Cloztalk Events Calendar

JPA's All in for Kids Spring Benefit
2025-05-09 18:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Four Seasons Chicago, 120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Join JPA on Friday, May 9, at the Four Seasons Chicago for an unforgettable evening of elegance and philanthropy filled with dinner, dancing, cocktails and exclusive auction packages you won’t find anywhere else. All proceeds from the event directly contribute to funding JPA’s school-based mental health programs, providing vital support to the young minds of Chicago. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our city’s youth while celebrating in style!
Cocktail Reception: 6:30 PM
Dinner and Program: 8:00 PM

Triage Health Conference
2025-05-17 10:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Triage Cancer® offers a series of FREE educational conferences on cancer-related topics including navigating finances, health and disability insurance, employment rights, advocacy, and more. Conferences are designed for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, advocates, and oncology health care professionals.* This event covers key information needed to help navigate practical issues, minimize the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress. Join us for a day of FREE education, games, prizes, and more!

Nature Walk Along the Bobolink Trail w/ Epic Experience
2025-05-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates are invited to join us for a refreshing 2.5-mile walk along Boulder’s scenic Bobolink Trail—a gentle, mostly flat path made up of hard-packed dirt and concrete. As we follow the creek, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Flatirons and a chance to connect with nature and community.
Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early. Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray to stay comfortable on the trail.
After our walk, we’ll come together for light refreshments and heartfelt conversation about life, healing, and the journey of cancer survivorship.

Female Strong's 4th Annual Golf Outing
2025-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ravinia Country Club, 1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL, 60015, United States
The 4th Annual Golf Outing will be located at Ravinia Country Club, 1200 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015.
Sponsorship Levels:
Lead Sponsor – $10,000
Logo and signage on invitations, at check in & reception
Opportunity to include swag in gift bags
Includes (2) foursomes
Includes (2) holes/pin flags
Ability to host a female strong camp
Mighty Sponsor – $5,500
Logo on all signs at lunch/dinner reception
Opportunity to include swag in gift bags
Logo on welcome sign
Includes (1) foursome
Includes (1) hole/pin flag
Cocktail Sponsor – $3,500
Logo on beverage car, bar & napkins
Includes (2) golfers
Hole Sponsor – $1,500
Signage at (1) hole
Includes (2) hole sitters
Attendees welcome to event festivities
AM Foursome (for competitive golfers) – $1,750
Includes (4) golfers
Attendees welcome to event festivities
PM Foursome (for social golfers) – $1,750
Includes (4) golfers
Attendees welcome to event festivities
Schedule:
8am: Check-In for Competitive Golfers
8:30am: First Shotgun Start
11:30-1pm: Lunch for All Guests, Check-In for Social Outing Golfers & Hole Sponsors
1pm: Second Shotgun Start

This is Our Lives - LGBT Home Movies Through the Years
2025-05-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Springfield Town Library, 43 Main Street, Springfield, VT 05156, 43 Main Street, Springfield, VT, 05156, United States
Come watch our lives unfold on screen as we celebrate the history and resilience of the LGBT community through home movies over the years!
“This Is Our Lives” LGBT Home Movies Through the Years
A long time ago, there were no pride parades or hashtags. People showed their love in quiet ways—through whispers, small looks, or maybe a secret letter. Even when it was hard, they still found ways to love, like lighting a small candle in the dark.
Join us for a special evening as we welcome Aaron from the LGBT National Help Center to talk with us about LGBTQ+ history, support, and the power of being yourself.
We’ll also be watching a 2015 documentary that shares the real stories of LGBTQ people from the past. It includes home videos that have never been seen before—some from back in the 1930s . These clips show how people lived and loved, even when they had to hide who they were, a reminder that the LGBTQ+ community has always been here.

myFace Celebrates…Our Beauty. Our Stories. Our Power
2025-06-05 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | 583 Park Avenue, 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
On Thursday, June 5th, myFace will host our annual gala—myFace Celebrates… Our Beauty. Our Stories. Our Power. This evening is not only our most important fundraising event of the year, but a moment to honor the strength, creativity, and resilience of the facial difference community.
This year, we are proud to honor Adam Pearson, an internationally known disability advocate and actor, with the Courage Award. Adam has used his voice and his platform to challenge stigma, open hearts, and build a more inclusive world. You may have seen him in the recent 2025 Golden Globe winning film, “A Different Man.”
Our host, Paige Billiot, is a passionate visible difference advocate and content producer with a facial difference herself. She will guide us through the night which will also feature moving musical performances and artistic expression from our myFace Stars.
It is a celebration of who we are—and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we come together.
Sponsorships and Tables: https://myfacecelebrates.funraise.org/page/tables-and-sponsorships
Individuals Tickets: $1000 (cocktail reception, dinner, program and ticket to After-Party)
After-Party Celebration: $250 (includes open bar, music, dancing, dessert, PLUS exclusive access to a special portion of the evening’s program).

