Food banks in all our communities are running low as demand continues to outstrip supply. Here is the wish list from the New Trier pantry, but all these food pantries need similar items. Connections for the Homeless Greater Chicago Food Depository New Trier Township Food Pantry Northern Illinois Food Bank Northfield Township Food Pantry Pantry […]
Join Forever Om Yoga in supporting Autism Speaks on December 11. Enjoy cocktails and pizza following a gentle yoga practice. There will also be a raffle to win a 10 class package and a family photo-shoot with Kaitlin Rogers photography. Suggested donation is $50, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks. […]
Join The Crystal Cave in supporting the USO of Illinois. Purchase a limited edition crystal ornament designed by 11-year-old Kalil Sims, the winner of the annual “Design Our Ornament” contest and the son of two active duty soldiers, and created by The Crystal Cave. Ornaments are available through the USO and at The Crystal Cave […]
Join Transcend for their holiday open house to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Please bring an unwrapped toy, and stay to meet our staff and enjoy some holiday goodies. Monday, Dec. 5 4-8 p.m. Collecting toys for Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook Goodie Bags Specials on products/services Meet our staff. Food, fun, friends! RSVP 847-205-1680 Transcend MedSpa […]
Martha Stewart will introduce her new book at a luncheon in Evanston on Thursday, Nov. 10. The event is presented by the North Shore Woman’s Board and the Chicago Women’s Board of the American Cancer Society as well as the Book Stall at Chestnut Court, and Make It Better is a media sponsor. Martha Stewart […]
On Thursday, Sept. 29, The Lake Forest Shop will host their annual community event, Shop Your Cause. The opening night party will be from 5:30-8 p.m. with some amazing raffle prizes. The evening will kick off the week-long Shop Your Cause event from Thursday, Sept. 29 through Thursday Oct. 6. The Lake Forest Shop will […]
Make a free virtual cupcake on Facebook, and göt2b will donate $1.00 (up to $20,000) to the cause which benefits CancerCare for Kids, a program that provides free support services to children affected by cancer and their families. Plus, you’ll receive a $1.00 off coupon for any göt2b fat-tastic hair styler. Visit www.Facebook.com/got2b now through September 30, […]
Shop for a cause! On Thursday, Sept., 8 Eileen Fisher clothing and Bloomingdale’s are teaming up to fight poverty. On this day, Eileen Fisher will donate 3 percent of in-store and online national sales, and Bloomingdale’s will contribute an additional $5,000 to Women Thrive, a nonprofit organization promoting U.S. assistance with global programs for impoverished […]
Komen Chicago is searching for 10 male leaders in the Chicago community who are making a difference in the fight against breast cancer. This exclusive group of “KoMen” will be nominated by the community and selected by the Komen Chicagoland Board of Directors to serve as an inaugural member of the Pink Tie Guys. Make […]
Vicky Wauterlek has transformed several African villages with her “green thumb.” On June 17 and 18, Hands of Hope will host its 11th Annual Barrington Country Garden and Antique Faire: Tour the Gardens: 3 outstanding Barrington Hills Estates Shop the French Market: featuring 18 area merchants Insider Gardening Tips: from landscape artists and horticulturalists Find […]
