Female Strong Program - Young Entrepreneur's Academy Chicago
2024-03-06 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-13 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-20 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-27 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-03 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-10 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Chicago, IL, United States
Discover What’s Possible in Business & Life!
Apply for Female Strong’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy Chicago chapter today! This hands-on, transformative six-month program shows girls in grades 6 through 12 how to lean into their power by teaching them what it takes to become enterprising business leaders. Our ‘Entrepreneur Girls’ acquire critical life skills, including:
— business acumen
— confidence
— goal setting
— values & character
— financial literacy
— responsibility
— project management
— training & networking
— public speaking
IN-PERSON CLASSES WILL BE HOSTED ON WEDNESDAYS FROM 4:30 – 7 PM IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO FROM OCTOBER 2023 – APRIL 2024. THE COST PER STUDENT IS $695 WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS.

The Riverside Orchestra's Spring 2024 Concert
2024-03-15 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity School, 101 W 91 St, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Please join us for our Spring Concert celebrating our Music Director Reuben Blundell’s birthday! Help us celebrate by making a donation in his honor along with your ticket.
We’ll be performing:
Still: Festive Overture
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
The performance ends around 8:45pm, with no intermission. Your ticket includes our post-concert birthday party reception, where you can mingle with our community of music makers and music lovers over pizza, pasta and sweet treats till 10pm.

Center for Success March Book Madness Celebration & Literacy Fair
2024-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | UWM Sports Complex / ReImagine Recreation, 867 South Blvd E., Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
In celebration of National Reading Month in March, we will be hosting different activities throughout the month: the Read-A-Thon, March Book Madness bracket competition, and a final wrap up event. You’re invited to join us for the March Book Madness Celebration and Literacy Fair! The event is FREE and open to students, mentors, and community members.
Registration is required for this event. Please RSVP HERE at least a week before the event: https://donorbox.org/events/556486.
REQUIRED: All participants must complete the General Reimagine Recreation Liability Waiver along with your registration: https://forms.gle/k3kFGnpkJzN7euuB8

All In Chicago Breakfast Summit: Meeting the Migrant Health Need
2024-04-16 07:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | The Metropolitan, 233 S Wacker Drive 67th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Since August 2022, more than 35,000 asylum seekers have been sent to Chicago from border states. Our 10th annual Breakfast Summit will feature a discussion with experts on the needs and opportunities to address the health care needs of these new arrivals.

Run for Health
2024-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL, United States
You are invited to the second annual Run for Health 5K hosted by one of the largest volunteer-based free clinics in the nation, CommunityHealth. All proceeds generate quality, comprehensive, and free health care for the uninsured, underserved, and undocumented.
Join us for a morning of community, fitness, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. All registrants will be entered for a chance to win one free month of unlimited classes to Spynergy cycle studio in Wicker Park, Chicago.

Children's Scholarship Fund's Party for a Purpose
2024-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Alligator Pear, 150 W 30th St, New York, NY, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Join Children’s Scholarship Fund and our Young Leaders Board members to celebrate Party for a Purpose! Enjoy a two-hour open bar, snacks, and meet new friends – all while raising money to fund scholarships that can transform the lives of New York City children in need! Thank you for making a difference!
Early bird tickets for $65 are available through Wednesday, May 1st. After May 1st, regular ticket price is $80.

Triage Cancer® Conference
2024-05-17 11:00 - 2024-05-18 17:30 (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!

The Riverside Orchestra's Spring II 2024 Concert
2024-05-17 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity School, 101 W 91 St, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Please join us for our Spring II Concert!
We’ll be performing:
Walton: Viola Concerto with guest soloist Milan Milisavljević
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”)
The performance ends around 8:45pm, with no intermission. Your ticket includes our post-concert party, where you can mingle with our community of music makers and music lovers over pizza, pasta and sweet treats till 10pm.

Benefits for Veterans with Cancer
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Members of the U.S. Military and U.S. Veterans have access to specific benefits, programs, and resources that may be useful after a cancer diagnosis. This webinar will explore the benefits available to Veterans and how they may work with other benefits Veterans already have.

Mixtape Live Community Arts Festival 2024
2024-06-01 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Kennicott Park, 4434 S. Lake Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
We are thrilled to announce the date for our 2024 Mixtape Live Community Arts Festival! Join us on Saturday, June 1 at Intonation’s home base, Kennicott Park, for an afternoon of music, food, and family-friendly activities with fellow Bronzeville-based and south-side-focused organizations.

