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2015 CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
BIG DATES
CALENDAR OF NON-PROFIT EVENTS FOR METRO CHICAGO
Advertising Supplement
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 3A
JANUARY
1
THURSDAY - NEW YEAR’S DAY
6
TUESDAY
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner. Celebrate and
recognize the newest class of Eagle Scouts from the Chicago Area Council. 6 p.m.,
Union League Club, Chicago. nesachicago.org/esrd.
FRIDAY
23 Children’s Home + Aid, Rice Leadership Committee Chef’s Tasting.
Food from Chicago’s top restaurants and a silent/live auction benefit the
residential center in Evanston. 7 p.m., Woman’s Club of Evanston, Evanston.
childrenshomeandaid.org.
10 SATURDAY
Community of Organization Development in Chicago, Teams and
Change. Learn how thriving teams succeed due to their change agility. 8:30 a.m.,
Benedictine University, Lisle. kenfielda@gmail.com.
The Associate Board of The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation,
Eisenopoly. Monopoly-themed evening that plays out on customized
boards to fund gastrointestinal cancer research. Macy’s On State, Chicago.
eisenbergfoundation.org.
11 SUNDAY
360 Youth Services, Chocolate Festival. Samples, demos, family
entertainment, a kids’ activity room and a sweet treats competition. Noon,
Naperville Central High School, Naperville. 360youthservices.org.
Urban Initiatives Soccer Ball. A night of philanthropy, dancing, cocktails,
appetizers and a silent auction. 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago.
urbaninitiatives.org.
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inaugural St. Jude
Red Carpet for Hope. Walk the red carpet before an exclusive presentation
of the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards.5:30 p.m., Trump International Hotel &
Tower, Chicago. stjude.org/redcarpetforhopechicago.
Spertus Institute and JCAST, Fighting Sex Trafficking: The Jewish
Community Comes Together. Film screening and moderated panel discussion
of those on the front lines of this issue. 2 p.m., Spertus Institute, Chicago.
spertus.edu.
WEDNESDAY
14 Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services, Estate Planning Essentials
Workshop. Learn the difference between a will and a trust. 5 p.m., Covenant
Home, Chicago. cmsschicago.org/events.
Illinois Small Business Development and International Trade Center,
Affordable Care Act and Your Business. An overview of the Affordable
Care Act from an SBA subject matter expert. 9 a.m., College of Lake County,
Vernon Hills. tinyurl.com/m6m3c8h.
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Free Seminar: Changes in the Tax Law.
Tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, association
members and board members. 7 p.m., Northern Ilinois University, Naperville.
tinyurl.com/my9ato7.
The Executives’ Club of Chicago, Economic Outlook Luncheon. Insights
about the global economy and how to stay ahead of the curve from a panel of
experts on global markets, policy and the economy. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency,
Chicago. tinyurl.com/kd39b86.
15 THURSDAY
Association for Talent Development - Chicagoland Chapter, Learning
and Development Panel: Earning a Seat at the Table. Strategies and
best practices to earn respect and influence for the learning function within the
larger business organization. 5:30 p.m., Fountain Blue Banquets & Convention
Center, Des Plaines. akirby@caveo.com.
Chicagoland Apartment Association, New Year Kick-Off. Multifamily
residential real estate professionals celebrate the new year with good food,
entertainment and networking. 5:30 p.m., Carnivale, Chicago.
tinyurl.com/ozm4m39.
Wood Family Foundation, Woody’s Winter Warm-Up. Chicago athletes
bartend for tips to benefit the Wood Family Foundation; evening includes live music,
an auction and interactive games. 8:30 P.M., Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch,
Chicago. tinyurl.com/p6asyb.
17 SATURDAY
Chicago Association for Psychological Type, A Day with Nancy
Barger. Discussion of Barger’s workshop “The Type Table.” 9 a.m., DePaul
University - O’Hare, Chicago. debra@launchingmillennials.com.
19 MONDAY - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
i.c.stars Stakeholders Breakfast. Celebrate achievements of i.c.stars
alumni, inspired by the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. 10 a.m., Hub 51, Chicago.
icstars.org.
Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. Professionals and
entrepreneurs connect and empower one another in an informal atmosphere that
promotes business. 5 p.m., Mid America Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744.
The Kindness Connection and the Volunteer Center, Martin Luther
King, Jr., Service Event. Afternoon of service activities for all ages and abilities.
1 p.m., Winnetka Community House, Winnetka. thekindnessconnection.org.
24 SATURDAY
Museum of Science and Industry, Black Creativity Gala. Pays tribute
to the culture, heritage and science contributions of African Americans. 6:30 p.m.,
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. octavia.hooks@msichicago.org.
St. Rita High School Winterfest. Music and entertainment, with the proceeds
benefitting the school. 7 p.m., St. Rita High School, Chicago. StRitaHS.com.
Urban Initiatives Soccer Ball, January
25 SUNDAY
St. Joseph School Open House. Visit the school and hear more about
the many programs for students age 2 - 8th grade. 9 a.m., St. Joseph School,
Wilmette. stjosephwilmette.com.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Aon Step
Up for Kids. Climb 80 floors to the top of the Aon Center, while raising money
to help the children and families at Lurie Children’s Hospital. 8 a.m., Aon Center,
Chicago. tinyurl.com/jvhommv.
26 MONDAY
Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders, Midwestern Institute for
Nursing Leadership. Jan 26-28. Enhance management skills and improve
organizational effectiveness, leading to better patient care. execdir@ionl.org.
27 TUESDAY
International Latino Cultural Center, Reel Film Club. Jan. 27-Dec. 29.
The most popular films from past Latino Film Festivals. Facets Multimedia, Chicago.
lresto@latinoculturalcenter.org.
29 THURSDAY
Choose Chicago, First Bites Bash. Kick off for the eighth annual Chicago
Restaurant Week, a celebration of Chicago’s epicurean excellence. 5:30 p.m., Union
Station Great Hall, Chicago. mrisch@choosechicago.com.
The Associate Board of The Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation,
Eisenopoly, January
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Las Mujeres de Cristo Rey. Womenonly cocktail reception with a Mexican theme supports the arts at Cristo Rey Jesuit
High School. 6 p.m., Catalyst Ranch, Chicago. adonohue@cristorey.net.
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Young Women’s
Board Valor. Guest appearance by Piper Kerman, author of the best-selling
memoir that inspired the Emmy-nominated series, “Orange is the New Black.” Art
Center, Highland Park. JoelSchatz@juf.org.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Poker Night. Win a seat at the World
Series of Poker in Las Vegas. 6 p.m., Gibson’s Bar and Steak House, Chicago.
marsch@mercyhome.org.
Naperville CARES, Karaoke for a Cause. Raise funds to help families in
financial crisis meet their essential needs. 7 p.m., Aurelio’s at Springbrook Square,
Naperville. abender@napervillecares.org.
31 SATURDAY
Aspire, Big City Night Gala - Gatsby: The Roaring ‘20s. Help kids
with disabilities at an event combining Jay Gatsby’s famous parties and Al Capone’s
Chicago speakeasies. 6 p.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago.
aspirechicago.com/news-events/.
Endeleo Institute, Historically Black College
and University Fair, February
Lyric Opera of Chicago Backstage Tours. Jan. 31-March 22. A variety of
private and group tours. 10:30 a.m., Civic Opera House, Chicago. lyricopera.org.
Pillars, Ball: Live From the Red Carpet. Help provide mental health and
social services to residents of Chicago’s western and southwestern suburbs. 6 p.m.,
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center, Lombard. pillarscommunity.org.
Marklund Top Hat Ball. Support the care of children and adults with profound
developmental disabilities. 6 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago.
marklund.org/tophatball.
20 TUESDAY
Boy Scouts of America, Labor and Scouting Award Gala. Trade unions
and the Boy Scouts of America celebrate years of partnership. 6 p.m., Sheraton
Chicago Hotel & Towers. chicagobsa.org/union.
Family Farmed, ‘Localicious’, March
FEBRUARY
2
MONDAY
Goodman Theater Fame, Fantasy, Food, Adventure Auction. Silent and
live auction to support Goodman productions and education programs 5:30 p.m., The
Peninsula Hotel, Chicago. GoodmanTheatre.org.
3
TUESDAY
The Executives’ Club of Chicago, Women’s Leadership Breakfast/
Diversity Leadership Series. Featuring Madame Ertharin Cousin, who has more
than 25 years of national and international non-profit, government and corporate
leadership experience. 7:15 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. tinyurl.com/o2flfaf.
5
THURSDAY
The Chicago Lighthouse Sweets for Sight. Valentine’s Day-themed fundraising
event with proceeds supporting Lighthouse children’s enrichment programs. 6 p.m.,
DeLux Bar & Grill, Chicago. valerie.moore@chicagolighthouse.org.
6
FRIDAY
Association for Corporate Growth Chicago, M&A Market Trends. Panel
and networking event. 8 a.m., Standard Club, Chicago. acgchicago.com.
7
SATURDAY
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, Noteworthy Night Gala Benefit:
An Evening with The Second City. Combines The Second City’s sketch comedy
with the music of CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago.
annf@carolfoxassociates.com.
Horizons for Youth, On Cloud Nine. Provides K-12 scholarships, mentoring, and
a community of support for children in low-resource areas of Chicago. 7 p.m., Venue
One, Chicago. app.etapestry.com.
Lake Forest Symphony, Hot Jazz on a Cold Night. Cocktails, dinner and
dancing to The Jazz Consortium Big Band. 6:30 p.m., Onwentsia Club, Lake Forest.
lakeforestsymphony.org.
Little Company of Mary Hospital, Crystal Heart Ball. Gourmet dinner
prepared by Blue Plate Catering and music by the Indigo Orchestra. 6:30 p.m., Field
Museum, Chicago. lcmh.org/foundation.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Wine Auction. Includes a silent auction, dinner and live
auction. 5:30 p.m., Civic Opera House, Chicago. lyricopera.org.
St. Rita High School, Caritas - The Valentine Dinner Dance. Supports the
school’s 110-year tradition of providing a quality Augustinian Catholic education to young
men across Chicagoland. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. StRitaHS.com.
8
SUNDAY
American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb. Climb to the top of the
Chicago suburbs’ tallest building. 7 a.m., Oakbrook Terrace Tower. fightforairclimb.org.
The Kindness Connection, Kind Beans - Little and Big. Family friendly event
supporting TKC in conjunction with the grand opening of Little Beans Cafe with open play
in two separate, age-appropriate areas for children up to age 12. 3 p.m.,
Little Beans Cafe, Evanston. thekindnessconnection.org.
10 TUESDAY
Cedille Records, Chicago Treasures: Celebrating Cedille Record’s
25 years of recording Chicago’s world-class musicians. Cocktails and
performances by pianist Jorge Federico Osorio and violinist Rachel Barton Pine.
5:30 p.m., Mesirow Financial, Chicago. cedillerecords.org.
11 WEDNESDAY
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit Seminar: Burst Pipes - Who is Responsible?
For property managers, homeowners, landlords, and others. 7 p.m., Northern Illinois
University, Naperville. tinyurl.com/q8zbyeo.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Leading and
Embracing Transformational Change. Three CEOs share lessons learned from
the business and cultural challenges they have faced and the role they expect their
human resources teams to play in helping drive business results. 8 a.m., Standard Club,
Chicago. jpeterson@hrmac.org.
12 THURSDAY - LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY
Habitat for Humanity Chicago, Valentine’s Build. Spend Valentine’s Day
meeting new people while working toward affordable housing in Chicago. 8 a.m., West
Pullman, Chicago. habitatchicago.org.
Sideshow Theatre Co., Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers. Feb. 1314. Over-the-top outfits with fast-talking managers and ebullient entourages. 10 p.m.,
Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago. sideshowtheatre.org.
14 SATURDAY - VALENTINE’S DAY
The Cradle Foundation, First Look for Charity. Black-tie preview of the
Chicago Auto Show, benefitting The Cradle and 17 other Chicago-area charities. 7 p.m.,
McCormick Place, Chicago. misbell@cradle.org.
16 MONDAY - PRESIDENT’S DAY
18 ASH WEDNESDAY
Chicago Booth Social Enterprise Initiative, Social Impact Leadership
Series. “Unlocking College Persistence: A Data-Driven Model that Works,” with Jeff
Nelson, co-founder and chief executive officer of OneGoal. 6 p.m., Gleacher Center,
Chicago. OneGoal-SILS.EventBrite.com.
Erie Family Health Center, Eriedescence. All proceeds support Erie’s holistic
health education programs. 6 p.m., Galleria Marchetti, Chicago. eriefamilyhealth.org.
