Tag: Chicago charity

The Service Club of Chicago's annual Spring "Hat" Luncheon (Lotsa pics!)

The Service Club of Chicago’s annual Spring Hat Luncheon, “Les Chapeaux pour les Femme” was held on May 10 at the elegant Drake Hotel. The event started off with a Champagne reception in the Gold Coast room followed by a luncheon where ladies and gents donned their finest chapeaux and helped kick off SC’s annual year... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 25, 2016 at 6:29 pm • 

Service Club of Chicago Spring Luncheon "blooms" at the Ritz

Mary Lasky and Frances Renk.
The Service Club of Chicago hosted its annual Spring Luncheon with many ladies donning colorful and whimsical chapeaux for an afternoon at the Ritz on May 18. Nearly 300 guests turned out for this annual fundraiser for one of the oldest charitable organizations in Chicago, founded in 1890. Co-chaired by members Kristina McGrath and Susan... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
May 20, 2015 at 1:39 pm • 

"Big Mac Under Glass" Honors Ken Norgan and Raises Big Money for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Co-chair/honoree Ken Norgan with Ronald
The annual “Big Mac Under Glass” event is always a special night in Chicago.  Not only is it a fun-filled fundraiser but it also benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) which recently built the world’s largest Ronald McDonald House on Grand Avenue.  On March 8th, the charity celebrated the 10th Anniversary of its largest fundraiser,... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
March 15, 2014 at 12:55 pm • 
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Lincoln Park Zoo Ball 2012: A $1 Million Record Breaker Featuring the Village People

The Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo hosted its 35th annual Zoo Ball in one of my favorite venues in Chicago.  As 1,000 black-tie clad guests entered the zoo grounds through the East Gate, they were greeted by more than 30,000’ feet of dramatic sweeping tents.  Earlier in the day, due to heavy rains, one... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 26, 2012 at 1:06 pm • 

World's Largest Ronald McDonald House is Open and Filled with Love

Ronald McDonald House Ambassador Max Herrick cuts the ribbon!
It’s finally HERE!  After  much planning, hoping, wishing and fundraising, the World Largest Ronald McDonald House is OPEN!  I was honored to be there for this special celebration on a parking garage rooftop which was directly across from the House.   Throughout the impressive program, more than 600 attendees could plainly see the purpose for this... Read more »
By Candace Jordan,
July 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm •