BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hephzibah Children's Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hephzibah Children's Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hephzibah Children's Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20260205T140010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T182315Z UID:231196-1773496800-1773511200@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Hephzi-Bah Crawl DESCRIPTION:A Bar-hopping St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser!\nJoin Hephzibah’s Western Auxiliary as they wend their way through four iconic Glen Ellyn bars with one purpose: to raise as much money as possible for Hephzibah’s Sibling Camp! Come ready to revel with a raucous raffle with awesome prizes and drinks galore! \nThe crawl begins on Saturday\, March 14th 2 PM atLewey Q’s Tap at 427 Main St.\,after which you’ll drink your way throughKō-zē Wine Room at 484 Main St. at 3 PM\,Common Good Cocktail House at 560 Crescent Blvd. at 4 PM\,and finally ending at Main Street Pub at 466 Main St. at 5 PM. You won’t want to miss it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n Bar Crawl Waiver URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/hephzi-bah-crawl/ LOCATION:Starting at Lewey Q’s Tap\, 427 N Main St.\, Glen Ellyn\, 60137\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Western Auxiliary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hephzi-bah-Crawl.png ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Gravely":MAILTO:wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20251003T171416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T214452Z UID:230306-1763663400-1763679600@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Parent's Night Out DESCRIPTION:Parents\, you deserve a break.\nWe get it – kids are a full-time job! Take a load off with us at the ComedyPlex in Oak Park for some drinks\, jokes\, and camaraderie with like-minded child-havers. Come enjoy a guilt-free night out on the town: all proceeds from the event go to support Hephzibah’s programs\, including after-school day care! \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThursday\, November 20th\nComedyPlex in Oak Park\nDoors open at 6:30 PM\, show at 7:oo PM\nParking at Holley Court Garage\, first hour free\n2 drink minimum\n\nContact Whitney Gravely for additional information:wgravely@hephzibahhome.org | 708-649-7161 URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/parents-night-out/ LOCATION:ComedyPlex Oak Park\, 1128 Lake St Lower Level\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60301\, United States CATEGORIES:Day Care,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ParentsNightOutFeatured-900-x-600-px.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Gravely":MAILTO:wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251026T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20250728T140000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T174424Z UID:219541-1761469200-1761476400@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:HephziBoo! Dash DESCRIPTION:New Location:\nThe HephziBOO! Dash will take place at Maple Park in Oak Park\, Sunday\, October 26th\, 2025 at 9:00AM \n \n \n \n \n \n Halloween with Hephzibah!\nEach fall on the Sunday before Halloween\, the Hephzibah Oak Park Auxiliary hosts the annual\, family-friendly Hephzibah BOO Dash! This event is a wonderful opportunity to gather your family\, friends and neighbors for some Halloween fun for a great cause! Enjoy pre-run activities like group warm-ups and a post-run raffle and treats. Costumes are encouraged! Join us as we walk and run through the falling leaves of Maple Park! \nThis event will raise funds to support Hepzibah’s after school program and summer camp. Our after-school program serves more than 700 children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds\, fulfilling a critical need in the Oak Park community for affordable\, nurturing\, and enriching after-school care for elementary school-aged children. As the Oak Park community continues shifting towards dual-income households\, we’re working to meet the need and create margin for our local parents with safe\, reliable\, and accessible care. \n \n required waiver & release\n \n sponsorship packet\n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:\nPLATINUM LEVEL ($2000) \n\nLogo on the Promotional Flyers if committed by 9/20/24.\nPromotional Table\nRecognition on event webpage and HCA social media\nLogo on event day signage\nAbility to provide literature/promotional coupon for day of run\nAnnouncement of company name on run day by our DJ\nComplimentary race entries for (10) participants\n\nGOLD LEVEL ($1000) \n\nLogo on the Promotional Flyers if committed by 9/20/24.