Sutton Studios donates gift certificate packages to scores of charitable organizations each year. The groups use them to generate funds through silent auctions, raffles and fund-raising events. We, in turn, get to meet nice people who are passionate about helping others. This week we’re donating to the following charities.
Executive Service Corps of Chicago
It’s the Executive Service Corps of Chicago birthday and you’re invited! Help celebrate their success, the dedication of their volunteers and their 30 years of service to the Chicago nonprofit community. Chicago Tribune and nationally syndicated columnist Clarence Page will be the featured speaker at ESC’s annual Celebration of Service luncheon and Leslie Hindman, president of Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, will take to the podium for the live auction. Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 13, 2008 from 11:00am-2:00pm at the University Club in Chicago. Please call 312-580-1840 for more information.
PAWS Chicago Fur Ball
You and your significant pooch are invited to join Chicago’s pet-friendly black tie gala,,,The Seventh Annual FUR BALL, Friday, November 14th at The Drake Hotel. Enjoy a black tie evening of cocktails, dining, dancing and a spectacular silent auction. PAWS Chicago is leading the way in transforming animal welfare in the Midwest. Your support is greatly appreciated. For more information call 773-935-7297 or visit www.pawschicago.org.
Heartland Animal Shelter
Get your tux back from the cleaner, find Fido’s favorite evening attire & join Heartland Animal Shelter for a wonderful evening, Saturday, November 15th. They are pleased to announce this year’s special host will be ABC 7 News Reporter Charles Thomas! Enjoy appetizer stations, wonderful desserts and a champagne toast to their mission of finding permanent, loving homes for homeless animals. In addition, you can get an early start on your holiday shopping while helping the animals at the huge Golden Paw Gala Silent Auction! Back by popular demand at the Gala will be the Best Dressed Pet Pageant where your well-behaved canine can strut his or her stuff for the title of Best Dressed! A must see event! In the Golden Paw Gala Poochie Parlor well-behaved canines can receive a doggie massage, get a doggie “up do” from a Fur Stylist, talk to a Pet Communicator or get their picture taken! For additional information call 847-296-6400 or visit www.heartlandanimalshelter.net.
Sit, Stay, Read
Sit, Stay, Read is a literacy program for kids and dogs, because dogs make reading fun! You and your pup are invited to celebrate their 5 year anniversary with them on November 16th. They’ll have good food, good drinks, and, as always, good cheer. $10 per person/$5 per dog. FREE for SSR Volunteers and Dog Teams. Location/Time: 1:00 to 3:30pm at Doggone Fun, 1717 S. State St. Free parking in attached lot. Enter through training room door on State St. For additional information call 773-545-6629 or visit www.sitstayread.org.
