What: The Chicago Lighthouse presents Mike Ditka as guest speaker and honorary dinner co-chairs Governor Pat Quinn and Congressman Danny Davis, and are set to honor the Harris Family Foundation for their exceptional support of those who are blind or visually impaired.

When: Thursday, 16 May, 2013
6 p.m.

Where: Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Place
Chicago

Tickets: $300, $500

Web Site: www.chicagolighthouse.org

What: Founded by Jane Addams and celebrating 112 years of guarding the safety of Chicagolands children, the Juvenile Protective Association (JPA) holds their biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going toward families struggling with child abuse and neglect.

When: Friday, 17 May, 2013
6:30 p.m.

Where: Th Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Place
Chicago

Tickets: $350, $3,500 for a table of 10

Web Site: www. juvenile.org

What: Eat, Pray, Love is this years theme for the Womens Board of Catholic Charities Lake County Annual Art of Caring Benefit, where the grand prize winner will have a choice of three destinations: Paris, Rome/Florence, or Barbados, which includes round-trip airfare for two.

When: Saturday, 18 May, 2013
6 p.m.

Where: Exmoor Country Club
700 Vine Avenue
Highland Park

Tickets: $185

Web Site: www.catholiccharities.net/artofcaring

What: Its an evening that dances on the edge of wildness and wonder! Guests at the May 18 Goodman Theatre Gala will enjoy a magical evening filled with a fusion of Indian and American music, dance, food and festivities. The evening features the first performance of selected songs from Tony Award-winning Mary Zimmermans new musical adaptation of The Jungle Book. Music Director Doug Peck blends music from the original Walt Disney film with traditional Indian musical styles, jazz improvisation and swing beats to create a sound unique to this production.

When: Saturday, 18 May, 2013
6:30 p.m.

Where: Fairmont Hotel
200 N. Columbus
Chicago

Tickets: Begin at $1000

What: The Wilmette Historical Society is pleased to announce its 26th annual Spring Housewalk. This years housewalk takes on a contemporary slant by featuring four homes built since 1970. Included in the group is a recently built green home.

When: Sunday, 19 May, 2013
1 to 5 p.m.

Where: Downtown Wilmette

Tickets: Tickets purchased in advance, before May 19th, receive a discount, and are $40 for Museum members; $50 for non-members; and $25 for high school or college students. Tickets purchased on the day of the housewalk, May 19, are $50 for Museum members; $60 for

Web Site: www.wilmettehistory.org

What: Join Glen Flora Country Club as they host an Open House, revealing the North Shore's true hidden gem.

When: Sunday, 19 May, 2013
1 p.m.

Where: Glen Flora Country Club
2200 North Sheridan Road
Waukegan

Web Site: www.glenfloracc.com

What: Merit School of Music will honor John Hart and Carol Prins for their contributions to the arts, particularly to music education, during its annual gala, which will honor Merits performance of the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention in Matsumoto, Japan.

When: Thursday, 23 May, 2013
6 p.m.

Where: The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 E. Delaware Place
Chicago

Tickets: $500

Web Site: www.meritmusic.org

What: Few parties say, spring has arrived, more than the Chicago Service Club annual fete, an avant-garde afternoon, which will showcase the millinery works of Loreta Coresetti.

When: Thursday, 30 May, 2013
11:30 a.m.

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
160 East Pearson Street
Chicago

Tickets: $150, $1,500 for tables of 10

What: YWCA Lake County will host guest speaker Lilly Ledbetter, an advocate for change who urges women and minorities to claim their civil rights, during their annual awards dinner.

When: Friday, 31 May, 2013
5:30 p.m.

Where: Hyatt Deerfield
1750 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield

Tickets: $100, $150

Web Site: www.ywcalakecounty.org

What: The 7th Annual Glencoe Grand Prix, which is a part of the United States of America Cyclings (USAC) National Criterium Calendar, races back to the North Shore, featuring all-day races, a food and beer tent, games for the kids, and live music by Sixteen Candles Band during the evening Block Party.

When: Saturday, 1 June, 2013
8 a.m. Races Begin, 8 p.m. Block Party

Where: Downtown Glencoe

Tickets: Fees dependent on races

Web Site: www.glencoegrandprix.com

What: After a successful event and partnership in 2012 raising more than $160,000, Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman will again partner with premier entertainment venue Kings Lanes, Lounge & Sports for the second Charles Tillman Celebrity Pro BOWLer Tournament, presented by Meijer.

When: Wednesday, 5 June, 2013
6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Kings Lanes, Lounge & Sports
5505 Park Place
Rosemont

Web Site: www.charlestillman.org

What: Embrace your inner secret agent during the Shedd Aquariums annual black-tie gala, which will unveil a night of mystery and glamour set against a magnificent backdrop of skyline view and diverse aquatic life.

When: Saturday, 8 June, 2013
6 p.m.

Where: John G. Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago

Tickets: $800 per guest, $8,000 for a table of 10

Web Site: www.sheddaquarium.org