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Children’s Museum champions kids and honorees
DuPage Children’s Museum took its mission to heart at the annual Champions for Children Benefit Ball on April 14 at Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre in Naperville. The event drew 300 people and raised nearly $233,000 for the support of the museum’s many educational programs. …
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Tennis fundraiser Oak Brook Racquet and Fitness Club will host their 8th Annual Hit for the Hospital fundraiser 2-8 p.m. June 8. This is a junior tournament for kids in middle school through college and includes tennis, prizes, pizza and fun. A suggested $40 donation …
30 days of parties for one special cause
Pillars’ giant summer fundraising event is back this year and bigger than ever. The mental health and social service agency has events lined up throughout June: 30 Days, 20 Parties, 1 Cause kicks off June 1 for a monthlong extravaganza of opportunities to have fun …
Sports Ball brings out celebs to benefit seniors
Sports stars and legacies from Chicago sports teams gathered together to root for a winning cause when Aging Care Connections held its 11th annual Sports Ball gala on May 5 at Harry Caray’s in Lombard. More than 275 guests raised close to $80,000 to benefit …
Spring colors
The unseasonably warm weather these past few months was a warning to wardrobes everywhere: This year is going to be hot. Bright hues and bold jewelry are shaping up to be some of the summer’s hottest trends. And with that comes the resurrection of an …
Serving seniors
There is a saying about getting older, one that exemplifies the importance, relevance and mission of Aging Care Connections. “I didn’t come up with this phrase, which is from the American Society on Aging, but it’s so true: ‘Aging in America is everyone’s business,’ ” said …
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For Scottie A Night Out For Scottie will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. May 18 at Robert E. Coulter Jr. America Legion Post 1941, 900 S. La Grange Road in La Grange. The evening will feature food, entertainment, a raffle and silent auction. …
Vondrak-Beem
Christine Elizabeth Vondrak and Eric George Beem, both of Kenosha, Wis., are planning an October wedding at CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, Wis. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Ross and Roberta Vondrak of Countryside. A graduate of Lyons Township High School, Vondrak received her …
Phillip’s Flowers offers Vera Wang wedding collection
Brides wanting to add a touch of the famously elegant and stylish designer Vera Wang to their weddings now have the option of using her floral designs. The bridal line is a recent collaboration between Vera Wang and a select group of FTD florists. Phillip’s …
Dancing for Seniors gets toes tapping
Local celebrities put on their dancing shoes and hit the dance floor at the inaugural Dancing for Seniors: A Blockbuster Gala. More than 250 attendees turned out for the benefit hosted by the DuPage Senior Citizens Council on April 21 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville hotel. …
Fenwick fashion show features Friars and styles
It was a fashion- and fun-filled afternoon at The Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace on April 26 when the Fenwick High School Mothers’ Club hosted its annual spring luncheon and runway show. Sweeten Your Style, the theme of the event, “put a smile on everyone’s …
What to wear if you’re hitting Ravinia
Tickets for Ravinia are on sale now, and that means new shopping opportunities. Whether it’s Chablis and Sarah MacLachlan June 30, Girls Night for Duran Duran Aug. 29 or rhinestones and denim for Glen Campbell June 28, here are some togs to consider for either …
HCA spends a night in Casablanca
Guests attending the recent Hinsdale Center for the Arts Gala symbolically traveled to an exotic place and time. A Night in Casablanca brought together the elegance and mystery of 1940s Morocco and proved to be an appropriate theme for the creative HCA. The Hinsdale Golf …
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Party for the Parade A Party for the Parade will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight May 11 at Park Place, 6240 Joliet Road, Countryside. The cost is $66 in advance or $80 at the door. Proceeds will benefit the La Grange Pet Parade. …
Fleur de Lis Ball ushers new era in helping needy
St. Vincent de Paul Center and Marillac Social Center hosted the 18th annual Fleur de Lis Ball on Feb. 25 at the Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. More than 1,000 guests attended the sold-out black-tie event, raising over $600,000 on behalf of the Centers. This marked …
Chicago Opera Theater celebrates in style
Chicago Opera Theater hosted its 38th anniversary gala, A Celebration Less Ordinary, on March 11 at Carnivale in Chicago. The gala honored General Director Brian Dickie on his final season with COT. Serving as Master of Ceremonies, and performing exclusively for guests, was two-time Grammy …
