Looking to give back this weekend?
From Hashtag Lunchbag, an organization helping the homeless, to an all-day expo for volunteers, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Chicago this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Hashtag Lunchbag at The Promontory
Help feed the homeless with the nonprofit Hashtag Lunchbag's monthly event this Saturday at The Promontory. You'll be able to join forces with other volunteers to make and distribute 1,000 lunches for Chicago's homeless community. Find out more about Hashtag Lunchbag.
When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.- Sunday, Feb. 24, 6 a.m.
Where: The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West.
Admission: Free (Free w/ RSVP); $10 (Suggested $10 Donation)
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To MLK With Love at Room 2
"Anybody can be great...because anybody can serve," Dr. Martin Luther King famously said. With that spirit, get ready to dance, mix and mingle for a good cause at "To MLK With Love" Mixer this Saturday. DJs Yolanda and Fathom will supply party vibes with Latin, house, hip hop beats and more all night. Proceeds will benefit a local charity.
When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Room 2, 738 N. Clark.
Admission: $10 (Advance Tickets)
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Yoga & Beer Charity Flow Benefiting the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
If you think yoga and beer go well together, this Sunday's Yoga & Beer Charity Flow is for you. Join this hour-long vinyasa class at The Mousetrap and sample one of the brewery's seven drafts on tap. Proceeds benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 9:45-11 a.m.
Where: Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap, 1460 N. Kingsbury St..
Admission: $30
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2019 Chicago Volunteer Expo
if community service is your thing, this Sunday's Chicago Volunteer Expo is the place to be. Whether you're passionate about the environment or the arts, step inside the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and find your match among more than 100 nonprofits. Donate a canned good or create cards to uplift children's spirits.
When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive.
Admission: Free
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