Clubs and Organizations

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Family Counseling Service of Aurora To strengthen families and communities by guiding people in the process of personal change. To live a more satisfied and productive lives. Anyone is welcome. Counseling for individuals, families, couples and play therapy for young children. (630) 844-2662 Aurora, IL. 60506 Areas Served: Kendall, Southern Kane and some programs serve all of Kane County Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Mentoring (Big Brothers/Big Sisters), Friends & neighbors older adult visiting program. Topic(s): Family counseling , Mentoring , Budget/financial counseling Web Site: www.aurorafcs.org
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Farnsworth Mansion Foundation The Farnsworth Mansion Foundation is a not-for-profit organization formed to oversee the rebuilding of the Farnsworth Mansion. The organization is made up of volunteers who strongly believe this project is important to the community. For more information call (630) 587-1530. (630) 587-1530 St. Charles, IL. 60174 Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Volunteers needed to assist with events and other tasks. Topic(s): Historic buildings , Farnsworth, General John , Farnsworth Mansion Foundation Web Site: www.farnsworthmansion.com
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Fermilab English Country Dancing We can come and teach to groups. Open to newcomers, for recreation and music enjoyment. This group occassionally has live music. (630) 584-0825 St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: Western suburbs and surrounding areas. Meeting Info: From October to May the first Sunday of the month from 2-5 p.m. From May to September the fourth Sunday of the month from 2-5 p.m. Fermilab Village Barn (Sauk Blvd. on east side of Fermilab site). Call to check or for more information. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): English country dancing , Historical dancing , Dance Web Site: www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html
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FermiLab Environmental Land Management Committee There is an interpretive trail open to the public through 80 acres of prairie grasses and flowers on the exit side of Pine St., Fermilab main entrance from Kirk Road. Use e-mail to contact a speaker. Members are appointed by Fermilab director on the basis of expertise and interest. To plant and enrich Fermilab land with prairie plants and other native plant communities. Volunteers are welcome to gather and clean seeds with the committee's director of volunteers activities. Batavia, IL. 60510 Areas Served: Western DuPage and the Fox Valley Area Meeting Info: First Thursday of the month, 12 noon. Call for information. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Twice each year on Saturdays in the Fall for prairie work. Topic(s): Prairies Web Site: www.fnal.gov/pub/about/campus/ecology/elm/
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Fermilab International Folk Dancers Open to newcomers. Call for more information. (630) 584-0825 St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: Western suburbs and surrounding areas Meeting Info: Thursdays 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Fermilab Barn, Ramsey Auditorium at Fermilab, June-August. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Folk dancing , Dance , Ethic music Web Site: www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkclub/folkdance.html
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Footprints Open to anyone who has had an infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. A support group for parents and families who lose a child through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. (630) 232-2233 Geneva, IL. 60134 Areas Served: No limit Meeting Info: Call for support group schedule. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Children--Death , Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice Web Site: www.fvvh.org
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County Volunteers To assist District staff in managing and restoring natural areas St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: Natural areas of Kane County Meeting Info: Weekends; variable times. Call for more information. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Habitat restoration, education programs, leading hikes and cultural preservation. Topic(s): Natural areas , Habitat restoration and education Web Site: www.co.kane.il.us/forest
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Fox River Radio League The FRRL was established in 1924 as a club offing a wide variety of activities and services to the amateur radio community. We provide public service communications as well as organized club special event activities. Many of our members are active in Skywarn reporting weather conditions to the National Weather Service. There is no age limit to becoming a ham radio operator. Our monthly newsletter, the Arc Over and our web site www.frrl.org describe our activities. Batavia, IL. 60510 Areas Served: Fox River Valley Meeting Info: The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora, IL. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. After conducting business, coffee and snacks are served while we socialize. Following the break, a program of interest is presented. All persons interested in amateur radio are invited to attend. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Public service communications , Amateur radio enthusiasts , Amateur radio education Web Site: www.frrl.org
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Fox River Trolley Museum Visitors may tour or ride a fleet of antique trolleys dating to 1891, or take a trip on the oldest operating interurban passenger car (1902) in the nation. Museum location is at 361 South LaFox Street (Illinois Route 31) in South Elgin. (847) 697-4676 South Elgin, IL. 60177 Areas Served: Fox River Valley Meeting Info: Open Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May through November. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June through August. Many special events scheduled each summer. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Operators, ticket agents, carpenters, electricians, docents and painters. Topic(s): Railroads , Trolleys Web Site: www.foxtrolley.org
