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Charity / Community Event _ 2024
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5/13/24 – Join The Tour Life : Local Industry Meet Up
The Tour Life Local Industry Meet-Up
Sleeping Village
Monday, May 13th @ 7pm
Admission is FREE!
21+ event!
Join THE TOUR LIFE with Janine Richards, a Q101 podcast, for a local Chicago music industry meetup and conversation about going from DIY to professional touring. Hear from Chicago bassist Adam Wayne of Family of Geniuses about going from local gigs to touring with Jenny Lewis, featuring new music from VilleKulla.
PLUS get your chance to win an autographed drumhead & hoodie from lovelytheband & Summerfest Tickets!
Experience firsthand industry insights and connect with local music pros. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your music career.
5/18/24 – Join the Lew Blond 5K – Where Every Step Makes a Difference!
Join Us for the 2024 Lew Blond Memorial 5K Run/Walk!
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024 Location: Maple School, 2370 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL
Event Highlights:
5K Run: Lace up your sneakers and tackle the scenic 5K route, starting at 8am.
1 Mile Run: A shorter option for those who prefer a brisk mile, beginning at 9 am.
Little Lew 50-Yard Dash: Calling all little sprinters (ages 6 and under)! Dash your way to the finish line at 9:30 am.
Smile Mile: Capture your race-day smiles at Mile 2, sponsored by Dentistry For Kids, Ltd. Our photographer will snap your victorious moments and share them on the Lew Blond Run’s Instagram.
Why Run? The Lew Blond Memorial 5K honors the memory of Lew Blond, an exceptional Maple School teacher who dedicated his life to the applied arts. His impact on students, colleagues, and parents remains cherished. Proceeds from this event benefit ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research through the Les Turner ALS Foundation, fund high school scholarships at Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools, and support special District 30 projects. Let’s run, remember, and make a difference!
Sign up by April 30 to secure your commemorative t-shirt. Volunteers are also welcome to join the cause. Contact Samuel Kurz at [email protected] for more information.
5/18/24 – Rising Lights Project Enchanted Garden Gala
Rising Lights Project is a registered 501(3)(c).Their goal is to encourage, educate, and empower so that people from all areas of our communities neighbors to political leaders, business owners, and more can clearly see the ability in disability and create new opportunities to keep those with disability engaged and connected.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18th. Dinner, Dancing, Stories of Impact, and much more!