Friends are important components in our lives. They help us in times of need, whether for emotional support or for giving us a hand. Friends are sought to share our joy and join us for fun experiences. Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) was created to help a friend in need – the Fox River. … Read more
Join us for our 9th annual FUNdraiser at Bandito Barney’s in East Dundee. Your admission gains you tickets for samples of craft beer and wine PLUS appetizers. Enjoy mingling with other river lovers and try your luck at our great raffle for prizes from local businesses including bike shops, restaurants, hair designers, food purveyors and … Read more
By Gary Swick The debate over whether to choose a plastic or paper bag is pretty even when comparing their environmental footprints. However, in considering a few particular situations like holding wet items for example, or the bag’s likelihood to become long term litter, the choice is a different story. The choice of canoe or … Read more
By Gary Swick, President “How is the river doing?” and “What’s new with Friends of the Fox River (FOFR)?” are the two most common questions that I hear related to the Fox River. In January, I will answer the first question during my State of the Fox River 2020 report at Schweitzer Environmental Center (SEC) … Read more
Southbank Original BBQ and Sweetwater Brewing Co. are teaming up to throw a FUNdraiser for Friends of the Fox River. Join the party & help the Fox River. We’ll kick off the day at 1 pm with a river clean-up. We’ll meet at Southbank BBQ (129 E. Hydraulic St.), hand out clean up supplies, clean up the … Read more
By Gary Swick My assigned topic for this month’s President’s article is Giving. This seems appropriate as we are entering the giving period, culturally marked by Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the religious holiday mother lodes in December. Now we participate in the latest non-profit annual holiday Giving Tuesday. So it’s a good time … Read more
Get your holiday shopping done early with a beer in your hand, without an internet connection. The ceremony of gift giving is very important in many cultures as a demonstration of respect. According to author Gary Chapman in his book “The Five Love Languages” gift giving is also essential in intimate relationships. In our local … Read more
You are invited to join us for a fundraiser for the “Friends of the Fox River” on Saturday June 2, 2018. Southbank Original BBQ and Sweetwater Brewing Co. are teaming up to throw a FUNdraiser for Friends of the Fox River at Southbank Original Barbecue located at 129 E Hydraulic St along the Fox River in downtown … Read more
Southbank Original BBQ and Sweetwater Brewing Co. are teaming up to throw a FUNdraiser for Friends of the Fox River. Be a Fox River Champion! Join the party & help the Fox River. Please sign up http://foxriverchampions.org/sign-up/ Enjoy live music, Sweetwater Brewing Company’s craft brewed beer and SOB’s exceptional wood cooked barbecue for $25.00 per person and 100% of … Read more
by Gary Swick, FOFR President For a non-profit organization, finding financial support for their important work is always a challenge. Friends of the Fox River (FOFR) has a long and strong reputation for incredible achievements from volunteer efforts. FOFR is now at a point where we are expanding our services, programming, geographic influence, membership capacity, … Read more
