Living & Giving

Barrington Junior Women’s Club hosted its annual HOPE Holiday Fundraiser for members on December 5 at Gigi Wine Bar & Bistro. Funds raised from the event go directly to BJWC’s Philanthropy Fund. bjwc.org

The Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Show, co-chaired by Katherine Kish and Kelly Laszlo, began with a Preview Party where guests enjoyed a first look at the spectacular pieces from more than 40 dealers and vendors, some of whom traveled from across the globe. Presented by the Woman’s Board, all proceeds benefitted Winnetka’s Community House. thewinnetkashow.com

The Greatest FOCUS Gala at the Sanfilippo Estate was a wonderful success with over $250,000 raised toward the fight against preventable global blindness. 1focus.org

The Hinsdale Historical Society celebrated opening night of a month-long educational exhibit that shed light on the life and contributions of pioneering social reformer and Hinsdale resident Grace Bagley. First working in Chicago and later in Massachusetts, Grace’s life of service included landmark reforms in childcare and education, juvenile justice, housing, immigration, and women’s suffrage.

The fun and festive Mistletoe Medley luncheon presented by the Oak Brook chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Auxiliary is always a highlight of the holiday season. With NBC 5 News Anchor Alison Rosati serving as master of Ceremonies, a gift boutique with distinctive merchandise from 30 establishments, and a mesmerizing Zzazz Productions

An “Evening of Collaboration for Breast Cancer Research” at Theater on the Lake was the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation’s first in-person fundraiser since 2019. Honoree and breast cancer survivor Diana Rauner gave an impassioned speech about the importance of finding a cure, and the organization announced its commitment to fund a first-of-its-kind collaboration between