When: Friday, April 18, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Shakou, 625 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
What: Join the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) Lake County Young Professional’s Board at “Cocktails for CASA.” Appetizers, open bar, micro-brews, raffle and live music to benefit at-risk children who live in the local communities.
Tickets are $30. Purchase online.
When: Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 9:00 to 10:00 am
Where: Starbucks, 1665 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove
What: Rep. Carol Sente will hold a Coffee Shop Stop for constituents to learn about what is happening in Springfield and to become more involved in the legislative process by meeting with her at a convenient location.
For questions or information, please contact her office at 847-478-9909 or by email.
When: Thursday, May 1, 2014. Cocktail Reception 6:00 pm, Dinner and Awards Ceremony 7:00 pm
Where: The Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
What: The Mikva Challenge celebrates the 15th anniversary of their Civic Leadership Awards and Benefit Dinner and invites you to join them to honor the 2014 recipients: Jonathan Alter, Barbara Goodman Manilow and Alcott College Prep High School. The program will be moderated by Cheryl Burton, ABC-7 Chicago.
Individual tickets $250. Click here to RSVP and for sponsorship levels. Business attire. Discounted valet parking available.
When: Thursday, April 10, 2014 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Where: Chicago Bar Association, 321 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago
What: The Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women presents Lori Goldstein, Esq., who will discuss work and life in the LGBT arena after the Supreme Court’s June DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) decisions. The impact of new Federal and Illinois laws will be covered.
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 7:00 pm sharp
Where: Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield (downstairs)
What: Move to Amend Greater Chicago North works in a nonpartisan way to inform the public as to how money is being used to influence legislation that is not in the public’s interest. The meeting will cover planning for the expected McCutcheon v. FEC decision Flash Rally, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Fast Track vote and new finance reform legislation proposed in the House and the Senate. The group welcomes input from those at the meeting.
The Deerfield Public Library provides meeting space as a community service. Neither the Library nor the Board sponsors or endorses these events or the presenting of individuals or organizations.
