Commons Crawl – ‘Taste of the Tropics’ benefits Marklund
June 22, 2010 by Andy Richardson
Filed under Community Events
| July 19, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| 7:00 pm | ||
Welcome back!
By enjoying tropical drinks and great food on a warm summer night, Fox Valley residents can help the infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities who are served by Marklund.
Marklund at Mill Creek is the beneficiary of the July “Commons Crawl,” hosted by the Geneva Commons. “Taste of the Tropics” takes place from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, July 19, at the shopping center located at 602 Commons Dr., Geneva, IL.
Each month the Commons Crawl changes themes and benefits a different local charity. It takes place on the third Monday of the month from May through September. With tickets, patrons get goody bags as well as food and drink samplings from the Commons’ restaurants – California Pizza Kitchen, Claddagh Irish Pub and Houlihan’s.
Patrons will pick up their tickets, wrist bands and goody bags on the night of the crawl at Houlihan’s and then go on their way to enjoy the crawl.
“This event is a ton of fun,” said Vicki Krystof, director of development for Marklund. “I went to the May Commons Crawl and had a blast. You definitely get a lot for the money.”
Tickets to the event are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. A maximum of 300 tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis, so participants are urged to purchase early.
For tickets, stop by the mall office or call 630-262-0044. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
For more information on Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or go to: http://www.marklund.org
About Marklund
Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations. Marklund is not-for-profit.
Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.
In Bloomingdale, Ill., the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 – 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.
For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org.
Marklund’s 2010 Spring Craft Fair
April 27, 2010 by Andy Richardson
Filed under Community Events
| May 1, 2010 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| 9:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| 9:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
Marklund’s 2010 Spring Craft Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Marklund Hyde Center, 1 South 450 Wyatt Dr. Geneva. All types of crafters will be selling their handmade items as well as unique gifts from food and cosmetic vendors. In addition, there will be a Marklund booth featuring items handcrafted by Marklund’s developmental training clients.
Proceeds of the Spring Craft Fair benefit Marklund, an organization that provides compassionate care for infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities.
“Our craft fairs are so popular with the public,” said Vicki Krystof, director of development at Marklund, “It’s the perfect time to purchase something meaningful for Mother’s Day, the perfect one-of-a-kind surprise for the graduating student, and even gifts for upcoming summer weddings.”
Also, crafters are donating one item for a raffle to be held during the Spring Craft Fair.
For more information, call Peggy Szarzynski at 630-593-5475 or pszarzynski@marklund.org.
About Marklund
Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations. Marklund is not-for-profit.
Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.
In Bloomingdale, Ill., the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 – 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.
For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org
The Top Hat Ball raised $425,000 for Marklund
March 1, 2010 by Andy Richardson
Filed under Announcements
Chinese American Service League dancers from Chicago's Chinatown
It was quite a colorful sight to see many of Marklund’s guests dressed in “Chinese couture.” More than 500 attendees raised $425,000 for the not-for-profit organization at the Marklund 14th Annual Top Hat Ball – “Celebrate Chinese New Year,” on Saturday, Feb. 13th at Navy Pier’s historic Grand Ballroom, Chicago.
Such proceeds will go a long way to benefit Marklund and its compassionate care of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities.
Chaired by Mike and Carol Donahue of Geneva, the Top Hat Ball included authentic Chinese dancers from the Chinese American Service League in Chinatown, musicians from the Chinese Fine Arts Society, and traditional Lion and Dragon dances from Chicago Dragon’s Athletic Association. There was fine dining with some traditions of the Chinese culture and dancing to the Al Sofia Orchestra.
