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A Letter from John Harris,
What a wonderful time we had celebrating the fourth birthday of Wonder Works, a Children's Museum in Oak Park, on November 3. We are proud to say that we surpassed the results of previous years and raised more than $30,000 to support the non-profit museum that fosters creativity in our youngest children.
Thank you to gala co-chairs Michelle Arnold and Anne Klassman for their tremendous effort, and to their committee for throwing a wonderful party. Thank you also to Ariel Capital, Whole Foods Market, the Cargie Family, Community Bank of Oak Park and River Forest, a5 Inc, 3d Health Inc, Dwight Atchley of Edward Jones, Marijane and Tim Brangle, Dawn and Duane Glossa, Senator Tom Harmon and Theresa Harmon, Tom Mallon, Michelle Arnold and Paul Martin, The Klassman Zimberoff Family, Ellen and Michael Griffin, Sharon and James Madura, Bob and Mary Oakleaf and Elizabeth and Rob Harano for sponsoring the evening, and to chef Ron Martin for preparing the food. We would also like to recognize the other generous food and beverage donors: Alliance Paper and Food Service, The Buzz Café, Catering by Michael's, Dawn Glossa, Edible Arrangements, Food for Thought, Goose Island, Papaspiros, The Pasta Shoppe & Café, The Perfect Dinner, Starbucks on Lathrop, Pacific Wine Partners, Sam Adams, TGI Friday's and Carriage Fl ower and Gift Shop. Special thanks also to the 150 guests who helped us celebrate that night.
We are grateful to children's musician and advocate Jim Gill, recipient of our Children First award this year, and to State Senator Don Harmon for their support of children and creativity. And the celebration would not have happened without the ongoing support of the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, the Irving B. Harris Foundation, the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the Eugene P. Beard and Nancy Jones Beard Foundation, the State of Illinois DCEO, the Illinois Arts Council, the Oak Park Arts Council, the Oak Park Women's Guild, Radio Flyer, and the outstanding group of individuals that make up our Board.
While the amount of work that goes into a fundraiser is enormous, it is energizing because it validates the work we do on behalf of children and families. Truly, imagination can unlock the future for children, and we are proud to have such tremendous support to help Wonder Works fulfill its mission of helping all children learn to use their imagination through play.
Thank you, all.
John Harris
Wonder Works, Board President
Mary Bodlak
Wonder Works, Executive Director
Wonder Works sends a sincere thank you to our donors and funders for this event.
| WONDER CREATOR | Ariel Capital |
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| WONDER MAKER | Anonymous |
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| WONDER WORKERS | 3d Health, Inc. |
| | Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest |
| | Tom Mallon |
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| WONDER FRIENDS | Michelle Arnold & Paul Martin |
| | Dwight Atchley |
| | Mary & Bill Bodlak |
| | Marijane & Tim Brangle |
| | Dawn & Duane Glossa |
| | Senator Don Harmon & Theresa Harmon |
| | Clarice & John Harris |
| | The Klassman Zimberoff Family |
| | Susan Mika - Good Heart Work Smart Foundation |
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| OTHER DONORS | Christopher Baer |
| | Michelle Couturier |
| | Kent Barnett & Lauren Heath |
| | Barbara & Gary Belenke |
| | Corky Bellile |
| | Andrew & Tracy Gruber |
| | Loretta & William Reif |
| | Cathy & Roger Rhomberg |
| | Eileen & Brad Stern |
| | Laura & Dan Sullivan |
| FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPONSORS | Chef Ron Martin |
| | Alliance Paper and Food Service |
| | The Buzz Café |
| | Catering by Michael's |
| | Dawn Glossa |
| | Edible Arrangements |
| | Food for Thought |
| | Goose Island |
| | Papaspiros |
| | The Pasta Shoppe & Café |
| | The Perfect Dinner |
| | Starbucks on Lathrop |
| | Pacific Wine Partners |
| | Sam Adams |
| | TGI Friday's |
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The lovely flowers where provided by Carriage Flower and Gift Shop
| AUCTION DONORS | |
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| Academy of Music and Movement | Maison Perrier Bed & Breakfast |
| Kristen Alfonsi | Monkey Island |
| Michelle Arnold | Bob & Mary Oakleaf |
| Barbara's Bookstore | Oak Park Jewelers, Inc. |
| Jim Bare | Old Towne School of Music |
| Stacey & Michael Bell | Panera Bread |
| Ben Kende Photography | Parenthesis |
| Bistrot Margot | John Planek |
| Bottega M | Wendy Planek |
| Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor | Pumpkin Moon |
| Cernan Space Center | Quartino |
| Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. | Raw Bar |
| Chicago Children's Museum | River Forest Community Center |
| Chicago Wolves | Rosebud Restaurants |
| Tim Cozzens | Run Chicago |
| Crate & Barrel | Shedd Aquarium |
| Gary Cuneen, Seven Generations Ahead | Kate Shorr, Pacific Wine Partners |
| Daddy Day Care | Hotel Sofitel Chicago O'Hare |
| Eastwood Expressions | Marci Sperling Flynn |
| Edible Arrangements | Sports Zone |
| Eli's Cheesecake | SRAM Corporation |
| Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | Starbucks on Lathrop |
| Foremost Travel | Starship Subs |
| Frame Warehouse | The Cheesecake Factory |
| Jim Gill | The Oprah Winfrey Show |
| Giordano's Enterprises, Inc. | The Perfect Dinner |
| Glassner Preschool | The Ritz-Carlton - Chicago |
| Michael Griffin | The Signature Room at the 95th |
| Hooters Restaurants | Tony n' Tina's Wedding |
| ICON Entertainment | Treehouse Boutique |
| John G. Shedd Aquarium | Twin Anchors |
| J.W. Marriott | Under the Ginko Tree |
| Mark Laboe | Victory Gardens Theater |
| Lille | Village Pilates Studio |
| Linens'nThings | Windy City Fieldhouse |
| Loews | Karen Young, 360 degrees |
| Lori's Designer Shoes | Zanies Company Club |
| Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | Laura & Jeff Zawacki |
| James & Sharon Madura | |
Thank you to Gala committee "co-chairs" Anne Klassman and Michele
Arnold
and to the rest of the committee:
Tammy Barrett
Shira Belenke
Mary Bodlak
Marijane Brangle
Dawn Glossa
Ellen Griffin
Michael Griffin
Clarice Harris
John Harris
David Hoambrecker
Debra Klassman
Laura Hunnewell
Sharon Madura
Chef Ron Martin
Robert Oakleaf
Elizabeth Smith
Rhonda Williams
Wonder Works would also like to say thank you to our Host Committee:
Michelle Arnold and Paul Martin
Tammy and Ken Barrett
Mary and William Bodlak
Marijane and Tim Brangle
Erica and Gary Cuneen
Dawn and Duane Glossa
Ellen and Michael Griffin
Elizabeth and Ross Harano
Teresa and Don Harmon
Clarice and John Harris
Anne Klassman and David Zimberoff
Sharon and James Madura
Kate Maehr and Sam Pickering
Mary and Robert Oakleaf
Wiley Samuels
Elizabeth and Kevin Smith
Abe Thompson
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