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Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:38:04 -0500

Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah Hoppe at dhoppe@pioneerlocal.com. She can send you guidelines to follow for submitting information for inclusion in the online Save the Date calendar. Since there are more events on the social calendar than we can possibly attend to cover, Debbie can provide you with guidelines for post-event coverage. Event chairwomen need to provide a post-event press release and high-resolution photographs (with full names and hometowns) of guests. Please include your photographer’s name so we can give proper credit. We no longer assign photographers to events we don’t …

JANUARY 2013 EVENTS

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:12:33 -0500

Wilmette Hadassah Afternoon of Laughter and Fundraiser: Jan. 16, Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah. Wilmette’s own Joanne Stein, noted lecturer and educator, will present the “Story of Jewish Comedians in America”. Tickets: $20 to benefit the many ongoing medical research projects at Hadassah Hospital. Program Chair is Marilyn Fox of Northfield. Co-Presidents are Brenda Lake of Northfield and Connie Grossman of Glenview. For more information contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900, Email: northshore@hadassah.org or northshore.hadassah.org. Warming House Shopping Benefit: 8 to 10 a.m. Jan. 16, 1640 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Five percent of the day’s net sales will …

FEBRUARY 2013 EVENTS

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:29:54 -0500

Gino’s East celebrates the true meaning of it this Valentine’s Day with “The Giving Heart” Through February. For every deep-dish, heart-shaped cheese pizza purchased, a portion of proceeds will go to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Heart-shaped pizzas are $10, and are packaged frozen for carry-out only. Participating Gino’s East restaurants are 162. E. Superior St, and 633 N. Wells St., both in Chicago; 352 Kelsey Rd, Lake Barrington, and 820 S. Milwaukee in Libertyville. GinosEast.com. Horizons for Youth Fundraiser: “On Cloud Nine”, 7 p.m. Feb. 2, River East Art Center, 435 E. Illinois St., Chicago. …

MARCH 2013 EVENTS

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:33:23 -0500

Harvard Club of Chicago Annual Award Dinner: 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. dinner, March 2, Chicago Club, 81 E. Van Buren, Chicago. Black-tie optional event will honor 2013 award recipient, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, who recently stepped down as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinoisand will also be the dinner’s speaker. Chairing the dinner is Nancy Berman of Chicago. Members of the committee include Suzanne McCullagh, Honey Skinner, James Stone of Winnetka and Paul Choi of Deerfield. Tickets: $125; $60 for Harvard graduates in classes 2003-2012. Club office at (847) 256-1211 or (312) 266-8729 or see harvardclubchicago.org. Helping …

APRIL 2013 EVENTS

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:02:05 -0500

Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council’s 10th Anniversary Red or White Ball: 8 p.m. April 5, Venue One, 1044 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Evening of music, dancing, cocktails, local cuisine and a silent auction, and VIP reception at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Steppenwolf for Young Adults, the theater’s nationally recognized arts education program. Individual tickets are $150 in advance or $175 at the door (if available). A limited number of $250 VIP tickets are also available and include an exclusive cocktail reception at 7 p.m. chef tasting stations, whiskey tasting, VIP gift bags, special access to Steppenwolf artists and other perks. Tickets online …

MAY 2013 EVENTS

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:13:09 -0500

The 17th annual Myra Rubenstein Weis Health Resource Center Luncheon/Fundraiser: “Harmonious Healing”, May 1, Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Ave West, Highland Park, complimentary valet parking. Silent Auction begins at 10:30 a.m.; lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. This year’s event will honor NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) doctor, Janardan D. Khandekar, MD, Director, Center for Molecular Medicine, for the impact he has made in the field of oncology. Guests will also hear from Brent Bauer, MD, FACP, Director, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic, about the emergence of integrative medicine, which combines conventional medicine with the best of …

JUNE 2013 EVENTS

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:05:08 -0500

Chicago Sinfonietta Ball: “Fusion: Music + Art”, 6 p.m. June 1, The Fairmont Millennium Park, Imperial Ballroom, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Chicago. Black tie. Cocktails, dinner, live auction, paddle raise, raffle. RSVP by May 25. Complimentary valet parking of the Circle Drive. Tickets: $400. chicagosinfonietta.org/events Chicago Shakespeare 2013 Gala: 5:30 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. program, June 3, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago. Event features sumptuous cuisine, theatrically inspired décor and living art installations. Highlights of the event include the presentation of the third annual “Spirit of Shakespeare Awards,” honoring those who keep the spirit …

JULY 2013 EVENTS

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:19:17 -0500

Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah Hoppe at dhoppe@pioneerlocal.com. She can send you guidelines to follow for submitting information for inclusion in the online Save the Date calendar and for post-event coverage. Event chairwomen need to provide a post-event press release and high-resolution photographs (with full names and hometowns) of guests. Please include your photographer’s name so we can give proper credit. If you have any other questions, contact Debbie at her e-mail or (312) 321-2734. …

AUGUST 2013 EVENTS

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:18:55 -0500

Festival of Children Foundation Fundraiser: “Carousel of Possible Dreams”, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 3, Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills. 5 p.m. arrival; 5-6:30 p.m. estate tours; 7-9 p.m. Carousel Rides and Reception. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland & Northwestern Indiana. Tickets: $150; sponsorships available. festivalofchildren.org Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah Hoppe at dhoppe@pioneerlocal.com. She can send you guidelines to follow for submitting information for inclusion in the online Save the Date calendar and for post-event coverage. Event chairwomen need to provide a post-event press …

SEPTEMBER 2013 EVENTS

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:19:42 -0500

American Parkinson Disease Assn (APDA) Walk-A-Thon: Sept. 7, Riverwalk in Naperville, IL. Details will be provided as the event nears. apdamidwest.org Chicago Botanic Garden Harvest Ball: 6 p.m. Sept. 21, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, The Guild of the Chicago Botanic Garden begins this black-tie affair with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction that features domestic and international vacation packages. Ticket prices begin at $550; table packages are available. Benefits Chicago Botanic Garden. (847) 835-6830, www.chicagobotanic.org. Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah …

OCTOBER 2013 EVENTS

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:20:02 -0500

Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah Hoppe at dhoppe@pioneerlocal.com. She can send you guidelines to follow for submitting information for inclusion in the online Save the Date calendar and for post-event coverage. Event chairwomen need to provide a post-event press release and high-resolution photographs (with full names and hometowns) of guests. Please include your photographer’s name so we can give proper credit. If you have any other questions, contact Debbie at her e-mail or (312) 321-2734. …

NOVEMBER 2013 EVENTS

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:20:20 -0500

Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah Hoppe at dhoppe@pioneerlocal.com. She can send you guidelines to follow for submitting information for inclusion in the online Save the Date calendar and for post-event coverage. Event chairwomen need to provide a post-event press release and high-resolution photographs (with full names and hometowns) of guests. Please include your photographer’s name so we can give proper credit. If you have any other questions, contact Debbie at her e-mail or (312) 321-2734. …

DECEMBER 2013 EVENTS

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:20:42 -0500

All Aboard! Chicago Botanic Garden Wonderland Express Party: 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents this holiday party in and amongst the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition, Wonderland Express. Ticket prices begin at $400; table packages are available. (847) 835-6944, www.chicagobotanic.org. Have a philanthropic cause or event? Send a notice to Trend’s Editorial Assistant, Deborah Hoppe at dhoppe@pioneerlocal.com. She can send you guidelines to follow for submitting information for inclusion in the online Save the Date calendar and for post-event coverage. Event chairwomen need to provide a …