Now’s your big chance! Join the around-the-town scavenger-hunt adventure, the Great Urban Race, and become a Hero for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The Great Urban Race has teamed up with St. Jude, to help the hospital continue its mission – to find cures that are saving lives of children in the fight against pediatric cancer and other deadly childhood diseases. And now, you can help. Have the time of your life, and help save lives – to find out more about the Chicago Great Urban Race challenge and St. Jude, visit www.greaturbanrace.com today!
Fashion Show for Children's Memorial Hospital
REVERIE – THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF ART – SCHAUMBURG STUDENT FASHION SHOW
Raising Money for The Children’s Memorial Hospital.
Schaumburg, IL (February 23, 2010) - The Fashion Show Production Class at The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg is hosting their annual fashion show at the Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, IL on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Doors will open at 7 p.m., where a silent auction and raffle will take place benefiting the Children’s Memorial Hospital. The show, titled, Reverie, will begin at 8 p.m.
Reverie will create an Alice in Wonderland inspired atmosphere capturing a fantasy, edgy and abstract world. As an entirely student produced show, members of the Fashion Show Production class have organized everything from fundraising to models, from set design to music and from the fashions to the lighting. The performance will showcase the students’ skills in fashion while utilizing a budget, connect with the local community and industry professionals as well as raise money for The Children’s Memorial Hospital.
Tickets will be sold at the door at a cost of $30 for general admission and $25 for students. All of the proceeds from the show will be donated to The Children’s Memorial Hospital because the class believes that children are the future. The organization is Illinois’s only freestanding hospital exclusively for kids. It’s highest ranked in almost all pediatric specialties, while maintaining a family – centered environment.
For additional information, contact Krista Flanagan at kflanagan@aii.edu.
Shamrocks for Kids
For years, people have come together to collect donations for the boys and girls of Mercy Home through Shamrocks for Kids. We need you to continue to support a solution for kids in crisis by volunteering for our annual Tag Days at Chicago-area St. Patrick's Day Parades* and celebrations.
By volunteering during Shamrocks for Kids you can earn a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free. (click here for rules and regulations).
Tag Day Volunteer Opportunities*
Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade—Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 1PM
Downtown Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade—Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Noon
Chicago Northwest Side Irish Parade—Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 11AM
For more information on how to volunteer, click here
2010 Artistic Associate Festival DIRT
Links Hall scales Illinois' mountains, tours Wrigleyville's parking lots, and catches deadly flying carp as part of the 2010 Artistic Associate Festival DIRT, March 5-21, 2010
Chicago, IL - Opening Friday, March 5, 2010, Links Hall presents DIRT a three weekend festival featuring performance, dance, readings, and videos designed to investigate the multi-layered complexity of environmental issues beyond political sound bites. The DIRT festival is curated by Links Hall Artistic Associate Deke Weaver, a Creative Capital artist and three-time NEA regional grants recipient. DIRT runs March 5-21, 2010 Friday - Sunday at Links Hall, 3435 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60657. Tickets are $15 General Admission at the door/ $12 Online; $10 students at the door/ $8 online; weekend pass $20 General Admission; $15 students; and DIRT Cheap Festical Pass $25. For more information call 773.281.0824, or purchase online at www.linkshall.org. DIRT is sponsored by Openlands - a leader in regional land and water conservation initiatives. DIRT is also supporeted by a University of Illinois' College of Fine and Applied Arts Creative Research Award.
Dancing with the Spartans
dancing with the spartans coming soon
On Friday, March 12, 2010, Dancing with the Stars meets Oak Lawn High School where the teachers are the ‘stars’ instructed by professional dancers for two months. No detail will be spared. The winners will be decided through a combination of judges’ scores and the audience votes. Votes are $1 a piece.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. Muscular dystrophy is a fatal genetic disorder diagnosed in childhood, affecting approximately 1 in every 3,500 live male births. For more information, please visit their website at www.dancingspartans.com.
Bowling fundraiser to help transplant patient
Bowling fundraiser to help transplant patient
Wheaton, Ill., Feb. 16, 2010 – David Ward is fighting for his life. Doctors say a bone marrow transplant is essential to his survival. Friends and family are planning a bowling benefit and bowl-a-thon to help with the transplant expenses.
In 2001, Ward, 37, was diagnosed with Crohn’s colitis, a disease that also afflicts his mother and uncle. After returning home from vacation eight years ago, he developed severe abdominal pains and was misdiagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Although he felt better for about a month, his abdominal problems soon returned, and he nearly lost his life.
