JANUARY 2013 EVENTS

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 …

FEBRUARY 2013 EVENTS

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 …

MARCH 2013 EVENTS

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 …

APRIL 2013 EVENTS

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 …

MAY 2013 EVENTS

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 …

JUNE 2013 EVENTS

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 …

JULY 2013 EVENTS

JourneyCare formerly Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Fundraisers: 4-7 p.m. July 27, Waterworks Pool, Woodstock, Woodstock Recreation Center, 820 Lake Avenue, Woodstock, (815) 338-4363 and 4-7 p.m. Aug. 10, AquaLusion Family Aquatic Center in Langendorf Park, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Dr., Barrington, …

AUGUST 2013 EVENTS

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 & …

SEPTEMBER 2013 EVENTS

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 …

OCTOBER 2013 EVENTS

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NOVEMBER 2013 EVENTS

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DECEMBER 2013 EVENTS

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 …