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| EVENT NAME: | Designer Sale |
| EVENT PHONE: | 312-715-1259 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | bridge@heartlandalliance.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.thebridgetosuccess.org |
| DATE: | 11/22/2008 |
| TIME: | 10:00 am |
| LOCATION: | 661 W. Lake St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60661 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Designer Sale to generate revenue for the non-for-profit organization Bridge to Success.
Featured Brands: Chanel, Dana Buchman, Cole Haan, Via Spiga, and more!
GUILT FREE SHOPPING!
Thursday November 20, 4-8pm
Friday November 21, 4-7pm
Saturday November 22, 10-4pm
Complimentary wine & cheese on Thursday and Friday and mimosas & brunch on Saturday! |
| COST (pp): | $0 |
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| EVENT NAME: | FEEDING THE HOMELESS/NEEDY THANKSGIVING OUTREACH |
| EVENT PHONE: | 773-318-0298 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | daughteroftheking29@gmail.com |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | |
| DATE: | 11/22/2008 |
| TIME: | 10:00 am |
| LOCATION: | Humboldt Park, Chicago |
| DESCRIPTION: | Our Community Outreach Program is having it's Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless and Needy in Humboldt Park November 22, 2008 at 12 noon till 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall of Our Church and giving food baskets to the needy and Homeless of the Humboldt Park community. This will be our 4th annual Thanksgiving Dinner. This Dinner is provided to all Humboldt park homeless and Needy free of charge, they bring their families to a hot complete dinner, and then we give them all they need to make their own dinner and those on the streets we provide a basket with ready make boxed foods and Coats, Gloves, Socks and Blankets. We provide this event to aprox. 350 families MOST WITH SMALL CHILDREN!! We have soliciated donations from local Grocery Chains and the food depository and we have not had positive response as in years pass all with the same catch pharse "Due the Our Nations Ecomony we are unable to provide the donations as we did last year" So we are asking the Help of the Community of Greater Chicago to help make this VERY NEEDED OUTREACH for these families a huge Success. When we look at the huge blessings we have and food on our tables we must remember those that are not as fortuate and extend the blessing we have to others!! If anyone has a Heart and Love for Families in need ESPECALLY with Small Children that are in need of a Warm place to have a Good Thanksgiving meal which otherwise they would not have we are looking for anykind of donations of Food Items, Canned goods, Frozen Turkeys, Boxes of Stuffing, Preboxed foods, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Apples, Oranges, Juices, Children's coats and adults (used but in good condition is excellent)bags of socks, gloves, scull caps and blankets and items that can go to these Needy familys Please Email me and I will give all the details and can make arrangements to Pick up any and all Items donated for this most worthy Cause YOU WILL HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THESE FAMILIES LIVES!!!
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| COST (pp): | $0 |
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| EVENT NAME: | International Taste of Niles |
| EVENT PHONE: | 847-588-8449 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | Ashley Felts |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.vniles.com |
| DATE: | 11/23/2008 |
| TIME: | 1:00 pm |
| LOCATION: | White Eagle Banquets; 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL |
| DESCRIPTION: | This year’s event will feature culture and cuisine from eighteen local restaurants, representing more than eight countries around the globe. Also on hand will be live musicians, dancers and other entertainment that reflects the culture and history of the Niles sister cities in Greece, Ireland, Italy and Poland.
The International Taste of Niles is an annual event and serves as the primary fundraiser in support of the Sister Cities Initiative, whose mission is to “promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, & cooperation - one individual, one community at a time”.
