Community Scene: Off to the Races

Natalie Ryan (Event Co-Chair), Lauran Petty (NBC Anchor & Event MC), Beth Lyons (Event Co-Chair)
Natalie Ryan (Event Co-Chair), Lauran Petty (NBC Anchor & Event MC), Beth Lyons (Event Co-Chair)

Brightpoint’s Derby Day party a success

The Hinsdale Chapter of Brightpoint (formerly known as Children’s Home and Aid) raised more than $100,000 at its annual Derby Day party on Saturday, May 6 at Butterfield Country Club.

“We are so thankful once again for such an amazing turnout to our signature fundraiser,” said Beth Lyons, Co-Chair for the Hinsdale Chapter.

“Our generous donors make sure an impact on the thousands of families we serve,” she continued. Visit brightpoint.org for more information. ■

From left to right: Mira Boneva-Coleman, Michelle Shang, Katie Hwan, Elaine Gilman, Stacey Campbell

Emily Campbell, Serene Gaynor, Maria Ziemer

Micaela Saviano, John Whitehead, Teresa Whitehead, Claudine Schramko

Mona Idrees, Michelle Shang

Tish Newcomer, Shari Cornies, Danielle Tuck

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Ahmed will graduate from HCHS this spring and hopes to study law.

Model Student

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Rustic Elegance

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Music and Mentorship

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In Harmony

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Renovations Worth Every Dollar

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Home Organizing Trends

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Built for the Times

Candid photo of the original creator of the technique used explaining the process and showing on his phone

Laying the Foundation

Fair captured the
atmosphere and key moments at the Rotary GroveFest in Downers Grove this past summer.

Behind the Lens

Clarendon Hills Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society (CHIW) is composed of 50 volunteers who are dedicated to fundraising and supporting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center in Chicago. <br><i>Photos courtesy of the CHIW Light Up the Night Masquerade Ball in 2025</i>

A Gala for Giving

Sunday Funday players run a play in flag football last fall

Just Having Fun

Winners of Chef Showdown 2025: Garry Smith, General Manager, VAI’s Naperville; Karen Wells, Participant Sous Chef, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Kyle Koller, Participant Head Chef, Entourage Naperville; Dustin Wilson, Participant Sous Chef, Wellness House; and Sandy Georganas, Guest and Partner, VAI’s and Entourage Hospitality Group

Chef Showdown