The Donahue Family of Geneva
The Top Hat Ball is well known for its lavish live auction items. This year’s auction, chaired by Stacey Alexander of Plainfield and Sue Wick of Lombard, surpassed all others, raising $120,000. The 12-day Asian Seabourn cruise went for $17,000. Other live auction items and their final bids were: tickets to the Grammy Awards – two packages sold at $8,000 each; golfing Ireland’s best courses – two packages sold at $7,000 each; two tickets at the PGA Masters finals – $13,000; winter vacation for four at Steamboat, Colo.- $12,500; two tickets to the Oprah show – $5,000; Disney World for six over Fourth of July – $8,500 and many more.
In addition, Marklund’s Fund-in-Need auction raised well over $90,000.
A highlight of the annual Top Hat Ball was the presentation of Marklund’s prestigious “Friend of the Year” award. George and Pam Rion of Bloomingdale received one of Marklund’s highest honors for the couple’s 18 years of consistent support and willingness to serve Marklund’s infants, children and adults in ways that will affect their lives significantly, now and in the future.
“We are so pleased for the Rions,” said Jeannine Zupo, director of the Top Hat Ball. “The Rions started volunteering at Marklund by opening gifts as a family with their then small children on Christmas Eve at the Bloomingdale location, just down the street from their home. Their heart for the Marklund residents grew each year and has made a huge impact on many.”
Congratulations are in order to the Top Hat Ball committee: Michael J. Ahlert, Carol Angelescu, Lynn Armbruster, Diana Book, Mayor Kevin Burns, Carie Carney, Jeff Cook, Chris and Vicki Deane, Karen Golden, Rob and Carol Hassels, Jackie Janega, Brian and Lily Kay, Jason Laub, Robert Levy, Randy Lindenberg, Kate McCracken, Jill Schluntz
For more information, call Jeannine Zupo, Top Hat Ball director, at 630-624-9874 or email to: jzupo@marklund.org
About Marklund
Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations.
Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.
In Bloomingdale, Ill., the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 – 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.
For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org
Community Winter Market: Holiday Festival
December 30, 2009 by Green Hat
Filed under Uncategorized
The Community Winter Market, sponsored by the Geneva Green Market, NFP will be hosting a winter Holiday Market Saturday, December 19th from 9-2pm. At the CWM you’ll find local ingredients for your holiday meal needs. Apples, beets, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, onions, potatoes, radishes, stew mix and much more will be available including holiday free range meats from beef, chicken, lamb, poultry and turkeys along with artisan cheeses and stone ground flour pancake and muffin mixes. Fresh baked breads, cookies, pastries, and pies will be available also. From appetizers to desserts you can eat locally all year long with the Community Winter Market. For more information about the happening at the Community Winter Market visit genevagreenmarket.org.
Speaking of local veggies and farming and all things local, Terra Brockman -speaker, food and farm advocate and author will be on hand signing copies of her latest book “The Season’s on Henry’s Farm”. Terra was raised in central Illinois, where four generations of her family have farmed. Terra’s younger brother, Henry, grows 650 varieties of vegetables on about 12 acres (between Peoria and Bloomington). There, he and his family with apprentices have bucked the traditional agribusiness conventional wisdom by farming in a way that’s sensible, sustainable and focused on producing healthy and nutritious food that doesn’t damage the land. The Season’s on Henry’s Farm tells the story of Terra’s family and their life on the farm in the form of a year-long memoir that takes the reader through each season of life on the farm. For more information about Terra Brockman or her book, please visit her website at www.terrabrockman.com
Scentimental Gardens Hosts Autumn Centerpiece Workshop
October 5, 2009 by Jenna Holmes
Filed under Community Events, Retail
| October 8, 2009 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Scentimental Gardens in Geneva, IL is hosting a workshop!
Come celebrate the abundant harvest of the season with a tabletop arrangement. Your creation can include, dried hydrangeas, leaves and berries, faux floral and fruits. Bring your own container or we have many to choose from. Recommended size of opening, minimum 12″ and Maximum 20″ and garden pruners.
Oct. 8th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
$42.00/person.
RSVP at 630-232-1303. Space is limited.
Our location is:
Scentimental Gardens
428 W. State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
We look forward to seeing you soon!!