He has been so ill the past few years that he even missed the birth of his daughter, now 2 years old, because he was in a different hospital. Ward wants nothing more than to spend many more years with his wife, Mala, watching their young daughter grow up.
A bone marrow transplant costs approximately $300,000, and Ward was refused health coverage for the entire transplant process. He also will need follow-up care and medication to ensure his body accepts the bone marrow.
Because of his declining health, Ward has missed several months of work, and he will miss even more once he receives his transplant, adding to his financial strain. During the recovery process, Ward must temporarily relocate more than 800 miles away from his home in New Jersey to be closer to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, incurring substantial expenses for travel, food and lodging.
To help alleviate some of the financial burden, Ward turned to the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) for assistance. NFT is a nonprofit organization that helps patients raise funds for transplant-related expenses.
“It’s heartbreaking to see families struggle with the costs related to transplantation, and especially when we’re working with a young patient like David,” said Lauren Wilmer, NFT fundraising consultant. “He is already facing a great deal of stress from his illness, and these expenses are overwhelming. At NFT, we’re helping David raise the necessary funds so he can focus on his health and his family without worrying about the transplant expenses.”
Volunteers are planning Bowl 4 Life, a bowling benefit and bowl-a-thonSaturday, March 13 at Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Rd. in Wheaton. The event will take place from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. To participate in the bowl-a-thon, bowlers should create a team of six and must solicit pledges for the team. Teams are encouraged to register early to ensure an available lane at the alley.
The benefit also will include a raffle and silent auction. People are encouraged to come to bowl, participate in the bowl-a-thon or just enjoy the party.
To register or for more information, please contact Mary Ward at dollars4david@villherb.com or 630-942-1416. Tickets also are available at The Village Herbalist. Ward is a native of Glen Ellyn and is the son of Ron and Mary Ward, owners of The Village Herbalist.
To make donations in honor of Ward, please visit www.transplants.org and click on “patients we help” to search for him. If you prefer to mail your contribution, please send your gift to the NFT New Jersey Bone Marrow Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Be sure to write “in honor of David Ward” in the subject line.
About NFT
NFT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tenn. that has been helping transplant patients overcome financial obstacles since 1983. NFT provides fundraising expertise and advocacy to transplant patients by organizing fundraising campaigns in the patients’ own communities. In the past 26 years, NFT’s fundraising campaigns have generated nearly $56 million to assist patients.
NFT currently assists more than 1,000 transplant candidates and recipients nationwide. For more information about NFT, please call 800-489-3863 or visit www.transplants.org.
Justice Willow Springs Little League Candlelight Bowl Fundraiser
Saturday, March 13th @ Rolling Lanes Bowling Alley, 6301 Joliet Road, Countryside, IL
Catered dinner @ 8:00 Bowling @ 9:30
Advanced ticket purchase required; $25.00 a person -ADULTS ONLY
Come out and support Little League Baseball. Join us for a night of food, fun, friends, bowing, and raffles!
All funds raise directly benefit the children of JWSLL
The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism 4th Annual Fundraiser
“Dance the Night Away for Autism”
March 13, 2010 - 5:00 - Tickets: $50
Crystal Lake Holiday Inn
The night will include: raffles, silent and live auctions, and music provided by Hip Pockit. TRIPLE HEADER RAFFLE ($10/ticket):
First Prize: 50” Sanyo Plasma HDTV ($900 value)
Second Prize: Wii Fit Package (including Wii Console, Extra controller and nun chuck, Wii Fit and balance board, and Thrustmaster T-Fitness Pro Pack) ($400 Value)
Third Prize: Tom Tom Special Edition 4.3” GPS and case ($170 Value)
Drawing March 13, 2010 - Winner need not be present to win
If you would like to attend, make a donation, sponsor the event (Levels starting at $250-$10,000) or purchase raffle tickets, please contact: Cindy at 847-458-6802 or e-mail cwilliams_alca@sbcglobal.net.
The Alexander Leigh Center for Autism (ALCA) is a 501c3 charity, located in Lake in the Hills. It is a Developmental Learning Center and Illinois State Board of Education approved Therapeutic Day School for children with autistic spectrum disorders between the ages of 2 and 12. Currently, autism is the fastest growing neurodevelopmental disability in the United States. It is estimated that autism is being diagnosed at the rate of 1 out of every 100 children. It is our mission to provide an environment where our students can learn and thrive. We focus on sensory regulation, engagement, communication, academics, social skills, reduction of maladaptive behaviors, community integration, life skills and parent coaching. Each student has an individualized 1:1 program designed to meet their unique needs, using proven methodologies and teaching strategies to gain functional independence. ALCA continues to grow and develop with the rising population of autism. In order to continue to provide quality services to our students and their families, we need community support.
