CRAIN’S ADVERTISING SECTION 3A CUSTOM MEDIA A DIVISION OF CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS Big CalendarDates of Nonprofit Events for Metro Chicago ADVERTISING SECTION 3A January 1 MONDAY – NEW YEAR’S DAY 20 SATURDAY education, augmenting corporate work-study program earnings. Fairmont Pillars Ball. Benefits mental health, addictions, domestic and sexual Hotel, Chicago. events.org/koh18. 3 WEDNESDAY violence, and child and family services programs. 6 p.m., Oak Brook Hills Rogers Park Business Alliance Glenwood Sunday Market. Hilton Resort, Oak Brook. pillarscommunity.org. Urban Initiatives Soccer Ball. Supports program expansion into Through Oct. 28, farmers market devoted to local, sustainably grown and additional Chicago schools. 7 p.m., Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. produced foods that are also organic whenever possible. 9 a.m., Glenwood 21 SUNDAY urbaninitiatives.org. Ave. between Lunt and Morse Ave., Chicago. glenwoodsundaymarket.org. Chicago Parks Foundation EarthGong Meditation. Guided meditation featuring the sound of gongs to start the new year off right. 27 SATURDAY 4 THURSDAY 4 p.m., South Shore Cultural Center, Chicago. Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Black Creativity Chicago Alliance of Visual Artists Architectural Elements. chicagoparksfoundation.org/earthgong. Gala. Pays tribute to the culture, heritage and scientific contributions Through Jan. 30, juried show visualizing all facets of architectural of African Americans, and works to motivate youth in science. 6 p.m., forms and elements. 6 p.m., Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago. Leukemia Research Foundation Town Hall Meeting. Medical Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. msichicago.org/education. wearecava.org/current-events. experts answer questions on leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes for patients, survivors, caregivers and family 28 SUNDAY 13 SATURDAY members. 1 p.m., Holiday Inn, Skokie. allbloodcancers.org/town-hall- Catholic Charities D’Vine Affair. Ninety vintners from around Mount Carmel High School Night of Champions. Recognizes meeting. the world, a wine-tasting seminar, craft and imported beer tasting students, athletes, moderators and coaches who’ve made an impact at the room, live and silent auction. 1:30 p.m., Union League Club, Chicago. school; proceeds benefit extracurricular activities. 6:30 p.m., 115 Bourbon 23 TUESDAY catholiccharities.net. St., Merrionette Park. mchs.org/alumnievents. Archdiocese of Chicago Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast. Includes keynote address by Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C, K.I.D.S.S. for Kids Aon Step Up for Kids. Fundraising stair climb. 15 MONDAY – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY president of the University of Notre Dame. 7:30 a.m., Hilton Chicago. 8 a.m., Aon Center, Chicago. foundation.luriechildrens.org. i.c.stars Hack the Dream. Companies connect with community-based giving.archchicago.org/cceb. organizations to use technology and design to solve community health Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Poker Night. Cocktails, dinner problems. 10 a.m., Blue Lacuna, Chicago. icstars.org. 24 WEDNESDAY buffet, casino games, prizes and the chance to make a difference Rebuilding Together, Metro Chicago House Captain for Chicago kids. 5 p.m., Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse, Chicago. 19 FRIDAY Information Session. Focuses on low-income homeowners in need of mercyhome.org/poker-night. Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation Eisenopoly. Speed rounds of home repairs. 5 p.m., University of Illinois, Chicago. rebuildingtogether-chi.com. Eisenopoly with food, handcrafted cocktails and live music to fund critical gastrointestinal cancer research. 6:30 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. 26 FRIDAY eisenbergfoundation.org. Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, King of Hearts Gala. Proceeds help West Side students afford a safe, Jesuit, college-prep Envision Unlimited Bright Futures Ball , April 2017 The 2017 Pillars Ball, January 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Youth of the Year Competition & Dinner, March 2017 Rape Victim Advocates, Standing Silent Witness, April 2017 ADVERTISING SECTION FEBRUARY 2 FRIDAY 18 SUNDAY with cocktails, auctions, dining and dancing. 6 p.m., The Geraghty, Chicago. Catholic Charities Patrick J. Ryan Main Event. Golden Glove Ronald McDonald House of Chicagoland and Northwest bearnecessities.org/event/bear-tie-ball. amateur boxing fights, casino games, cocktails and dinner to support the Indiana, Skate with the Greats. Skate with Chicago Blackhawks agency’s outreach to survivors of suicide counseling program for children. legends, get autographs from current players and enjoy a hockey-themed silent Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, Solid Gold. Provide help, 6 p.m., Drury Lane, Oakbook Terrace. catholiccharities.net. auction. 