\nPromotional Table\nRecognition on event webpage and HCA social media\nLogo on event day signage\nAbility to provide literature/promotional coupon on the day of run\nComplimentary race entries for (7) participants\n\nSILVER LEVEL ($750) \n\nPromotional Table\nRecognition on event webpage and HCA social media\nLogo on event day signage\nAbility to provide literature/promotional coupon on the day of run\nComplimentary race entries for (4) participants\n\nBRONZE LEVEL ($500) \n\nPromotional Table\nLogo on event day signage\nAbility to provide literature/promotional coupon for day of on the day of run\nComplimentary race entries for (3) participants\n\nFRIENDS OF HEPHZIBAH (donation $250) \n\nAbility to provide literature/promotional coupon for day of on the day of run\nComplimentary race entries for (2) participants\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friends Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In Kind Donors URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/hephziboo-dash/ LOCATION:Maple Park\, 1105 S Maple Ave\, Oak Park\, IL 60304\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60304\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Halloween ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/HephziBOOWebImage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20240620T151623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151706Z UID:227271-1741372200-1741390200@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Heart of Gold Ball 2025 DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the Heart of Gold Ball 2025! Our signature event will be held at Rockwell on the River in Chicago\, and will be a dazzling night of drinks\, dancing\, dinner and live music. Our program includes wonderful stories about Hephzibah Heroes and those making a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve. Mark your calendars now! Tickets will be on sale closer to the date. \nEvent Details:\nFriday\, March 7th\n6:30 – 11:30 PM\nRockwell on the River\n3057 North Rockwell St.\nChicago\, IL 60618 URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/heart-of-gold-ball-2025/ LOCATION:Rockwell on the River\, 3057 N. Rockwell\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Heart of Gold Ball ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HOG-STD-Cal-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Development Office":MAILTO:development@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20241119T181020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T181937Z UID:228375-1733655600-1733662800@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer & Shop DESCRIPTION:Join the Hephzibah Western Auxiliary for some holiday fun! There will be light bites and a cash bar while shopping for festive gifts! 10% of all items purchased will be generously donated to Hephzibah Children’s Association. \nWhen:Sunday\, December 8\, 2025\, 11am – 1pm \nLocation:Park and Oak499 Pennsylvania Ave.Glen Ellyn\, IL 60137 \nTickets:$50 per person URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/holiday-cheer-shop/ LOCATION:Park and Oak\, 499 Pennsylvania Ave.\, Glen Ellyn\, IL\, 60302\, United States CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event,Western Auxiliary ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Shop-Cheer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240308T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20240108T171416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T190657Z UID:225742-1709922600-1709940600@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Heart of Gold Ball 2024 DESCRIPTION:Heart of Gold Ball 2024 – Elevate\nThe 2024 Heart of Gold Ball will be held on Friday\, March 8\, from 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. at Rockwell on the River in Chicago. We are so excited to present this year’s theme\, Elevate. Our hopes are always that each child and family we meet is able to rise above their challenges and elevate to a brighter future with Hephzibah’s help. \nDinner | Drinks | DancingLive Music | Live AuctionBlack Tie Optional \n \n PURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/heart-of-gold-ball-2024/ LOCATION:Rockwell on the River\, 3057 N. Rockwell\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Heart of Gold Ball ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HOG-web-image-gif.2.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Gravely":MAILTO:wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20221129T204826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T181428Z UID:220312-1677868200-1677886200@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Hephzibah Heart of Gold Ball 2023 DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nHephzibah Heart of Gold Ball \nHEART OF GOLD INFO \nFriday\, March 3\, 2023 \nRockwell on the River\, Chicago\, IL 60618 \nJoin us at a NEW venue\, and on a NEW day – still the biggest fundraiser of the year! \nJoin hundreds of Hephzibah supporters at Rockwell on the River\, located on the North branch of the Chicago River for a festive FRIDAY night of cocktails\, a live band\, a live auction\, dinner\, dancing and more! \nTickets available for purchase in January. \nSponsorship opportunities are available now online. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nPROGRAM ADVERTISING \nAUCTION ITEMS URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/heart-of-gold-ball-2023/ LOCATION:Rockwell on the River\, 3057 N. Rockwell\, Chicago\, IL\, 60618\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Heart of Gold Ball ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HOG-SM-1-e1669754927321.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20220901T220715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T203935Z UID:219535-1667118600-1667129400@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Halloween Fun Run/Walk DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, October 30\, 2022\, as our Hephzibah Oak Park Auxiliary hosts its first one + mile Halloween Fun Run/Walk. The walk will start and end at Constitution Park in River Forest\, IL.  