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Grandpa Gang donates to 53 groups
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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A car goes through a light tunnel at the start of Christmas Wonderland, the annual holiday light display put on by The Grandpa Gang in Alton’s Rock Spring Park during the opening night on Friday, Nov. 27. The This year the Grandpa Gang has increased donations to area community organizations following record attendance during the 2020 holiday event, with nearly $65,000 was distributed to 53 organizations.
ALTON Nearly $65,000 has been distributed to 53 civic organizations. courtesy of the Grandpa Gang and Christmas Wonderland.
Despite COVID-19 precautions limiting some displays last year, a record number of visitors attended Christmas Wonderland during the 2020 holiday season meaning the volunteer Grandpa Gang is able to increase its donations to local organizations.
Community Service League meets May 10
May 11, 2021
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Pictured is Suzanne Lagomarcino, 2020-2021 Silver Bowl Recipient, accepting the Silver Bowl from Janet Hansen, Placement Chairman of Alton Community Service League.
ALTON The Alton Community Service League met May 10 at Camp Warren Levis for their first in-person meeting this year.
Thanks to the hard work of Cathy Droste, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and the members at large, the ACSL was able to fund the following grants to the community totaling $5, 508: Serving Area Kids, All God’s Children, Alton Youth Symphony, Girl Scouts of Southern Il.,Thrive Metro East, and Alton Juneteenth Committee.