Elgin Children's Chorus presents "Isles of Song"
Be a part of this magnificent March celebration as the Elgin Children’s Chorus presents “Isles of Song,” on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin. This program will feature Jenne Lennon, an international Celtic singer and songwriter, and alumna of the Chorus. Jenne has appeared on radio and television stations throughout the United States and Europe. Jenne’s recent hit single, “Bonny Portmore,” was the number one song in Scotland. Jenne and her instrumentalists will perform Celtic melodies as well as perform with the choirs. This concert will also feature the premiere performance of the Elgin Children's Chorus Boys Ensemble.
To purchase tickets, you may call the Elgin Community College Arts Center Box Office at 847-622-0300, go online to elgin.edu/arts, or stop by the Box Office at 1700 Spartan Dr. in Elgin. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. Special group rates are available. Ticket office hours are from noon to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, noon to 5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 90 minutes prior to each performance.
Scouts Celebrate 100 Years with 10,000 at Cantigny Park
St. Charles, Illinois (February 24, 2010) – Scouting is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. In partnership with Cantigny, sponsors, and community partners, the Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council will hold a community showcase Scout-O-Rama on May 15, 2010 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. This event is open to the public and will feature hundreds of hands-on activities and family fun including:
·“The Amazing Geoacaching Race” by Cabela’s.
·Multi-level archery by Bass Pro Shops.
·$10,000 Scout gear giveaway by Gander Mountain.
·Dedication of Cantigny’s New Outdoor Education Center.
·“Trailer and Model Camp Donation” kick-off by Cantigny and Equity Lifestyle Properties.
·Special ceremony to honor veterans for Armed Forces Day.
And much, much more. To find out how you can support Scouting – or purchase a $5.00 event ticket – call the Three Fires Council at (630) 584-9250 or order them online at www.threefirescouncil.org.
About Three Fires Council: The Three Fires Council serves over 37,000 youth throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and parts of Will and Cook counties. Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. For more information please visit www.threefirescouncil.org. For more information contact Nancy at 630.797.4618
Lake County Fair Association's Spring Fling
Title:
"Spring Fling" Fundraiser
Date:
March 20, 2010
Start Time:
6:00 PM
End Time:
11:00 PM
Description:
Come join the Lake County Fair Association for their "Spring Fling" Fundraising event.
The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m. The event will feature a cash bar, a silent auction, and music by "Medley's in Motion".
All proceeds will benefit the Lake County Fair Livestock Barn Fund.
Tickets are available at the Lake County Fair Office.
"A Night for Renee"
Thirty percent of Americans say they know a woman who has been physically abused by her husband or boyfriend in the past year. Help support the victims of domestic abuse by attending a different kind of charity event, called "A Night for Renee" on Saturday, March 20th in Rolling Meadows. For details call WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger) at 847-269-5409. Or visit wingsprogram.com and click on events.
Heartland Animal Shelter
Join Heartland Animal Shelter for the Bow-Wow and Cosmic Cat Bowling fundraiser on Sunday, March 28th starting at 5:30 pm at River Rand Bowl, 191 S. River Road in Des Plaines. Reserve your spot by March 22nd for $25 per person or pay $30 at the door. Costs include bowling, shoes, pizza and dessert. For details and to register, go to www.heartlandanimalshelter.net/Events.html.
Shoe Drive to benefit Haiti earthquake victims
The Kiwanis Club of Blue Island, IL is sponsoring a used shoe drive to benefit victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. The shoes must be gently used or new, meaning the shoes must have no holes or tears. The shoes that will be collected will benefit Share Your Soles, a local organization that will distribute the shoes to Haiti. There are several businesses that you can drop your shoes off at. All locations are in Blue Island, IL Participating business are First Midwest Bank, 12015 Western Ave; Charter One, 11960 Western Ave; Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St; Blue Island Recreation Center, 2805 W. 141 st; Blue Island Park District, Memorial Park Field house, 12804 Highland Ave; Blue Island City Hall-Clerks Office, 13051 Greenwood; Metro South Medical Center-Cafeteria main level and volunteer office first florr, 12935 South Gregor. The shoes can be dropped off now until Monday, April 5, 2010.
Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Tartan Day Parade - Village of Hoffman Estates
The Village of Hoffman Estates invites your entire family to the 2nd annual Tartan Day Parade on Saturday, April 10th at 10a.m. The Tartan Day Parade will feature large balloon floats, award winning marching bands, and musical acts from a variety of cultures. After the parade, everyone is invited to Celebration of Nations, a festival featuring the sights, sounds, and tastes of cultures from around the world! The Tartan Day Parade will take place at the Village of Hoffman Estates Village Green, conveniently located near the intersection of Route 59 and internstate 90. For more info go to: www.visithoffman.com!
Close friends and relatives have joined together to organize "Miracles 4 Morrissey." Our intention is to raise funds to help ease the financial burden that John Morrissey has incurred since his battle with cancer began three years ago.
A major portion of this fundraising effort involves getting donations of all types from resources that are available.
The Fundraising event is to be held April 24, 2010 at the Hawthorne race Course in Cicero, IL.
If you have questions or need further information, please visit our website: www.miracles4morrissey.com!
Woodridge Community Pantry's Cabaret
The Woodridge Community Pantry is hosting a Cabaret on Sunday, April 25, at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle-Naperville. Reception and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a Cabaret show. Tickets are $45. To learn more, visit www.wcpinc.org, or call (630) 512-9921.
American Cancer Society Woodgrove Relay for Life!
The Woodgrove Relay for Life will hold it 13th Annual Woodgrove Relay event. It will be held Friday June 11, 2010 starting at 6:00pm and conclude Saturday June 12, 2010 at 7:00am. The theme this year is Kicking Cancer off the Island!!!! Survivor Style!!!! The goal of relay is to help raise money for the ACS. Cancer never sleeps or stops, so for this one night neither will we. There are activities for everyone of all ages. Kids activities, Jazzercise at different hours throughout the night, a real favorite at 3:00am. Music and entertainment to walk, run, and sing to through out the night. A midnight pizza party, and different theme laps through out the night. A luminaria ceremony that touches everyone who is present, where we remember everyone who is fighting cancer, lost the fight to cancer, or who has won the fight against cancer. For more information you can visit our website www.relayforlifewoodgrove.com. If you would like to attend a meeting our meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month 6:30 - 7:30 (March - May) Team Captains followed directly by the committee members meeting.
Summer Shine 2010 Beauty Pageant: "Shine for Shriners"
“SHINE FOR SHRINERS”
2010 event to be held July 31, 2010 at St. Charles Hilton Garden Inn.
A CONTESTANT SEARCH IS ON!!!!
There's a new pageant in town! Summer Shine 2010 is designated as a fundraiser for the Shriners Hospitals for Children - Chicago as a way to thank them for the care my daughter received for scoliosis. It was during her recovery - just six months after her surgery - that she entered her first pageant. She enjoyed it and thought it would be an exciting way to raise funds for Shriners while allowing girls and women of all ages to get involved in a great cause.
Contestants will compete in Personal Introduction & Formalwear. There are other events they may choose to compete in: Photogenic, Summer Wear, Outfit of Choice and a really fun “Best Flip-flop” overall. There is a special extra optional Actress for the teenagers. There is no swimsuit competition.
We have SEVEN divisions starting at ages 5 through adult. The Miss & Ladies contestants may be single, married, divorced or widowed.
Summer Shine is a great pageant for any girl that has always wanted to try one. No experience is necessary.
All proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
We ask for your support by becoming a contestant, sponsor, or spectator.
Rev up your vehicles for Heartland Animal Shelter's Hogs for Dogs (and Kitties too) Charity Ride on Sunday, September 19th. Registration will begin at 9:30 am at Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Avenue in Northbrook, IL. The ride will start around 10:45 am.
The leisurely ride will wind through the northern suburbs, approximately 75 miles, and end at Jesse Oaks in Gages Lake. Free food and music will be provided to registered attendees and free raffle tickets will be offered for each shelter donation from the animal wish list at www.heartlandanimalshelter.net.
Registration for each rider is $25 in advance ($10 for kids 12 and under) or $30 the day of the ride. You may register online using Pay Pal at www.heartlandanimalshelter.net/events or by mailing your check to Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Avenue, Norhtbrook, IL 60062. Make checks payable to Heartland Animal Shelter and note "Hogs for Dogs" on the memo section.
Online pledges may also be made at www.firstgiving.com/has. Proceeds benefit Heartland Animal Shelter, a no-kill humane organization. Since Heartland is a 501 (c)3 organization, all donations are tax deductible.
For information about adoption, volunteering, events, and fostering opportunities visit www.heartlandanimalshelter.net or view pets available for adoption on www.petfinder.com. Contact ride organizers Jim and Debbie McHugh at 847-822-0846 or mchugh15@comcast.net for any additional information.