We encourage families and children to dress in their favorite Halloween costume and join in the fun as we run or walk the beautiful streets of River Forest\, to raise funds for Hephzibah programs. Registrants receive a complimentary drawstring bag filled with goodies while supplies last. \nWe are also looking for volunteers for this event. Please sign up HERE! \nWe ask that you please be respectful of other cultures in selecting costumes\, do not bring replicas of weapons\, do not wear costumes that promote racism\, sexism\, violence or otherwise may offend others. This event is family-friendly\, and we appreciate your consideration of that in selecting an appropriate costume. \nLIBAILITY WAIVER IS REQUIRED. Please fill out the form below when registering. \nRACE DETAILS \nDate: October 30\, 2022  \nStart Time: 8:30 am warm up for children followed by 9:00am Run/Walk for Families  \nEnd Time: 11:30am \nLocation: Starts and Ends at Constitution Park in River Forest\, IL  \nDistance: 1.5 Miles \nParticipant Fee: \nAdults: $20 \nKids:$10 \nFamily of Four or more $50 \n  \nVOLUNTEER \nMAP OF ROUTE \nLIABILITY WAIVER \nSPONSOR THE RACE \n\n\nSPONSORS:\nSILVER: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBRONZE: \n  \n  \n \n  \nFRIEND: \n  \n \nCOMMUNITY: URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/halloween-fun-run-walk-2022/ LOCATION:Constitution Park\, River Forest\, IL\, 7715 Greenfield Street\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event,Halloween,Halloween END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20220407T184150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220613T165757Z UID:218889-1653897600-1653912000@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Hoof It for Hephzibah 2022 DESCRIPTION:Hey friends and fellow runners! Grab your shoes and Hoof It for Hephzibah! \nPlease join Hephzibah’s Western Auxiliary for our 22nd Annual HOOF IT for Hephzibah 5k Walk/Run and Kids Race on Memorial Day. \nWe are so excited to welcome back this in-person event held at Newton Park in peaceful Glen Ellyn\, Illinois.  This fun filled event that has raised over $900\,000 over the last two decades!  All proceeds from this race go to support our incredible programs for children and families. An estimated 600 participants will spend Memorial Day 2022 on this beautiful course. \nT-shirt and Bib pick-up available:\n\nJoy Bar\, 548 Crescent Blvd.\, Glen Ellyn\, IL – Friday 7 am – 4 pm and Saturday 8 am – 4 pm\n\nIf you cannot stop at Joy Bar on Friday or Saturday\, t-shirts and bibs will be at Newton Park for pickup beginning at 7 am on Memorial Day.\n\n  \n\nREGISTER NOW \nSPONSORSHIP FORM \nSPONSOR THE RACE \n  \n \nWant to bring your dog to Woof It while you Hoof It? You can! \nWOOF IT REGISTRATION \n \nMonday May 30\, 2022 \n8:00 AM CDT – 11:00 CDT \nLocation: Newton Park \n707 Fairview Ave\nGlen Ellyn\, IL US 60137 \n  \nEVENT: 5K RUN \nStart Time: 8:00am CST \nEnd Time: 11:00am CST \nPrice: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee\nRegistration: Price increases to $35.00 after May 29\, 2022 at 11:59pm EDT \n  \nEVENT: KIDS RACE (NO TIMING) \nA fabulous 50 yard dash! \nStart Time: 9:00am CST based on age groups \nPrice: $15.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee\nRegistration: Registration ends May 30\, 2022 at 10:00am EDT \n  \n\n \n  \nSPONSORS: \n \nSMARTEK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS \n \n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/hoofitforhephzibah/ LOCATION:Constitution Park\, River Forest\, IL\, 7715 Greenfield Street\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event,Hoof It,Woof It END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20210803T215323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T190716Z UID:217494-1631959200-1631973600@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Foster Parent Recruitment Picnic DESCRIPTION:Learn about being a Foster Parent\nHephzibah invites you to a family-friendly information event designed to answer your questions about becoming a Foster Parent. \nWhen: Saturday\, September 18\, 2021\n10 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nWhere: Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion\, Grove 5\, 8700 S. Western Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois \nCome to hear our speakers talk about their foster care journey. \nThis event will feature a presentation and panel discussion with experienced Foster Parents at 11:00 a.m. Information on what is involved in the licensing process and criteria will be provided. Hephzibah and representatives from other agencies will be on hand to answer questions. \nThere will be games for the kids\, food\, raffles\, music and other fun. \nCDC guidelines for being safe during this pandemic will be observed. \nTickets are free\, however due to limited space\, reservations are suggested.