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Past Events

Sixth Annual Wine Fest Fundraising Event

Thursday, August 27th, 2009
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Orso's Restaurant

The weather didn't cooperate again this year, but no matter! We still had a fabulous time in the private candle-lit bar downstairs and as always, Orso's pizza was plentiful and delicious. A few bidding wars began over the auction items and the raffle tickets went like hotcakes! We truly appreciate all of our supporters and look forward to many more successful and fun events in 2010.


One Uniting Cause

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
The Paramount Room

This premier event tantalized our palettes and wowed us with the décor in the Paramount Room's private dining room. The silent auction items, exciting raffle and the cocktails kept everyone just a little past 8 PM… luckily, they had a bar upstairs! Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to this fabulous event!


Fifth Annual Wine Fest Fundraising Event

Thursday, September 11th, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Orso's Restaurant

Our Fifth Annual Wine Fest at Orso's Restaurant was, as always, out most popular event with the weather cooperating better than last time! The skies clear, the wine flowing freely, the never-ending pizza and wonderful silent auction and raffle items on the upstairs Orso's patio, everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to this fabulous event!


An Affair to Remember

Thursday, June 5th, 2008
6:00 - 8:00 PM
ZED451

We had a one our best fundraising evenings at the swanky ZED451, a hot new place to check out! The people were beautiful, the vodka was free flowing and the food was delicious! We also had the room hoppin' with a live auction for James Taylor Tickets. This was a party to remember!


Fourth Annual Wine Fest Fundraising Event – Re-Do

Thursday, September 27th, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Orso's Restaurant

Our Fourth Annual Wine Fest at Orso's Restaurant had a bit of a damper so we decided to re-do so that everyone that wasn't able to attend the first one could enjoy all that Orso's has to offer. (I wasn't at this one… can you guys add onto this?) Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to this fabulous event!


Fourth Annual Wine Fest Fundraising Event

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Orso's Restaurant

Despite the torrential downpour, falling trees and wires, there were a brave few that made it out! The stars weren't shining but our closest friends and supporters sure were! We all had a wonderful time despite the weather and still got to peruse the silent auction items, nosh on the fantastic pizza and fill our bellies with wine. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to this fabulous event!


Patio Party

Thursday, June 7th, 2007
6:00 - 8:00 PM
McCormick & Schmick's

As Reach Out's first event of 2007 and as homage to summer finally arriving, this event was a slamming success. One of our highest raffle ticket sales – there's something to be said about warm weather and free flowing wine! Everyone enjoyed the wide variety of tasty treats and the plethora of silent auction items. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to our first event of the year!


Third Annual Wine Fest Fundraising Event

Thursday, September 14th, 2006
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Orso's Restaurant

Our Third Annual Wine Fest at Orso's Restaurant was once again a smashing success with our highest attendance yet! Once again, the City of Chicago provided us with a magnificent, starry night on the upstairs Orso's patio. Everyone enjoyed the pizza, several types of wine, and champagne cocktails along with wonderful raffle and silent auction items. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to this fabulous event!


Vodka Tasting Party

Wednesday, June 7, 2006
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Rockit Bar & Grill

Reach Out's first event of 2006 - a vodka tasting party at the fabulous Rockit Bar and Grill - was a success! Everyone enjoyed the Rockit food specials, the bartender vodka favorites, and playing pool at this hip Chicago nightspot. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to our first event in support of Family Rescue - an organization dedicated to alleviating domestic violence in the Chicago community particularly to abused women and their children.  (Unfortunately for us, we all had such a good time that there are no photos of this event!!!)


Martini Party Success

Friday, November 11, 2005
6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Martini Bar

Our martini party at the Martini Bar was a success. Many people attended to support our last event of the year and enjoyed martinis, wine, and other beverages along with a wonderful spread of delicious appetizers. Everyone enjoyed the company of the others who attended and had a good time with the silent auction and raffle items that were offered.

Check Presentation: we were pleased to present Life Span with a check for $8,000 representing our fund raising efforts for 2005. A special thank you to all of you who supported our events this past year. We look forward to seeing you in 2006!

Wine Tasting Fundraising Event

Tuesday, August 16th, 2005
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Orso's Restaurant

Our second annual Orso's Wine Tasting was a success.  Another beautiful night under the stars on the Orso's deck with good wine and food was enjoyed by all who attended in support of our great cause.  There were many new faces at this event and everyone enjoyed participating in the raffle and silent auction items.

Cinco de Mayo

Thursday, May 5th, 2005
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Palaggi's Restaurant & Deli

Salsa dancing highlighted the evening at our Fiesta on Cinco de Mayo. Palaggi's did a great job for us at the event; the Mexican food and margaritas were wonderful. Everyone enjoyed the raffle and silent auction items. Several attendees participated in the salsa lesson that was offered and had a great time.

Reach Out's Super Swanky Martini Party!

Wednesday, Nov. 17th, 2004
6:00 PM
The Martini Bar

A candlelit, comfortable evening of martinis and great appetizers were enjoyed by many at the Martini Bar. Great silent auction items and raffles were offered and enjoyed. Reach Out was proud to present a check to Life Span. Thanks to everyone who attended our events last year.

Reach Out's Fabulous Wine Tasting Event!

Thursday, August 19th, 2004
Orso's Restaurant

Relaxing evening of wine and great Italian food under the stars on the Orso's deck. Everyone had fun with the raffle and silent auction items. Reach Out's second event of the year was even bigger and better than the first.

Cactus Happy Hour

Fun-filled evening of drinks and raffles at the Cactus Bar and Grill on a warm summer night. Everyone who attended and supported our great organization made Reach Out's first event a success.

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