Theresa DeMaria

Elawa Farm Foundation celebrated the growing season under the stars at their annual Harvest Dinner on September 17. Guests were treated to a farm-to-table dinner and cocktails in the garden by Chef Giuseppe Tentori of Boka Restaurant Group, music, and dancing in the Hay Barn. Funds raised from the evening will support the much-needed renovation

On September 25, Scottish bagpipes sang, Highland dancers danced, and hang gliders dressed in kilts flew overhead and landed centerstage at Lake Forest Open Lands’ annual fundraiser, Bagpipes & Bonfire. At dusk, this one-of-a-kind event culminated with the lighting of the massive bonfire while families of all generations enjoyed dinner and drinks and live music.

On, Friday, September 16, The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its annual Fall Benefit, themed “Illuminate,” at Theater on the Lake in Chicago. Nearly 400 guests gathered to raise funds for the Rush University Medical Center’s education, research, and community service programs, as well as The Woman’s Board Fund for Excellence in

Thirty-six teams played their hearts out at the 10th Annual Lake Bluff Charity Wiffle Ball Classic for the ultimate reward—helping others. A total of $23,000 was raised. Lunch was provided by Pucks, The LAX shop provided t-shirts, and Lake Bluff Park District set up the playing fields for the annual fundraiser. lbwiffleball.com