\nFor more information and to reserve a spot\, go here. \nThis event is open to any individual interested in fostering\, adopting\, or who would just like to learn more about fostering. \nIf you are a licensed Foster Parent\, please bring an individual who is interested in fostering. \nThis event is sponsored Impact Grants Chicago and the Forest Preserve of Cook County and organized by Hephzibah and the Chicagoland Foster Care Collaborative. \nBy the way… \nIf you can’t make it to this Foster Parent Information Picnic\, Hephzibah’s Nancy Silver will be leading a Foster Parent Info Session via Zoom on September 21. Learn more here. URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/foster-parent-information-picnic/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201219T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20201208T184544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T202150Z UID:216953-1608400800-1608406200@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Virtual Winter Olympics DESCRIPTION:If you’d like to play with your friends or family\, make sure to list their names below when registering\, and sign up your team on our GoogleSheet here\nInterested in sponsoring the event? Review the Sponsorship Packet here for more info on benefits. Levels start at $100. Sponsors get free tickets to the event!\nDon’t forget! You MUST register using the email you used to create your Zoom account AND use this email to log into the event via Zoom on 12/19.  Need a Zoom account?  It’s fast & free!  Click here to create an account or to log in to confirm what email you need to register & play with.\n\n\n \nFAQ\nQ: What are the requirements to play?\nA: A computer or tablet\, internet connection and webcam (must have video & audio to compete!)\, and you must register & play with a Zoom email. \nQ: Do I need any supplies to participate?\nA: None! If you do have a tape measure though\, please have it handy! This will be helpful\, but not required. \nQ; Is there an age restriction?\nA: While some games may be easier to score more points in if you are above 18 (hint: decade-specific knowledge)\, this event is open to anyone over the age of 14. \nQ: What device should I use?\nA: While we strongly recommend using a computer\, you may also use a tablet. Phones will NOT be able to support the event activities. \nQ: When will I get my Zoom link?\nA: We will send the Zoom link to your Zoom account email the day of the event. \nQ: How do I make sure I’m playing with my Zoom email?\nA: Right before the event\, login to your Zoom account on your browser using the same Zoom email you registered with. Then\, there are 2 ways to join the event: 1) From your Zoom account\, click “Join a Meeting.” Then enter the Meeting ID located in the email we will send the day of the event\, or 2) after logging into your Zoom account on your browser\, head back to the email we’ll send with the Zoom link the day of the event and click the meeting URL. \nQ: Is it possible for more than 1 person in my household to play?\nA: Absolutely! If more than 1 person in your household would like to play then each person will need to register separately & will need to use their own computer (note: if you will be playing in the same room or close to one another\, you may get audio feedback/an echo. In this case\, you will need to disconnect audio on one of the devices). You may also participate as a team with other members of your household by registering one person only. In this case you will only need one computer/tablet\, but you will play together as one “player.” Only one person can play each game though so the household members will need to decide who plays each round. \nThis event is sponsored by: \n \n  URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/virtual-winter-olympics/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL VIA YOU TUBE LIVE CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20201112T204739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T185401Z UID:216827-1607716800-1607724000@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Name That Jingle DESCRIPTION:Hephzibah Western Auxiliary and the Dynamic DJ Duo of Tyler & Steph Qualio invite you to \n“NAME THAT JINGLE” A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE \nWhere? In the Comfort of your home\, firepit\, porch\, or wherever you can login to Zoom as a couple or team following current COVID protocol. \n$25/person benefitting Hephzibah Western Auxiliary \nHoliday attire of your choice: jammies\, ugly sweaters\, or your holiday best \nFurther details and the Zoom link will be arriving to your inbox soon! \nDate: December 11th from 8-10pm \nContact: Stephanie Qualio\, stephqualio@gmail.com \n  URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/name-that-jingle/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL VIA YOU TUBE LIVE CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Qualio":MAILTO:stephqualio@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20200819T233540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T205319Z UID:216692-1600419600-1600423200@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors 2020 DESCRIPTION:Racial equity and justice for families and communities of color\nPresenters:  Robert Blackwell & Elke Hansen\n\n\nFree Event\n\nHephzibah is committed to the important issues of inclusion\, racial equity and justice for families and communities of color. These timely issues have significant impact on the children and families we serve. Guest presenters Robert Blackwell\, DCFS Office of Racial Equity Practice\, and Elke Hansen\, Caritas Family Solutions\, will share their insights and experiences to help us better serve and partner with vulnerable communities. \n\nZoom participant link\n\nMeeting ID: 811 5647 8201 \nPasscode: 706798 \nDial by your location \n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) \n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) \n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kewAMqAeZN \n\n[minti_divider margin=”10px 0 10px 0″]\n \n[minti_divider margin=”10px 0 10px 0″]\nSpeakers\nRobert