19 THURSDAY
HACIA Annual Banquet. Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of key
minority and female businesses who have participated in Chicagoland construction
projects in the past year. 5 p.m., Hilton Chicago. tinyurl.com/npompwf.
FRIDAY
20 Chicago Architecture Foundation, Engineering Fest. Feb. 20-21. Introduces
youth to engineering careers, and celebrates the achievements of the engineers whose
work is an essential part of Chicago’s skyline. Chicago Architecture Foundation, Chicago.
nsnodgrass@architecture.org.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Heroes’ Night Annual Gala. 6
p.m., Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago. EpilepsyChicago.org.
International Teams, Leading Smart. Leadership conference for Chicago area key
influencers in business, for-profit and non-profit leadership. 9 a.m., International Teams,
Elgin. anna.pavey@iteams.org.
21 SATURDAY
Back on My Feet, Mardi Gras Chaser 5/10K. Chicago’s only winter 10K. 10
a.m., Montrose Harbor, Chicago. backonmyfeet.org.
Gift of Adoption Fund, There is Nothing Sweeter Than Family. Help
vulnerable children in the United States and around the world become adopted. 8 p.m.,
Key Club at Hubbard Inn, Chicago. giftofadoption.org/chicagoevent.html.
Holy Family Catholic Community, Mardi Gras Gala. Supports the Academy’s
four main ministries: Adult Faith, Family Faith and Teen Faith. 6 p.m., Meadows Club,
Rolling Meadows. holyfamilygala.org.
Josephinum Academy Winter Lunch. Learn about the school’s work to inspire
young Chicagoland women. 11:30 a.m., Union League Club, Chicago. josephinum.org.
THURSDAY
26 Chicago Bulls Charities, An Evening with the Chicago Bulls. Includes dinner
on the court. 6:30 p.m., Advocate Center, Chicago. bulls.com.
Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University, Succession
Planning: The Building Blocks to Passing Along Your Business. Hands-on
workshop for families and businesses. 2 p.m., Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus, Oak
Brook. chicagofbc.com.
Energy Center of Wisconsin, Illinois Better Buildings: Better Business
Conference. Feb. 26-27. Residential building and remodeling conference. 7 a.m.,
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center, Rosemont. ecw.org.
James Tyree Foundation, Living Through Giving Fundraiser. A gathering of
Chicago’s business leaders, friends and family. 5:30 p.m., Mesirow Financial, Chicago.
jamestyreefoundation.org/.
Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago,
Darkroom. Auction supporting the museum’s exhibitions, public programs and
community engagement efforts. 5:30 p.m., Private Club, Chicago. mocp.org.
27 FRIDAY
American Heart Association, Go Red for Women Luncheon. Chicago
women and the men who love them join in the fight against heart disease and stroke.
10 a.m., Macy’s On State Walnut Room, Chicago. ChicagoGoRedforWomen.org.
Chicago Booth Social Enterprise Initiative, On Board Conference on
Nonprofit Board Service. Booth students and alumni come together with nonprofit
leaders to discuss trends and best practices. 8:30 a.m., Gleacher Center, Chicago.
tinyurl.com/qcdswrs.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Sembrando El Futuro.
Celebrates the accomplishments of the organization’s members and the generosity of its
partners. 6 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. haceonline.org.
Hyde Park Day School, Crystal Clear: 15 Years of Making Futures
Bright Benefit. Supports the school’s Bright Futures Scholarship Fund that serves
children of average-to-superior intelligence who have learning disabilities. 6 p.m., Glen
View Club, Golf. hydeparkday.org.
28 SATURDAY
American Cancer Society, Black and White Ball. 5:30 p.m., Westin Lombard
Yorktown Center, Lombard. susan.thomas@cancer.org.
Onward Neighborhood House, Night of Bright Futures Fundraising
Gala. Supports programs that provide child and adult education and food pantry
services to low income immigrants in the Belmont Cragin and surrounding community.
7:30 p.m., Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago. onwardhouse.org/gala.
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Latin Nights - 2 Bear
Tie Ball. Dining, dancing, raffle, live and silent auctions with awards to O’Hare
Midway Limousine Service and The Langham Hotel. 6 p.m., Union Station, Chicago.
bearnecessities.org .
Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, Caring Hearts Gala:
Phantom of the Gala - A Masquerade Ball. Black tie optional event with open
bar, dinner, live band, dancing, live and silent auction, and raffles. 6 p.m., Cotillion
Banquets, Palatine. ptscc.org.
Clearbrook, A Grapevine of Friends. Discover the different flavors and aromas
of wines and the uniqueness of craft beers; also features gourmet food stations, live
music and dancing. 6:30 p.m., Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca. clearbrook.org/
friendswinetasting.
Robert Crown Center for Health Education, Happy to Be Me! Luncheon.
Celebrates female relationships and empowerment, helping girls build confidence,
navigate adolescence, and communicate with the important women in their lives.
11 a.m., The Carlisle, Lombard. robertcrown.org/happytobeme.shtml.
Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Giving Gala. Dinner, silent and live auctions, raffles
and entertainment to benefit the YMCA’s scholarship fund. 6 p.m., Bolingbrook Golf
Club, Bolingbrook. jolietymca.org.
West Suburban PADS Have-a-Heart. Dinner and a silent auction followed by
live music and dancing to help end homelessness in Cook County. 6:30 p.m., Union
League Club, Chicago. westsuburbanpads.org/events.
13 FRIDAY
Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter, Educational
Program and Breakfast. 8:30 a.m., Maggiano’s, Chicago. afpchicago.org.
22 SUNDAY
Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago,
Hollywood on State: A Red Carpet Celebration. Chicago’s longest-running
awards-viewing party filled with glamour, gourmet food, libations, and the live Oscar
telecast in two theaters. 6 p.m., Gene Siskel Film Center, Chicago. siskelfilmcenter.org.
Endeleo Institute, Historically Black College and University Fair.
Prospective students and parents exchange vital information about historic institutions of
cultural relevance. 9 a.m., South Shore Cultural Center, Chicago.
facebook.com/endeleoinstitute.
Chicago Health Executives Forum Annual Meeting. Industry authorities
discuss the future for hospitals, and how to prepare now for significant changes ahead. 5
p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. chefchicago.org.
Juvenile Protective Association, All In for Kids Casino Night. Second
annual event. 7 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. juvenile.org.
St. Joseph School Open House. Visit the school and learn about the programs
it offers students age 2 through 8th grade. 9 a.m., St. Joseph School, Wilmette.
stjosephwilmette.com.
Chicago Botanic Garden Orchid Show Preview. Cocktail party organized by
the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society. 5:30 p.m., Chicago Botanic
Garden, Glencoe. jmccaffrey@chicagobotanic.org.
25 WEDNESDAY
Center for Disability and Elder Law, Light Up the Loop - Winter
Awards Benefit. Networking event with awards presentation to Alderman Edward M.
Burke, McDonalds’s Corp., Locke Lord LLP and the late Honorable Richard J. Elrod. 5:30
p.m., Baker & McKenzie offices, Chicago. tinyurl.com/n8rtx87.
24 TUESDAY
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Taste at Tru. Annual luxury wine tasting
and silent auction benefitting the renowned dance company’s programs and hosted by
Michelin-starred restaurant Tru. 6 p.m., Tru, Chicago. hubbardstreetdance.com/taste.
Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, Fleur de Lis Ball. Black-tie event to
raise over half a million dollars on behalf of the Marillac St. Vincent Family Services. 6
p.m., Navy Pier Grand Ball Room, Chicago. marillacstvincent.org.
Redmoon, Spectacle Lunatique. A dreamlike environment, performances and
cuisine. 6:30 p.m., Redmoon, Chicago. eric@silvermangroupchicago.com.
St. Benedict Preparatory School, Rockin’ The Casbah Ball and Auction.
Annual event for supporters from the St. Benedict community. Ravenswood Event Center,
Chicago. kathydchi@yahoo.com.
TBD
KIPP Chicago Schools, KIPP Talk. Discussion on educational inequity and the
work KIPP is doing to provide students from Chicago’s most underserved communities
with a high quality education. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. kippchicago.org.
MARCH
1
SUNDAY
Rogers Park Business Alliance, HEAT IT UP! Chili Cook Off and
Festival. Noon, Mayne Stage, Chicago. glenwoodsundaymarket.org/.
TUESDAY
10 Association for Corporate Growth Chicago, Midwest Manufacturing.
Noon, Standard Club, Chicago. acgchicago.com.
Special Olympics Chicago, Polar Plunge. 9 a.m., North Avenue Beach, Chicago.
sochicago.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Youth of the Year Competition and
Dinner. 5:30 p.m., Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago. bgcc.org/events.
2
Chicago Illini Club, Chicago Illini of the Year. 5:30 p.m., University Club,
Chicago. chicagoillini.org.
MONDAY - CASIMIR PULASKI DAY
Chicago Fire Foundation Season Kickoff Luncheon. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency,
Chicago. chicago-fire.com/community/foundation/events.
3
TUESDAY
PechaKucha Night. 8 p.m., Martyrs’, Chicago. martyrslive.com.
4
WEDNESDAY
Leadership Greater Chicago, Celebrate Leaders Dinner. 5:30 p.m., Hilton
Chicago. lgcchicago.org.
March of Dimes, Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards. 5 p.m., Hilton
Chicago. marchofdimes.org.
5
THURSDAY
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Wine Tasting Event. 6 p.m., Salvage One, Chicago.
tinyurl.com/orzws5x.
Chicago Women in Philanthropy Annual Luncheon. 11:30 a.m., Standard
Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/ncuxt53.
11 WEDNESDAY
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, Action Summit.
Illinois State Capitol, Springfield. act.alz.org.
University Center of Lake County Spring Open House. 6 p.m., University
Center of Lake County, Grayslake. ucenter.org.
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Property Managers Licensing Seminar. 7 p.m.,
Northern Illinois University, Naperville. tinyurl.com/k3dgspt.
20 FRIDAY
Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation Annual Meeting. 7:30 a.m., Hilton
Chicago. loopchicago.com.
12 THURSDAY
American Blues Theater Blue Bash. 5:30 p.m., Seyfarth Shaw LLC, Chicago.
americanbluestheatre.com/.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Bold Moves for Bold Women. 5:30 p.m.,
Baker & McKenzie, Chicago. hubbardstreetdance.com .
Illinois Bar Foundation, Lawyers Rock. 7 p.m., Double Door, Chicago.
IllinoisBarFoundation.org.
The Cameron Can Foundation, Cameron Rocks On. 6:30 p.m., Fulton Market
Kitchen, Chicago. cameron-can.com.
Imerman Angels Blue and White Party. 6 p.m., John Barleycorn River North,
Chicago. imermanangels.org.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Empty Nests and Full
Schedules: Women in Midlife. Noon, Edgewood Valley Country Club, La Grange.
mjavaherian@family-institute.org.
Voices for Illinois Children, Illinois Kids Count Symposium. 9 a.m., Loyola
University Regents Hall, Chicago. voices4kids.org.
FRIDAY
13 Smart Love Preschool and Smart Love Family Services, Little Feet, Big
Fun Scholarship Benefit. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. mwilkey@gmail.com.
Little City Seeing Hope Together Poker Tournament and Casino Night.
6:30 p.m., Montgomery Club, Chicago. littlecity.org/poker.
14 SATURDAY
Art Institute of Chicago, Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Design, 16901840 Gala. 6:30 p.m., Art Institute of Chicago. pjhchicago.com/aic.
Rush University Medical Center, Rush Associates Board Casino Night.
6 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. Carolyn_Roche@rush.edu.
Chicago Waldorf School Anniversary Gala. 6 p.m., Germania Place, Chicago.
cbradley@chicagowaldorf.org.
The LeaderShop Pirate Party. 3 p.m., Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield. Bruceh@
theleadershop.org.
Community of Organization Development in Chicago, Marketing
Your Skills Using the SOAR Method. 8:30 a.m., Benedictine University, Lisle.
kenfielda@gmail.com.
7
SATURDAY
Boundless Readers Gala: The Journey. 6 p.m., Hotel Monaco, Chicago.
boundlessreaders.org.
Connections for Abused Women and Their Children, Sounds of Silence.
6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. cawc.org/newsevents/.
Canine Therapy Corps Young Professionals Board, Annual Gala. 7:30
p.m., Revel Downtown, Chicago. caninetherapycorps.org/.
Face the Future Foundation, Venetian Masquerade. 6:30 p.m., Four
Seasons Hotel, Chicago. facethefuturefoundation.org/.
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption, Mane Event. 6 p.m., St.
Andrews Golf and Country Club, West Chicago. fodonline.org.
Gigi’s Playhouse, Inc., International “I Have a Voice” Gala. 6 p.m., Drury
Lane Theatre, Oakbrook Terrace. gigisplayhouse.org.
