Council Knights to Conduct the Intellectual Disabilities “Tootsie Roll” Fund Drive September-October—Goal is $7500

    People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) have limitations in intellectual functions like communicating, taking care of themselves, and impaired social skills.  Depending on the level of impairment, many with ID live in special facilities and group homes.  Although they are state-supported, funding is limited.  Annually, the Knights of Columbus conduct a fund drive to help … [Read more…]

Sept. 24—Ladies of Columbus Bunco Party

      Play Bunco in the ACL starting at 6:00 PM. The cost is $20 advance, or $25 at the door.  Ticket price includes finger foods, dessert,  soft drinks, water & coffee You can bring your own beverage of choice.  There will also be 50/50 Split-the-Pot raffles. Contact Missy Kemp at 630-460-3704 or missyree2004@yahoo.com.  Get Pre-egistration … [Read more…]

Sept. 10 & Sept. 18 Bread Tag and Key Collection Drive

     The St. Irene Knights of Columbus are again partnering with SCARCE, a local environmental education group, to collect bread tags for the “Danielle Cares for Chairs” charity.  Started by a 17-year-old high schooler, this non-profit collects and recycles bread tags to acquire wheelchairs and mobility assistance devices for those in need.  Tags can be … [Read more…]

September—Council Knights to Conduct an In-Person and a Virtual Tootsie Roll Drive

     In-Person Drive September 16-18—Obtaining the permit from the City of Warrenville for an in-person on the street ID is in process.  The anticipation is that the Knights will again be able to solicit donations on the street corners in Warrenville.  Street collections will take place September 16-17.      Virtual GoFundeMe Drive September-October—The Council will  … [Read more…]

Baseball Anyone? Cougars Aug. 21, White Sox Aug. 15

Aug. 21 Kane County Cougars—1:00 PM      Watch the Cougars battle the Cleburne Railroaders on this Sunday afternoon.  Tickets in Section 115 (left field side) are $10 each.  Parking tickets are available for $6.      We will be joining Knights from St. Charles who organized the group outing.  In addition, $6 of every purchased ticket … [Read more…]