Blackwell\nRobert Blackwell was appointed in 2012 as the Chief of the Office of Racial Equity Practice for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Bob leads the Department’s efforts to address and eliminate racial disparities and unwanted disproportionality in the Illinois Child Welfare System. This effort is supported through the Department’s Permanency Enhancement Project Initiative and ultimately seeks a “Racially-Informed Practice” in Illinois. \nMr. Blackwell holds a Masters in Social Work degree from the University of Illinois. From 1977 to 1984 he worked as a counselor\, job developer and program director at the Springfield Urban League in Springfield\, Illinois. In 1984\, he joined the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services where he served in a variety of executive-level management positions until 1992\, including the areas of resource development\, quality assurance\, personnel\, internal investigations\, auditing and licensing. Bob also served as the Special Assistant to the Director for the Department. \nFrom 1992 to 2004 Mr. Blackwell served a stint as Executive Director of the Springfield Housing Authority and established the consulting firm of Ujima Management Consultants\, Inc. As a consultant\, he provided case management administration\, information systems development\, facilitation services and race relations consultation services to non-profit and governmental clients. \nMr. Blackwell returned to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2004 as the Regional Administrator of Central Region where he planned and coordinated service delivery of Field Operations and Child Protection services for 7 ½ years. \nBob continues to be active in his community through his service on many boards and task forces\, including the Public School’s Minority Hiring Task Force\, the Springfield Dominican Sisters Antiracism Team and his church\, Abundant Faith Christian Center. Bob is married to Carolyn for 47 years\, they share 3 daughters\, Tracey\, Nicole and Deanna. He is also an avid fly fisherman\, consultant and entertainer to his five (5) grandchildren\, Rosa\, Elijah\, Jordan\, Jude and Jonas \nElke Hansen\nElke is the Regional Director of the Belleville Region with Caritas Family Solutions (Belleville\, Illinois). She has worked with Caritas for the last 7 ½ years\, overseeing foster care\, residential treatment program\, community counseling and a senior employment program\, with over 100 employees and approximately 500 clients and their families. \nShe is the daughter of German parents\, born and raised in Switzerland\, and a US citizen for the last 14 years. She received a National Degree in Social Work and Pedagogy from the School of Social Services in Solothurn\, Switzerland and her Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from St. Louis University. She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Work license in Missouri. \nElke speaks six languages\, Swiss German\, German\, French\, Italian\, Spanish and English. She lives with her husband\, who is from Chile\, South America\, in St. Louis\, MO. \nIn Switzerland\, she worked in a residential setting for young adults with severe physical and mental challenges\, rural drug and alcohol counseling agency\, teens in independent living setting\, survival assistance for drug addicted women working in on the streets \nIn the US\, she worked at a battered women shelter\, living and working in the shelter for undocumented immigrants in East Los Angeles\, inner-city residential setting for abused and neglected children\, young adults and pregnant/parenting teen girls\, National Multiple Sclerosis Society\, residential setting for traumatized children and self-harm program \nRacial equity work\, official functions: \nElke is a member of the Southern Region Transformation Team\, consisting of private child welfare agencies & the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). She is co-chair of the Illinois statewide CWAC Committee on Racial Equity Practice in Child Welfare. URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-board-of-directors-2020/ LOCATION:VIRTUAL VIA YOU TUBE LIVE CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200523T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20200505T155239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T163659Z UID:216412-1590220800-1590426000@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day Weekend 20th Annual Hoof it for Hephzibah--Virtual Edition! DESCRIPTION:Our virtual race this year offers the chance for you to Hoof It however and whenever you would like any time during Memorial Day weekend. What does that mean? \nTake the opportunity to get creative and Hoof It HOWEVER you’d like! \n\nWalk or Run a 5K\nDo an obstacle course in your yard\nRide your bikes with your family\nDo an online yoga class\nDance with friends.\n\nLet us see your version of #howihoofit Of course we encourage you to use whatever safe\, social distance measures are applicable where you are located. We can’t wait to see what #howihoofit means to you this year. \nWe will be using our Western Auxiliary Instagram and Facebook pages to check in on #howihoofit so please tag us in your pictures on social media so we can see your version of #howihoofit. \nBattle of the Schools is still on!  Please indicate your school affiliation to show your school spirit!  