Articles filed under Volunteering
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Join It's Our Fox River Day cleanup Sept. 18Sep 13, 2021 11:00 pm - If you love the Fox River but don't enjoy seeing all the trash along the river, volunteer this weekend to help beautify the area. Join the Forest Preserve District of Ka...
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Learn how to become a foster parent at picnicSep 12, 2021 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserves of Cook County and Impact Grants Chicago are hosting a free picnic for people of all ages to raise awareness of the foster care system and recruit p...
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Good News Sunday: World War II veterans take dream flight high above suburbsSep 12, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Aleck Johnsen grew up on a farm near Gre...
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Habitat for Humanity to participate in National Day of ServiceSep 10, 2021 1:00 am - In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley will participate in the 9/11 National Day of Servic...
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Shepherd of the Prairie prayer shawl and quilt ministries give backSep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Giving gentle comfort to others in need, while bonding in prayer and fellowship, is merely the start of the joyful benefits achieved by members of the prayer shawl and q...
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globallySep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to th...
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Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with acts of serviceSep 08, 2021 11:00 pm - In remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the United States, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley will participate in the 9/11 Na...
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StoryWalk invites community to walk, read together at Eldridge ParkSep 08, 2021 11:00 pm - In collaboration with the Elmhurst Park District and local Eagle Scout candidate Tyler Janiak, the Elmhurst Public Library is excited to debut Elmhurst's community Story...
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Batavia Public Library to host Sept. 19 reception for 'Library Leader'Sep 08, 2021 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 19, Batavia Public Library will host a reception to recognize Batavia resident Jo Ann Smith as a "Library Leader" at 2 p.m. in the library's Founders Ro...
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Maryville administrator to mentor veterans at Des Plaines Chamber Veterans Boot CampSep 07, 2021 11:00 pm - Morris Brent, Maryville director of staff education, has joined the pool of mentors as Maryville ambassador for the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Veterans...