Tea with Victoria Summer
2024-06-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmont Miramar, 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
Please don your most elegant summer cocktail attire for an exquisite gathering to savor tea and champagne alongside the cast of ‘Vindication Swim’ on the red carpet. The evening will be further illuminated by a captivating musical performance from Victoria and her Big Band. This special event, proudly sponsored by Virgin Atlantic, is dedicated to benefiting young adults living with cancer. JOIN US IN A TOAST TO FOUR DECADES OF EXCEPTIONAL AIR TRAVEL WITH VIRGIN ATLANTIC. AS WE CELEBRATE THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

CAST Water Safety Foundation - Sprinkle Hope
2024-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | CAST Water Safety Foundation, 7628 Madison St, Forest Park, IL, 60130-1403, United States
We are so excited to welcome you to our 4th annual Sprinkle Hope for Safer Summers event at CAST!
Join us at 7628 Madison Street in Forest Park, IL between 10am and 1pm on Thursday, June 13.
This FREE family-friendly event features coffee, bubbly water, sprinkle cookies and outdoor water play on the CAST patio. Thank you to @brokentart for providing the BEST sprinkle treats :).
Please come and bring your children 5 and under (siblings welcome) to splash and play and enjoy some fun in the sun. Parents will get a chance to connect with other current, former, and future self-rescue families, to view the CAST facility if you have not yet seen it, and collect water safety information.
There will be several raffle prizes including, water tables, splashpads, passes to the Forest Park Pool @pdforestpark , a punch pass for @playinforestpark and a chance to win 2 tickets to CAST’s Fundraiser with concert and dinner at @robertswestside on June 27th.
Please feel free to bring along friends and neighbors who love summer fun and/or may like to learn more about our mission of saving lives by creating safer swimmers sooner.
#castinghope

The Riverside Orchestra's 2023-24 Season Finale Summer 2024 Concert
2024-06-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity School, 101 W 91 St, New York, NY, 10024, United States
Please join us for our 2023-24 Season Finale Summer Concert!
We’ll be performing:
Fanny Mendelssohn: Overture in C Major
Bach: Concerto for Violin & Oboe with guest soloists Reuben Blundell & Karen Birch Blundell
Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 (‘Italian’)
The performance ends around 8:45pm, with no intermission. Your ticket includes our post-concert party, where you can mingle with our community of music makers and music lovers over pizza, pasta and sweet treats till 10pm.

Rock 'n' Polo
2024-06-15 12:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | will rogers polo field, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272
Don your sun dresses, hats and dapper bow ties and join Teen Cancer America for an afternoon polo match, family activities, live music, and a gourmet lunch and desserts. Featuring music by Grammy-Nominated Ryan Ellis, iHeart DJ Von Bellows and other artists, with tastings by Dolce Vida Tequila, Hedonistas de la Fe mezcal, Wine Insiders, Fall Brewing Company, Aguas Locas, INDOxyz cold brew, Linda’s Cookies, What the Fudge, Positive Foods, neoNutritions, Jing Sauces and more.

Insurance & Finance Intensive
2024-06-21 10:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Triage Cancer’s comprehensive Insurance & Finance Intensive is a training program designed specifically for oncology health care professionals and advocates. Participants will learn about health and disability insurance and finances. The program improves patient and caregiver access to valuable information on how to mitigate the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis across the continuum of care.

Israel ParaSport Chicago Golf Classic and Game Day
2024-06-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive, Long Grove, IL, 60047, United States
oin us for great food, drinks, and lots of fun!
Honoring Harry Matthew﻿
Royal Melbourne Country Club
4700 Royal Melbourne Drive
Long Grove, Illinois
Schedule
Registration opens: 10:30 am
Brunch honoring Harry Matthew: 11:30 am
Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm
Game Day Begins: 1:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm﻿
Festivities Includes:
Golfers Gift and Networking • Lots of Food and Drink • Driving Range & Putting Green Open
Golf Caddies & Course Activities • Awards and Raffle Drawing
Not a golfer? Join us for brunch and an afternoon of games!
Click Here to purchase your “All Access Pass” & Raffle tickets to win new & exciting prizes.
Co-Chairs
Matt Abeles ~ Jon Michelon ~ Ari Nemetz ~ Danny Shapiro
Host Committee
Adam Carl
Josh Carl
Michael Cherney
Ali & Jesse Criz
Mike Frazin
Todd Heyden
Lauren Schrero & Adam Levy
Andie & Brad Zamler
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Barnett Family
Alison & Jesse Criz
DLA Piper
Howard Freedberg, M.D.
LEVR Health
Alana, Harry, Norman, & Charles Matthew
Linda Matthew
The Matthew Family
Bari Michelon
Amy & Ricky Michelon
Stacey & Jon Michelon
Mosaic Construction, LLC
Andie & Brad Zamler
Proceeds from this event support life-changing rehabilitation programs at the Israel ParaSport Center
in addition to new programs supporting victims of October 7.
Call the office at 847-441-2652 or email Laura.Schulman@israelparasport.org
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Caregiving Webinar
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
Learn about the rights of caregivers at work, how to replace lost wages while acting as a caregiver, and practical tips to support caregivers. We’ll also talk about community resources available to caregivers.

