Calendar of Events
MARCH 2010
6th Annual Bowl-a-Thon
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Make a STRIKING difference in the lives of Chicago's most at-risk youth by participating in Lawrence Hall Youth Services' 6th Annual Bowl-A-Thon. Sponsor a youth team, organize your own or just come to cheer on our bowlers as they score those strikes and spares. Registration fee includes unlimited bowling for 2 hours, shoe rental, food and soda/coffee. For more information about sponsorship opportunities or to register for this event please visit http://lawrencehall.dojiggy.com
Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
10 Pin Lanes, 333 North State Street, Chicago, IL
Contact: Kiel Galland
312.456.6527or kgalland@lawrencehall.org
St. Gregory Episcopal School Annual Benefit
St. Gregory Episcopal School
A fun and festive evening in support of St. Gregory Episcopal School. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner, live music and dancing.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 6:00pm
Milleneum Knickerbocker Hotel
Contact: 773.277.4447 ext 13
Graduation Ceremonies for the Michael Barlow Center
St. Leonard's Ministries
The Michael Barlow Center of St. Leonard's Ministries invites interested parties to attend Graduation Ceremonies for its Winter Green Building Maintenance Class. Through the class, formerly incarcerated individuals learn both the skills and the mindset to approach building maintenane and carpentry using eco-friendly, green technology.
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10:00am
Michael Barlow Center, 2120 West Warren Boulevard
Seminar: Effects of Prenatal Substance Exposure on the
Developing Fetus & Managing Behaviors
St. Mary's Services
Dr. Dan Griffith, a licensed clinical pediatric psychologist, will speak about the effects of prenatal substance and alcohol exposure to the developing child. He also will discuss managing children's behaviors at different developmental stages.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9:00am - Noon
St. Simon's Episcopal Church basement
717 West Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights
Pre-registration is required.
Contact: Kellie Kennedy
888.786.2797 or kkennedy@stmaryservices.com
HamBINGO
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
HamBINGO can get busy, so get here early to grab a table! $5 suggested donation for each Bingo card and play as many cards as you like. Each card is good for the entire night. 100% of the donations collected for the Bingo cards goes directly to Lawrence Hall. A portion of the drink specials benefit LHYS as well, so "eat, drink, and be...MARY!"
Monday, March 29, 2010 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Hamburger Mary's, 5400 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL
Contact: Nate Rosato
312.456.2490 or visit www.hamburgermarys.net
APRIL 2010
Cathedral Counseling Center Celebrates!
Cathedral Counseling Center
We invite you to enjoy an evening of camaraderie, cocktails and buffet, Cabaret featuring the Lucy Smith Quartet, a raffle for one-night-stay and dinner at The Wit Hotel, and competition for exciting auction items including fabulous vacation trips, tickets to fun events, & delicious dinners at great restaurants!
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 6:30pm
Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center
24 East Goethe, Chicago
Parking available at 1258 North State Parkway for $12
For map, directions, and more information, visit:
http://www.cathedralcounseling.org
Contact: Leigh Stewart
312.252.9500 x 120
14th Annual Ravenswood Run
Ravenswood Community Services
Enjoy the charm of historic Ravenswood at the 14th Annual Ravenswood Run. Experience a top-notch runners' event, with a true community feel. This unique 5K is truly a neighborhood race, running through scenic city streets and benefitting the food pantry and community kitchen at Ravenswood Community Services and the student health centers at Lake View and Amundsen High Schools.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8:00am
Start and Finish at 4550 N Hermitage, Chicago, IL
For more information about the race and to register for the run, visit:
http://www.fleetfeetchicago.com/htm/events_races_ravens.asp
To volunteer at the Ravenswood Run, contact Ravenswood Community Services:
773.769.0282 or volunteer@ravenswoodcommunityservices.org
MAY 2010
Parenting and Disciplining Your Adopted Child
St. Mary's Services
Dr. Michael Maniacci will talk with adoptive families about ways to effectively discipline their children. The seminar is geared specifically for parents with children ages 2 to 17.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 10:00am - Noon
Church of the Holy Nativity
275 South Richmond Avenue, Clarendon Hills
Pre-registration is required.
Contact: Kellie Kennedy
888.786.2797 or kkennedy@stmaryservices.com
ECCS Day of Service, Party on the Plaza and Evensong
Episcopal Charities and Community Services
In celebration of ECCS's 50th Anniversary, individuals, families, groups of friends, and congregations in the Chicago area are invited to volunteer their time by working with an ECCS partner agency, social service agency, or someone in need in their local communities. The following day, there will be a celebration at the Episcopal Church Center followed by an Evensong at St. James Cathedral.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Day of Service
Various Locations
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Party on the Plaza and Evensong at St. James Cathedral
65 East Huron Street, Chicago
Contact: Anne Sawkiw
312.751.6721 or sawkiw@eccsonline.net
JUNE 2010
Third Annual Golf Outing and Family Picnic
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Support Lawrence Hall’s programs and services while having fun with friends and family at the same time at our 3rd Annual Golf Outing. Foursomes play golf games for great prizes including: Closest to the Pin, Putting Contest, Hole in One, Beat the CEO, and Longest Drive. Join Lawrence Hall’s boys and girls at the Fishing Derby during the picnic lunch.
Friday, June 4, 2010 - "shotgun" start at 10:00am
Valley Lo Club, 2200 Tanglewood Drive, Glenview, IL
Contact: Kiel Galland
312.456.6527 or kgalland@lawrencehall.org