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 1 p.m.,
Madison Street, Forest Park. tinyurl.com/kh2qjjv.
Irish American Heritage Center, St. Patrick’s Festival. March 14-17. 1
p.m., Chicago. irish-american.org.
Hephzibah Children’s Association, Heart of Gold Ball. 6 p.m., Bridgeport
Art Center, Chicago. hephzibahhome.org.
People’s Resource Center Anniversary Gala. 6 p.m., Chicago Marriott
Naperville. 630-384-1355.
Little Friends Benefit Auction. 6 p.m., Hilton Lisle/Naperville, Lisle.
littlefriendsinc.org.
16 MONDAY
Northside Catholic Academy Annual Soiree and Online Auction. March
16-29. nallman157@gmail.com.
The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge. March 7-8.
overnightwebsitechallenge.com/.
8
SUNDAY
American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb. 7 a.m., Presidential Towers,
Chicago. fightforairclimb.org.
MONDAY
9
WorldChicago, International Trade Club of Chicago, and Union League
Club of Chicago: Chicago Celebrates International Women’s Day. 10:30
a.m., Union League Club, Chicago. chicagowomensday.org/register/.
Landmarks Illinois, Legendary Landmarks Celebration. 5:45 p.m., Four
Seasons Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/.
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Women’s Board Grand
Event. Bryn Mawr Country Club, Lincolnwood. JoelSchatz@juf.org.
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Uncorked: The Tasting Event. 6 p.m., Museum of
Broadcast Communications, Chicago. gildasclubchicago.org.
FRIDAY
6
Chicago Lights Gala of Hope. 5:30 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago.
312-640-2576.
Association for Talent Development, Chicagoland Chapter, Networking
Dinner: Rapid Instructional Design. 5:30 p.m., Fountain Blue Banquets and
Convention Center, Des Plaines. akirby@caveo.com.
Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Voces Unidas. 5:30 p.m., Bridgeport Art Center,
Chicago. mujereslatinasenaccion.org.
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Leadership and
Innovation Awards: Tribute to Achievement Dinner. 6 p.m., Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
Lumity Annual Dinner. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. dinner@lumity.org.
19 THURSDAY
FamilyFarmed, Good Food Festival and Conference. March 19-21. 8 a.m.,
UIC Forum, Chicago. GoodFoodFestivals.com.
Goodman Theatre, Two Trains and a Sidecar. 6 p.m., Goodman Theatre,
Chicago. 312-443-3811.
Erie Neighborhood House, Future Of Promise Awards Dinner. 5:30 p.m.,
Hyatt Regency, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/eriehouse.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago Leadership Breakfast. 7:30 a.m., Wildfire
Restaurant, Chicago. tinyurl.com/n6f57sz.
St. Joseph School Open House. 9 a.m., St. Joseph School, Wilmette.
stjosephwilmette.com.
17 TUESDAY - ST. PATRICK’S DAY
British-American Business Council Chicago Speakers Series. 11:30 a.m.,
Maggiano’s, Chicago. babcc.org.
Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. 5 p.m., Mid America
Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744.
WEDNESDAY
18 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Awards Dinner. 4:30 p.m.,
Navy Pier Grand Ballroom, Chicago. lnelson@nhschicago.org.
PAWS Chicago Animal Magnetism. 7 p.m., Venue One, Chicago.
animalmagnetism.pawsevents.org/.
FamilyFarmed Localicious. 7 p.m., UIC Forum, Chicago. GoodFoodFestivals.com.
Urban Gateways, Art for All Gala. 6 p.m., Art Institute of Chicago.
tinyurl.com/l4bj7og.
21 SATURDAY
Helping Hand Center Gala: Celebrating 60 Years. 6 p.m., Burr Ridge
Marriott. hhcenter.org.
Presence Health Ball. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. presencehealth.org..
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest
Indiana, Big Mac Under Glass. 6 p.m., Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers,
Chicago. RonaldHouseChicago.org.
The Actors Gymnasium, Circuscope Magnified. 7:30 p.m., Noyes Cultural
Arts Center, Evanston. actorsgymnasium.org.
22 SUNDAY
West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation Bowl-a-thon. 1:45 p.m.,
Circle Lanes, Forest Park. wssra.net.
26 THURSDAY
American Association of Law Libraries Management Institute. March
26-28. Hotel Palomar, Chicago. aallnet.org.
Chicago AMA BrandSmart. 8 a.m., Morningstar, Chicago. chicagoama.org.
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Restoring Historic Houses. abrown1@flwright.org.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Mies Birthday Party. 5:30 p.m., Illinois
Institute of Technology, Chicago. lshelby1@iit.edu.
28 SATURDAY
Barrel of Monkeys, Big Wedding. 7 p.m., Drucker Center, Chicago.
barrelofmonkeys.org.
Benedictine University Chairman’s Ball: A Night Of Promise. 6 p.m.,
Hilton Hotel, Lisle. epeppers@ben.edu.
Society of Gynecologic Oncology Meeting On Women’s Cancer. March
28-31. 7 a.m., Hilton Chicago. tinyurl.com/ooy2jpl.
The LAM Foundation, Breath of Hope Gala. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency O’Hare,
Rosemont. thelamfoundation.org.
The Synapse House, Caregiver Boot Camps. Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s
Campus, Oak Brook. synapsehouse.org.
29 PALM SUNDAY
Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Foundation for Gynecologic Oncology
Fundraising Social. 7:30 p.m., Revel Downtown, Chicago. sgo.org.
TBD
City Year Chicago Ripples of Hope Awards Dinner. 5:30 p.m., Chicago.
cityyear.org/chicago/ripples.
APRIL
1
WEDNESDAY
Illinois Housing Development Authority and Illinois Housing Council,
Conference on Affordable Housing.
ilgovernorsconference.org/.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Leadership
Development. jpeterson@hrmac.org.
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Wright Around Oak Park. cal.flwright.org.
15WEDNESDAY
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Exchange Tradeshow. sefstathiou@
chicagolandchamber.org.
Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, VIVID:
Annual Showcase. tinyurl.com/lbafzfc.
2
THURSDAY
Autism Speaks, Light it Up Blue. adam.gross@autismspeaks.org.
3 GOOD FRIDAY
4 SATURDAY - FIRST DAY OF PASSOVER
5 SUNDAY - EASTER
Natural Resources Defense Council, Bee’s Knees Gala. nrdc.org.
16 THURSDAY
Chicago Architecture Foundation Gala: Green + Global - The Design
Legacy of Richard M. Daley. architecture.org/gala .
Chicago Botanic Garden, Antiques, Garden & Design Show Preview
Evening. chicagobotanic.org/antiques.
CommunityHealth Celebration of Care. communityhealth.org/gala.
Gift of Adoption Fund, Domestic Fund Event. giftofadoption.org.
23 THURSDAY
Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Business Opportunity
Fair. April 23-24. chicagomsdc.org.
Housing Opportunities, Maintenance for the Elderly Gala. homeseniors.org.
Spark Ventures, Wine Tasting. sdenzer@sparkventures.org.
24 FRIDAY
Bridge Communities, Celebrating Women . . . Transforming Lives.
bridgecommunities.org.
Clearbrook, Shining Star Ball. clearbrook.org.
Muscular Dystrophy Assn. A Toast to Life Gala. akonopka@mdausa.org.
Safer Foundation Spring Fundraising Gala. claudia.banks@saferfoundation.org.
The Bunker, Builder Awards. tinyurl.com/qe23tgc.
Toastmasters International District 30, Spring Conference. April 24-25.
Ethel.Goatee@ul.com.
7
TUESDAY
Executives’ Club, Executive of the Year Luncheon. tinyurl.com/pxvsrvo.
Smart Museum of Art, Joseph R. Shapiro Award Dinner, Honoring
Helen Zell. ShapiroAward@uchicago.edu.
8
WEDNESDAY
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Seminar: Leasing Restrictions Within Community
Associations. tinyurl.com/p9gygnc.
17 FRIDAY
Program. gbrooks@afpchicago.org.
25 SATURDAY
American Cancer Society Discovery Ball. susan.thomas@cancer.org.
9
THURSDAY
Chicago Area Council, Construction Industry-Boy Scout Dinner.
chicagobsa.org/construction.
Envision Unlimited, Small Victories Celebration. envisionchicago.org.
Arthritis Foundation Lake County Walk to Cure Arthritis.
lakecountyil.walktocurearthritis.kintera.org.
International Latino Cultural Center, Latino Film Festival.
lresto@latinoculturalcenter.org.
Family Service of Winnetka - Northfield, It’s A Shore Thing.
rmm@familyservicewn.org.
LINK Unlimited Scholars, DreamKeepers Gala. linkunlimited.org.
Lyric Opera of Chicago, Women’s Board “Carousel” Spring Gala.
mkrance@lyricopera.org.
Black Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater Chicago, National
Summit April 9-11. bwla.org/2015-national-summit/.
The First Tee of Greater Chicago, Golf Fashion Show and Masters
Viewing Party. srichter@thefirstteegreaterchicago.org.
10 FRIDAY
About Face Theatre, Wonka Ball. aboutfacetheatre.org.
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Stars &
Crescent Evening. stjude.org.
Exodus World Service Celebration of Hope. exodusworldservice.org/.
ACLU of Illinois, Fighting for a More Perfect Union Luncheon. aclu-il.org.
The Joffrey Ballet Spring Gala. joffrey.org/events.
U.S. Fund for UNICEF Message of Hope Gala. unicefusa.org/messageofhope.
18 SATURDAY
Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Illinois Chapter, Unforgettable Art.
unforgettableart.org/.
Woman Made Gallery Anniversary Gala. womanmade.org.
Autism Speaks, Double Denim Bar Crawl. Chicago@autismspeaks.org.
Chicago Association for Psychological Type, A Day with Linda Berens,
PhD. debra@launchingmillennials.com.
Chicago Zoological Society, Whirl. pjhchicago.com.
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Wine Walk and Shop.
laurie@exploreforestpark.com.
Horizons for Youth, No Ordinary Evening. horizons-for-youth.org.
Irish American Heritage Center, Hall of Fame Gala. iahof.org.
March of Dimes, N. Suburban March for Babies. marchforbabies.org/illinois.
Naperville CARES, Cuisine for a Cause. napervillecares.org.
American Theater Co. Annual Gala. atcweb.org/.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Art of Caring.
agerland@catholiccharities.net.
Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library,
Night in the Stacks. nickh@carolfoxassociates.com.
Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services Fundraising Brunch.
Loecker@umhschicago.org.
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, National Rebuilding Day.
rebuildingtogether-chi.com.
Steppenwolf Theatre Co., Red or White Ball. steppenwolf.org.
Clearbrook, Mad Hatter Mayhem Pub Crawl. clearbrook.org.
Teen Parent Connection, VINE Growing Together: Our Legacy, Our
Future. teenparentconnection.org/events.
Court Theatre Anniversary Gala. courttheatre.org/support/.
Regional CARE Association, Lights! Camera! Auction!
npuracchio@regionalcare.org.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Straight A’s and
Stressed: Navigating Childhood Anxiety. mjavaherian@family-institute.org.
Feed My Starving Children, Power of One Gala. toni@prchicago.com.
Giant Steps Charity Auction. mygiantsteps.org.
11 SATURDAY
American Heart Association Chicago Heart Ball. chicagoheartball.com.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago, 100th Anniversary Gala Reception
and Dinner. tinyurl.com/o4pauqf.
Autism Speaks, Illuminate. adam.gross@autismspeaks.org.
Naper Settlement, Joseph Naper Award. defalcod@naperville.il.us.
German International School Chicago Spring Gala. germanschoolchicago.com.
One Hope United, Hope in Action. mlamattina@onehopeunited.org.
HOPE Fair Housing Center, Home Is Where the Art Is. hopefair.org
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, Friends of the Poor Benefit.
svdpchicago.org.
Illinois YMCA Youth and Government, Developing Democracy.
julie@ilymcayg.org.
The Bridge Youth & Family Services Gala. bridgeyouth.org.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Foodie 5K. solvehungertoday.org/.
Raue Center for the Arts Stargazers Ball. mvazquez@rauecenter.org.
26 SUNDAY
American Brain Tumor Association, BT5K. bt5k.org.
LUNGevity Foundation Breathe Deep North Shore. lungevity.org/northshore.
March of Dimes, DuPage March for Babies. marchofdimes.org/illinois.
27 MONDAY
National Association of Women Business Owners Chicago, Celebration
of Achievement Luncheon. melissa@nawbochicago.org.
28 TUESDAY
Goodcity, GoodWorkChicago. April 28-30. goodworkchicago.org.