Design Creates Joy ~ Color Pop Up NeoCon 2025
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
Color and design can change communities, creating equity, joy, and belonging.
Meet our Founder, Laura Guido-Clark & Team. Experience Project Color Corps’ mission, history, and vision during NeoCon 2025.
Join us at our COLOR POP UP, generously designed by Gensler.
June 9-11, 2025
9am – 5pm
Suite 101 on THE MART’s First Floor
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654 *Wells Street Entrance
count me in – jordan@projectcolorcorps.org | drop-ins welcome

June Solstice: Powering Change Together
2025-06-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | IL
Join us June 11 at 10:00 am PDT for June Solstice: Powering Change Together – a virtual event by Everybody Solar! Discover how solar energy is helping nonprofits across the U.S. save money, strengthen their missions, create healthier communities and how you can be a part of it.
Everybody Solar is a non-profit that funds and installs solar systems for nonprofits at no cost, helping them cut utility bills and redirect those savings toward the people they serve.
Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just discovering our work, this event is your chance to:
– Hear directly from nonprofit partners about how solar has supported their operations
– See the ripple effect of clean energy in communities across the country
– Connect with other supporters, partners, and change-makers
– Get a sneak peek at what’s next for Everybody Solar
Hear from nonprofits we’ve empowered, celebrate the progress, and get a first look at our upcoming projects. Meet change-makers and help us fuel the next wave of solar-powered change!

Navigating Neuropathy: Tools for Patients & Caregivers
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
Cancer-related neuropathy can be one of the most difficult and long-lasting side effects of treatment. During this month’s Wellness Wednesday, we’ll explore the causes of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, how it affects patients, and what treatment and supportive care options are available to help manage symptoms.
Whether you are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, or supporting a loved one, this program will offer insights and tools to help ease nerve-related discomfort and improve quality of life.
Join medical experts and an experienced acupuncturist as they share both clinical and complementary strategies—including medication, acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle approaches.
Key Takeaways:
– What chemotherapy-induced neuropathy is—and why it happens
– Medical and non-medical treatments to manage symptoms
– The role of lifestyle changes like diet and exercise in managing pain
– How acupuncture may support nerve healing and comfort
– Tips for caregivers and how to support loved ones through it
– This session will include a moderated Q&A so participants can ask questions and gain deeper understanding in real time.
Presented in partnership with Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Cancer Wellness Center, and The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy.

Navigating Health Care: How to Plan Ahead
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
This session will explore these different types of health care services: palliative care, home health care, long-term care, and advance care planning. Learn how to access these health care services, understand how different types of insurance will cover these services, and get practical tips for navigating health care.

Yoga and Sound Healing for Cancer Community
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Yoga & Sound Bowl Healing Meetup in Arvada, CO 🏔️
June 28, July 20, August 9
So nice, we’re doing it thrice!
Join fellow cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates for a soothing hour of gentle yoga and sound bowl healing led by Kerry Ferro. Let your body relax and your mind unwind in a welcoming space where no experience is needed. After, we’ll come together to share stories, support, and meaningful conversation about life and the journey of cancer survivorship. Space is limited.
Please bring your own yoga mat if able, if not we have a limited amount of ones to loan for the activity.
www.epicexperience.org/regional-meetups

myFace + You Are Beautiful = myFace is Beautiful
2025-07-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | You Are Beautiful Gallery, 3368 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of the “myFace Is Beautiful” campaign with a special gallery installation celebration, showcasing one-of-a-kind DIY wooden boards decorated by members and friends of the craniofacial community — all bearing the powerful message: myFace Is Beautiful.
Enjoy:
Delicious bites from The Fat Shallot food truck.
Custom cookies by Eileen at Esweets.
Inspiring artwork & community connections.
Plus, hear from artist Matthew Hoffman, the visionary behind You Are Beautiful, and members of the myFace leadership team, as they share the story and heart behind this collaboration.
Come for the art, stay for the community.

