CHARITY REGISTER
OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE.
RED SKY NIGHT
What: Join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for an evening of entertainment, dining, drinks, and live and silent auctions. All proceeds from the benefit support the organization’s research and fight against blood cancers.
When: Friday, August 25, 6 PM
Where: Chicago Yacht Club, 400 E. Monroe St. Tickets: fundraise.leukemiacup.org/events/-/e114514
VERNISSAGE
What: Celebrate the MCA’S 50th anniversary at the opening night preview of EXPO Chicago. The city’s most anticipated art event of the year welcomes work from 145 prominent art galleries around the world and supports the MCA’S education programs. When: Wednesday, September 13, 6 PM
Where: Festival Hall, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Tickets: mcachicago.org/vernissage
ILLUMINATION GALA
What: The Chicago Loop Alliance hosts its 13th annual gala in celebration of Chicago’s history.
The black-tie affair benefits the artistic, cultural, and public event agenda for downtown businesses. When: Friday, September 15, 6:30 PM
Where: The Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. Tickets: loopchicago.com/cla/foundation/gala
SWING FOR SPINA BIFIDA
What: The Illinois Spina Bifida Association welcomes golf enthusiasts to hit the links in support of those living with one of the country’s most common birth defects. Attendees play a round of 18 holes with an open bar and food before, at the turn, and following the game. When: Tuesday, September 19, 1 PM
Where: Ivanhoe Club,
28846 Thorngate Dr., Mundelein
Tickets: isupport.i-sba.org/golf/donate/tickets
LAWRENCE HALL FALL FÊTE
What: For the fifth year, Lawrence Hall throws its annual fall fundraiser to celebrate the remarkable work done in protecting the city’s at-risk youth and their families. This year’s event honors the organization’s foster care program and the Champion for Children Award recipients, the Hunt-baiocchi family. When: Saturday, September 23, 6 PM
Where: Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St. Tickets: lawrencehall.org/ fall-fete-2017-sponsorship-opportunities