Free Floating at Robert's Westside
2024-06-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Robert’s Westside, 7321 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL, 60130, United States
Please join us at Robert’s Westside (and bring along your friends, neighbors, parents, etc) for an inspiring evening including drinks, food, raffle, live and silent auctions and an incredible show with The Heartwreckers, a local Tom Petty cover band.
All proceeds go directly to the CAST Water Safety Foundation Education and Lesson Scholarship Fund.
6:00-7:00pm- Join us for cocktails, appetizers and silent auction
7:00-7:45pm- More cocktails, more appetizers, inspiration and a live auction
7:45-9:00pm- Enjoy The Heartwreckers concert, or move into the Eastside for continued conversation with your fellow CAST supporters
Resort Casual Attire – flip flops and Hawaiian shirts encouraged!
Presale price $100/ticket (limited number)
Available while they last, May 1-June 1
PRESALE PROMO CODE FREEFLOATING
Regular price $125/ticket
June 1 – June 27

Kesem
2024-07-03 00:00 - 2024-08-31 23:59 (America/New_York) | Various sites nationwide
Camp Kesem is a free summer sleepaway camp (meaning that campers stay overnight at camp), typically lasting 3 to 5 nights, for youth impacted by a parent’s cancer. We focus on creating fun experiences that help children facing a parent’s cancer escape – even if for a short time – the challenges of coping with a parent’s cancer diagnosis. Campers find adventure and creativity, build trust in themselves, and create new friendships.
Youth and adolescents ages 6-18 who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing
cancer treatment, or a parent who is a cancer survivor are eligible to register.

Understanding Your Rights at Work Webinar
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Remote
This webinar discusses managing work after a diagnosis, including how to continue working during treatment, take time off, replace lost income, understand retirement options, and navigate the health insurance and financial implications of each decision.

CancerBuddy Conversation @CancerBuddyapp
2024-07-24 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | CA
Medical experts and people affected by cancer share stories,
insights, and resources.
Wednesday, July 24th – 6pm EST
Instagram Live
Hollye Jacobs
Resilience coach, RN, social worker and NYT bestselling author.
Hollye will share her personal experiences with cancer from diagnosis
to recovery and how to cultivate resilience during the cancer
experience
Hosted by
Christina Merrill
Founder and CEO
Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation
CancerBuddy Conversations is a CancerBuddy Instagram Live series
featuring medical experts and individuals sharing their cancer
experiences. From medical education to personal stories, each episode
offers insights and support for patients, survivors and caregivers.
Join us for candid discussions, invaluable information, and Q&A on
navigating cancer.
Find @CancerBuddyApp on Instagram to Join the Live.

22nd Annual Goombay Bash with Celebrity Guest of Honor David Spade
2024-07-27 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60601
The Goombay Bash was created by several friends with entrepreneurial spirit who decided to make a difference in the fight against cancer. In 2001, we threw our first Goombay Bash under the guise of a casual Caribbean-style festival. Since then, Goombay Bash has grown to become one of the largest and liveliest cancer research fundraising events in Chicago, hosting over 1,000 guests! All proceeds benefit Basic Science Cancer Research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.

Tuesday Meditations for Caregivers
2024-07-30 08:00 - 08:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
We welcome all to join us in our weekly Tuesday morning meditation to begin each Tuesday with presence, intention, and reflection. Morning meditation can be a moment of respite before the rush of the day. One of our four experienced facilitators will be guiding you each week so no prior meditation is necessary.
Each Tuesday morning session will offer two back to back 15-minute meditations for a total of 30 minutes so those who are beginners or have less time can join for the first 15 minutes beginning at 8:00 am Pacific Time. Those who have more time or can sit longer may choose to stay for the second 15 minutes of meditation. See the event website link to register. You only need to register once and the link that is sent to you is good for the entire year.

Connect Night Chicago
2024-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States
Celebrating 15 Years of Connections for People with Spinal Cord Injury and Disability!
Come join BACKBONES for an unforgettable summer evening on a rooftop as we celebrate our 15th Year Anniversary and the joy of forging meaningful connections. Get ready for an in-person Connect Night in the vibrant city of Chicago! Delight in music, delectable small bites, refreshing drinks, and the chance to mingle with both new acquaintances and longtime friends.

Kesem
2024-08-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Club Kesem is a national virtual meet-up offered at least twice monthly for children and adolescents experiencing a
parent’s cancer. This virtual program brings the Kesem community to children’s homes, where they can participate in interactive activities and discussions with other kids. The program is offered by the national Kesem organization and staffed with alumni and student volunteers nationwide.
Youth ages 6-18 who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or
a parent who is a cancer survivor are eligible to register.
Learn more and sign up at www.kesem.org/club-kesem.