CommunityHealth All Involved Block Party
2025-07-12 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | CommunityHealth, 2611 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Do you want to help make quality health care for all a reality?
Build community. Join a network. Elevate access and dismantle barriers—all at your own pace. We welcome and invite patients, community members, leaders, students, and neighbors to be a part of the movement for quality health care for all.
Join us for the launch of All Involved on July 12th from 2pm-5pm!
Learn more about All Involved: https://www.allin-chicago.org/all-involved

Hope and Support in Difficult Times: Jewish Wisdom for Facing Cancer and Chronic Illness
2025-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Life’s challenges often leave us searching for meaning, comfort, and strength. Join Rabbi Joseph S. Ozarowski, D. Min., BCC, Rabbinic Counselor and Chaplain at JCFS Chicago, for a webinar exploring Jewish teachings on suffering, resilience, and hope. Drawing from the Torah and Talmud, Rabbi Ozarowski will share insights on navigating illness with faith.
Learn how the Cancer Wellness Center, Sharsheret, and JCFS Chicago communities can support you and your loved ones during life’s most difficult times. Whether you’re facing illness, supporting someone who is, or seeking guidance, this session offers reflection, learning, and spiritual connection.
Presented by: Rabbi Joseph S. Ozarowski, D. Min., BCC, Rabbinic Counselor and Chaplain at JCFS Chicago
Program is in collaboration with Cancer Wellness Center, Sharsheret and JCFS Chicago. Registration and attendance information will be shared with all organizations.

Accessing & Paying for Clinical Trials
2025-07-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Clinical trials give us new treatments and other medical advances. This webinar will provide tips on how to find, qualify, and pay for clinical trials. It will also dispel common myths, and explain insurance coverage for clinical trials.

Discover Female Strong Camp
2025-07-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Join us at Discover for a very exciting Female Strong Camp! This one-day camp will include:
Exploring financial literacy with the team at Discover!
Engaging with other girls about building confidence, sparking their passions, and discovering themselves!
Learning how to brainstorm business ideas, develop a business plan, and confidently pitch their concepts!
Building a ‘mood board’ with materials provided by Paper Source!
This event is generously sponsored by Discover!
2500 Lake Cook Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015

Firefly Ball
2025-07-26 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Peninsula Chicago, 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Off The Street Club, Chicago’s oldest youth club, is celebrating 125 years of supporting over 3,000 kids in West Garfield Park! Funds raised during the Firefly Ball primarily help send the kids to the club’s summer camp, Camp Mathieu, during a time when violence in their neighborhood typically spikes. At Camp Mathieu, the amazing kids of Off The Street Club experience joy and freedom, discovering new passions and the simple pleasure of being kids. Help us keep the kids safe this summer by joining us at the 17th Annual Firefly Ball!

ARCO/Murray Female Strong Camp
2025-07-30 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Join us at ARCO/Murrray for a very exciting Female Strong Camp! This one-day camp will include:
Exploring STEM careers!
Engaging with other girls about building confidence, sparking their passions, and discovering themselves!
Learning how to brainstorm business ideas, develop a business plan, and confidently pitch their concepts!
Building a ‘mood board’ with materials provided by Paper Source!
This event is generously sponsored by ARCO/Murray!
3113 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Makers Market
2025-07-30 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Gallery AOG, 2714 W North Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Market that features creatives like vintage sellers, jewelry designers, artists, and more. It is a community event where any and all are welcome to purchase, or browse!

Art of Giving Stories of Our Lives
2025-08-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | IL
Stories of Our Lives is a unique intergenerational project where young voices and elders’ wisdom unite through storytelling, song, and shared laughter.

A Day of Giving at Hawthorn!
2025-08-02 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Hawthorn Center, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, CA, 60061, United States
🎉 Join Us at the Day of Giving & Back to School Bash! 🎉
Nonprofits of Lake and Cook County—this is your moment! Showcase your mission, connect with the community and make a difference during our Day of Giving at Hawthorn Center in Vernon Hills. Set up a table or booth and be part of an inspiring day full of family fun, impact and local pride.
📅 Saturday, August 2
🕚 11 AM – 8 PM (Main crowd: 2–4 PM during the Back to School Bash)
📍 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills
Let’s uplift one another and make giving back a community tradition.
✅ Reserve your FREE nonprofit table or booth:
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a-day-of-giving-at-hawthorn
🎟️ Get your tickets to the Back to School Bash here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-bash-tickets-1374511293279?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cardz For Kidz Day – Virtual Celebration
2025-08-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Join us online as we celebrate a powerful milestone. This virtual event will feature scholarship announcements, founder reflections, and the introduction of several student program chapters leading change in their communities.
Event Details:
What: Virtual celebration, scholarship reveals, student spotlights
Where: Zoom (Link will be shared after RSVP)
When: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 6p-9p
Why It Matters:
Ike, our founder, began volunteering with hospital patients before ever becoming one himself. After his brain surgery on August 5, 2005, that experience took on new meaning. His perspective as both caregiver and patient helped shape the heart of what would become Cardz For Kidz.
This event honors his journey, our community, and our mission to uplift spirits through creativity and care.

