Curt’s Café: Eating Well, Doing What’s Right
Susan Trieschmann doesn’t want to be the focus of this article; she wants the mission and the message of Curt’s Café put first.
Kids & Adults Win with READING POWER
Looking for an easy way to make a difference in a child’s life—and yours?
Allendale Association: Hope and Help for Local Kids with Mental Illness
Aye, 19, from Peoria, sits in a conference room with windows looking out on a green, idyllic lake scene and says, “Allendale brought hope back into me.” Surrounded by nature, with time to be quiet and relax, Aye says changing her surroundings “gives me time to know me more and what I want in life.” […]
Quick and Easy: Heartland Alliance Home & Garden Tour
Spend a great day in June supporting a great cause. The Annual Heartland Alliance Home & Garden Tour will be taking place on June 9th. Take a short trip to Michigan’s Harbor Country to visit seven beautiful homes and gardens. While you’re there, enjoy a delicious al fresco lunch at Chikaming Country Club. After the […]
5 Fabulous Homes Open for Tours at the Winnetka Woman’s Club Housewalk
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, The Winnetka Woman’s Club will present its annual housewalk. This year’s theme is “Lifestyles,” and the five homes selected represent North Shore living in various degrees of decorative and architectural significance. Each home will be decorated with finishing touches by Material Possessions, Artistica Italian Gallery, and […]
Support Mark Stephan and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
After a horrific bike accident in 2007, that left Mark Stephan paralyzed from the neck down, doctors told him he’d never walk again. Five months later, Mark defied all expectations and walked out of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). To raise money for the RIC, Stephan is undertaking a grueling journey: cycling 3,129 across […]
200 Million Reasons to Celebrate Women
Women’s Boards have a long history raising significant money for major Chicago philanthropic institutions. Think 100 years and approximately $200 million, per The Guild of the Chicago History Museum calculations. That is worthy of celebration. So, The Guild is doing just that, with a luncheon at the Chicago History Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 […]
Life As a Cabaret: Providing Low- or No-Cost Fundraisers
Chicago cabaret artist Hilary Ann Feldman was frustrated. Like many artists, her pockets weren’t full—but her heart was. So Feldman found colleagues of like minds and hearts, and formed Acts Of Kindness Cabaret, a not-for-profit association of cabaret professionals who provide quality cabaret performances, largely free of charge, as fundraising events for other nonprofits. “We’re […]
Residencies for Artists Offered Anew at A Renovated Ragdale
Anyone who’s ever loved a historic home knows the plot: love at first sight, followed by pain, investment, change, and finally, hopefully, happily ever after. That’s the story behind the renovation of The Ragdale House, an artists’ colony in Lake Forest that was designed as the summer home of Arts and Crafts architect Howard Van […]
Quick and Easy: Recycling for Impact
Celebrate Earth Day by recycling your gently worn Eileen Fisher clothing. Between April 20 and 22 Eileen Fisher will be accepting donations of up to five good quality Eileen Fisher clothing at several retail and wholesale locations. After each piece is cleaned, resold at Green Eileen, a unique resale clothing store run by the Eileen Fisher […]
