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SUMMARY:Pure Barre Willowbrook Giving Back This November!
DESCRIPTION:Donations for local kids with disabilities will be accepted for Variety the Children’s Charity of Illinois throughout the month of November at Pure Barre Willowbrook located at 7187 S Kingery Highway in Willowbrook\, IL \nOn Sunday November 17th join us for one of three donation classes will be offered: 7:30 & 9:45 am is Classic barre and 8:30 am is Align\, a stretch class. You may participate for any sized donation\, all proceeds collected for these classes will also benefit Variety of Illinois. Thank you once again for your generosity Pure Barre Willowbrook!
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/pure-barre-willowbrook-giving-back-this-november/
LOCATION:Pure Barre Willowbrook\, 7187 S Kingery Highway\, Willowbrook\, IL\, 60527\, United States
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SUMMARY:VARIETY FAMILIES: Sensory Friendly Golf with the Grinch
DESCRIPTION:Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club | 1400 Poplar Creek Drive | Hoffman Estates\, IL  60169 \nFamilies of Kids with Disabilities: enjoy two hours FREE under a covered driving range with electronic tracking along with a visit from a VERY special guest; geared especially for children on the autism spectrum and those with sensory integration challenges. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. \nTo register\, contact Jenny Jones at 847-781-3655 or jjones@heparks.org
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/variety-families-sensory-friendly-golf-with-the-grinch/
LOCATION:Bridges of Poplar Creek\, 1400 Poplar Creek Dr\, Hoffman Estates\, IL\, 60169\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bridges of Poplar Creek":MAILTO:jjones@heparks.org
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SUMMARY:Variety Starlight Soiree: Illuminating Abilities Gala 4/25/25
DESCRIPTION:Join Variety the Children’s Charity of Illinois for an evening of giving\, glamour & gratitude at the 2nd Annual \nVariety Starlight Soiree\nIlluminating Abilities: A Brighter Future for Every Child \nFriday April 25\, 2025  \nBelvedere Events & Catering | 1170 W Devon Ave\, Elk Grove Village\, IL  \n6:00pm Starlight Soiree Arrivals & Reception\n7:00pm Gourmet Dinner Buffet & Dessert \n Step into a night of magic\, inspiration\, and celebration as we come together to support children with disabilities. Your presence helps us provide adaptive equipment\, foster independence\, and ensure every child feels the freedom to belong. \n Tickets\, Tables & Sponsorships Available Now! \n Spread the Word: Like\, share\, and tag your friends to help us make a difference. Together\, we’ll illuminate abilities and change lives for Illinois children with disabilities! \n#VarietyStarlightSoiree #IlluminatingAbilities #HelpingEveryKid #MakingADifference #BeActiveBeSocialBelong \n 
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/variety-of-il-gala-4-25-25/
LOCATION:Belvedere Events & Banquets\, 1170 W Devon Ave\, Elk Grove Village\, IL\, 60007\, United States
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SUMMARY:74th Annual Variety of IL Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:Variety of Illinois is pleased to celebrate our 74th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC at the Village Greens of Woodridge \nThe 18-hole “Village Greens” course at the Village Greens of Woodridge facility in Woodridge\, Illinois features 6\,638 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.2 and it has a slope rating of 121 on blue grass. \nThe fun starts for golfers at 1:00pm with 18 holes (modified shotgun\, best ball) with cart and includes lunch along with 2 drink tickets. Don’t miss your chance to win a new car or a dream vacation with other fun stops along the course – serious golfers tolerated but we’re definitely having fun regardless of skill level on these links! \nNot a golfer? Not a problem – join us at 6pm for music\, dinner & drinks on the Village Greens patio (weather permitting.) Enjoy a silent auction with premium items benefitting local kids with disabilities\, 2 hours of open bar (beer\, wine\, soft drinks & coffee) and BBQ dinner: Smoked  beef brisket\, roast breast of chicken\, BBQ pulled pork\, baked beans\, roast potatoes & cornbread (vegetarian option available – please let us know if you have any other dietary requests; Village Greens is happy to accommodate!) \nGolf (18 Holes) with GPS Cart\, Lunch\, 2 Drinks on Course\, 2 Hour Open Bar & Dinner: $150 \n          Bar & Dinner Only Ticket: $100 \n**** Please send requests re: who you would like to be paired with on the course to info@varietyofillinois.org **** \nThursday Aug 21\, 2025 Event Schedule: \nRegistration Opens:                                        12:00pm \n18 Hole Modified Shotgun Begins:                  1:00 pm \nHosted Bar:                                                      6:00 – 8:00 pm \nDinner\, Program & Music:                                7:00pm + \nSponsorships are appreciated and available now! \nWe look FOREward to seeing you August 21st
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/74th-annual-variety-of-il-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Village Greens\, 1575 75th St\, Woodridge\, IL\, 60517\, United States
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SUMMARY:All Abilities Ice Skating Party
DESCRIPTION:Have fun alongside Variety Families at our all-abilities ice-skating party!\nSunday Feb 15th 4:00 – 6:00pm (school holiday for many the next day)\n \nSkating caddies in two sizes will be provided free of charge\, music will be kept at a reasonable volume and we’re giving the disco ball and strobe lights the afternoon off for a “sensory friendlier” and inclusive experience. This event is not only open to families of kids with a disability but to everyone who loves Variety!  Suggested donation of $5 per person gains entry to Variety of IL’s Valentine’s Weekend All Abilities Skating Party from 4:10pm – 6:10pm. We’ll have tables full of raffle prizes including some featured prizes from our hosts at Santa’s Village! If your toes get cold\, warm up by the fireplace & visit the hot chocolate bar (or the actual bar) in the cozy Alpine Room. WAIVERS REQUIRED FOR ALL SKATERS \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/all-abilities-ice-skating-party/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T180000
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UID:11351-1780768800-1780779600@varietyofillinois.org
SUMMARY:June 6\, 2026 Variety IL x Thrive Mobility & PT Barn Dance at The Legacy Ranch
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 6\, 2026\n6-9pm\nThe Legacy Ranch – Lockport\, IL \nLive Music by Billy Gray Music \nLine Dancing\, Food Trucks\, Drinks\, Visit with The Legacy Ranch Horses\, \nSilent Disco\, Sunset Bonfire\, Raffles & More\nSponsorships Now Available! \nPlease Note ALL sponsorship inclusions are optional and can be customized to your preferences (i.e. you are not obligated to participate in social media posts if you don’t want to. Your event tickets can be donated to a Variety or Veteran Family\, etc.)\nProceeds will benefit adaptations for kids and veterans with disabilities provided by Thrive Mobility & PT at The Legacy Ranch and Variety the Children’s Charity of Illinois
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/save-the-date-june-6-2026-variety-il-x-thrive-mobility-pt-barn-dance-at-legacy-ranch/
LOCATION:The Legacy Ranch\, 2705 S Farrell Rd\, Lockport\, IL\, 60441-4243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sponsor Event,Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T170000
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SUMMARY:Save the Date - Sat July 11th - Variety of IL Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:More Information Coming Soon!
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/save-the-date-sat-july-11th-variety-of-il-wine-tasting/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sponsor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T200000
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UID:11378-1789732800-1789761600@varietyofillinois.org
SUMMARY:Variety of IL 75th Annual Golf Classic - Fri Sept 18th
DESCRIPTION:The Variety the Children’s Charity of Illinois 75th Annual Golf Classic\nPresented by Amazon MGM Studios \nThe fun starts for golfers at 1:00pm with 18 holes (modified shotgun\, best ball) with cart and includes lunch and a drink ticket. Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes at stops around the course the return of the golf ball cannon along with a few other surprises – serious golfers tolerated but we’re definitely having fun regardless of skill level on these links! \nNot a golfer? Not a problem – join us at 5:30pm for dinner & drinks. Enjoy a silent auction with premium items benefitting local kids with disabilities\, 2 hours of open bar (beer\, wine\, soft drinks & coffee) and Italian dinner buffet featuring Italian Sausage\, BBQ Chicken Italiano\, roasted potatoes\, tossed salad\, pasta marinara\, roasted vegetable du jour\, sweet peppers\, giardiniera\, fresh fruit platter and brownies. \nGolf (18 Holes) with GPS Cart\, Lunch\, 2 Drinks on Course\, 2 Hour Open Bar & Dinner: $150 \n          Bar & Dinner Only Ticket: $75 \nTHROUGH JULY 31: Take advantage of early bird pricing: $150/ golfer or $500/foursome \n**** Please send requests re: who you would like to be paired with on the course to info@varietyofillinois.org **** \nFriday Sept 18th Event Schedule: \nRegistration Opens:                                        12:00pm \n18 Hole Modified Shotgun Begins:                   1:00 pm \nHosted Bar:                                                     5:30 – 7:30 pm \nDinner & Golf Awards \nRaffle & Silent Auction Winners
URL:https://varietyofillinois.org/event/save-the-date-variety-of-il-75th-annual-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Villa Olivia\, 1401 W Lake St\, Bartlett\, IL\, 60103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Sponsor Event,Volunteer Event
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