“Capri Blue” gift set of fragrances for you and your home

Donor: ABLAZE

Value: $185

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Gentlemen’s gift basket for a relaxing evening of bourbon and cigars

Donor: Jan Mason

Value: $125

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Chill the glasses, set the mood with the aroma of a Himalayan Salt candle, and enjoy a bottle of Veuve Cliquot accompanied by truffles

Donor: Jan Mason

Value: $200

104

A Lake Forest College & Parkhurst Wine set with a magnum of Stags Leap Napa Cabernet, 4 Riedel wine glasses, and an automatic bottle opener

Donor: Lake Forest College

Value: $200

105

Lake Forest College “Insider” Specialty Collection that includes an autographed copy of “Thirty Miles North”, an invitation to dinner with the President of Lake Forest College, a Lake Forest tie and scarf, and two Moscow Mule cups

Donor: Lake Forest College

Value: $300

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Wine basket

Donor: Jack Orlov, Right Healthcare Ventures

Value: $125

107

A festive holiday-themed gift basket of food and decorations

Donor: Pasquesi Home & Gardens

Value: $250

It’s Showtime!  Food & Entertainment

201

$200 gift certificate to Elawa Farm Cafe

Donor:  Hill & Stone Insurance Agency

Value: $200

202

A pair of Blackhawks tickets

Donor: Transworld Business Advisors

Value: $300

203

Casino fun gift basket includes $100 dining credit, $100 free slot play, and a shaker and 2 tumblers

Donor:  American Place

Value: $250

204

Another American Place item! A chef’s table dinner for 2 at North Shore Steak & Seafood along with $100 free slot plays and an overnight stay at Town Place Suites by Marriott

Donor:  American Place

Value: $500

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A complimentary overnight stay

Donor: The Forester Hotel

Value: $250

206

An original Karen Didion Santa wine cart, a bottle of wine, and 2 tickets to the annual Holiday Home Tour (Dec. 8)

Donor: Lake Bluff History Museum

Value: $350

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Guests coming in for the holidays? One night weekend stay with breakfast for two

Donor: Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa

Value: $200

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Additional guests? One night weekend stay with breakfast for two

Donor: Residence Inn Lake Forest/Mettawa

Value: $200

209

Laugh it up! Pair of tickets to Second City at Gorton (Jan. 18)

Donor: Gorton Center

Value: $170

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With these 4 tickets you can invite music lovers to join you for a Lake Forest Civic Orchestra concert during this season at Gorton (also includes Beethoven’s Ninth performed at CLC’s James Lumber Center)

Donor: Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

Value: $80

211

A pair of tickets for any performance in the Citadel 2024-25 season

Donor: Citadel Theatre

Value: $90

212

How about a Williams Sonoma “Grinchie Holiday Start”! Includes 2 grinch mugs, tri-hot chocolate tower, peppermint bark, and a WS Advent calendar

Donor: Williams Sonoma

Value: $130

213

How about a “Wicked Good Coffee” bundle! One Glinda and one Elphaba tumbler, a $25 gift card and 1 pound of Holiday Coffee

Donor: Starbucks

Value: $125

214

Get excited about our newest restaurant (opening January)! Chef Bruno Abate offers a taste of things to come with gift cards to Tocco, his Winnetka restaurant

Donor: Chef Bruno Abate

Value: $100

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Chef Bruno of Tocco will also be opening a market in his new LF location – here’s a basket of some of the delicious Italian products he will be selling

Donor: Chef Bruno Abate

Value: $230

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Don’t forget your 4-legged friend! A gift of high protein fresh dog food and grass-fed beef tallow dog treats

Donor: Tykes n’ Hounds

Value: $100

Refresh & Renew!  Health & Beauty

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New patient consultation & food allergy testing

Donor: The Wellness Way

Value: $448

302

How about a gift card for some Moll’s Balls – clean treats handcrafted by local mom & certified health coach, Molly O’Neil perfect for active kids & adults, made with gluten-free, dairy-free, guilt-free ingredients

Donor: MPowering Health LLC

Value $50

303

One-hour longevity assessment with VO2 max testing and RMR testing

Donor: CustomFit Concierge Medicine Health & Fitness

Value: $400

304

One-hour facial with one enhancement

Donor: Elements Massage Bannockburn

Value: $140

305

30-minute consultation, examination & treatment

Donor: Mc2 Health and Wellness

Value: $225

306

4-pack B12 infusion with energy bars and protein powder of your choice

Donor: Medi Weightloss

Value: $125

307

Skin care gift basket that includes Sensitive skincare, skin cream, soap, sponges and towels

Donor: Skin by Dermalab

Value: $100

Home for the Holidays… Decoration & Accessories

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Looking for a home update or something new?  Meet with architect Diana Melichar for a 2-hour in-home consultation

Donor: Melichar Architects

Value: $450

402

Perfect! Two festive winter-themed outdoor planters professionally-designed and installed

Donor: don fiore co. inc.

Value: $500

403

Grilling is always in season! An American Gourmet three burner char-broil grill

Donor: Morgan’s Lake Forest True Value

Value: $250

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Decorate for the holidays! $100 certificate to spend in the CROYA Poinsettia Sale. You can submit a custom order by Nov. 25 OR simply enjoy an standard order that includes three 6” red poinsettias, three 6” white poinsettias, one Christmas cactus and one frosty fern (details at croyapoinsettia.com)

Donor: CROYA

Value: $100

Bedazzled … Clothing & Accessories

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Your choice of Ray Ban sunglasses priced up to $300 – and you can wear them when you enjoy a day at the Lake Bluff Beach!

