’ to local youth as part of ‘Judges Go to School Day’Jan 22, 2024 11:56 pm - In conjunction with the February celebration of the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, Judge Chantelle Porter of Addison will be among the many Illinois judges to deliv...
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Good News Sunday: Wood Dale actress/puppeteer finds her nicheJan 21, 2024 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Leah Casey wasn’t hired as a puppeteer f...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley puts out call for tutor volunteersJan 18, 2024 7:35 pm - If you would like to help an adult communicate in English, you will want to attend Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley’s free tutor training workshop. It will be held from 6:...