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T-Minus 16 Days Until Founders' Days, Volunteers Still Needed!

Volunteer in the social garden, Little Mr. & Miss Pageant, carnival and more.

If you are interested in helping out with the Fox Valley’s longest continuous running festival, meeting new friends, having tons of fun, and being the envy of your neighbors, then call the Founders' Days Hotline, 847-658-5340.

Leave your name and number and someone from the committee will call you back.

Areas you can help out include:

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  • Parade
  • Bake-off
  • Bike decorating
  • Cardboard boat regatta
  • Cat and dog show
  • Carnival
  • Children's games
  • Founders run
  • Little Mr. & Miss Pageant
  • Market and bazaar
  • Social garden
  • Cleanup
  • Information booth
  • Security
  • Gates

Get the whole family involved – you won’t be sorry. Participating in community projects is fun and fulfilling!

-Submitted by the Algonquin Founders' Days Committee

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