2 p.m., MB Financial Park, Rosemont. ronaldhousechicago.org. hope and opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Lake County. 6:30 p.m., Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest. bgclc.com. 3 SATURDAY 19 MONDAY – PRESIDENT’S DAY Equality Illinois Gala. The Midwest’s largest LGBTQ formal celebration, Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club Samba to Stop Hunger. Raises with more than 1,000 attendees, including political figures and community 20 TUESDAY funds for HCS Family Services, a non-profit that provides nutritious food to VIPs. 6 p.m., Hilton Chicago. equalityillinois.org/2018gala. SCORE Chicago Chapter Small Business Forum: Growing Your more than 21,000 people in southeast DuPage County each year. Business in the Digital Age. Panels on digital marketing, using social 7:30 p.m., Carnivale, Chicago. hjwc.ejoinme.org/Benefit2018. Little Company of Mary Hospital Crystal Heart Ball. The media and using digital data, along with keynote speaker and a raffle prize. largest fundraising gala for a nonprofit from Chicago’s Southwest Side, with 8 a.m., Loews Hotel, Chicago. scorebusinessforum.org. Les Turner ALS Foundation, Hope Through Caring Award a cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment. 6:30 p.m., Field Museum, Gala. Reception, raffle, dinner and dancing to honor the clinical care and Chicago. lcmh.org/foundation. 21 WEDNESDAY research at the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Celebrate the Harris. Medicine. 6:30 p.m., Loews Hotel, Chicago. lesturnerals.org. 8 THURSDAY Performance from American Ballet Theatre with superstar Misty Chicago Architecture Foundation Meet Your City Gala. Copeland and dinner at the Art Institute. 5 p.m., Art Institute, Chicago. 25 SUNDAY Supports expanding award-winning education programs in the new Chicago harristheaterchicago.org. Respiratory Health Association Hustle Up the Hancock. Architecture Center slated to open in summer 2018. 5:30 p.m., More than 4,000 people climb to the top of the John Hancock Center to Revel Fulton Market, Chicago. architecture.org/gala. Illinois Housing Development Authority and Illinois Housing raise funds for healthy lungs and clean air. 7 a.m., John Hancock Center, Council’s Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing. Chicago. lungchicago.org/hustle. Clean Energy Trust, Cleantech University Prize. College students Through Feb. 22, networking opportunities and sessions on the latest trends in pitch their business plans to win a $50,000 grant to further develop their affordable housing. Noon, Hyatt Regency, Chicago. ilgovernorsconference.org. 26 MONDAY venture. 2 p.m., mHUB, Chicago. cleanenergytrust.org/programs. Chicago Fire Foundation Season Kickoff Luncheon. First chance 22 THURSDAY of the season to meet the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, with a reception, Leukemia Research Foundation Ski for Research. Through Girls in the Game, Field of Dreams Gala. Presentations from teens lunch, silent auction and player meet and greets. 11 a.m., Hyatt Regency, Feb. 13, annual men’s ski trip. Steamboat Springs (Colo.) Ski Resort. in the program as well as honored champions; includes a cocktail reception, Chicago. chicago-fire.com. allbloodcancers.org/ski-for-research. silent auction, dinner and awards ceremony. 6 p.m., InterContinental Magnificent Mile, Chicago. girlsinthegame.org/fieldofdreams. 27 TUESDAY 9 FRIDAY ACG Chicago Middle Market Manufacturing Investment Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund Cupids and Cocktails. Young 23 FRIDAY Conference. Professionals discuss the actively growing manufacturing professionals and individuals new to philanthropy come together to support Alzheimer’s Association Paint the Night Purple. Young sectors and explore the state of investments and growth. 10:30 a.m., the organization’s scholars. dmsf.org. professionals and emerging leaders from across Chicagoland come together Morgan Manufacturing, Chicago. acgchicago.org. for a night of live music, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, auction and more, 10 SATURDAY hosted by the Association’s Junior Board. 8 p.m., Revel Fulton Market, TBD American Lung Association Fight for Air Climb - Oakbrook Chicago. alzillinoisjuniorboard.org. Cara Men’s Night Out. Libations and friendly networking to celebrate Terrace. Stair climb of the tallest skyscraper in the Chicago suburbs to Cara’s goal to serve as a leader of poverty assistance in Chicago and make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease. American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon. beyond. 5:30 p.m., Chicago. carachicago.org/events. 7 a.m., Oakbrook Terrace Tower, Oakbrook Terrace. action.lung.org. Fundraiser to support the fight against heart disease in women by heightening awareness and funding local education and research. 10 a.m., Chicago Lighthouse Sweets for Sight. Food, drinks and plenty of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras West Side Story.