Theresa DeMaria

Playing for Literacy

Reading Power hosted its inaugural Play for Literacy Golf & Games at Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest in early September.

Paws for Patrick’s Walk for Awareness and Family Fair

More than 600 participants, 70 volunteers, and 30 wellness and animal rescue groups led to the success in late September on the grounds of the Lake Forest Recreation Center. The nonprofit, founded by the Roemer family of Lake Forest in memory of their teen son and brother, Patrick, who died in 2020, raised over $30,000

The Value of In-person Learning

After more than a year of virtual and hybrid tutoring, Reading Power kicked off its 19th program year in person. “The smiles, laughter and connections made in person are invaluable,” Lisa Bulzoni, Executive Director of Programs and Operations commented. During the pandemic, due to school closures and the barrier of low engagement in virtual learning,

The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide

Elawa Farm Dinners

This season, Elawa Farm Foundation has introduced a Farm Dinner series. This true farm-to-table experience features a garden tour, botanically-inspired cocktails from local distiller, Apologue Liqueurs, and a curated dinner with fresh ingredients from the farm by Chef Steve LoTempio. The evening ends with dessert around the bonfire. Photos were taken at the June farm

Victoria Medvec Book Signing

In celebration of the launch of Vicki Medvec’s new book, Negotiate Without Fear, a group of family and friends gathered on July 16. Against the background of her beautiful home, the Northwestern University professor and CEO of her boutique consultancy—and now author—signed her book for her guests. What a great opportunity to speak to each

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