Advertising Section ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT 3A 2017Big Calendar of Non-Profit DatesEvents for Metro Chicago January ADVERTISING SECTION 3A 1 SUNDAY – NEW YEAR’S DAY 21 SATURDAY Urban Initiatives Soccer Ball. Create a safer, smarter, and stronger Chicago. Alphawood Foundation, Art AIDS America. Through April 2, the first exhibition Pillars Ball. Benefits the western/southwestern suburbs’ largest nonprofit provider 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. urbaninitiatives.org. to explore how the AIDS crisis forever changed American art. 11 a.m., Alphawood of mental health and social services. 6 p.m., Oakbrook Hills Hilton Resort, Oak Brook. Gallery, Chicago. artaidsamericachicago.org. pillarscommunity.org. 28 SATURDAY Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Black Creativity Gala. Celebrate 2 MONDAY – NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY 24 TUESDAY the culture, heritage and science contributions of African Americans and inspire young Archdiocese of Chicago, Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast. people to explore STEM fields. 6:30 p.m., Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. 10 TUESDAY Celebrates the success of Chicago’s Catholic schools. Keynote address: Dr. Jo Ann msichicago.org. BOMA/Chicago, Real Estate Investment and Finance Course. Through Rooney, President of Loyola University Chicago. 8 a.m., Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Jan. 19, learn how to maximize the value of a property and develop knowledge about archchicago.org/cceb. Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, Firefighter Chili Cook-Off basic financial concepts as they relate to real estate. 5:30 p.m., 115 S. LaSalle, and Trivia Contest. Chili tasting, raffles and team trivia. 5 p.m., Youth Services of Chicago. bomachicago.org/education. 25 WEDNESDAY Glenview/Northbrook, Glenview. ysgn.org. Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago House Captain Information 14 SATURDAY Session. Learn about National Rebuilding Day efforts to help homeowners in need. 29 SUNDAY Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest 5 p.m., University of Illinois, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Aon Step Up for Kids. An Indiana, Skate with the Greats. An afternoon of ice skating and autographs with 80-floor climb to raise money to help the children and families at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Chicago Blackhawks legends and special guests! 2 p.m., MB Financial Park Ice Rink, 26 THURSDAY Children’s Hospital. 8 a.m., Aon Center, Chicago. foundation.luriechildrens.org. Rosemont. RonaldHouseChicago.org. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Annual Poker Night. Cocktails, dinner buffet, casino games, prizes and the chance to make a difference for Chicago kids. 5 p.m., Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, D’Vine Affair. Wine 16 MONDAY – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Gibson’s Bar & Steak House, Chicago. mercyhome.org. tasting with 90 vintners from around the world and over 250 different types of wine for tasting and to purchase. 1:30 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. 19 THURSDAY 27 FRIDAY catholiccharities.net/Events. American Diabetes Association, Executive Exchange. Network and learn more Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School, King of Hearts Gala. about the association’s corporate opportunities. 5:30 p.m., Metropolitan Club, Chicago. Make a safe, affordable, Jesuit, college prep education possible for students on Chicago’s Concordia Place, BrewFest. Benefits the economically inclusive educational, diabetes.org. West Side. 5:45 p.m., Loews, Chicago. ctkjesuit.org/koh. enrichment and wellness programs that promote a path of self-sufficiency and independence. 2 p.m., Revolution Brewing, Chicago. concordiaplace.org. Electric Association, ChicaGO Safety and Sustainability Conference. Halcyon Theatre, Night of Flight. Dinner, drinks, dancing and a silent auction Educational event for the electrical and construction trades. 8 a.m., Donald E. Stephens honoring Kavi Gupta, Meghan Beals and Michael Kornick for outstanding commitment Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Be My Valentine Family Event. Convention Center, Rosemont. eachicago.org/chicago2017. to connecting Chicago’s communities and the arts. 6:30 p.m., Savage Smyth, Chicago. Brunch buffet, Valentine’s activities for children, performances, a silent auction and halcyontheatre.org. raffle. 10 a.m., Drake Hotel, Chicago. lynnsage.org/event. 20 FRIDAY Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation, Eisenopoly. Monopoly-themed evening Illinois Mentoring Partnership, Impact Awards Breakfast. Honoring on customized boards for the chance to win high-stakes prizes. 7 p.m., Revel Fulton companies, organizations and individuals across Illinois that are making a difference. Market, Chicago. eisenbergfoundation.org. 7:30 a.m., Union League Club, Chicago. 