Monthly Archives: April 2014

National Council of Jewish Women “Women Leading Change in Israel”

When: Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Where: Luxbar, 18 E. Bellevue, Chicago

What: Join NCJW Chicago North Shore, South Cook and Tricounty Sections in celebration of NCJW’s advances in gender equality and social justice and to welcome Shari Eshet, Director of the NCJW Center for Gender Equality in Israel.

Luncheon $50. To register and for sponsorship opportunities, click here. Valet parking $14.

Jack Altschuler Presentation “Money, Politics and Democracy”

When: Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Doors open 6:30, Program begins 7:00 pm

Where: Tau Center, 26W171 Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton (follow signs to entrance #5)

What: The DuPage Coffeehouse and the Wheaton Franciscan Sisters at the Tau Center will host Jack Altschuler, leadership workshop and keynote speaker speaking on “Money, Politics and Democracy.”

Register online. Free to the public, light refreshments served.

A Safe Place Annual Fashion Show at The Mustard Seed

When: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 1:00 pm

Where: The Mustard Seed Fair Trade Shop, 202 E. Westminster, Lake Forest

What: A Safe Place invites you to their 2014 Annual Fashion Show to benefit “Right to Be Free” with founder Lori Dillon as guest speaker.

Tickets are $20 and are available at The Mustard Seed. More information at the website or call 847-735-0211.

Congressman Brad Schneider’s “Meet The Campaign” Party

When: Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Where: Schneider for Congress Headquarters, 155 Revere Dr., Ste. 12, Northbrook

What: Congressman Brad Schneider’s volunteer team in Northbrook is hosting a party to “Meet The Campaign” at the campaign headquarters. Congressman Schneider will attend as well as campaign staff members and volunteers who will share their experiences. Light refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Alyssa Zavislak at 630-885-8473 or by email.

The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation 2014 Awards for Investigative Reporting

When: Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Cocktails 5:30 pm, Awards Program 6:30 pm

Where: Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago

What: The Better Government Association presents the 2014 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting with featured guests Shawn Boburg and Jim Avila.

Individual tickets $50. Click here to purchase and for sponsorship levels and more information on the event.