2015 crain`s chicago business big dates
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2015 crain`s chicago business big dates
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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 12 THURSDAY - LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 5A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. St. Benedict Preparatory School, Rockin’ The Casbah Ball and Auction. Annual event for supporters from the St. Benedict community. Ravenswood Event Center, Chicago. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 7A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Chicago Waldorf School Anniversary Gala. 6 p.m., Germania Place, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Illinois Institute of Technology, Mies Birthday Party. 5:30 p.m., Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 9A 1 WEDNESDAY Illinois Housing Development Authority and Illinois Housing Council, Conference on Affordable Housing. ilgovernorsconference.org/. Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Leadership Development. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 24 FRIDAY Bridge Communities, Celebrating Women . . . Transforming Lives. bridgecommunities.org. Clearbrook, Shining Star Ball. clearbrook.org. Muscular Dystrophy Assn. A Toast to Life Gala. [email protected]. Safer Foundation Spring Fundraising Gala. [email protected]. The Bunker, Builder Awards. tinyurl.com/qe23tgc. Toastmasters International District 30, Spring Conference. April 24-25. [email protected]. 7 TUESDAY Executives’ Club, Executive of the Year Luncheon. tinyurl.com/pxvsrvo. Smart Museum of Art, Joseph R. Shapiro Award Dinner, Honoring Helen Zell. [email protected]. 8 WEDNESDAY Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, Seminar: Leasing Restrictions Within Community Associations. tinyurl.com/p9gygnc. 17 FRIDAY Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter, Educational Program. [email protected]. 25 SATURDAY American Cancer Society Discovery Ball. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Family Service of Winnetka - Northfield, It’s A Shore Thing. [email protected]. LINK Unlimited Scholars, DreamKeepers Gala. linkunlimited.org. Lyric Opera of Chicago, Women’s Board “Carousel” Spring Gala. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Chicago Association for Psychological Type, A Day with Linda Berens, PhD. [email protected]. Chicago Zoological Society, Whirl. pjhchicago.com. Forest Park Chamber of Commerce, Wine Walk and Shop. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Chicago Public Library Foundation and the Chicago Public Library, Night in the Stacks. [email protected]. Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services Fundraising Brunch. [email protected]. 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! [email protected]. The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Straight A’s and Stressed: Navigating Childhood Anxiety. [email protected]. Feed My Starving Children, Power of One Gala. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Naper Settlement, Joseph Naper Award. [email protected]. German International School Chicago Spring Gala. germanschoolchicago.com. One Hope United, Hope in Action. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. The Bridge Youth & Family Services Gala. bridgeyouth.org. Northern Illinois Food Bank Foodie 5K. solvehungertoday.org/. Raue Center for the Arts Stargazers Ball. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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: [email protected]. 21 TUESDAY Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services, POLST Presentation. cmsschicago.org/events. National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter, Women on the Move Luncheon. [email protected]. Executive Service Corps of Chicago Celebration of Service. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Facing History and Ourselves Chicago Benefit Dinner. Facing.org. Rogers Park Business Alliance, Casino Night and a Taste of Rogers Park. [email protected]. The Family Institute at Northwestern University, Dating, Mating and Marrying in the Age of Social Media. [email protected]. MAY ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 11A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Designs for Dignity Anniversary Gala. [email protected]. Family Service: Prevention, Education and Counseling NFP, A Show of Support. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 2 SATURDAY Chicago A Cappella, Divas: Barbra, Beyonce, and Beyond. chicagoacappella.org. Children’s Home + Aid, Hinsdale Auxiliary: Derby Day. [email protected]. Gale Sayers Foundation Derby Day Fundraiser. 312-214-3999. Housing Opportunities for Women, HOW Very Gala. [email protected]. National Museum of Mexican Art, Gala de Arte: El Sol y La Luna. [email protected]. SATURDAY 16 Autism Speaks, Walk Now. [email protected]. Emerald City Theatre Spring Fundraiser. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Walk. [email protected]. Riverside Arts Weekend. May 16-17. [email protected]. Thoracic Oncology Fundraiser. [email protected]. The Morton Arboretum Annual Dinner Party: Brilliance in Bloom. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Metropolitan Family Services, Spring Fever. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Israel Solidarity Day Featuring the Walk With Israel. [email protected]. 13 WEDNESDAY Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis Annual Benefit. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Changing Worlds Benefit. changingworlds.org. Wellness House Annual Walk: “May the 3rd Rock You.” [email protected]. 4 MONDAY James Beard Foundation Awards. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. HOPE Art Auction. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 15 FRIDAY Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, Forget Me Not. May 15-16. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 13A 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. [email protected]. 2 TUESDAY Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Lawyers and Government Officials Division Dinner. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Concordia Place GO Gala. 6 p.m., [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization Golf Outing. 9 a.m., Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Metropolitan Family Services Metropolis. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Mental Health Assn. of Greater Chicago Golf Outing. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Naper Settlement, Naper Nights Concert Series. June 19-20. 5 p.m., Naper Settlement, Naperville. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Greater Chicago Food Depository Hunger Walk. 8 a.m., Soldier Field, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. United Negro College Fund Masked Ball Fundraiser Gala. 6 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 15A 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. [email protected]. 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 Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. Professionals and 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. [email protected]. FRIDAY 24 Naper Settlement, Naper Nights Community Concert Series. July 24-25. Local entertainment. 5 p.m., Naper Settlement, Naperville. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Benedictine University President’s Invitational Golf Outing. This year’s event features golf personalities Annika Sorenstam and David Feherty. Cantigny Golf, Wheaton. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 17A 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. [email protected]. Feed My Starving Children, Union Station MobilePack. Aug. 10-13. Help pack life-saving meals for kids. Union Station, Chicago. [email protected]. 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 Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. Professionals and entrepreneurs network and interact in an informal atmosphere that promotes business. 5 p.m., Mid America Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744. 21 FRIDAY Naper Settlement, Naper Nights Community Concert Series. Outdoor concert series featuring local entertainment. 5 p.m., Naper Settlement, Naperville. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 19A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter, Educational 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 15 TUESDAY Mid America Club, Chicago Multicultural Connections. Professionals and entrepreneurs network and interact in an informal atmosphere that promotes business. 5 p.m., Mid America Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744. 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. [email protected]. 18 FRIDAY American Cancer Society Skyline Soiree. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffle. 7 p.m., City Winery, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 30 WEDNESDAY Cabrini Green Legal Aid Annual Benefit. Celebrates the organization’s clients and advocates. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. Giordano Dance Chicago, Dancing With the Giordano Stars. Park West, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. SATURDAY 3 Advocate Health Care, An Evening to Inspire. 7 p.m., Field Museum, Chicago. [email protected]. Christ Church of Chicago, Aki Matsuri Food Festival. Noon, Christ Church, Chicago. [email protected]. Giant Steps 5K Walk. 9 a.m., St. James Farm Forest Preserve, Warrenville. mygiantsteps.org. ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 21A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 30 FRIDAY Glessner House Museum, Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue. 7 p.m., Glessner House Museum, Chicago. [email protected]. Visions Blu Institute, Youth Town Hall Meeting. 10 a.m., Logan Center for the Arts, Chicago. [email protected]. Wellness House Ball and Anniversary Celebration. 7 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. The Service Club of Chicago Anniversary Ball. The oldest women’s charity celebrates 125 years of giving 6 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 23A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 25A 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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 p.m., Mid America Club, Chicago. tinyurl.com/l5tw744. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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. [email protected]. 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