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DuPage PADS
2008 Calendar of Events

 

Thursday, May 1st, 2008, 8:00-10 p.m.

Whole Foods Market Community Day

for DuPage PADS

Whole Foods Market, 151 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton

The Whole Foods Market in Wheaton has designated May 1, 2008, as a Community Day to benefit DuPage PADS.  A total of 5% of all your purchases will be donated to DuPage PADS.  Shop on May 1 and make your grocery bill count!

Thursday, may 1st, 2008, 6:30 P.m.

DuPage PADS' Mentor Program

DuPage PADS Support Center, 705 W. Liberty, Wheaton

DuPage PADS invites you to a 1 hour Open House that will explore the mentoring program for the Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing participants.  Learn how your personal attributes, community connections, creative thinking, and time can benefit those who have moved from homelessness into housing through DuPage PADS.  Please RSVP or direct inquiries to Felicia Anderson, Transitional Housing Coordinator at 630.6823846 x244 or Beth Webb, Permanent Supportive Housing Coordinator at 630.493.9010 x1.

Thursday, July 3rd - Sunday, July 6th

Naperville Exchange Club's Ribfest

Knoch Park, Naperville

Voted the Best Festival in the Midwest, RIBFEST ushers in the July 4th weekend each year with 2 music stages, 17 world-class rib vendors, and a family area and carnival for all ages.  We need you!  DuPage PADS is one of a fortunate group of agencies that receives funds from this event that benefit our programs and services.  In order to be eligible for these funds, we must provide volunteers to work at the event.  For more information about volunteer opportunities and to register, visit:

http://www.ribfest.net/volunteer_individual.php or call Ann Rowland at 630.682.3846 x234.

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008, Starting Time 6:30 A.M.

Rotary Century Ride 2008 for DuPage PADS

Crone Middle School, Naperville

(111th Street & 248th Streets)

Depending on your stamina, choose a 20-, 40-, 55-, 85-, or 100-mile biking distance. Ride for a cause with family and friends!  Your ride carries extra impact when you collect sponsor donations for your efforts.  Register at www.napervillesunrise.com/Ride/index.htm.  Not a bike rider?  We also need volunteers to help with the event.  Contact Ann Rowland at 630.682.3846 x234 for more information.  

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

starting time 8:00 A.M.

PADS Run/Walk 2008 10K/5K Run & 3K Walk

DuPage PADS Offices, Wheaton

Volunteers needed to prepare for PADS Run/Walk 2008.  Run or walk this road course through picturesque Wheaton to raise funds to benefit DuPage PADS programs.  Call Jen Williams at 630.682.3846 x242.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Rotary Club of Naperville's Soups ON!

Tellabs World Headquarters, Naperville

Enjoy delicious "soup mug" dishes made by local area restaurants at the upcoming "Soups On" fundraiser.  Music will be provided by talented bluegrass bands.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to help support the programs and services of DuPage PADS. 

   


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
   
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