Starfish Animal Rescue fundraiser
Carrying an adoptable pup, Dori O’Brien of Geneva sells raffle tickets at “Santa Paws,” a 14th annual fundraiser for Starfish Animal Rescue December 6 in Geneva.
Cookie walk at Plano church
The 29th annual Cookie Walk will be held in the downstairs small dining room at the Plano Methodist Church, on the corners of Clark and Hale Streets, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Please enter the doors off the main parking lot in the education building and
Local business helps annual food drive, Salvation Army
1st Place Chiropractic 1750 E. Main St., Suite 140, in St. Charles will host a holiday food drive in partnership with Salvation Army, December 8 through 13. The goal is to collect more than a ton (2,000 pounds) of food. To help meet the goal 1st Place Chiropractic is committed
Geneva animal rescue fundraiser Dec. 7-8
One-hundred raffle gift baskets will highlight “Santa Paws,” a 14th annual fundraiser by Geneva-based Starfish Animal Rescue next weekend. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Starfish’s intake facility at 204 Dearborn Ct.
Christians, Jews team up to feed hungry in Aurora
Stacks of stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other Thanksgiving trimmings were piled high on the stage at Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 16. That was before volunteers from New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora and the temple packed 80 holiday food boxes. Approximately
Maddie’s Mitten March winter clothing drive dropoffs
For several years, Kane County has been partners with Maddie’s Mitten March to collect winter clothing for local families in need. This year, the donation drive will run through December 5, with five collection boxes placed across the county. Donation locations: •Kane County Government Center – Building A: 719 S.
Ninth Annual Underwear Party
The Batavia Lions Club invites the community to join in the holiday spirit at the ninth annual Underwear Party, benefiting the United Way Adopt-a-Family Program. The festive event will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 31 N. River Street in Batavia. There will
The Art of the Dessert Auction Nov. 24
The St. Charles Arts Council The Art of the Dessert, a unique fundraising event will be Monday, Nov. 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Graceful Ordinary, 3 E Main St., St. Charles. Tickets are $60 each, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne and appetizers. Guests will
State rep. Kifowit to host Toys for Tots donation site
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announced that her district office will once again serve as a Toys for Tots donation site this holiday season. Residents are invited to bring new toys, books, and unwrapped gifts to Kifowit’s district office at 1677 Montgomery Road, suite 116 in Aurora. Donations will
Knights of Columbus spaghetti night
The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Good Faith Council 14929 pose for a photo during its annual spaghetti night recently.
Rotary Club of Batavia $50K Car Raffle
The Rotary Club of Batavia’s 37th Annual Charity Raffle, will have the chance to win a grand prize of $50,000, or a voucher worth up to $50,000 for the new Ford of the winner’s choice! In addition to the grand prize, the raffle offers nine additional chances to win $500
Aurora Lions Club ‘Great Pumpkin’ pancake breakfast
Waubonsee Community College men’s and women’s basketball teams and coaches joined guests at the annual Aurora Lions Club ‘Great Pumpkin’ pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25.
Yorkville church rummage, bake sales
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its annual fall rummage and bake sales this weekend. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the
Rummage and bake sale Oct. 24 & 25 in Yorkville
Shoppers can find many bargains at the fall rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods,
Accepting donations for 2025 Toys for Tots campaign
The Naperville Park District’s Park Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2025 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at six different Naperville Park District locations and the WONC radio station on North Central College’s
Lions Candy Days fundraiser
Aurora Lions Club will celebrate annual Candy Days Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11. Volunteers wearing bright yellow aprons will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Tootsie pops will be offered in appreciation. The annual fundraiser, organized by the Lions of
Anderson Humane Walk4Animals & 5K Run Sept. 28
Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, small mammals and wildlife count on Anderson Humane for a second chance. To help raise funds, the animal shelter will be host to The Walk4Animals & 5K Run at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. Join the
Aurora Firefighters Launch 2025 “Fill the Boot” Campaign for Muscular Dystrophy September 5–7
The Aurora Fire Department will be out in force this weekend as firefighters hit the streets for the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). From September 5 – 7, firefighters will be stationed at various high-traffic locations across the city collecting donations in
Yorkville Library’s annual Used Book Sale Aug. 30
Get excited for an incredible day at the Yorkville Library’s much-anticipated annual Used Book Sale! Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., as we gear up for this thrilling one-day event celebrating our shared love of reading at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road,
Kane Forest Preserve Foundation Charity Golf Outing September 11
The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation invites golfers of all skill levels to its second annual golf outing fundraiser, Thursday, Sept. 11, at Hughes Creek Golf Course, 1749 Spring Valley Drive, Elburn. Proceeds from the outing will support the development of a brand-new nature play space at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.