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Chef's Tastings

These area restaurants provided bite size portions of their food specialties in our five holiday-decorated kitchens.

Athena's Silverland Desserts
Athena Uslander, owner
439 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL
708-488-0800
Silverland

Fiorenza Ristorante
William Pierson, owner
Chef Fiorenza Tasinato
7404 W. Madison Street, Forest Park, IL
708-366-1400

Gaetano's
Gaetano & Wendy Di Benedetto, owners
Executive Chef Gaetano Di Benedetto
7636 W. Madison,
Forest Park, IL
708-366-4010
Gaetano's  

Kinderhook Tap
Chris Withey, Marci Hughes & Kristin Graham, owners
800 S. Oak Park Ave.
Oak Park, IL
708-434-0373
Kinderhook

Maya del Sol
Margie & Anan Abu-Taleb, owners
144 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
708-358-9800
Maya del Sol


 

Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events

Tee It Up FORE Kids logo

2nd Annual TEE IT UP FORE KIDS

Monday, June 17, 201
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont, IL
18 holes of championship golf, food and prizes
Sponsorship levels start at $100
Sponsorships with 4 Golfers start at $1,500

Event details

Sponsorship details

Past Events

 

Nov 30-Dec 2, 2012

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14th Annual Infant Welfare Society
Holiday Housewalk & Market

Watch for more photos coming soon!

Housewalk Homes

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Celebration Tables

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Buon Appetito.  
Gather ‘round the table,
this casual European table
is set for a long evening of delicious food and great conversation

And the winner is. . .
Movies, we love everything about them. Be ready to entertain your friends in style during the awards season with this sparkling table.

Country Estate.  
Casual elegance, the way we entertain now. This classic, refined table will warmly welcome your family and friends for a special time together.

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Tea for Two.  
What a lovely way to spend an afternoon, tea with a special friend, or perhaps your granddaughter.

Home For Christmas.  
Santa presides over your holiday table, treats for everyone!  

Mad Men Cocktail Party. Everything you need to entertain your friends in mid century modern swanky style.

 

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June 18, 2012

First Annual Golf Classic – at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club

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February 26, 2012

 

The Chili Bowl
Presented by Circle 41–The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society
Sponsors of The Children's Clinic
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The OPRFIWS Holiday House Walk Plate is available for purchase at Alioto's in Oak Park!


Holiday Housewalk PlateAlioto Gift Shop
1118 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302-1804
(708) 771-5454

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Dec 1-3, 2011

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13th Annual Holiday Housewalk & Market
About 1,500 people attended the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society's 13th Annual Holiday Housewalk & Market, held at the Koehneke Community Center, December 1-3, 2011. The weekend kicked off with the Sugar Plum Market Preview Party on the evening of December 1, with almost 300 attendees. A special thanks to the 2011 Chairs, Debbie Blanco, Janet Debits, Penny Egerter, and Jennifer GoodSmith for their hard work and dedication. The five featured homes in River Forest and Oak Park were simply spectacular, and we are grateful to the owners for opening their homes to us!

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May 7, 2011

4th Annual Day at the Races. Thank you to our sponsors:

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Feb 27, 2011

The Chili Bowl – presented by Circle 41
Bowling, pool, food and pop – and the best assorted chili concoctions in the world! ...........................................................................................................................

Dec 3-4, 2010
Dec 2 - Preview Party

See our list of vendors and sponsors!

12th Annual Holiday Housewalk & Market
About 1,500 people attended the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society's 12th Annual Holiday Housewalk & Market, held at the Koehneke Community Center, December 3-4, 2010. The weekend kicked off with the first annual Preview Party on the evening of December 2 with almost 300 attendees. A special thanks to the 2010 Chairs, Mary Anderson, Debbie Blanco, Alice Ireland, and Mary Lou Noll for their hard work and dedication. The five featured homes in River Forest were simply spectacular, and we are grateful to the owners for opening their homes to us!

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September 25, 2010

Rolling on the River
550 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL
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May 1, 2010

3rd Annual Day at the Races
About 200 people attended the Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society’s 3rd Annual Day at the Races fundraiser to support The Children’s Clinic. Guests gathered at the Cheney Mansion, Saturday May 1, 2010 for the event, which featured a viewing of the Kentucky Derby, music by the band, Go Long Mule, and games of skill and chance. There was a silent and live auction, a hat contest and a raffle. Guests enjoyed southern style food and an open bar that included traditional derby cocktails such as Mint Juleps and Whiskey Sours.
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January 29, 2010

Lose Your Blues at the Mardi Gras
Held at the House of Blues in Chicago, this festive fundraiser featured southern style food, Mardi Gras cocktails, music, entertainment, and a live and silent auction.
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December 4-5, 2009

11th Annual Holiday Housewalk & Market
Extended to two days, this year's Holiday Housewalk featured five private homes in Oak Park and included a new holiday Market featuring over 40 artisan and gourmet vendors.
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May, 2009

2nd Annual Day at the Races
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May, 2008

1st Annual Day at the Races
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