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Raptors work their magic during in-flight class
It was a cold day Jan. 21 following our 6-inch snowfall, but it was an awesome day at Flint Creek Savanna as Pat Winkleman, board member of Citizens for Conservation, and Dawn Keller, founder of Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation, led an in-flight raptor class across …
National Louis anniversary gala a success
ELIZABETH HAMEL: National Louis University, the private, not-for-profit teacher’s college founded in 1886 by a Jane Addams cohort, Elizabeth Harrison, celebrated a big birthday — its 125th year — and bigger gifts with an elegant dinner Thursday evening.
LBS bowlers roll into second half of season
It’s interesting each year to see what theme the Highrollers bowling league chooses for team names. This season’s theme is movie titles. The first-place team as of midseason was The Sting. Congratulations to team members Sam Gevirtz, Babs Toslosky, Ed Feldman and Jim Halas. When …
Children’s Home + Aid Chef’s Tasting raises $50,000
The three year-old Rice Leadership Committee of Children’s Home + Aid held its first Benefit – the Annual Chef’s Tasting - on Jan. 28 at the Woman’s Club of Evanston, 1202 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
The party included cocktails, a chef’s tasting, the Bids for Kids …
Hadassah “Medical Miracles” Symposium
More than two hundred persons attended a unique Medical Symposium, “Medical Miracles” on Nov. 10, at Beth Hillel Congregation B’nai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Although an informational event sponsored by Hadassah Chicago Chapter and Hadassah North Shore Chapter, $2000 in donations for Hadassah’s …
North Shore Board of Northwestern Settlement raises $311,000
The North Shore Board of the Northwestern Settlement met its fundraising goals for its annual benefit, the Glitter Ball, held Nov.5, 2011, at the Chicago Four Seasons Hotel. The $311,000 raised, through a combination of a paddle raise, silent and live auction will go directly …
Lyric Opera Gala raises over $470,000
Ice sculptures of Fabergé eggs, illuminated egg-shaped table lamps, frosted-glass table chandeliers, golden branches dripping with crystal strands, white table linens scattered with cut-crystal “diamonds” and frosty blue lighting designed by Event Creative all set the scene for “A Night Under the Czars,” the 28th …
Woman’s Board raises “dough” for Hadley
On Dec. 7, the Woman’s Board of The Hadley School for the Blind held a fundraiser in conjunction with the Homemade Pizza Co., 544 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, to raise some “dough” for Hadley. The Woman’s Board is Hadley’s single largest donor. Nearly $800 was raised …
“Legally Blonde” benefits The Season of Concern
The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, kicked off its 2012 season Jan. 27 with the seven-time Tony Award nominated musical “Legally Blonde” which runs through April 1. “Legally Blonde” stars Chelsea Packard as “Elle”, Cole Burden as “Warner” and David Larsen as “Emmett”. The …
The Pilgrim Chamber Players featuring Quintet Attacca
The Quintet Attacca, with guest pianist Matthew Hagle, appeared on Jan. 22 at the Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. A prizewinning group, their program included “Sextet for Winds and Piano” by Poulenc, “Konzerstuck” for clarinet, bassoon and piano by Mendelssohn, “Summer …
