Harry Winston opened his doors in 1932 and began transforming diamonds in a modern way. Mr. Winston’s most famous act of philanthropy is his donation of the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Winston purchased the legendary stone from the estate of Evalyn Walsh McLean in 1949—previous owners included Marie Antoinette and Louis XIV—and […]
Join the Wilmette Rotary Club for their premier annual benefit, “Wine and Dine Around the World,” to support their service projects. When: Friday, Nov. 9, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: Kenilworth Club (410 Kenilworth Ave., Kenilworth, IL) Registration: Tickets are $65 and are available here. The Wilmette Rotary Club has sponsored service projects for nearly 90 years. […]
Check out Center for Independent Futures (CIF) Story Pirates event as an easy and fun way to enjoy live theatre and support a great cause! When: Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Where: SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60202 Cost: Purchase tickets online, $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. […]
Make It Better has a quick and easy way to help Northwestern Settlement raise funds for its programs. Simply sign up for the Make It Better email newsletter (it’s free!) and Make It Better will donate $5 to Northwestern Settlement. You’ll get a weekly newsletter filled with fun, ideas, and events around the Chicago North […]
Project Pink, a noncompetitve 5K walk, will take over Westfield Old Orchard shopping center at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Project Pink is one of more than 250 nationwide events that aim to show support for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign. Project Pink […]
Lake County YMCAs are no longer able to operate long-term and are scheduled to close October 31, unless the appropriate funds can be raised. Anne Veit, a Board member, says, “We now face a significant challenge. We need to raise $5 to $8 million by October 31 to stay open. The Board has pursued community […]
Take a few minutes out of your Saturday to drop off items in Winnetka at Make A Difference Day and make a big impact on the lives of others in need. The Volunteer Center (VC) will sponsor its 10th annual Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian […]
Come walk in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night walk to help fund lifesaving research for those battling cancer. When: Sunday, Oct. 21 at 4:30 p.m. (walk starts at 6 p.m.) Where: Gallery Park in Glenview (Patriot and Navy Boulevard) What: There will be food, fun, inspirational speakers and other festivities starting at 4:30 p.m. […]
Join the Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center for their fashion show: Envision. Date: Thursday, Oct. 18 Time: 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 7:30 p.m. fashion show Place: The Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe St. Tickets: thefashionshow.org Why: Marletta Darnall never imagined how important her volunteer work would be as a model, board member and […]
Just how did bank executive Francia Harrington—Francee to her friends—become a civic and philanthropic leader in Chicago? The answer might surprise you; the Junior League Chicago deserves substantial credit. Harrington is a natural to grow good ideas and good institutions: she’s smart, listens well, thinks strategically, collaborates wisely and elevates others with her leadership. During […]