Donor: Lake Forest Family Eyecare & Lake Bluff Park District

Value: $325

502

Step out in style with 3 pairs of custom Lake Forest socks and a gift card for $75 at Smith’s

Donor: Smith’s Men’s Store

Value: $177

503

Car fans: travel in style with a 6-piece set of nesting luggage emblazoned with the Jaguar logo

Donor: Imperial Jaguar Motors

Value: $620

504

Artist Margot McMahon’s paintings of coral reefs are made into clothing frocks & frills – this one is her Oceans Decade Ripple Effect Cowl

Donor: Margot McMahon

Value: $50

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And another wearable piece of art from Artist Margot McMahon – this one is her Ripple Effect Vivienne Scarf

Donor: Margot McMahon

Value: $50

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You can pick your choice of Maui Jim Sunglasses up to $400 in value – and wear them for a day at the Lake Bluff Beach!

Donor: The Optometrists of Lake Forest & Lake Bluff Park District

Value: $425

507

Treat yourself! A cute cream-colored pom-pom hat and a certificate for a mani/pedi conveniently located downtown Lake Bluff

Donor: J McLaughlin & Prismatic Nail

Value: $135

508

A fringed jacked in your choice of color and size

Donor: Nic & Zoe

Value: $200

Get Your Game On…Sports, Fitness & Recreation

601

3-month membership to Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center

Donor: Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center

Value: $450

602

How about a 2025 Lake Forest beach pass (access & parking)?!

Donor: City of Lake Forest

Value: $910

603

Yup… another 2025 Lake Forest beach pass!

Donor: City of Lake Forest

Value: $910

604

Take your puppy to the lake! A 2025 pass to Lake Bluff’s Dog Beach

Donor: Lake Bluff Park District

Value: $350

605

A Lake Forest College Family F.A.N. Basket that includes all-inclusive membership (worth $100), fan gear, golf essentials, game day comfort and more fun extras

Donor: Lake Forest College

Value: $250

Collector’s Showcase

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Swifties take note! It’s a Taylor Swift framed collage featuring 2 friendship bracelets (Evermore and Lover), a guitar pick, nameplate and Eras Tour Photo

Value: $275

702

For hockey fans from under the skates of hockey sensation Connor Bedard of the Blackhawks—a crystal puck filled with game-used

ice from his NHL debut (includes authentication)

Value: Priceless!

703

A unique golf conversation piece—the First Rules and Articles of Golf beautifully framed with a panoramic photo of St. Andrew's and images of legendary golfers

Value: $275

Something Special … Party with Friends!

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A gathering for wine-lovers! Two-hour wine tasting experience in your home for up to 16 people featuring 8 select wines and your personal PRP wine consultant.

Value: $350

802

Snag 4 tickets to the SOLD OUT Dec. 21 performance of Zeds Dead at the Salt Shed in Chicago!

Donor: Lake Forest Bank & Trust

Value: $472

803

Dinner & show gift basket including 4 tickets to a performance at the James Lumber Center, a $50 gift card to Prairie restaurant at Brae Loch and some CLC swag.

Donor: College of Lake County

Value: $275

804

A party of flowers & fun! Invite friends for a spring basket floral arrangement party for 8 at your home, complete with flowers and all accessories.

Donor: Polly’s Petals

Value: $1,000

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An Evereve style party for a minimum of 6 people complete with sips and snacks – and 15% off all purchases!

Donor: Evereve

806

Invite 3 friends to join you for a BLOW OUT PARTY with nibbles & sips! Bring your own blow dryer and/or curling iron to learn the latest techniques. (A Monday or Wednesday, Jan-March)

Donor: Judith’s Hair Studio

Value: $400

 

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What fun! SNOWIE can be available for an onsite party offering flavored shaved ice treats for a group of up to 50 at any location in Lake County.

Donor: Snowie

Value: $295

Services…Need It? Get It!

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Want to know what your business is worth? Get a comprehensive business valuation!

Donor: Debbie Kaplan, Transworld Business Advisors

Value: $1,600

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How about a updated headshot? Here’s an executive professional headshot sitting

Donor: Michael Delott Photography and Headshots

Value: $230

903

Immigration attorney Lynne Hans is offering a one-hour conference to share his expertise

Donor: Lynne Hans Esq.

Value: $500

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Here’s a sitting for 2-3 studio portraits on the same background delivered as a JPG or TIFF and the files are yours

Donor: Leroy Koetz, Koetz+Co/Image Unique

Value: $225

905

Keep your car clean with 10 car washes!

Donor: North Shore Auto Spa

Value: $300

 

Our heartfelt thanks…

To the wonderful food businesses for a

“Taste of the Towns” that is such a delicious delight!

Belvedere Banquets

Clucker’s Charcoal Chicken

Le Colonial

The Oaken at The Forester Hotel

Snowie

Sunset Foods

To the following friends of the Chamber whose contributions have made this such a special evening…

Décor:

Paris312

Music:

Lake Forest Jazz Combo

Jonathan Hough, Timotei Dan, Ranya Patel, Alice Rayome, Jude Weinstein

Set-up:

Gorton Center Staff

Event Volunteers:

April Dean, Debbie Kaplan, Sarah Lynn Zdralic, Carol Goldthwaite, Stacey Guastaferro, Mary Hull, Cindy Law, Ann Meulbroek, Kim Minichiello

And to all who have joined us for the event to celebrate our businesses, the spirit of giving, and our wonderful communities!