Erin Donaldson

The Lake Bluff Women’s Club (LBWC) held its annual “Fall Frolic-Season of Giving” Benefit on October 10 at White Deer Run Golf Club in Vernon Hills. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors, LBWC met its monetary goal and will announce the recipients of funds raised at its December meeting.

Three young mothers who are breast cancer survivors in our community came together in an effort to promote breast cancer awareness ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Working with two members of the Lake Bluff Golf Association, they planned and promoted the first annual Pink Party, on September 29 at the Winter Club. The Pink

On September 28, guests strolled through five of Lake Forest’s finest estates, where local restaurants, designers, and florists added their unique touch to make each location a feast for the senses. Proceeds from the Spirit of ’67 Home & Garden Tour support district grants that provide enriching educational and cultural experiences. lakeforestschools.org/spiritof67

Elawa Farm Foundation celebrated the season under the stars at its annual Harvest Dinner on September 8. Guests were treated to a farm to table dinner and cocktails in the garden by Chef Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe, music, and dancing in the Hay Barn. Funds raised from the evening will support the foundation’s upcoming

On September 24, Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) hosted 1,600 people at Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve for its annual fall fundraiser. Highland athletes, dancers, bagpipers, field games, a blue grass band, and kilted skydivers entertained the crowd. Diana and David Moore and their family were the event chairs. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser culminated with the