Category: Fundraiser

State representative Barbara Hernandez collecting feminine hygiene products at three sites for Mutual Ground

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, State representative Barbara Hernandez (83rd District), D-Aurora, is collecting feminine hygiene products to be donated to Mutual Ground, a crisis intervention center in Aurora. The collection will be through the end of October. “The individuals who utilize Mutual Ground’s services have been placed...

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Aurora Noon Lions Candy Day Friday, Oct. 11

Aurora Noon Lions Club members invite the public to join the Lions in its fight against the effects of vision and hearing loss. Aurora Noon Lions will hold its annual Candy Day fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora....

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Sugar Grove Library Pancake Breakfast Oct. 26

The Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Sugar Grove Public Library will be 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Tickets are on sale at the Library for $5, and will be $6 on the day of the event. Pancakes, sausage, fruit cups, and juice will be served by...

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Girl Scouts find feminine hygiene solutions

Girl Scouts: What are they up to these days? There are impressive projects by some girls. One girl scout in Naperville, Amelia, has chosen Days for Girls (DFG) as her Gold Award project. She has embraced the mission to create a freer, dignified, and educated world by providing girls access...

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NAMI KDK (National Alliance On Mental Illness Kane-South, DeKalb & Kendall Counties) 2019 Run for Mental Health Saturday, Oct. 5 in Batavia.

NAMI KDK (National Alliance On Mental Illness Kane-South, DeKalb & Kendall Counties) will have a 2019 Run for Mental Health Saturday, Oct. 5 in Downtown Batavia. The run/walk along the beautiful Fox River Trail will start at the Peg Bond Community Center, 151 N. Island Avenue, Batavia, at 9 a.m.....

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Even well-worn shoes will be collected at Aurora GreenFest

There will be a drive-thru shoe-collection at Aurora’s GreenFest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. There will be no landfill for these shoes. The 10th annual GreenFest will be at the Prisco Community Center and McCullough Park, 150 W. Illinois Avenue in Aurora. The GreenFest is free and...

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Cathy Ferrel, second from left, is the Share Fox Valley 2019 Woman of Power Award recipient.

Cathy Ferrel is the Share Fox Valley 2019 Woman of Power Award recipient

Cathy Ferrel, second from left, moved to Aurora in 1997, during her 40 year career in financial sales with Fortune 100 companies. She volunteered in Indian Prairie School District 204 in many capacities such as Parent Teachers Association, the district wide Indian Prairie Parent’s Council (IPPC) group, and assisting in...

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Fall Rummage and Bake Sales at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ Saturday, Sept. 21

Shoppers will find many bargains at the Fall Rummage and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ. A wide selection of reasonably-priced household goods, toys, books, clothing for all...

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St. Charles American Legion Post 342 5K Run/Walk September 28

The American Legion Post 342 will have its first race event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles. Registration and packet pick-up will start at 9 a.m., along with the light breakfast in large shelter, which will end at...

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Spaghetti dinner for Girl Scout Troop 4785 September 28

Girl Scout Troop 4785 will hold a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Parking is free. A bake sale and raffle will be included. The menu includes all-you-can-eat spaghetti,...

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Yorktoberfest Oct. 5 in Yorkville

The Kiwanis Club of Yorkville will hold its second annual Yorktoberfest from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Riverfront Park in Downtown Yorkville. Yorktoberfest is the largest non-profit event to come to the Fox River. The festival will feature food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole...

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Fox Valley Music Consortium gala Sept. 14

The Fox Valley Music Consortium (FVMC) will present a fun-filled Autumn Picnic Gala from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Belle Salle Banquets in Aurora. This adult fundraising event will include, games and a buffet dinner. There will be silent and live auctions. FVMC is a 501(c)(3)...

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Night golf by Aurora Evening Lions

Aurora Evening Lions Club will hold its eighth annual night golf fundraiser and raffle from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Ave. in Aurora. The schedule is: Registration, 6:25 p.m.; contests, raffles and silent auction, 6:45 p.m.; shotgun start, 7:30 p.m....

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Reduced prices at Yorkville Library sale

For those who missed the Friends of the Yorkville Public Library’s annual used book sale during Hometown Days last weekend, it’s not too late to find a bargain. The Friends are having an after-the-sale sale. Gently-used books left from the weekend sale have been marked down in price to $.25...

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Night golf by Aurora Evening Lions Club

Aurora Evening Lions Club will hold its eighth annual night golf fundraiser and raffle from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Phillips Park Golf Course, 1001 Hill Ave. in Aurora. The schedule is: Registration, 6:25 p.m.; contests, raffles and silent auction, 6:45 p.m.; shotgun start, 7:30 p.m....

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Tacos Que Apoyan at Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry

Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora, will hold Tacos Que Apoyan (tacos that support), a fundraiser, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. The public is invited. A pinata, mechanical bull rides and parking are free. The menu includes tacos by Tacos Del Gordo, $2...

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Naperville seeks grant fund applications

The city government of Naperville is seeking applications for the 2020 Special Events and Cultural Amenities (SECA) Grant Fund program. The SECA Commission has created a themed category that not only will define the diversity of the cultural amenity applications, but bring new and exciting projects to the program for...

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First Call: Aurora Art League members’ show; Community Clothes Closet in Aurora

Aurora Art League to hold members’ show The Aurora Art League will hold its 61st annual Members’ Show Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. The exhibit will include approximately 90 works of art created by 36 artists. The...

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