Hat Tea raises $9,000 for Infant Welfare Society of Evanston

The Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) held its 7th annual Hat Tea fundraising event on May 6th at the Hilton Orrington Hotel.

More than 120 guests of all ages attended the high tea which raised more than $9,000 for the non-profit organization. This year’s …

Antiques & Garden Fair Preview Evening raises almost $250,000 for the Chicago Botanic Garden

Close to 750 guests enjoyed the Chicago Botanic Garden’s first spring garden party and priority shopping on April 19 at the recent Antiques & Garden Fair Preview Evening. The event raised almost $250,000 for the Chicago Botanic Garden’s conservation, education and research programs. Preview partygoers …

Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball raises more than $1 million

On April 27th, nearly 300 guests gathered at the Four Seasons Chicago Hotel for the 24th anniversary of Clearbrook’s Shining Star Ball.

The agency, which benefits children and adults with developmental delays, honored Michael Ferro Jr., of Chicago, for his long-standing commitment to Clearbrook.

Tickets …

UNICEF’s Message of Hope gala and after party raise a record $670,000+

More than 370 guests gathered for the fifth annual UNICEF Message of Hope Gala on Saturday, April 28, at Union League Club, Chicago.

The event raised more than $670,000 for UNICEF’s child survival and development programs in more than 150 countries. “There is so much …

LBS farmers plan to sow and grow

The Shorecroppers gardening group held its annual spring welcome party in late April while gardens were still in the planning stage. Wine, cheese, snacks and other beverages were enjoyed at the event hosted by co-presidents Kathy Connelly and Stephanie Crenshaw. Before planting begins, the off-site …

Alexian gala reaches for the sky

Navy Pier’s grand ballroom lit up as it filled with more than 500 guests attending the Alexian Brothers Foundation’s Up, Up and Away 26th Annual Ball De Fleur May 5, which this year benefited the foundation’s Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village. Grammy award-winning singer …

Barrington North’s Mighty Oaks stand strong

Rarely have I missed the annual meeting of Citizens for Conservation, but this year I did. However, Sam Oliver has sent me news of several Barrington North residents who were recipients of CFC’s Mighty Oak Awards the evening of March 14. These awards are given …

Inverness club digs into community garden therapy

The Garden Club of Inverness has a long-standing commitment to St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly in Palatine, providing garden therapy for residents of the home where the Little Sisters of the Poor provide assisted and dependent living services. The home received five stars, the …

Loyola Academy rambles to success

One of the rites of spring in Wilmette for the past 43 years is Loyola Academy’s Ramble. On May 5, 565 guests made their way to the academy to celebrate the spirit of the school while raising $1.1 million exclusively for tuition assistance. According to …

Chicago Zoological Society’s Whirl Fundraiser raises $1.3 million+

The Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society, in partnership with the Society’s Board of Trustees, hosted the 31st annual Whirl at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, April 21. The theme for this year’s black-tie fundraiser was “It’s A Wonderful Whirl” and highlighted the Society’s legacy …

Ravinia Festival’s Music Matters Benefit raises a record $378,000

The Ravinia Associates raised nearly $378,000 at its annual fundraiser “Music Matters” on Saturday, May 12, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 North Columbus Drive in Chicago.

This year the black-tie event also honored the 50th anniversary of the Ravinia Women’s Board. The Ravinia …

Shinde Jewels of Harry Winston will be featured at The Field Museum’s “Women in Science Fellowship Luncheon” on May 30, 2012

The Women’s Board of The Field Museum is raising funds for its annual Women in Science Fellowship with an exceptional program and luncheon on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

This year’s event features the remarkable designs of A.V. Shinde, renowned jewelry designer for legendary Harry Winston …

Doctors deliver health care news during House Calls

The Women’s Health Advisory Council of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital hosted its eight annual House Calls event at the Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest April 14. House Calls is an evening of informative discussions on a variety of health care topics led by some of …

ADL’s Women of Achievement Dinner Raises Awareness and $600,000+

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has been recognizing executive women leaders in the Greater Chicago area for 19 years, and five more outstanding women were honored by the ADL on Monday, April 30th at the 19th annual Women of Achievement Awards Dinner held at the Palmer …

Hadley Woman’s Board Annual Gala Raises $160,000 for mLearning Initiative

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, the Woman’s Board of The Hadley School for the Blind held its annual Benefit at Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette. This year’s gala, “Hadley’s a Great Bet” featured casino games as well as dinner stations, a wine auction and paddle …