29 WEDNESDAY
Catholic Theological Union, Trustee Dinner. pjhchicago.com.
World Sport Chicago, Spin to Break the Cycle. worldsportchicago.org/spin/.
Josephinum Academy Spring Luncheon. josephinum.org.
12 SUNDAY
Porchlight Music Theatre Icons Gala. porchlightmusictheatre.org.
13 MONDAY
The Chicago Network, Women in the Forefront Luncheon.
thechicagonetwork.org.
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, Spring Benefit and Auction.
ysgn.org.
Clean Energy Trust, Clean Energy Challenge.
challenge.cleanenergytrust.org/#!/.
Robert Crown Center for Health Education, Hunt for Health. robertcrown.org.
The Children’s Place, Once Upon a Time Gala. childrens-place.org.
SUNDAY
19 Ecker Center for Mental Health, Wishes for Wellness.
kcatlin@eckercenter.org.
14 TUESDAY
Chicagoland Apartment Association, Trade Show and Education
Conference. caapts.org.
Preservation of Human Dignity, Spirit of Life Gala. sphd.org.
20 MONDAY
Action for Healthy Kids, Every Kid Healthy Week. April 20-24.
tinyurl.com/lck9yzb.
West Suburban PADS Progressive Dinner. westsuburbanpads.org/events.
Greenheart International Gala: cclare@greenheart.info.
21 TUESDAY
Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services, POLST Presentation.
cmsschicago.org/events.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, Women on
the Move Luncheon. jill.robisch@nmss.org.
Executive Service Corps of Chicago Celebration of Service.
jo.posselt@esc-chicago.org.
Chicago AMA, Marketers Career Fair. chicagoama.org.
22 WEDNESDAY
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Grand Re-Opening Event.
garfieldconservatory.org.
LeadingAge Illinois Meeting and Exhibition. annualconference.lsni.org.
North Shore Senior Center, A Five-Star Lunch. mparker@nssc.org.
Young Women’s Leadership Charter School, Girl Power Luncheon. ywlcs.org.
30 THURSDAY
Anixter Center Soaring to Success Spring Gala. Anixter.org.
Edge Alliance, Dining Out for Life. jkleinsorge@outlook.com.
Facing History and Ourselves Chicago Benefit Dinner. Facing.org.
Rogers Park Business Alliance, Casino Night and a Taste of Rogers
Park. abermudez@rogers-park.com.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Dating, Mating and
Marrying in the Age of Social Media. mjavaherian@family-institute.org.
MAY
1
FRIDAY
Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter, Philanthropy
Awards Luncheon. afpchicago.org.
7
THURSDAY
Association for Corporate Growth Chicago, Food Industry Growth
Conference. acgchicago.com.
i.c.stars Capitalize on Illinois Conference. ahogan@icstars.org.
Association House of Chicago, Faces of Hope Benefit. associationhouse.org.
Lambs Farm Popcorn Days. lambsfarm.org/events/.
Chicago Run, Little Steps, Big Stars. chicagorun.org.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Epilepsy 5K. EpilepsyChicago.org.
Marwen Paintbrush Ball. marwen.org/events.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School VIVA! cristorey.net.
Metropolitan Family Services DuPage Gala. pinkneya@metrofamily.org.
Designs for Dignity Anniversary Gala. events@designsfordignity.org.
Family Service: Prevention, Education and Counseling NFP, A Show of
Support. ghodges@famservice.org.
Midtown Educational Foundation, Metro Advancement Council
Luncheon. midtown-metro.org/events.
Perspectives Charter Schools, A Disciplined Life Benefit.
pcsedu.org/benefit.
Namaste Charter School, Get Gourmet with Namaste!
namastecharterschool.org/events.
ULEED Scholarship and Award Reception. info@uleed.org.
Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care, Circle of Care Benefit.
horizonhospice.org.
8
FRIDAY
BUILD, Inc., Annual Dinner. buildchicago.org/events.
Jewish Council for Youth Services Gala. jcys.org/gala.
Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute, Minds Matter Benefit Dinner.
mnagra@nm.org.
2
SATURDAY
Chicago A Cappella, Divas: Barbra, Beyonce, and Beyond.
chicagoacappella.org.
Children’s Home + Aid, Hinsdale Auxiliary: Derby Day.
askarnulis@childrenshomeandaid.org.
Gale Sayers Foundation Derby Day Fundraiser. 312-214-3999.
Housing Opportunities for Women, HOW Very Gala. ebiebuyck@how-inc.org.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Gala de Arte: El Sol y La Luna.
breana@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.
SATURDAY
16 Autism Speaks, Walk Now. adam.gross@autismspeaks.org.
Emerald City Theatre Spring Fundraiser. kabascal@emeraldcitytheatre.com.
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Wright Plus. flwright.org/wrightplus.
Goodman Theatre Gala. GoodmanTheatre.org.
Make-A-Wish IllinoisWish Ball. illinois.wish.org.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Muscle Walk. musclewalkmda.org.
Naper Settlement Civil War Days. May 16-17. defalcod@naperville.il.us.
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Walk. miad@carolfoxassociates.com.
Riverside Arts Weekend. May 16-17. zack@zackburris.com.
Thoracic Oncology Fundraiser. mnagra@nm.org.
The Morton Arboretum Annual Dinner Party: Brilliance in Bloom.
pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
High Jump Anniversary Benefit. highjumpchicago.org.
9
SATURDAY
Alzheimer’s Association Rita Hayworth Gala. alz.org.
March of Dimes Kankakee March/Run for Babies.
marchforbabies.org/illinois.
Pioneer Center for Human Services SleepOut for Shelter. May 9-10.
sleepoutforshelter.org.
17 SUNDAY
Little Angels Center For Exceptional Care Pledge Run. elaina@little-angels.us.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Have Mercy Spring Gala.
mercyhome.org/have-mercy.
Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Gala Benefit. steppenwolf.org.
18 MONDAY
The Service Club of Chicago Spring Luncheon. lyndasilverman@att.net.
Metropolitan Family Services, Spring Fever. pinkneya@metrofamily.org.
National Headache Foundation Gatsby Gala. headaches.org.
Off Campus Writers Workshop, Spring Conference: From Pen to
Publish. ocww.bizland.com/new.
The Synapse House, Caregiver Boot Camps. synapsehouse.org.
West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation Derby Gala. wssra.net.
3
SUNDAY
360 Youth Services Spring Ahead Run. springahead.com.
The Puppy Mill Project Mothers in the Mills. thepuppymillproject.org/.
Youth Guidance Annual Gala. youth-guidance.org.
10
SUNDAY - MOTHER’S DAY
11 MONDAY
Music Institute of Chicago Anniversary Gala. jchuk@rcn.com.
12 TUESDAY
Air & Waste Management Association, Envision. May 12-14. awma.org.
Chicago Opera Theater Annual Gala. chicagooperatheater.org.
Autism Speaks, Walk Now. walknowforautismspeaks.org/NorthShore.
The Chicago Academy for the Arts, A Taste for the Arts. atasteforthearts.org .
Franciscan Alliance Foundation, Tea for St. Monica Home.
givetofranciscan.org.
The Chicago Community Trust, On the Table. katelyn_yoshimoto@jtpr.com.
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Israel Solidarity Day
Featuring the Walk With Israel. JoelSchatz@juf.org.
13 WEDNESDAY
Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Annual Benefit.
lisa@givingtreeassociates.com.
Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, Touch a Truck Family
Festival. 847-832-6917.
Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Seminar: The Impact of Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore
Drive Condo Association. tinyurl.com/o6dygoz.
March of Dimes, Fox Valley, Lake County and South Suburban Marches
for Babies. marchofdimes.org/illinois.
14 THURSDAY
A Better Chicago Annual Benefit. abetterchicago.org.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Greater Illinois Chapter, Walk MS.
WalkMS.org.
Career Transitions Center of Chicago, Passport to Taste Wine Tasting
Fundraiser. ctcchicago.org.
North Shore Senior Center, Samuel Thaviu Memorial Concert.
mparker@nssc.org.
Changing Worlds Benefit. changingworlds.org.
Wellness House Annual Walk: “May the 3rd Rock You.”
jblackwell@wellnesshouse.org.
4
MONDAY
James Beard Foundation Awards. mrisch@choosechicago.com.
The Center for Enriched Living, Chefs’ Night.
centerforenrichedliving.org/events/.
5
TUESDAY
Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul University, Launch DePaul.
colemanent.org.
OneGoal, It Starts with One Graduation Gala. onegoalgraduation.org.
WTTW and WFMT Diamond Celebration. lchan@wttw.com.
6
WEDNESDAY
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Resarch Hospital, Four Stars of Chicago
Restaurant Extravaganza. stjude.org/fourstarschicago.
Chicago Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, Metals Industry - Boy
Scouts Dinner. chicagobsa.org/metals.
Chicago Youth Centers, Believe in Kids Dinner. tinyurl.com/pebhbcc.
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, Beer Under Glass.
garfieldconservatory.org.
Hedge Funds Care, Midwest Open Your Heart to the Children Benefit.
hfc.org/eventlist.asp.
19 TUESDAY
Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. tinyurl.com/l5tw744.
Mikva Challenge, Youth Change-Maker Gala. mikvachallenge.org.
WEDNESDAY
20 LINK Unlimited Scholars Private Equity Luncheon. linkunlimited.org.
WorldChicago Spring Diplomacy Luncheon. ajennings@worldchicago.org.
Wounded Heroes Foundation Ride to Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center. May 20-24. tinyurl.com/ku6dxgh.
21 THURSDAY
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin Golf Outing. bgcelgin.org.
Children’s Home +Aid Champions for Children Luncheon.
mgauen@childrenshomeandaid.org.
HOPE Art Auction. mnagra@nm.org.
Northern Illinois Food Bank, A Taste That Matters. solvehungertoday.org/.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Foodie 5K. solvehungertoday.org/.
23 SATURDAY
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Family Field Day at St.
James Farm. dhumiston@dupageforest.org.
25 MONDAY - MEMORIAL DAY
Hephzibah Children’s Association, Hoof it for Hephzibah. hephzibahhome.org.
St. Joseph School Jubilee Jog 5K. stjosephwilmette.com.
26 TUESDAY
Chicago Booth Social Enterprise Initiative, Chicago Booth Social New
Venture Challenge Finals. research.chicagobooth.edu.
28 THURSDAY
Little Friends 50th Anniversary Celebration. littlefriendsinc.org.
Marklund Golf Classic. marklund.org.
Illinois Humanities Council, Benefit Luncheon. prairie.org.
Midtown Educational Foundation Summer Soiree. midtown-metro.org.
The Chicago Lighthouse, Seeing What’s Possible Dinner.
chicagolighthouse.org/Gala2015.
29 FRIDAY
Chicago Botanic Garden, A Rare Affair. jmccaffrey@chicagobotanic.org.
15 FRIDAY
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, Forget Me Not. May
15-16. krisvold@alz.org.
Music of the Baroque, A Musical Feast Gala Benefit. baroque.org.
Chicagoland Apartment Association Golf Outing. caapts.org.
MetroSquash Academic and Squash Center Grand Opening. metrosquash.org.
Erie Family Health Center Annual Luncheon. 312-432-2099.
Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center Annual Luncheon.
foundation.northshore.org.
Juvenile Protective Association Signature Spring Benefit.
juvenile.org/events/.
Society for Marketing Professional Services, Heartland Regional
Conference. May 6-8. eventbrite.com.
Visions Blu Institute Annual Benefit. vblu@visionsblu.com.
March of Dimes, Construction and Transportation Awards Luncheon.
marchofdimes.org/illinois.
One Million Degrees Food + Wine Tasting. onemilliondegrees.org.
SATURDAY
30 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Woman’s Board Summer Ball. bgcc.org/events.
TBD
Chicago Fire Foundation, Art of Futbol. chicago-fire.com.
Chicago Fire Foundation, Fire, Brews, and Bites. chicago-fire.com.
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Chicago, Elevating
Entrepreneurship Benefit. pjhchicago.com/nfte.
JUNE
1
MONDAY
Access Living Lead On! Gala. 5:30 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. accessliving.org.
The Chicago Help Initiative Helping Hands Benefit. 5:30 p.m., Montgomery
Club, Chicago. chicagohelpinitiative.org/.
Women’s Business Development Center, Early Childhood Education
Entrepreneurship Expo. 8 a.m., UIC Forum, Chicago. WBDC.org/.
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Golf Classic. Noon - Knollwood, Northmoor,
Shoreacres, and Skokie Country Clubs, Highland Park. dmsf.org.
12 FRIDAY
American Lung Association Fight for Air Ride. June 12-14. 8 a.m., McHenry
County College, Crystal Lake. fightforairride.org.