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Fox Valley Bicycle and Ski Club Small annual dues, annual Swedish Days ride (Sunday in June) 25, 50, 75 & 100 mile ride. Also, newsletter at bike and ski shops. Website at: Weekend bicycle trips, cross country skiing in the winter, annual ski weekend in Wisconsin. Raise funds for donations to bicycling related organizations. Website: www.fvbsc.org St. Charles, IL. 601747073 Areas Served: Fox Valley Area Meeting Info: Second Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library Route 31and Wilson in Batavia. Best to check hotline to confirm information. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Topic(s): Bicycles , Cycling , Skis and skiing-- Cross country Web Site: www.fvbsc.org
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Fox Valley Camera Club For more information call or go to www.foxvalleycameraclub.com. Elgin, IL. 60123 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Meeting Info: Meets the first and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. (September-May). Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Photography , Fox Valley Camera Club Web Site: www.foxvalleycameraclub.com
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Fox Valley Community Associates of The Art Institute of Chicago To support and promote adult education in the fine arts, and the Art Institute of Chicago. (630) 377-2357 St. Charles, IL. 601742701 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Meeting Info: Call for information. Scholarships: Yes Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Day chairs, Fox Valley Community Associates Board, Portfolio Day and Art Volunteers in the Classroom Topic(s): Art , Art Institute of Chicago
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Fox Valley Corvette Club To share information, activities and events based on an interest in corvettes. Batavia, IL. 60510 Areas Served: Kane County, DeKalb and surrounding areas Meeting Info: Third Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Inn on South Route 31 in Batavia. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Corvette automobiles , Automobiles Web Site: www.foxvalleycorvette.com
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Fox Valley Dog Training Club Non-profit organization, founded in 1948 devoted to dog training. We teach dog owners how to train their pets to become canine citizens. Our club welcomes mixed breed dogs and purebreds. Training is at the main building at Kane County Fairgrounds and includes a complete range of classes; puppy, conformation and obedience - beginners through utility. Training is usually on Thursday nights, but check our website for the current calendar. To become a member one must complete a beginning training class or guest train in an advanced level class. (630) 231-5658 West Chicago, IL. 60185 Areas Served: DuPage, Kane and DeKalb Counties Meeting Info: Check website for meeting dates in the calendar. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: All positions are done by volunteers, just ask "How can I help"? Topic(s): Dogs , Dogs--Training Web Site: www.fvdtc.org
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Fox Valley Garden Club Learn, share, save and network. Anyone is welcome. (630) 892-7560 Aurora, IL. 60506 Areas Served: Montgomery,Aurora and North Aurora Meeting Info: Meetings are the second Monday of the month at Vaughan Athletic Center. Call for more information. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Work our Gardener's Sale in May. Topic(s): Gardening
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Fox Valley Knitters Guild The purpose of the Fox Valley Knitter's Guild is to promote and foster an interest in knitting, to provide the opportunity for study and sharing to broaden one's skills, and to encourage high standards of design and technique in various forms of knitting. Special events include a Gallery show, knitter's retreat, knitting workshop and charity knitting. St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: Cook, Kane, DeKalb, DuPage and McHenry County Meeting Info: Meetings shall be on the second Wednesday of the month, September thru May. Each meeting shall include a business segment, a planned program of interest to knitters, and an opportunity to gain inspiration and expertise through "Show and Share". Fellow knitters are welcome to visit a guild meeting before joining the Guild. Membership dues are $30.00 per year which covers the cost of the newsletter, guest speakers, Guild correspondence, printing and postage. Dues for individuals joining after January will be $15.00. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Knitting Web Site: www.fvkg.com
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Fox Valley Land Foundation Protect, restore and preserve significant natural lands and open spaces. St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Meeting Info: Information posted on website and in newsletter. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Restoration work in natural areas, picking seeds, pulling invasive weeds, cutting brush, etc. Topic(s): Natural areas , Conservation of natural resources , Ecology Web Site: www.fvlf.org
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Fox Valley Mixers Square Dance Club To introduce and foster interest in square dancing. Club membership is for couples, but dances and lessons are for singles and couples. (630) 584-1194 St. Charles, IL. 60175 Areas Served: Fox Valley or anyone interested Meeting Info: Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second Street, St. Charles 8:00-10:30 p.m. Second and Fourth Saturdays. Lessons on Sunday evening 7-9:00 p.m. starting the Sunday after Labor Day. Singles and couples welcome. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Square dancing , Dance Web Site: www.foxvalleymixers.org