2017impactawards.eventbrite.com. Chicago Latino Film Festival, April 2016 Designs for Dignity at The Geraghty, May 2016 De La Salle Institute Great Futures Gala sponsored by Extollo Gene Siskel Film Center, Hollywood on State: Educational Foundation , April 2016 Where You’re The Star, February 2016 Chicago Fire Foundation, Soccer & Style, May 2016 February ADVERTISING SECTION 5A 1 WEDNESDAY 12 SUNDAY – LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY Boys Hope Girls Hope, Evening of Hope Gala. Honoring Dawn Overhand, Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Future Leaders Jennifer Pritzker, Ana Couri and Stephen V. King. 6:30 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Program. Through May 8, development opportunity for HR leaders looking to gain 14 TUESDAY – VALENTINE’S DAY Chicago. chicagobhgh.org. insights into aspects of the CHRO role. 9 a.m., various locations, Chicago. hrmac.org. 15 WEDNESDAY HFS Chicago Scholars, Rock-N-Bowl. Bowling fundraiser with raffle prizes, Ounce of Prevention Fund, Connected Women - Powerful Impact. Human Resources Management Association of Chicago, Leadership unlimited beer, pizza. 7 p.m., Diversey River Bowl, Chicago. hfschicagoscholars.com. Roundtable discussion with some of Chicago’s most influential leaders celebrating the Series. Through June 7, C-suite executives share their thoughts on human capital issues impact that women can make in communities, in business and in philanthropy. that impact business success. Phil Ponce of WTTW’s Chicago Tonight moderates. Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring Award Gala. Ken 5:30 p.m., Chicago. TheOunce.org/connected. 8:15 a.m., Standard Club, Chicago. hrmac.org. Hoffman, president of the board of directors for the Foundation, will be honored. 6:30 p.m., Loews Chicago. lesturnerals.org. 3 FRIDAY 18 SATURDAY Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund, Cupids and Cocktails. Valentine’s Day- Mount Carmel High School, Caravan Gala. Benefits the Mount Carmel Cove School Shines On - 70 Years Strong. Cocktails, dinner, silent and live themed fundraiser for young professionals with silent and live auctions. 7 p.m., Chicago. Educational Foundation, which funds the gap between the cost of tuition and the true auction, live music and dancing to benefit children with learning disabilities at The Cove dmsf.org. cost of a Mount Carmel education. 6 p.m., Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, School. 6 p.m., Loews Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont. coveschool.org. Chicago. mchs.org/CaravanGala. 4 SATURDAY United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Ignite. Young professionals come Aspire Chicago, Big City Night Gala. Masquerade gala benefits kids with 20 MONDAY – PRESIDENTS DAY together to drive positive and lasting change for individuals, families and entire autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities across Chicagoland. 6 p.m., Radisson Blu neighborhoods. 7 p.m., AceBounce, Chicago. LIVEUNITEDchicago.org. Aqua, Chicago. aspirechicago.com. 23 THURSDAY Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Through Feb. 25, one of North 26 SUNDAY Equality Illinois Gala. Celebrate the accomplishments that advanced LGBTQ rights America’s largest dental product exhibits, attracting more than 30,000 attendees from Gene Siskel Film Center, Hollywood on State. Chicago’s longest-running in 2016 and look ahead to the challenges that remain in the fight for full equality for all around the globe. 7:30 a.m., McCormick Place West, Chicago. CDS.org. awards-viewing party, with fashion, food and libations, plus a live Oscar telecast. 6 p.m., Illinoisans. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. equalityillinois.us/2017-gala. Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute, Chicago. siskelfilmcenter.org. ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, IronHorse Ball. Under the Lyric Opera of Chicago + Lyric Unlimited, Chicago Voices Gala Concert. largest Tiffany glass dome in the world, tasting stations from 15 of Chicago’s top chefs, Respiratory Health Association, Hustle Up the Hancock. More than 4,000 Multi-genre concert curated and headlined by Renée Fleming, featuring other top 10 specialty open bar beverage stations and a silent auction. VIP room available. people climb to the top of John Hancock Center to raise funds for lung disease research, vocalists with ties to Chicago. 7:30 p.m., Civic Opera House, Chicago. 7 p.m., Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago. ironhorseball.com. advocacy and education. 7 a.m., John Hancock Center, Chicago. hustleupthehancock.org. lyricopera.org/concertstickets. Center for Disability and Elder Law, Light Up the Loop Winter Awards 28 TUESDAY 9 THURSDAY Benefit. Celebrates CDEL’s champions with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and Chicago Fire Foundation, Season Kickoff Luncheon. First chance of the Chicago Loop Alliance Annual Meeting. Network with Chicago’s civic, mingling. After Party at Clark Street Ale House. 5:30 p.m., Baker & McKenzie LLP, season to meet the 2017 Chicago Fire