Brookfield Zoo Female Strong Camp
2025-08-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL, 60513, United States
Join us at Brookfield Zoo for a very exciting Female Strong Camp! This one-day camp will include:
Exploring animal science!
Engaging with other girls about building confidence, sparking their passions, and discovering themselves!
Learning how to brainstorm business ideas, develop a business plan, and confidently pitch their concepts!
Building a ‘mood board’ with materials provided by Paper Source!
This event is generously sponsored by Broookfield Zoo!

Cardz For Kidz Mixer
2025-08-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen 2230 N California Ave Chicago IL, 60647, 2230 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647, United States
Join us in Chicago for the final celebration of Cardz For Kidz Week!
We’re honoring the 20th anniversary of our founder Ike’s brain surgery, a life-changing moment that deepened his commitment to spreading joy and encouragement through service.
🎫 Tickets: $5 per person (includes 1 raffle entry)
Enjoy:
💌 Card-Making Stations
🎟️ Raffle Giveaways (first entry included with ticket)
🍴 Light Bites + Drinks
🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 Community Fun + Celebration of Impact
Why It Matters:
Before his diagnosis, Ike had already been volunteering with patients. But after undergoing brain surgery in 2005, his perspective shifted. That experience gave him deeper empathy for those facing medical challenges—an insight that helped shape what would eventually become Cardz For Kidz.
This celebration honors Ike’s journey and the thousands of people our community has uplifted along the way.
Want to Support the Celebration?
We’re inviting businesses and community partners to help make this event unforgettable:
-Donate a raffle prize (gift card, product, or experience)
-Become a sponsor and get featured at the event and on social media
-Partner with us to recognize our volunteers and grow our impact
Interested? Email us at info@cardzforkidz.org
https://secure.givelively.org/event/cardz-for-kidz/cardz-for-kidz-day-mixer

What to Do When an Insurance Company Says “No”
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
When an insurance company denies coverage for your care, you don’t have to take “NO” for an answer. Learn about the appeals process for individual and employer-sponsored health plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Wintrust Female Strong Camp
2025-08-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Intentional Sports, 1841 N Laramie Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60639, United States
Join us with Wintrust for a very exciting Female Strong Camp! This one-day camp will include:
Exploring goal setting with Wintrust employees!
Engaging with other girls about building confidence, sparking their passions, and discovering themselves!
Learning how to brainstorm business ideas, develop a business plan, and confidently pitch their concepts!
Building a ‘mood board’ with materials provided by Paper Source!
This event is generously sponsored by Wintrust!
Intentional Sports
1841 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60639

2025 Cleveland Walk to End Colon Cancer
2025-08-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Flats at East Bank, 1055 Old River Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at
The Flats at East Bank!
Register today, fundraise and build your team, and get ready to walk.
*All participants must register for entry to the event*
Registration Link: https://impact.ccalliance.org/event/2025-cleveland-walk-to-end-colon-cancer/e619295
The Walk to End Colon Cancer is our commitment to see the end of colorectal cancer in our lifetime by raising money to save lives through early detection and research. The Walk is our chance to join others in the community and show that we are with those diagnosed every step of the way. Reaching our fundraising goals means more screening, care and eventually cures for our loved ones and future generations. We are united in our commitment to end colorectal cancer in our lifetime. Together, we can end this disease within our lifetime.

Northwest CASA "Take Back the Fox" Kayak Event
2025-09-06 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fox River Grove Forest Preserve, 28500 W Roberts Rd, Port Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Make waves to support survivors in McHenry County and bring awareness of Rape Culture within the boater community.
Join us on a 5-to-10-mile kayaking adventure on the Fox River, and paddle with a purpose to help continue these important services in McHenry County.