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Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors Non-profit social organization for women to meet and make new friends. Newcomers and neighbors alike are invited to join. (630) 584-9010 St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Meeting Info: For information on meetings please call. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Welcome club , New/present residents , Moving, households Web Site: www.foxvalleynewcomers.com
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Fox Valley Ophthamalogy-Low Vision Support Group Support for those with diminished vision. Anyone and family members of people with low vision. St.Charles, IL. 60175 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Macular degeneration , Vision disorders
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Fox Valley Pregnancy Center Help women who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. (847) 697-0200 South Elgin, IL. 60177 Areas Served: Open to all areas Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Mentor, receptionist, computer work. Topic(s): Pregnancy , Adoption Web Site: cpc.foxvalley.org
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Fox Valley Snowdrifters Ski Club (630) 660-5193 Batavia, IL. 60510 Areas Served: Western suburbs Meeting Info: Meetings are October thru April the first and third Monday of every month at 8:00 p.m. at McNally's Irish Pub, 201 East Main Street in St. Charles. Scholarships: No Speakers: No Volunteer Opportunities: No Topic(s): Skiing , Downhill skiing Web Site: www.snowdrifters.net
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Fox Valley Toastmasters Toastmasters International is the world's largest educational organization devoted to communication and leadership development. The mission is to provide a mutual supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills that foster self confidence and personal growth. Special attention is given to impromptu speaking, use of humor, visual techniques, interaction with the audience, writing and reading the written speech. St. Charles, IL. 60175 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Meeting Info: First and third Thursday of each month from 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the St. Charles City Hall on the second floor. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Topic(s): Public speaking Web Site: foxvalley.freetoasthost.com
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Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice Provide support to persons and their families without any fees. Persons with life threatening illness and grieving individuals. (630) 232-2233 Geneva, IL. 60134 Areas Served: Kane, Kendall and part of DuPage Meeting Info: Call for information. Above number is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Holiday and other opps. are year-round Topic(s): Hospices (Terminal care) , Bereavement Web Site: www.fvvh.org
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Fox Valley Wildlife Center Helping wildlife in need, start federally licensed for rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned wildlife. Membership fees. (630) 365-3800 Elburn, IL. 60119 Areas Served: Kane County Meeting Info: Call for more information. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Fundraising with established committee, board member slots availabe, etc. Topic(s): Wildlife rehabilitation Web Site: www.foxvalleywildlife.org
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Fox Valley Woodworking Club, Inc. Other information available on our website. Share enthusiasm for woodworking, everyone is welcome, no pre-requistes. (630) 879-8756 Batavia, IL. 605101041 Areas Served: Northern Illinois and surrounding areas Meeting Info: First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). Bethany Lutheran Church at 8 South Lincoln in Batavia, IL. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Topic(s): Woodworking Web Site: www.fvwwc.org
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Friends of Fabyan Support group for the Fabyan Forest Preserve historic buildings and sites. Main purpose is the preservation and restoration of these buildings and sites, and the story they tell. (630) 232-2378 Geneva, IL. 60134 Areas Served: Fox Valley area Meeting Info: Programs twice a year. Annual meeting and party in November or December. For more information please call (630) 232-2378. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Volunteers needed for history walk, office/clerical, computer work, fundraising, and programs. Topic(s): Historic buildings , Fabyan Forest Preserve , Fabyan, George, 1867-1936; Nelle Fabyan 1868-1939
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Friends of the Fox River To build watershed of caretakers in the Fox River Valley. (815) 356-6605 Crystal Lake, IL. 600341314 Areas Served: Fox River watershed Meeting Info: Call for more information. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Fox River watershed monitoring, network, Fox Rescue river cleanup. Topic(s): Fox River , Environmental protection , Friends of the Fox River Web Site: www.friendsofthefoxriver.org
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Friends of the St. Charles Public Library To support the St. Charles Public Library. Adults interested in supporting the library. (630) 584-0076 St. Charles, IL. 60174 Areas Served: St. Charles Public Library District Meeting Info: Club meets quarterly at St. Charles Public Library at One South Sixth Avenue. Call for more information. Scholarships: Yes Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Need assistance with fundraising and book sales. Topic(s): Libraries , St. Charles Public Library
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Friends of TriCity Family Services To fundraise for TriCity Family Services and provide client needs. (630) 232-1070 Geneva, IL. 60134 Areas Served: Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Campton, Virgil, Kaneville and Blackberry Townships Meeting Info: Call for more information. The Friends Board meets monthly; 2 annual meetings. Scholarships: No Speakers: Yes Volunteer Opportunities: Yes Volunteer Opportunities Description: Fulfill agency, client needs, babysitting, office help, holiday adopt a family, plan/execute events. Topic(s): Mental health , Children and adolescents , Human services Web Site: www.tricityfamilyservices.org
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