Quick and Easy: Winterfest, Wine and Warmth

Join A. Perry Homes for their annual Winterfest event and bring a winter coat to donate to Northwestern Settlement to help families in need. When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 3 p.m. to late in the evening Where: Tony Perry’s award-winning cottage home! 1203 Oak Trail Drive, Libertyville, IL. What: A whole host of activities for family and […]

Quick and Easy: Post-Holiday Workout

Work out, celebrate and give back at The Dailey Method with special donation classes benefiting LEAD. When: Saturday, Jan. 12, 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Where: The Dailey Method, 188 E. Westminster, Lake Forest Cost: A suggested donation of $20 The Cause: Celebrate The Dailey Method’s one-year anniversary in Lake Forest with special, […]

Quick and Easy: Hot Cocoa for Water

Join Deerfield resident Angie Beermann in raising her goal of $1,500 for “charity: water” this holiday season. Where: Online! The Charity: What began as an annual holiday party for Angie Beermann and her family and friends has turned into “Hot Cocoa for Water,” an after-school party to help bring clean drinking water to those in […]

Quick and Easy: UI's Soccer "Ball"

Buy your tickets to Urban Initiative’s 2013 Soccer Ball to benefit their health and education program. When: January 25, 7-11 p.m. Where: River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois St., Chicago What: Appetizers, drinks, dancing and auction! Tickets/Registration: Purchase your ticket here for $125 ($150 at the door) The Charity: Urban Initiatives offers health, education […]

Quick and Easy: Deborah's Place

A 27-year-old organization has a special holiday wish list this season. When: All season! How to donate: Mail checks to: Deborah’s Place, Attn: Development Dept., 2822 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612, or donate by phone at 773-638-6579, or online. Drop off goods at 2822 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago or contact Martha Diamond at 773-638-6573 or […]

Quick and Easy: J. Kyle Braid Foundation

Check out an afternoon of wine tasting and a silent auction to benefit the J. Kyle Braid Leadership Foundation. When: November 4, 3-6 p.m. Where: Valley Lo Country Club, 2200 Tanglewood Dr., Glenview, IL More: Each ticket is $35 ($45 after November 1) and can be purchased here. The J. Kyle Braid Foundation was created […]

Quick and Easy: Rotary Club's Wine and Dine

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. […]

Quick and Easy: Story Pirates

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. […]

Quick and Easy: Light the Night

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. […]

Quick and Easy: Walk to Stop Diabetes

Last year, over 150,000 participants from 130 walks across the nation raised $20 million to help fight diabetes. Let’s top it! Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes has been the signature fundraising walk for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for over 20 years. Since its founding, the walk has raised a remarkable $150,000,000 for ADA […]