2014 Event Preview
One: the Benefit Date: Saturday, Feb. 22 Location: Skyline Loft, 1200 W. 35th Street, Bridgeport For the first time, the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club will take its annual benefit to the city on the evening of Feb. 22. One will be the product of about one year of planning, filled with dancing, socializing and live and silent auctions in an event space that can hold up to 1,100 people. All of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Hephzibah Children’s Association, an Oak Park-based non-profit organization that provides foster care to children in need. Last year, over 450 people turned out for the HJWC’s Gatsby Gala, benefiting the same charity. This year, members say their goal is to attract 700 guests. To purchase tickets, visit www.hjwc.us.
Queen of Hearts Date: Saturday, March 8 Location: Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace Queen of Hearts is the Misericordia Women’s League’s 18th annual fundraiser, to be held March 8 at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. As the theme might suggest, there will be a casino flavor in the air that evening, as guests will have the chance to play popular casino games to raise money for Misericordia. Founded in 1921, Misericordia is a north-side campus that currently provides shelter for more than 600 adults and children with physical and mental disabilities. The proceeds from Queen of Hearts will go towards Misericordia’s Personal Effectiveness Program, which uses technology to enhance skills that increase personal independence for residents.
Hunt for Health Date: Saturday, April 26 Location: Immanuel Hall, Hinsdale The Robert Crown Center will host its third annual Hunt for Health on April 26, which will start at Immanuel Hall in Hinsdale, at the corner of Grant and Third Streets. The Hunt for Health is essentially an adult scavenger hunt that takes teams of roughly a dozen people through downtown Hinsdale in search of “clues.” The clues are health-related, helping to raise awareness about significant health issues such as the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Last year, the event raised more than $38,000, which was directed towards operating expenses and the Robert Crown Center’s scholarship program. For more information, visit www.robertcrown.org.
Community House Walk for Autism Date: Sunday, April 27 Location: Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale Benefiting the Community House’s Charlie’s Gift Autism Center, the Walk for Autism is an event that has swelled to massive proportions in recent years, thanks in part to initiatives conducted at local schools. Last year, roughly 1,500 participants came out to Hinsdale Central High School on a Sunday morning in late April for the walk. Walkers proceed from Hinsdale Central at 55th and Grant Streets to downtown Hinsdale, before circling back to the high school to finish the 5K walk. Proceeds from the walk go towards the Charlie’s Gift Autism Center, a facility that provides programs and therapy for autistic individuals and their families. 22 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com