$15/adults, $13/students, $5 for children 3-12
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| COST (pp): | $15, $13stdns, $5children |
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| EVENT NAME: | McDonald's Thanksgiving Parade |
| EVENT PHONE: | 312-751-5525 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | jmeyer@korshak.com |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.chicagofestivals.org |
| DATE: | 11/27/2008 |
| TIME: | 7-11 am |
| LOCATION: | State Street |
| DESCRIPTION: | Join Santa Claus and Ronald McDonald in celebrating Chicago’s favorite holiday tradition at the 75th annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, November 27th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This year’s impressive lineup includes the Budweiser Clydesdales and a performance by the Jesse White Tumbling Team, as well as giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, award-winning marching bands and plus local and national celebrities. |
| COST (pp): | $0 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Every Child Deserves to Smile – Help Bring Toys to Children |
| EVENT PHONE: | 312-738-5911 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | acevedoe@ucanchicago.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.ucanchicago.org |
| DATE: | 11/28/2008 |
| TIME: | 11 am |
| LOCATION: | Stratford Square Mall, Bloomingdale IL |
| DESCRIPTION: | UCAN (Uhlich Children's Advantage Network) strives to improve the quality of life for struggling children, youth and families. You can join us in this mission by becoming a UCAN Holiday Helper and assisting us in collecting toys to distribute to those in need this holiday season.
As a volunteer you will be asked to work at a mall in your area at the UCAN toy collection area.
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| COST (pp): | $0 |
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| EVENT NAME: | THANKS 4 Giving |
| EVENT PHONE: | 773-282-8206 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | al@polish.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.polish.org |
| DATE: | 11/29/2008 |
| TIME: | 8:00 pm |
| LOCATION: | Harris Theater Millennium Park |
| DESCRIPTION: | The Chicago Human Rhythm Project presents THANKS 4 Giving; a collaborative fundraiser November 28 - 30 at the Harris Theater featuring Barbatuques, a 14-member “body band” combining Afro-Brazilian chants, body drumming, stomping feet, video montage and pulsating rhythms. Use promotion access code: CHRP-PAA, for 10% off your ticket price and to designate 50% of your ticket price to the Polish American Association. |
| COST (pp): | $15 - $63 |
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| EVENT NAME: | YWCA Holiday Fiesta! |
| EVENT PHONE: | 847-864-8445 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | jmarkaj@ywcae-ns.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.ywca.org/evanston |
| DATE: | 12/04/2008 |
| TIME: | 6:30pm |
| LOCATION: | Rio's d'Sudamerica, 2010 W. Armitage, Chicago |
| DESCRIPTION: | Come out to support a great cause, and have fun doing it! The Young Women's Leadership Board of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore hosts its first annual Holiday Fiesta to benefit local victims of domestic violence. $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Ticket price includes 3-hour open bar, South American fusion hors d'oeuvres, and a holiday celebration silent auction. |
| COST (pp): | $40.00 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Holiday smARTshow! |
| EVENT PHONE: | -- |
| EVENT EMAIL: | info@theflatironbuilding.com |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.flatironproject.com |
| DATE: | 12/12/2008 |
| TIME: | 6:00 pm |
| LOCATION: | Flat Iron Building |
| DESCRIPTION: | Enjoy the holiday season with the Flat Iron Artists Association at its Holiday smARTshow and sale. The event will showcase specially selected art from 100 of Chicago’s most exciting artists, priced perfectly for holiday gift giving. Add a personal touch to the season by admiring the winter gallery or sharing the gift of art with friends and family. |
| COST (pp): | $0 |
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| EVENT NAME: | Pillars Ball - ''Glitter, Glamour, Generosity'' |
| EVENT PHONE: | 708-698-5500 |
| EVENT EMAIL: | aberos@pillarscommunity.org |
| EVENT WEBSITE: | www.pillarscommunity.org |
| DATE: | 01/24/2009 |
| TIME: | 6:00 pm |
| LOCATION: | The Westin Lombard |
| DESCRIPTION: | Discover the dazzling energy of vintage Vegas with the Pillars Ball 2009, “Glitter, Glamour, Generosity”
Be transported back to a time of big money, big hair and big fun! You can try your luck at one of the gaming tables or cut a rug on the dance floor.
For more information on attending or volunteering, visit www.pillarscommunity.org or call 708.698.5500 x205
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| COST (pp): | $175 |
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