Yhim Fathers’ Day Eve Gala. 8 p.m., Chicago. yhim.org.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Season 37 Spotlight Ball. 6 p.m., Fairmont
Hotel, Chicago. hubbardstreetdance.com/spotlightball.
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Financial Services, Real
Estate and Building Trades Division Dinner. JoelSchatz@juf.org.
2
TUESDAY
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Lawyers and
Government Officials Division Dinner. JoelSchatz@juf.org.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Leader Council Graduates’ Luncheon.
11:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. mercyhome.org.
PechaKucha Night. 8 p.m., Martyrs’, Chicago. martyrslive.com.
3
WEDNESDAY
Chicago History Museum, Making History Awards. 6 p.m., Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/chicagohistory.
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Collaborative
Partnership Between HR and Finance. Standard Club, Chicago. hrmac.org/.
4
THURSDAY
Academy for Global Citizenship, Chefs’ Playground. 6 p.m., agcchicago.org.
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Chicago Chapter Educational
Program. 8:30 a.m., Maggiano’s, Chicago. afpchicago.org.
Illinois Institute of Technology, 125th Anniversary Honoring John L.
Anderson. 6 p.m., IIT S.R. Crown Hall, Chicago. iit.edu.
The North Shore Antiques Dealers Association, Winnetka Summer
Antiques Show. June 12-14. 10 a.m., Winnetka Ice Arena, Winnetka.
WinnetkaSummerAntiquesShow.com.
13 SATURDAY
DIFFA/Chicago Gala - The Imagine Ball. diffachicago.org.
Goodman Theatre Scene Soiree and Signature Fundraising Event. 8 p.m.,
Ovation, Chicago. GoodmanTheatre.org/SceneSoiree.
The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem Summer Soiree.
6:30 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. foundation.northshore.org.
14 SUNDAY
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Just for Kids Fishing Derby.
8 a.m., Blackwell Forest Preserve, West Chicago. dhumiston@dupageforest.org.
Concordia Place GO Gala. 6 p.m., cnelson@concordiaplace.org.
Gigi’s Playhouse 5K Fun Run and Dash for Down Syndrome. 8 a.m.,
Sears Center Arena and Village Green, Hoffman Estates. gigisplayhouse.org.
The Night Ministry Lighting Up the Night Awards Dinner and Auction.
5:30 p.m., Standard Club, Chicago. bit.ly/LUPN2015.
Glessner House Museum, A Walk Through Time. 1 p.m., Glessner House
Museum, Chicago. williamtyre@sbcglobal.net.
Voices for Illinois Children Dinner Benefit. Chicago. voices4kids.org.
15 MONDAY
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Annual Gala. pjhchicago.com/event/cst.
5
FRIDAY
Giant Steps Charity Golf Classic. June 5-6. mygiantsteps.org.
21 SUNDAY - FATHER’S DAY
Rush Hour Concerts, Make Music Chicago.
makemusicchicago.com/particicpate/.
22 MONDAY
Aspire Golf Tournament. aspirechicago.com.
Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management, Symposium for Nonprofit
Professionals and Volunteers. northpark.edu/symposium.
Chicago Commons Bud Blossom Golf Outing. 11 a.m., Shoreacres Golf Club,
Lake Bluff. brantonc@chicagocommons.org.
Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization Golf Outing. 9 a.m.,
Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. kelly@wisercarverpr.com.
23 TUESDAY
Association for Corporate Growth Chicago, Healthcare M&A
Conference. Noon, Chicago. acgchicago.com.
Lumind Foundation, Lumind/Hayes Mechanical Golf Outing. 10:30 a.m.,
Harborside International Golf Course, Chicago. tancel@hayesmechanical.com.
24 WEDNESDAY
The Chicago Lighthouse House and Garden Walk. chicagolighthouse.org/.
The Kindness Connection, Wilmette Optimist Club Golf Outing. Noon,
White Deer Run Golf Course, Vernon Hills. thekindnessconnection.org.
25 THURSDAY
Chicago Loop Alliance ACTIVATE Urban Celebration. loopchicago.com.
UCAN Youth Leadership Awards. ucanchicago.org/yla2015/.
16 TUESDAY
Association Forum of Chicagoland Forum Forward. June 16-17. 7 a.m.,
McCormick Place, Chicago. tinyurl.com/qgvhd7o.
FRIDAY
26 Chicago Youth Centers, Elliott Donnelley Youth Center 90th
Anniversary Celebration. kara.navin@chicagoyouthcenters.org.
Metropolitan Family Services Metropolis. pinkneya@metrofamily.org.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Annual Gala: The Royal
Ballet. 6 p.m., Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. auditoriumtheatre.org/.
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center Foundation, BeachFest
Village Festival. June 26-28. Round Lake Beach. elenalara2772@yahoo.com.
6
SATURDAY
Arthritis Foundation Walk to Cure Arthritis. 4:30 p.m., Montrose Beach,
Chicago. chicago.walktocurearthritis.kintera.org.
18 THURSDAY
Alliance for the Great Lakes, Taste of the Great Lakes. 6 p.m., Columbia
Yacht Club, Chicago. greatlakes.org/Taste2015.
The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Summer
Lovin’. 7 p.m., Chicago History Museum, Chicago. mnagra@nm.org.
Heartland Alliance Home and Garden Tour. 10 a.m., Harbor Country, Lakeside,
Mich. tinyurl.com/o3tvgcj.
Association Forum of Chicagoland Honors Gala. tinyurl.com/letvebe.
27 SATURDAY
Crawfish For Cancer Crawfish Boil. crawfishforcancer.org .
Illinois Eye Bank Gift of Sight Gala. 6 p.m., The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago.
bwright@illinoiseyebank.org.
Lambs Farm, Fun and Fit Family Day: 5K Run/2 Mile Walk. 9 a.m.,
Lambs Farm, Libertyville. lambsfarm.org.
The Cara Program Golf Classic. 10 a.m., Harborside International Golf Center,
Chicago. thecaraprogram.org/events.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Illinois Chapter, Bike MS:
Tour de Farms. June 27-28. 5 a.m., NIU, Dekalb. bikeMSillinois.org.
The John Buck Co. Foundation Spring Fling. 5 p.m., Merchandise Mart Plaza,
Chicago. dwright@tjbc.com.
28 SUNDAY
Northcenter Neighborhood Association Garden Walk. Noon, Northcenter,
Chicago. northcenterneighborhood.org.
Junior Achievement of Chicago, A Day At The Races. Noon, Arlington Park
Racecourse, Arlington Heights. jachicago.org.
Northcenter Neighborhood Association Yard Sale. Noon, Northcenter,
Chicago. northcenterneighborhood.org.
7
SUNDAY
Rogers Park Business Alliance, Glenwood Sunday Market. June 7-Oct.
25. 9 a.m., glenwoodsundaymarket.org/.
8
MONDAY
Child’s Voice Golf Tournament. 11 a.m., Willow Crest Golf Club, Oak Brook.
kbousum@childsvoice.org.
9
TUESDAY
Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services, Are you a Super Ager? 8:30
a.m., Covenant Home, Chicago. cmsschicago.org/events.
10 WEDNESDAY
Humanitarian Service Project, Feed the Kids. 9 a.m., Humanitarian Service
Project, Carol Stream. hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
Mental Health Assn. of Greater Chicago Golf Outing. skalfas@mhagc.net.
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Leadership Awards Dinner. 5:30
p.m., Hilton Chicago. pjhchicago.com/ccc.
11 THURSDAY
Bridge Communities A Chair Affair. Naperville. bridgecommunities.org.
19 FRIDAY
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Lawn Ball. bgcc.org/events.
Chicago Botanic Garden Summer Dinner Dance. 7 p.m., Chicago Botanic
Garden, Glencoe. jmccaffrey@chicagobotanic.org.
Naper Settlement, Naper Nights Concert Series. June 19-20. 5 p.m., Naper
Settlement, Naperville. defalcod@naperville.il.us.
Pioneer Center for Human Services Moonlight and Music. 6:30 p.m.,
Crystal Lake Country Club, Crystal Lake. pioneercenter.org.
20 SATURDAY
Chicago Artists Coalition Starving Artist. alexis@chicagoartistscoalition.org.
Greater Chicago Food Depository Hunger Walk. 8 a.m., Soldier Field,
Chicago. mmayberry@gcfd.org.
Chicago AMA, CMO Forum. 6 p.m., Merchandise Mart, Chicago. chicagoama.org.
Metropolitan Family Services Jazz at the Met. Metropolitan Family Services
Calumet Center, Chicago. pinkneya@metrofamily.org.
Institute of Medicine of Chicago Leadership Breakfast and Meeting.
7:30 a.m., Wildfire, Chicago. tinyurl.com/pub5drn.
The Actors Gymnasium Temperance Summer Solstice Circus Night. 7
p.m., Temperance Beer Co., Evanston. actorsgymnasium.org.
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Art in Motion. 6 p.m., Northwestern
University, Chicago. aossyra@RIC.org.
United Negro College Fund Masked Ball Fundraiser Gala. 6 p.m., Marriott
Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago. priscilla.stratten@uncf.org.
29 MONDAY
Midtown Educational Foundation Golf for the Kids. 10 a.m., midtownmetro.org/golf.
National Association of Women Business Owners Chicago Meeting and
Installation. 8 a.m., University Club, Chicago. nawbochicago.org.
TBD
Civic Federation Awards Luncheon. pjhchicago.com/civicfederation.
Gilda’s Club Chicago Gildapalooza. 6 p.m., City Winery, Chicago.
gildasclubchicago.org.
Gilda’s Club Chicago Agents of Hope Awards Dinner. Four Seasons Hotel,
Chicago. gildasclubchicago.org.
PAWS Chicago, Run for Their Lives 8K Run/4K Walk. 9 a.m., Montrose
Harbor, Chicago. sahlberg@pawschicago.org.
JULY
4
SATURDAY - INDEPENDENCE DAY
6
MONDAY
Encompass Championship. July 6-12. Sponsorships, unique playing opportunities,
volunteering opportunities available. 7 a.m., North Shore Country Club, Glenview.
encompasschampionship.com.
8
WEDNESDAY
Humanitarian Service Project, Feed the Kids. Help distribute 10 tons of
nutritious groceries to local families in need. 9 a.m., Humanitarian Service Project,
Carol Stream. hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
Preservation of Human Dignity, Fairways for Families Golf Outing.
Support the Inverness counseling center, which provides pregnancy help and education.
8 a.m., Makray Memorial Golf Club, Barrington. sphd.org.
9
THURSDAY
Evans Scholars Foundation Women’s Invitational. Provides summer
opportunities for girls to caddie and live at the Northwestern Evans Scholarship House.
Noon, Biltmore Country Club, North Barrington. tinyurl.com/mujh5pg.
University Center of Lake County Summer Open House. Learn about
degree, graduate and professional development programs offered in Lake County by 19
Illinois colleges and universities. 6 p.m., University Center of Lake County, Grayslake.
ucenter.org.
FRIDAY
10 Irish American Heritage Festival. July 10-12. Irish music, dance, vendors, food,
drink and family fun. 6 p.m., Chicago. irish-american.org.
11 SATURDAY
Bucktown Community Organization, Bucktown Tree and Garden Walk.
July 11-12. View nearly 100 gardens and marked trees; enjoy music, a trolley and a
petting zoo. 11 a.m., Club Lucky, Chicago. bucktown.org.
14 TUESDAY
Habitat for Humanity Chicago, Women Build. July 14-18. Chicago women
come together to support and invest in a hardworking woman-led building effort. 8 a.m.,
West Pullman, Chicago. chicagowomenbuild.org.
Lambs Farm Golf Day. A day of golf to benefit people with developmental
disabilities; morning and afternoon shotguns, breakfast and lunch, competitions, golfer
gifts and more. 7 a.m., ThunderHawk Golf Club, Beach Park. tinyurl.com/qgqvvco.
Roosevelt University, VIVID: CCPA Annual Showcase, April
15 WEDNESDAY
archi-treasures Jewels in July. Celebrate creative community change with food,
drinks, music and a silent auction. 6 p.m., DIRTT Environmental Solutions, Chicago.
architreasures.org.
22 WEDNESDAY
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago Golf Invitational. Dinner
and silent auction that benefits Catholic Charities’ Family Services. 7:30 a.m., Cog Hill
Golf & Country Club, Lemont. agerland@catholiccharities.net.
West Suburban PADS Games and Trivia Night. Compete to raise money to
defeat homelessness. 7 p.m., FitzGerald’s, Berwyn. westsuburbanpads.org/events.
THURSDAY
23 Chicago Illini Club Golf Outing. Enjoy 18 holes of golf with fellow Illini, lunch,
snacks, beverages, dinner, raffles and prizes. 10 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club,
Lemont. chicagoillini.org.
