Articles filed under Volunteering
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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:...
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Nominations sought for Hanover Township Community Service AwardsJan 18, 2024 11:29 am - Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Hanover Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire Community Service Awards. The awards are designed to recognize organizations...