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HOPE FUNDRAISER

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

ANTIQUES + MODERNISM PREVIEW PARTY

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

FOCUS GALA

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

MERRY MISTLETOE

The Lake Forest Woman’s Club held its annual “Merry Mistletoe” fundraiser at Knollwood Country Club on December 1st. For over 60 years, the Club has been raising funds for college bound Lake Forest High School seniors, vocational training of our military veterans, and educational support to our foster children. Thank you to all of our

POWER OF THE PURSE

On November 5, more than 200 Lake County women joined forces at Women United’s Power of the Purse event to raise funds for early childhood education. Guests enjoyed brunch and bubbly, bid on designer bags and silent auction items, and raised their hands in support of local children. liveunitedlakecounty.org/wu

HHS FINDING GRACE

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.

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