18 SATURDAY
Citadel Theatre, Broadway Under the Stars. Tony Award-winning music,
live performances, dinner and dancing. 4 p.m., Cottage of Nancy and Adrian Smith,
Mundelein. citadeltheatre.org.
Operation Support Our Troops America, Rockin’ For the Troops. Helps
fund the programs of multiple veteran support organizations. Noon, Cantigny Park,
Wheaton. RockinForTheTroops.org.
Rogers Park Business Alliance, Celebrate Clark Street World Music
Festival. Street party recognized for its eclectic music lineup. 1 p.m., 6950 - 7200 N.
Clark St., Chicago. celebrateclarkstreet.com/.
Sideshow Theatre Co., Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers. July 1819. Over-the-top outfits with fast-talking managers and ebullient entourages. 10 p.m.,
Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago. sideshowtheatre.org.
The H Foundation Goombay Bash. Casual Caribbean-style festival that
raises money for basic science cancer research. 5 p.m., Navy Pier Grand
Ballroom, Chicago. HFoundation.org.
MONDAY
20 Evans Scholars Foundation Invitational Golf Event. Provides college
scholarships for men and women caddies who have outstanding caddie and academics,
character and financial need. Conway Farms Golf Club, Lake Forest. 847-724-4600.
Helping Hand Center Golf Outing. Supports the Center’s mission to assist
persons with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through quality
programs and services. 10:30 a.m., Riverside Golf Club, North Riverside. hhcenter.org.
21 TUESDAY
entrepreneurs network and interact in an informal atmosphere that promotes business. 5
p.m., Mid America Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744.
PAWS Chicago Beach Party. Beachware-clad dogs and humans boogie on
the beach to raise money to support homeless pets. 6 p.m., Castaways, Chicago.
sahlberg@pawschicago.org.
FRIDAY
24 Naper Settlement, Naper Nights Community Concert Series. July 24-25.
Local entertainment. 5 p.m., Naper Settlement, Naperville. defalcod@naperville.il.us.
27 MONDAY
American Cancer Society, Chicago Select Golf Invitational. Corporate and
civic leaders raise funds for the fight against cancer. 8 a.m., Medinah Country Club,
Medinah. susan.thomas@cancer.org.
Benedictine University President’s Invitational Golf Outing. This year’s
event features golf personalities Annika Sorenstam and David Feherty. Cantigny Golf,
Wheaton. epeppers@ben.edu.
28 TUESDAY
Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago Golf Classic. Noon, Harborside
International Golf Center, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com.
31 FRIDAY
The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem at Highland
Park Hospital, Be Part of the Cure. Supports NorthShore Kellogg Cancer Center
and its clinical research efforts and educational opportunities for the nursing staff. 7
p.m., Highland Park Community House. michelle@wingermarketing.com.
TBD
National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Greater Illinois Chapter, Carol
Cohn and Margie Weil Memorial MS Outing. An 18-hole golf tournament,
buffet lunch, all-day cocktails, mahjong, auctions and dinner. Northmoor Country Club,
Highland Park. cohnweil.org.
OneGoal, It Starts with One Graduation Gala, May
Bike MS, June
PAWS Chicago Beach Party, July
AUGUST
3
MONDAY
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Golf Outing. Supports work to keep
Chicago’s families intact and off the streets. Noon, Geneva National Golf Club,
Lake Geneva. michael@chicagohomeless.org.
Little City Invitational Golf Tournament. Supports children and adults with
autism and other disabilities. 10 a.m., Long Grove. littlecity.org/lci.
The Service Club of Chicago Day on the Terrace. Women join together for a
day of fashion. 11 a.m., Peninsula Hotel, Chicago. lyndasilverman@att.net.
5
WEDNESDAY
Humanitarian Service Project, Feed the Kids. Help distribute nutritious
groceries to local families in need. 9 a.m., Humanitarian Service Project, Carol Stream.
hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
6
THURSDAY
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Make the Connection! Hispanic
Business Expo. Hispanic business owners network with leaders from the corporate
sector and government agencies. 8 a.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. hispanicbusinessexpo.net.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Golf for Cristo Rey. Raises scholarship funds
for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School students. 10:30 a.m., Onwentsia Club, Lake Forest.
cristorey.net.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Leukemia Cup Regatta Weekend.
Raises funds for blood cancer research and patient programs. 7 p.m., Columbia Yacht
Club, Chicago. bintou.sy@lls.org.
Feed My Starving Children, Union Station MobilePack. Aug. 10-13. Help
pack life-saving meals for kids. Union Station, Chicago. vbibeau@fmsc.org.
24 MONDAY
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago, Tee Off for Camp Blackhawk.
10 a.m., Kemper Lakes Golf Club, Kildeer. EpilepsyChicago.org.
Junior Achievement of Chicago Golf Outing. Supports JA’s economic education
programs. 9 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont. jachicago.org.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls Golf Classic. 7:30 a.m., Beverly Country Club,
Chicago. mercyhome.org.
WEDNESDAY
26 Human Resources Management Association of Chicago Golf Outing.
Scratch golfers and novices alike network, socialize and enjoy a day of golf. 11 a.m.,
Indian Lake Resorts, Bloomingdale. hrmac.org/.
The Bridge Youth & Family Services, Peter D. Cunneen Memorial Golf
Classic. Funds counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring, parent education, adolescent
substance abuse intervention and youth leadership services and programs that are provided
regardless of ability to pay. Noon, Inverness Golf Club, Inverness. bridgeyouth.org.
SATURDAY
29 Bucktown Arts Fest. Aug. 29-30. Proceeds fund, develop and support arts
education programming at Holstein Park, Bucktown/Wicker Park. 11 a.m., Holstein
Park, Chicago. bucktownartsfest.com.
The Center for Enriched Living Golf Tournament. 10:30 a.m., Ivanhoe Club,
Mundelein. centerforenrichedliving.com.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Illinois Chapter, MuckFest
MS. A 5K romp through mud and more than 20 obstacles. 8 a.m., Kane County
Fairgrounds, Grayslake. muckfestms.com.
Illinois Medical District Guest House, Cog Hill Golf Outing. Supports
patients, caregivers and families receiving care at hospitals in the Illinois Medical District.
11 a.m., Cog Hill Golf & Country Club, Lemont. imdguesthouse.org.
12 WEDNESDAY
Envision Unlimited Goose Open. Game holes, contests and a live auction. 10:30
a.m., Harborside International Golf Center, Chicago. envisionchicago.org.
8
SATURDAY
Hephzibah Children’s Association Beach Dodgeball Tournament. Sponsor
a team, or come out to enjoy the beach and play in the sand -- no previous dodgeball
experience required. 11 a.m., North Avenue Beach, Chicago. hephzibahhome.org.
15 SATURDAY
Seven Generations Ahead and Illinois Craft Beer Guild - Oak Park
Micro Brew Review. Midwest’s largest zero-waste craft beer fest with more than
150 brews, live music and local food. 2 p.m., Marion and Lake Streets, Oak Park.
tinyurl.com/l3nu6e5.
Interfaith Committee for Detained Immigrants, An Afternoon at
Sanfilippo. Self-guided tour of the Sanfilippo Mansion, an organ concert by Jelani
Eddington, and an ice cream social. 1 p.m., Sanfilippo Estate, Barrington Hills.
icdichicago.org.
10 MONDAY
Clearbrook Golf Outing. A day of golfing and networking to support individuals
with intellectual disabilities. 11:30 a.m., Exmoor Country Club, Highland Park.
clearbrook.org.
Chicago Fire Foundation, White Party, August
18 TUESDAY
21 FRIDAY
Naper Settlement, Naper Nights Community Concert Series. Outdoor
concert series featuring local entertainment. 5 p.m., Naper Settlement, Naperville.
defalcod@naperville.il.us.
31 MONDAY
Chicago Youth Centers, Chipping in for Chicago Youth Golf Outing.
Morning and afternoon shotgun starts, lunch and an awards dinner. 8 a.m., Glen View
Club, Golf. chicagoyouthcenters.org/golf.
The Chicago Lighthouse Mike Ditka Charity Golf Tournament. Supports
vital services for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. 10 a.m., North
Shore Country Club, Glenview. chicagolighthouse.org/.
TBD
Chicago Fire Foundation White Party. Open bar, food from a variety of
Chicagoland restaurants, dancing, a photo booth and more. chicago-fire.com.
Metropolitan Planning Council Annual Luncheon. Supports the Council’s
efforts to ensure that the Chicago metropolitan area continues to unlock its potential as
an exceptional place to live and work. 11:15 a.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/mpc.
Feed My Starving Children, August
Conserve Lake County, Prairie Harvest Celebration, September
Ride for Autism Speaks at Fox River, Harley-Davidson, September
SEPTEMBER
1
TUESDAY
Arthritis Foundation, Freedom of Movement Black Tie Gala. Acknowledges
leaders in the advancement of research and awareness for the management, prevention,
and cure of arthritis. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. arthritis.org.
13 SUNDAY
Conserve Lake County, Prairie Harvest Celebration. Sept. 13-27. Celebrate
the fall harvest bounty and the enduring value of Lake County’s open space. 3:30 p.m.,
Private Residence, Grayslake. ConserveLakeCounty.org.
FRIDAY
25 The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem, American Craft
Exposition. Supports pioneering research in preventing ovarian cancer in at-risk
women. 10 a.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. americancraftexpo.org.
Hephzibah Children’s Association Golf Classic. Proceeds help provide
innovative community-based services including group homes, foster care, and day care.
9 a.m., Cantigny Golf, Wheaton. hephzibahhome.org.
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Bucktown 5K. 8 a.m., Burr Elementary School, Chicago.
gildasclubchicago.org.
ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude Harvest Moon.
Live music, dancing, cocktails, restaurant tastings, raffles and silent auctions. 8 p.m.,
Park West, Chicago. harvestmoonstjude.org.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Hunger Action Month. Sept. 1-30. “Go Orange”
to generate awareness around the issue of hunger. Locations throughout Chicagoland.
solvehungertoday.org/.
2
WEDNESDAY
Women’s Business Development Center, Entrepreneurial Woman’s
Conference. Women entrepreneurs connect with prospective corporate and
government clients through workshops and a trade show. 7:30 a.m., McCormick Place,
Chicago. WBDC.org/.
3
THURSDAY
Grant Park Conservancy Savour. Opening night of the Windy City Wine Festival
benefits the continuing greening efforts of Grant Park. 6 p.m., Buckingham Fountain,
Chicago. grantparkconservancy.com .
FRIDAY
4
Copernicus Center Taste of Polonia. Sept. 4-7. Largest Polish Fest in the
country with multiple restaurants, stages and bands. Noon, Copernicus Center, Chicago.
TOPChicago.org.
5
SATURDAY
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Country Fair. Sept. 5-6.
Acrobatic juggling, flea circus, games, horse-drawn hayrides, exhibits of 1890s tools
and technology at living history farm. 10 a.m., Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago.
dhumiston@dupageforest.org.
7 MONDAY - LABOR DAY
9
WEDNESDAY
International Latino Cultural Center, Latino Music Festival. Promote
awareness of music from Latin America, Spain and Portugal. Instituto Cervantes and
other locations throughout Chicago. lresto@latinoculturalcenter.org.
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Golf Classic. Winners have the chance
to compete at the finals in Pebble Beach. Willow Crest Golf Club, Oak Brook. nkfi.org/
events/golf-classic.
11 FRIDAY
Program and Breakfast. 8:30 a.m., Petterino’s Banquets, Chicago. afpchicago.org.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Gala of the Arts. Art
show and sale, raffle and a live performance. 6 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. agerland@
catholiccharities.net.
Children’s Home + Aid, Woman’s Board September Gala. Dave Hoffmann,
Board Chair and CEO of DHR International, and his wife Jerri will be honored for their
dedication to early childhood initiatives. 6:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago.
askarnulis@childrenshomeandaid.org.
12 SATURDAY
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Art of Craft: Art Nouveau, Art Deco and
Modernism. Sept. 12-20. European Modernism art and architecture tour in Paris and
Brussels. wrightwaytravel.org.
Adler Planetarium Celestial Ball. Dining and dancing in support of STEM
education for at-risk youth. 6 p.m., Adler Planetarium, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/adler.
Birdies For Cures Golf Classic. Supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 1
p.m., Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale. birdiesforcures.org.
Exodus World Service Run/Walk for Refugees. 5K run/3K walk raises
awareness and support for refugees who walk hundreds of miles to flee persecution.
6:30 a.m., Kildeer School, Long Grove. exodusworldservice.org.
