Monthly Archives: April 2016

Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala

When: Saturday, May 7, 2016.  6:30: Cocktail reception & silent auction, 8:00pm: Dinner, program and dancing

Where: Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

What: Alzheimer’s Association Chicago’s  29th annual Rita Hayworth Gala, “Time is of the Essence.” Master of Ceremonies: Jon Harris.  Special presenter: Dawn Hasbrouck, Fox 32 News Anchor.

For more information or to register online, visit the website.

Stevenson Center Panel: Reforming America’s Representative Democracy

When: Thursday, May 19, 2016.  12:00 noon: lunch, 12:30pm: program

Where: The Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL

What: Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy hosts a panel featuring former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton (D-IN) and Trevor Potter, former chairman of the Federal Election Commission.  Moderator: Cynthia Canary, nonprofit management and policy consultant.

For more information and to register, visit the website or call 773-633-5661

NAMI Forum on The Road Map to Mental Health Reform in Illinois

When: Monday, April 25, 2016 at 7:00pm

Where: Lundbeck Pharmaceuticals, 4 Parkway North, Deerfield, IL

What: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hosts a forum about proposed policy reforms aimed at improving access to high quality mental health services and affordable housing.  Guest speakers include representatives from Thresholds, Illinois state legislators, local service providers, and those with lived experience.

Admission free.

State Rep. Elaine Nekritz and Sen. Julie Morrison Town Hall Meeting

When: Monday, April 25, 2016 from 6:30 – 8:30pm

Where: Northbrook Public Library, 201 Cedar Ln., Northbrook, IL

What: A town hall meeting to provide brief Springfield updates followed by an open floor for questions and answers.

Reception Supporting State Sen. Daniel Biss

When: Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 5:30 – 7:00pm

Where: Hubbard Inn, 110 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL

What: A reception supporting State Senator Daniel Biss (D-9).

You can RSVP online, email rsvp@lbhchicago.com, or call 312-806-2743