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Attention, animal lovers! If you’re anything like me, you probably experience a little bit of guilt or sadness over leaving your pet at home while you go enjoy a nice dinner or attend an event in the city. I’ve got good news for you! PAWS Chicago, the city’s largest No Kill humane organization is throwing their 11th Annual Fur Ball on November 15th. So, what does that mean for you and your furry friends? You're all invited!

Where are all my eco-friendlies at?! Sammi, here to talk nothing other than the Green Festival coming to our beautiful windy city on May 18th & 19th at Navy Pier. Let’s kick off this spring weather with one the largest (24,000 participants in 2012) and most diverse festivals including education, shopping, food and loads of fun activities!

The Make-A-Wish Foundation Illinois Chapter’s signature fundraiser, the annual black-tie Wish Ball, will take place on Saturday, May 18th at 6pm at the UIC Forum! This will be an evening to remember, featuring live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing, raffles and much more!

On February 2nd, join Children's Memorial Junior Council at its biggest event of the year, Snowball. We will be hosting 1,600 of Chicago’s young professionals sporting black tie dress at Chicago’s historic Union Station! This year is extremely exciting for us since we are celebrating our 25th anniversary, and we are lucky to partner with some of the most premier vendors in Chicago...

Circus performers, magicians, and DJs, oh my! On June 30th, the most exciting spectacle in Chicago will take place at The Riverfront Theater under a 70-foot tent, and you should be there to experience it! The Lookingglass Theatre Junior Board’s signature fundraiser, The Madhatter’s Ball, is coming to River West on an epic scale.

Friday, June 1st promises to be a one-of-a-kind night at Lincoln Park Zoo. The zoo’s auxiliary board is hosting their signature fundraiser, Zoo-ologie, in the heart of the Zoo. All the proceeds raised during this unique event will go towards helping care for the animals, keep up exhibits, as well as continue education initiatives all while keeping the zoo free to the public. Lincoln Park Zoo is currently one of only three free zoos in the entire country – and we want it to stay that way! If you live anywhere near Chicago, chances are you’ve enjoyed the beautiful grounds of the LP Zoo at some point in your life. As a DePaul Alum, I walked through the zoo countless times on my way to and from the beach just because I could; not much is free these days, so you have to take advantage and enjoy those few things that are.

Thanks to all who connect with me on Twitter and Facebook about amazing events around town- especially about foundations and organizations focused on raising funds and awareness for good causes, like the following event to fight cancer..

  Anytime you can mix entertainment, fun, energy, dancing, music, spirit,... to do good, I'm a huge supporter... which is why I am a huge fan of the infamous annual 'Chicago Dance Marathon' to...