Imerman Angels, Second Wings of Hope Gala. Celebrates one-on-one cancer
support connections made in 2015, and honors individuals, organizations, Mentor
Angels and sponsors. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. imermanangels.org.
Rexam Beverage Can Co. Cans for Cash. Promotes fundraising for non-profits
and charities. 9 a.m., Rexam Beverage Can Co., Chicago. nancy.mose@rexam.com.
Special Olympics Chicago, Midway Fly Away 5K Family Walk/Run. 9
a.m., Midway International Airport, Chicago. sochicago.org.
14 MONDAY - FIRST DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH
LINK Unlimited Scholars Golf Outing. Supports scholars’ efforts to get a great
education. 11 a.m., Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. linkunlimited.org.
Little Friends Golf Classic. A day of golf, lunch, cocktails and dinner.
littlefriendsinc.org/events.cfm.
The First Tee of Greater Chicago, Luke Donald’s Taste of The First Tee.
The BMW Championship, a wine tasting and dinner. 6 p.m., Conway Farms Golf Club,
Lake Forest. srichter@thefirstteegreaterchicago.org.
15 TUESDAY
17 THURSDAY
Expo Chicago, Vernissage. Opening-night preview of the International Exposition
of Contemporary and Modern Art benefiting the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. 4
p.m., Navy Pier Festival Hall, Chicago. carlyl@carolfoxassociates.com.
18 FRIDAY
American Cancer Society Skyline Soiree. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent
auction and raffle. 7 p.m., City Winery, Chicago. susan.thomas@cancer.org.
19 SATURDAY
Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-a-Beach Event. Volunteers remove trash
from Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes, monitor water quality and share findings.
greatlakesadopt.org.
American Heart Association Heart Walk. Supports the fight against heart
disease and stroke. Walks also scheduled in Oakbrook (Sept. 16), Lake Forest (Oct. 3)
and Palos Hills (Oct. 4). 11 a.m., Soldier Field, Chicago. MetroChicagoHeartWalk.org.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Devil’s Ball. 7:30 p.m.,
Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. auditoriumtheatre.org/.
Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation, Illumination Gala. Celebrate the past,
present and future of the Loop. Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. LoopChicago.com/gala.
Friends of Prentice Annual Gala. Supports research, education and patient care
programs for women and infants. friendsofprentice.org.
Illinois Restaurant Association, Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet.
Sept. 25-27. Showcases Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs with live cooking demos,
expert seminars and tastings. 6 p.m., Millennium Park, Chicago. chicagogourmet.org.
Wheaton Park District and FT Cares Foundation, Light the Torch 5K.
Run/walk for individuals and teams to transform lives locally, nationally and globally.
6 p.m., Wheaton. active.com.
Wood Family Foundation Storybook Gala. Proceeds benefit the organization’s
after-school mentoring program. 6:30 p.m., Moonlight Studios, Chicago. alex@
woodfamilyfoundation.org.
26 SATURDAY
Josephinum Academy 125th Anniversary Gala. josephinum.org.
Lawrence Hall Youth Services Anniversary Celebration. Honors the
organization’s 150th year of service to Chicago’s most at-risk youth. 6 p.m., Harold
Washington Library Center, Chicago. jkerouac@lawrencehall.org.
Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball. Cocktail reception and silent auction,
followed by dinner. 6 p.m., Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. jmccaffrey@
chicagobotanic.org.
Loyola University Museum of Art Greatest Hits Gala. Cocktails and dinner
among ten of the museum’s most popular installations. 6 p.m., Loyola University
Museum of Art, Chicago. tinyurl.com/lcaocqt.
Little Angels Center for Exceptional Care, Angel Songs Gala. Includes a
tour of the mansion and collections of antiques and music machines. 5 p.m., Sanfilippo
Estate, Barrington Hills. littleangels.org.
Lyric Opera of Chicago Opening Night and Opera Ball. Civic Opera House,
Chicago. mkrance@lyricopera.org.
Love INC Southwest Breakfast Benefit. Raises funds for in-need Lake County
community members. 7 a.m., Concorde Banquets, Kildeer. loveincsouthwest.org.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Blood Cancer Conference. Patients,
caregivers and health professionals learn about survivorship and the latest blood cancer
treatments. bintou.sy@lls.org.
20 SUNDAY
Cedille Records Soiree Cedille. Supports Chicago’s Grammy-winning, nonprofit
classical record label. 4 p.m., Chicago. cedillerecords.org.
Rotary Club of Hinsdale, Rotary Run Charity Classic. 3K, 5K and 10K
walks and runs through historic streets of Hinsdale and surrounding neighborhoods. 8
a.m., The Community House, Hinsdale. rotarycharityclassic.org.
The Puppy Mill Project, Michigan Avenue March on Puppy Mill
Awareness Day. Raises awareness for the connection between pet stores and the
puppy mills. Noon, Moonlight Studios, Chicago. thepuppymillproject.org/.
21 MONDAY
After School Matters Annual Gala. Celebrates the accomplishments of
Chicago teens through performances, galleries and exhibits of teen projects in the
arts, communications, science, sports and technology. 5:30 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago.
jennifer_hutchison@jtpr.com.
23 WEDNESDAY - YOM KIPPUR
24 THURSDAY
Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders Conference and Business
Meeting. Sept. 24-25. Nurses in leadership roles from across the state gather to hear
the latest strategies in health care leadership and health care delivery initiatives. 8 a.m.,
Hilton Lisle/Naperville, Lisle. ionl.org.
Primo Center for Women and Children, Classico Internationale. Private
jets, luxury automobiles, fashions, gourmet cuisine, silent and live auction to help
provide interim housing for homeless women and children. 6:30 p.m., Chicago Executive
Airport, Wheeling. primocenter.org.
27 SUNDAY
Ride for Autism Speaks. Hundreds of bikers join together to support
those impacted by autism. 10 a.m., Fox River Harley-Davidson, St. Charles.
rideforautismspeaks.org.
Ray Graham Association Monarch Walk. Family event with three walk routes
plus music, snacks and face painting inside the stadium. 8:30 a.m., North Central
College, Naperville. raygraham.org.
29 TUESDAY
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Smart Cookies
Make a Difference Breakfast. Applauds exemplary entrepreneurs who, through
their smarts and achievements, change the rules of the game and make the world a
better place. 7:30 a.m., Fairmont Hotel, Chicago. breese@girlscoutsgcnwi.org.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater Illinois Chapter, Dinner of
Champions. Pays tribute to the organization’s supporters. 6 p.m., Radisson Blu Aqua
Hotel, Chicago. jill.robisch@nmss.org.
30 WEDNESDAY
Cabrini Green Legal Aid Annual Benefit. Celebrates the organization’s clients
and advocates. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. chantawilliams@cgla.net.
TBD
Grant Park Music Festival, Advocate For The Arts Awards Benefit.
Evening of musical entertainment that supports the Festival’s ability to present free
concerts and life-long learning programs for audiences of all ages. 6 p.m., Fairmont
Hotel, Chicago. grantparkmusicfestival.com.
OCTOBER
1
THURSDAY
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, Thinking Into the Future: The Robie House
Series on Architecture, Design and Ideas. 5 p.m., Reva and David Logan
Center for the Arts, Chicago. abrown1@flwright.org.
Giordano Dance Chicago, Dancing With the Giordano Stars. Park West,
Chicago. annf@carolfoxassociates.com.
Midtown Educational Foundation, Reach for Excellence Awards Dinner.
5 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. midtown-metro.org/dinner.
Rogers Park Business Alliance Taco Crawl. 4 p.m., North Clark Street,
Chicago. rogers-park.com/.
2
FRIDAY
Naper Settlement Oktoberfest. Oct. 2-3. 5 p.m., Naper Settlement, Naperville.
defalcod@naperville.il.us.
Preservation of Human Dignity, Royal Tea Luncheon. 10:30 a.m.,
Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre, Hoffman Estates. sphd.org.
The Chicago Lighthouse Flair. 11 a.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.
dominic.calabrese@chicagolighthouse.org.
SATURDAY
3
Advocate Health Care, An Evening to Inspire. 7 p.m., Field Museum,
Chicago. jennifer.cosbythanos@advocatehealth.com.
Christ Church of Chicago, Aki Matsuri Food Festival. Noon, Christ Church,
Chicago. rmhirano@aol.com.
Giant Steps 5K Walk. 9 a.m., St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville.
mygiantsteps.org.
West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation, Fallin’ For Our Stars.
7 p.m., Cheney Mansion, Oak Park. wssra.net.
Woods Fund of Chicago, Break It Down. 8 a.m., Columbia College, Chicago.
dclark@woodsfund.org.
17 SATURDAY
Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy and Friends of Conservation,
Conservation Ball. 6:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. friendsofconservation.org.
Chicago Architecture Foundation, Open House Chicago. 9 a.m., 150
locations throughout Chicago. openhousechicago.org/.
Brain Research Foundation Discovery Dinner. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.
theBRF.org.
Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Ringside for Mercy’s Sake. 6 p.m.,
Marriott Downtown Magnificant Mile, Chicago. mercyhome.org/ringside.
Chicago Humanities Festival Anniversary Benefit. 6:30 p.m., Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. chicagohumanities.org.
The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science,
Midwest Region Gala Dinner. 6 p.m., Fairmont Hotel, Chicago. nickh@
carolfoxassociates.com.
Chicago Public Media 25th Anniversary Celebration. 6 p.m., Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. wbez.org.
The Gateway for Cancer Research Cures Gala. 6 p.m., Sheraton Chicago
Hotel & Towers, Chicago. GatewayCR.org.
18 SUNDAY
The Puppy Mill Project, Miles for the Mothers in the Mills. Noon, River
Walk Park, Naperville. thepuppymillproject.org/.
Chicago Cares, Find Your Cause. 5:30 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago.
mwashburn@chicagocares.org.
Regional CARE Association AIDS Walk. 9 a.m., Lewis University, Romeoville.
regionalcare.org.
Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. 5 p.m., Mid America
Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744.
5
MONDAY
3Arts Awards Celebration and Dinner. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. 3arts.org.
22 THURSDAY
Casa Central Social Services Annual Dinner. 6 p.m., Chicago. casacentral.org.
National Association of Women Business Owners Chicago, Thrive. 8
a.m., Chicago. nawbochicago.org.
Housing Opportunities for Women Annual Meeting. 5:30 p.m., Chicago.
ebiebuyck@how-inc.org.
7
WEDNESDAY
Christian Brothers of the Midwest, Lasallian Day Chicago. 11:30 a.m.,
Union League Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/pjg28ze.
The Resurrection Project, Imagine More Gala. The Drake Hotel, Chicago.
evogel@resurrectionproject.org.
15 THURSDAY
BUILD, Inc., Wine Tasting. 6 p.m., Vin Chicago, Chicago. buildchicago.org/events.
The Chicago International Film Festival Opening Night. 6 p.m., Chicago.
chicagofilmfestival.com/.
16 FRIDAY
Illinois Bar Foundation Annual Gala. 7:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago.
IllinoisBarFoundation.org.
The Field Museum, Women’s Board Gala. 6:30 p.m., Field Museum of Natural
History, Chicago. pjhchicago.com.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Annual Dinner. 6:30 p.m., Chicago. ric.org.
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, The Y - So Much More. 6 p.m., Chicago.
ymcachicago.org.
Ringside for Mercy’s Sake, October
Victory Gardens Theater Chicago Stories Gala. 6 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago.
cschram@victroygardens.org.
Little Friends Step Up for Autism Fall Festival. 5 p.m., Naperville Riverwalk
Grand Pavilion, Naperville. littlefriendsinc.org.
13 TUESDAY
CJE SeniorLife, Celebrate CJE. 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. cje.net.
Rush NeroBehavioral Center Awards Dinner. 5 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel,
Chicago. rnbc.org .
The Museum of Contemporary Art Auction. 6 p.m., Museum of Contemporary
Art, Chicago. mcachicago.org.
11 SUNDAY
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Danada Fall Festival.
11 a.m., Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton. dhumiston@dupageforest.org.
MONDAY - COLUMBUS DAY
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Chicago Dinner. 6 p.m., Four Seasons
Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/mcsf.
23 FRIDAY
Pilot Light, Feed Your Mind. 6 p.m., Chicago. pilotlightchefs.org.
24 SATURDAY
Franciscan Alliance Foundation, Northern Indiana Gala. givetofranciscan.org.
12 Habitat for Humanity Chicago Benefit Breakfast. 8 a.m., Chicago.
habitatchicago.org.
The Synapse House, Harvest Moon Gala. 6:30 p.m., Wilder Mansion,
Elmhurst. synapsehouse.org.
Chicagoland Apartment Association Preview Breakfast. 7:30 a.m., Union
League Club, Chicago. caapts.org.
