June 2011 Events

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Northbrook Court, 2171 Northbrook Ct., hosts an interactive butterfly exhibit on the lower level near Lord & Taylor to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook .The exhibit continues through July 10. See calendar for complete details. | Shauna Bittl

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Updated: August 26, 2011 7:24PM

Chicago Opera Theater: 3rd Annual Opera Cruise: “High Cs on the High Seas”

June 28, 5:30 p.m. boarding, 6 p.m. departure, 8 p.m. return, Navy Pier, 800 W. Grand, on Kanan Cruises. Evening includes wine, beer, COT’s signature cocktail, the “Opera-tini”, small bites, and a short performance from COT alumni mezzo soprano Katherine Calcamuggio and tenor Scott Ramsay. Raffle with “A Night ‘LESS’ Ordinary” grand prize that includes a night’s stay at the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago, COT’s Exclusive Hotel Partner. Limited to 200 guests; one hundred percent of raffle proceeds benefit COT; raffle tickets are included in the $100 ticket price and will be sold on board at 1 for $10, 3 for $20 and 10 for $60; dancing. Tickets: $85, $65 for persons aged 21 to 45 (ID required). (312) 704-8414, ChicagoOperaTheater.org. kanancruises.com/directions

The Chicago Lighthouse: 25th Annual House and Garden Walk

June 29, 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., tour begins at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe. Tickets: $60 till June 26; $85 after; gourmet lunches available for $15, must be picked up between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. (call Joani Oslan, 312-919-3353). Benefits the 26 programs of The Chicago Lighthouse serving children and adults who are blind, visually impaired or multi-disabled. Special Events, (312) 997-3679, chicagolighthouse.org.

North Shore Women’s Board of the American Cancer Society: 2011 Bridge Event

June 29, Sunset Ridge Country Club, 2100 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield. 2:30 p.m. arrival, 3 p.m. deal, 6:30 p.m.cocktails/dinner. Options of: Duplicate Bridge with partner, Party Bridge (rotate or no rotate), Prizes awarded to Duplicate and rotating Party Bridge only. Funds to be donated to American Cancer Society. Tickets: $75. Diane Johnson, (847) 446-2695, Marilyn Gardner, (847)724-1609.

Ford Models Chicago and Discovery Clothing Company: “Get Discovered Model Search”

Fridays and Saturdays, through July 9. Entrants will have the opportunity to be seen by the prestigious Ford Models Chicago and have the chance to win model and runway training by Ford Models Chicago, a Bally Total Fitness one-year club membership, beauty makeover from Taylor Reese Salon, professional photo shoot by Lois Bielefeld and $1,000 Discovery gift card. Open to females aged 14 to 28 only. Each participating location will offer a Swag Bag filled with glam-inspiring goodies for the first 50 shoppers and the opportunity to show off your personal style to a Ford Chicago stylist for the chance to receive a $100 Discovery gift card. Select Chicagoland locations. Discovery, (773) 777-4494, DiscoveryClothing.com, Ford Models at http://scouting.fordmodels.com/opencall. Event benefits Step Up Women’s Network, a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to connecting and advancing women and girls (suwn.org).

Kaufman’s Bakery and Delicatessen: “The Great Salami Drive”

Ongoing, 4905 W. Dempster, Skokie, in conjunction with the USO. A fundraiser where money raised will send one-pound salamis and other deli items to Illinois troops deployed overseas. A $5 tax deductible donation buys a “Kaufman’s Taste of Home” and includes a one-pound salami, bagel chips, pretzels and condiments. A $45 donation will send 120 salami sticks. The salami, salami sticks and other items will be shipped by the case and distributed to troops. For more information, call (847) 677-9880 or see kaufmansdeli.com.

Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook: Butterflies for Charity

Through July 10, Northbrook Court, 2171 Northbrook Ct. Northbrook Court (lower level near Lord & Taylor) hosts an interactive butterfly exhibit to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with hundreds of butterfies inside the “Butterfly House” (admission $1); learn about the butterfly’s lifesycle; watch butterflies hatch; purchase an “Adopt a Butterfly” kit and more. Exhibit hours are mall hours daily. youthservices-gn.org, northbrookcourt.com/events/butterflies.

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