The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts

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Photos courtesy of Jeff Nelson and Bernie Surtz

The ECPA welcomed a crowd of supporters to their annual Spotlight Giving Gala on Sept. 14 at River Forest Country Club, where ECPA announced a partnership with Ryan Companies.

A multi-billion-dollar firm, Ryan was specifically selected for their experience in designing and building smart, well-planned, mixed-use developments.

To connect with ECPA and learn more about this milestone, visit ECPA-Elmhurst.org.

Shelisa Brunner and Nicole Alvarez, ECPA Board Member, at the cocktail reception

Longtime ECPA Sponsor, Kelly Stetler with her husband, Eric

Table Hosts, Mike and Meghan Scarsella pause with their guests before joining the Giving Gala. Mike and Meghan Scarsella, Jeaneen and Tony Sica, Megan and Pat Melson, Julie and Matt Bute

Larry Kieft & Marty Leamy enjoy the outdoor reception at River Forest Country Club.

One of the featured artists of the evening, Tatum Langley, with Geniece Langley, her mother and longtime ECPA supporter

Heather Goeld & Dan VanEekeren, ECPA Board Treasurer

Leo and Penny Shaprio arrive at the Giving Gala.

Jay Sen stepped out on the dance floor to take advantage of the professional swing dancers at the event.

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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

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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

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