Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar and his daughter Lindsey worked a two-hour shift at McDonald's Monday to raise money for Heart Haven OutReach.
Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar spent his birthday Monday taking orders at McDonald's. Claar was behind one register, his daughter, Lindsey, at the other. During the fundraiser, 20 percent of proceeds went to the Bolingbrook non-profit Heart Haven OutReach. Lindsey "Claar" Smith founded the organization about a decade ago. Heart Haven OutReach officials said the McDonald's at Bolingbrook Drive and Briarcliff Road reached out to the non-profit as a way to give back. Heart Haven, or H2O, wanted both Lindsey and Roger Claar to be present, and the day that worked out was Roger Claar's birthday. Several Bolingbrook officials attended the fundraiser, including Village Attorney James Boan, Valley View School District 365U Superintendent James …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Mayor Roger Claar will volunteer Monday with Heart Haven OutReach at a Bolingbrook McDonald's from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Mayor Roger Claar will volunteer Monday with Heart Haven OutReach at a Bolingbrook McDonald's from 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Mayor Roger Claar will volunteer Monday with Heart Haven OutReach at a Bolingbrook McDonald's from 5 to 7 p.m.
Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar will spend his birthday "working" at McDonald's for a Heart Haven OutReach fundraiser Monday. Claar will volunteer from 5 to 7 p.m. to greet and serve Bolingbrook McDonald's patrons. The McDonald's character Grimace, H2O founder Lindsey "Claar" Smith and members of the H2O staff will also be present at the event. McDonald's will donate partial proceeds to Heart Haven OutReach. The McDonald's is located at 100 N. Bolingbrook Drive, near the intersection of Route 53 and Briarcliff Road. Heart Haven OutReach (H2O) is a Bolingbrook and Valley View School District non-profit organization that serves high school teens experiencing challenges such as loneliness, relationship issues, lowself-esteem, bullying, …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
The Township's Summer Bridge program, which ties into the national Let’s Move campaign, embarked on its sophomore journey Monday.
Over the past three years, the DuPage Township Youth department has flourished under the direction of Youth Director Anthony Morelli. "His drive and enthusiasm for serving children has enabled the youth department to grow beyond expectations," Township Supervisor Bill Mayer said. Throughout Morelli’s tenure the Township has partnered with local entities such as the Bolingbrook Park District, Valley View School District 365U, Bolingbrook High School National Honor Society, Bolingbrook Police Department, Walmart, Rocket Ice Arena, DUCAP, Heart Haven Outreach H2O, AMF Bowling Center and the Bolingbrook Golf Club in order to assist children from under resourced families enjoy a wide range of activities. One of the youth departments more …
Anonymous
10:01 am on Sunday, December 2, 2012
Good morning Joe, I donate money/food to local shelters and food pantries, but my God given passion, talent and background lies with government finance. Specifically, local government finance. I'm totally fascinated with how local leaders spend our tax dollars, and dislike nepotism, cronyism and reckless spending. I'm certain there are people in the community that have the same passion, talent … more ›