Special Olympics Chicago, Bank Of America Special Olympics Chicago
Team. 7 a.m., Grant Park, Chicago. sochicago.org.
SATURDAY - HALLOWEEN
Glessner House Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Readings. 5 p.m., Glessner
House Museum, Chicago. williamtyre@sbcglobal.net.
Gilda’s Club Chicago, Night of a Thousand Noogies. 7 p.m., Park West,
Chicago. gildasclubchicago.org.
Northern Illinois Food Bank, Foodie 5K. 8 a.m., Chicago Speedway, Joliet.
solvehungertoday.org/.
9
FRIDAY
Irish American Heritage Center, iBAM! Irish Books, Arts and Music
Celebration. Oct. 9-11. 6 p.m., Chicago. 773-401-0714.
31 TBD
Better Government Association Annual Luncheon. 11 a.m., Sheraton
Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago. bettergov.org.
20 TUESDAY
Association for Corporate Growth Chicago, Midwest ACG Capital
Connection. 8 a.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. acgchicago.com.
8
THURSDAY
IMD Guest House, Red and White on Thursday Night. 6 p.m., Carnivale,
Chicago. imdguesthouse.org.
National Museum of Mexican Art, Love Never Dies Day of the
Dead Ball. 7 p.m., National Museum of Mexican Art, Chicago. breana@
nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org.
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Fashion Show. 6 p.m.,
The Ballroom, Chicago. CTCFashionShow.org.
North Branch Arts, Art of Comedy. 7 p.m., North Branch Arts, Chicago.
northbrancharts.org.
Junior Achievement of Chicago Anniversary Dinner. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency,
Chicago. tstaab@jachicago.org.
30 FRIDAY
Glessner House Museum, Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue.
7 p.m., Glessner House Museum, Chicago. williamtyre@sbcglobal.net.
Visions Blu Institute, Youth Town Hall Meeting. 10 a.m., Logan Center for
the Arts, Chicago. vblu@visionsblu.com.
Wellness House Ball and Anniversary Celebration. 7 p.m., Ritz-Carlton,
Chicago. jblackwell@wellnesshouse.org.
27 TUESDAY
University Center of Lake County Fall Open House. 6 p.m., University
Center of Lake County, Grayslake. ucenter.org.
29 THURSDAY
Chicago Loop Alliance ACTIVATE Halloween Urban Celebration. 5 p.m.,
Loop Alley, Chicago. loopchicago.com.
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Gala. 6 p.m., Hyatt
Regency McCormick Place, Chicago. ihccbusiness.net/events.
Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, Milestones in
Mentoring Awards. 6 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. plankcenter.ua.edu.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County,
Danada Fall Festival, October
NOVEMBER
3
TUESDAY
Human Resources Management Association of Chicago Summit. Learn
key issues impacting human resources operations. 8 a.m., Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont. hrmac.org/.
4
WEDNESDAY
Franciscan St. James Health Annual Gala. Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills
Resort & Conference Center, Oak Brook. givetofranciscan.org.
5
THURSDAY
Chicagoland Apartment Association CAMME Awards. Celebrates excellence
in the multifamily residential real estate industry. 5 p.m., Navy Pier, Chicago. caapts.org.
DIFFA/Chicago Dining by Design. Nov. 5-7. Chicago’s finest chefs and designers
unite for this annual event. 5:30 p.m., Merchandise Mart, Chicago . diffachicago.org.
6
FRIDAY
Evans Scholars Foundation Green Coat Gala. Helps send deserving caddies to
college. 6 p.m., The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago. getty@wgaesf.org.
The Service Club of Chicago Anniversary Ball. The oldest women’s charity celebrates 125 years of giving 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. lyndasilverman@att.net.
Winnetka Community House, Antiques + Modernism. Nov. 6-8. Dealers
from across North America offer their collections to collectors, designers and hobbyists.
10 a.m., Winnetka Community House, Winnetka. thewinnetkashow.com.
7
SATURDAY
Bailiwick Chicago Casting Auction. Non-professionals bid for on-stage roles in a
professionally produced musical. 5:45 p.m., Michelle’s Ballroom, Chicago. castingauction.com.
Bridge Communities Sleep Out Saturday. Nov. 7-8. Raises awareness of family
homelessness and funds for families served by Bridge. 6:30 p.m., Bridge Communities,
Glen Ellyn. bridgecommunities.org.
Chicago Jesuit Academy Give-A-Little Gala. Supports the college-prep middle
school for young men living in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. 6:30 p.m., Salvage One,
Chicago. cjacademy.org.
Chicago Lights, Glow. Cocktail party benefiting more than 4,000 children, youth
and adults facing the challenges of poverty. 8 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art,
Chicago. 312-981-3564.
Chicago Zoological Society Wines in the Wild. Wines, hors d’oeuvres, live and
silent auctions. 5 p.m., Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield. kristin.romanas@czs.org.
Heartland Alliance Candlelight Ball. Celebrate those who have moved from
darkness to light - from harm to hope - from poverty to brighter futures. 6:30 p.m., The
Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. thecandlelightball.com/.
Little Friends Parade of Lights, November
Lambs Farm Annual Benefit. Help fund programs for men and women with
developmental disabilities. 6:30 p.m., Union Station Great Hall, Chicago. lambsfarm.org.
10 TUESDAY
i.c.stars TechBash. Meet and mingle with the 50 “CIO Celebrities.” 5 p.m.,
The Castle, Chicago. ahogan@icstars.org.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Daniel H. Burnham Award Dinner.
Salutes a community leader who recognizes civic engagement within a strong business
environment. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. chicagolandchamber.org.
11 WEDNESDAY - VETERANS DAY
12 THURSDAY
Chicago Area Council - Boy Scouts of America, LaSalle Street After
Hours. Recognizes the Chicago financial industry’s support for Scouting and the industry’s impact on youth. 5:30 p.m., The Atrium @ 311, Chicago. chicagobsa.org/lsah.
Chicago United, Bridge Awards Dinner. Celebrates CEOs who advocate for diversity and inclusion in corporate governance and leadership. 5:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago.
tsarna@chicago-united.org.
The Law Project of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights,
Anniversary Celebration. Recognizes the organization’s 30 years of pro bono legal
services to small businesses, nonprofits, and first-time home buyers. thelawproject.org.
13 FRIDAY
Chicago Commons, Pour Out Your Heart for Commons. Annual wine tasting
and silent auction that supports programming for children, youth, adults and seniors.
6 p.m., Galleria Marchetti, Chicago. brantonc@chicagocommons.org.
14 SATURDAY
Artists for Harmony Wine Tasting and Art Gala. Fine art from Chicago’s upand-coming talent, a silent auction, games, and a raffle. 6 p.m., Columbia Yacht Club,
Chicago. artistsforharmony.org.
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois, Gift of Life Gala. Black tie event
with proceeds supporting the more than 1.1 million people living with kidney disease in
Illinois. Field Museum, Chicago. nkfi.org.
17 TUESDAY
Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. Informal networking
for professionals and entrepreneurs. 5 p.m., Mid America Club, Chicago.
tinyurl.com/l5tw744.
21 SATURDAY
Ray Graham Association Butterfly Ball. Sights and tastes of “A Night in Bali.”
6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort, Oak Brook. noej@raygraham.org.
The GEANCO Foundation, Health and Hope for Africa Gala. Reception,
African music and an inspirational program honoring NFL legend Ronnie Lott. 6:30
p.m., Ovation, Chicago. geanco.org.
26 THURSDAY - THANKSGIVING
Chicago Festival Association, McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade. Giant
balloons, celebrities and show stop-stopping performances. 8 a.m., State St. between
Congress and Randolph, Chicago. chicagofestivals.org.
29 SUNDAY
Little Friends Parade of Lights. Collaboration of lights, festive floats and Santa’s
arrival. 5 p.m., Naperville. littlefriendsinc.org/events.cfm.
TBD
Chicago Consular Corps Gala: A Tribute to Our Global Partners. Supports
the work of Chicago Sister Cities International, World Business Chicago and funds Chicago Consular Corps scholarships to the University of Illinois at Chicago. 6 p.m., Chicago.
chicagosistercities.com.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital, Friends of La Rabida Awards Benefit.
Assists children with lifelong medical conditions, providing them the care that allows
them to reach their full potential. 6 p.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/larabida.
Naperville CARES Toasting for a Cause. Gourmet dinner paired with five wines.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Naperville. NapervilleCARES.org.
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball. Guests and canine companions raise money for Chicago’s
homeless pets. 6 p.m., The Drake Hotel, Chicago. furball.pawsevents.org/.
The American Ireland Fund Chicago Dinner. A traditional Irish celebration.
6 p.m., Chicago. pjhchicago.com/aif.
15 SUNDAY
West Suburban Special Recreation Foundation, Bears Party. Lunch and a
chance to win raffles or mini auction items. Noon, Jimmy’s Place, Forest Park. wssra.net.
16 MONDAY
Pathways.org Anniversary Celebration. Supports research in early infant
milestones, secures the organization’s place as a leading pediatric clinical research center
and gives it the ability to reach even more families. 5:30 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel,
Chicago. pjhchicago.com/PAF.
Chicago Jesuit Academy’s Annual Give-A-Little Gala, November
DECEMBER
1
TUESDAY
Boys & Girls Club of Elgin, Christmas Toy Drive. Dec. 1-15. Annual toy
donation for Club members. 8 a.m., Boys & Girls Club, Elgin. lboaz@bgcelgin.org.
The Joffrey Ballet, Robert Joffrey’s The Nutcracker. Dec. 4-27. The 28th
annual presentation of Chicago’s holiday tradition. 7 p.m., Auditorium Theatre, Chicago.
eric@silvermangroupchicago.com.
4
FRIDAY
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Spirit of Saint Nicholas Ball. A night of food, wine, entertainment and dancing to celebrate the Christmas
season. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago. agerland@catholiccharities.net.
Will County Center for Economic Development, Report to Investors.
John Greuling, Will County CED president and CEO, with an update on the organization’s
2014 activities. 7 a.m., Clarion Hotel & Convention Center, Joliet. WillCountyCED.com.
15 TUESDAY
Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. Entrepreneurs and
business professionals network in an informal atmosphere that promotes business 5
7
25 FRIDAY - CHRISTMAS
26
SATURDAY - FIRST DAY OF KWANZAA
31 THURSDAY - NEW YEAR’S EVE
Chicago Sunday Evening Club, Leadership Prayer Breakfast. An interfaith
gathering to pray for our city and its leadership. 7:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. chicagoprayerbreakfast.org.
Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Holiday Walk and Festival of
Windows. Dec. 4-5. Horse-drawn carriage rides, reindeer, marshmallow roast, face
painting and Santa. 6 p.m., Madison Street, Forest Park. laurie@exploreforestpark.com.
Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society, Holiday Housewalk
and Market. Dec. 4-5. Home tours and a juried artisan market. 3 p.m., Nineteenth
Century Club, Oak Park. childrenscliniciws.org.
Pioneer Center for Human Services, Holiday Book Review. A luncheon
with a book dramatist and a discussion on the year’s selected book title. 10:45 a.m.,
D’Andrea Banquets, Crystal Lake. pioneercenter.org.
Arthritis Foundation,
Jingle Bell Runs/Walks,
December
MONDAY - FIRST DAY OF HANNUKAH
9
WEDNESDAY
Hephzibah Children’s Association Bring-A-Gift Party. Raffles, drink specials,
and holiday cheer to benefit the organization’s group homes, foster care, and day care
programs. 6 p.m., Doc Ryan’s Tavern, Forest Park. hephzibahome.org.
10 THURSDAY
Providence St. Mel Celebration! Raises scholarship funds to allow more students
to attend the school. 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. pjhchicago.com/psm.
12 SATURDAY
Glessner House Museum Christmas Candlelight Tours. Experience a 19th
Century Christmas and learn the origins of many cherished holiday traditions. 5:30 p.m.,
Glessner House Museum, Chicago. williamtyre@sbcglobal.net.
Habitat for Humanity Chicago Holiday Build. Work on the homes for one of
Habitat for Humanity’s partner families. 8 a.m., West Pullman, Chicago. habitatchicago.org.
TBD
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Runs/Walks. Family events with holiday
themed costumes. 8 a.m., Chicago and west suburban locations. arthritis.org/jbr.
Humanitarian Service Project, Christmas Offering and Gift Distribution. Distribute groceries and Christmas gifts to families and children in need. 9 a.m.,
Humanitarian Service Project, Carol Stream. hsp@humanitarianservice.org.
The Puppy Mill Project, Miles for the Mothers in the Mills, October
Naperville CARES, Toasting for a Cause, November
Giant Steps 5K Walk, St. James Farm, Warrenville IL, October

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