The school with the most participants gets the title of winner of this year’s Battle of the Schools. PLEASE NOTE:  The form below will ask you what school you attend—if you are an adult\, please write N/A. Thanks! \nHere are some suggested local routes: \n \nLet’s all support Hephzibah and sign-up to show us  #howihoofit! \n[minti_alert type=”notice” close=”false”] \nBecome a fundraiser for this event!\nWe have partnered with everydayhero to raise money and awareness for this event. Everydayhero helps people support the causes they love by spreading the word through e-mail or social media to your friends and family. If you want to join in\, it’s really easy! Just click the button below\, choose a password and it is simple to create a free everydayhero fundraising page just for you. \n[minti_button link=”https://nfp.everydayhero.com/us/hephzibah-childrens-association” size=”medium” target=”_self” lightbox=”false” color=”color-1″ icon=””]Start a fundraiser now[/minti_button] \n[/minti_alert] \n[minti_divider style=”1″ icon=”” margin=”20px 0px 20px 0px”] URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/virtual-hoofit/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200131T235900 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20190110T183000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T161239Z UID:6771-1580497200-1580515140@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Rock 'N' Roll For Your Heart & Soul DESCRIPTION:Join Hephzibah’s Western Auxiliary in funding Sibling Camp!\n\nLive Music\nAppetizers\nBeverages available for purchase – including Alter’s craft beers!\nRaffle\nBackpack Dash\n\nLive Music:\n\nBack Pocket Bourbon\nSgt. Pepper’s Tiny Hearts Club Band\n\nTickets are $80 in advance\, $85 at the door\nEARLY PRICING OF $80 PER TICKET IS ONLY GOOD UNTIL NOON ON 1/31. AFTER THAT IT’S $85\n[minti_divider style=”1″ icon=”” margin=”20px 0px 20px 0px”] \nGet Your Tickets Now URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/rock-n-roll-for-your-heart-soul-2020/ LOCATION:Alter Brewing Company – The Barrel Room\, 2300 Wisconsin Ave.\, Downers Grove CATEGORIES:Event ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Gravely":MAILTO:wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191115T230000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20190821T165211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T162115Z UID:7482-1573844400-1573858800@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Swanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our newest events\, Swanksgiving. This event is organized by our incredible Chicago Auxiliary Board to raise support and awareness for Hephzibah Children’s Association. \nSwanksgiving will be held on Friday\, November 15\, 2019\, at The Lakewood\, Paramount Events’ private Chicago venue located in the trendy West Loop. Guests will enjoy open bar\, delicious food\, a DJ\, and the chance to win fun and exciting raffle items. \n        \n  \nSwanksgiving Sponsorship Packet \nSwanksgiving Raffle Donation Form URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/swanksgiving2019/ LOCATION:The Lakewood\, 1758 W. Lake Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Auxiliary Board,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Final-Swanksgiving-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190507T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20190314T190622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T182050Z UID:7008-1557259200-1557266400@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Ham Bingo DESCRIPTION:Join the Oak Park Auxiliary Board to play bingo and share some laughs at this fun twist on charity bingo sponsored by Hamburger Mary’s Show Lounge and the Oak Park Brewing Co. in Oak Park. Join Diva Savannah Westbrooke’s this is NOT your typical “church basement bingo.” It’s all about having fun while supporting Hephzibah! Bring a group of friends and enjoy a lot of laughs! \nThe show can get a little risque\, so enjoy the drink specials and leave the kids at home!\nIncluded with your ticket is one bingo card for 10 games. Additional bingo cards will be available at the door.  Fun prizes and great raffle items will make for an entertaining night! URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/ham-bingo-2/ LOCATION:Oak Park Brewing Co.\, 155 S. Oak Park Avenue\, Oak Park\, IL\, 60302 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/skyline_oakpark_showlounge.png ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Gravely":MAILTO:wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T075553 CREATED:20190205T173646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190205T181149Z UID:6928-1553956200-1553965200@www.hephzibahhome.org SUMMARY:Care & Spare Bowling Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join Hephzibah’s Chicago Auxiliary Board for a fun-filled day of bowling\nTimber Lanes Bowling Alley\n1851 W Irving Park Rd.\nChicago 60613 \nAll proceeds directly benefit Hephzibah Children’s Association \nRegistration fee is $50 and includes: \n\n2.5 hours of bowling\nshoe rental\npizza\ntwo drink tickets\n\n*Attendees must be 21 and older \nContact Whitney Gravely at wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org for more info URL:https://www.hephzibahhome.org/event/care-spare-bowling-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Timber Lanes Bowling Alley\, 1851 W. Irving Park Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ORGANIZER;CN="Whitney Gravely":MAILTO:wgravely@www.hephzibahhome.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR