You’re invited to attend the District 88 Foundation’s inaugural Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser
The District 88 Foundation invites all parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends to attend its inaugural Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser to support a great cause – proceeds will benefit District 88 students! See the details below!
WHAT: Join the District 88 Foundation for an event filled with delicious drinks and good company! Participants will enjoy ...
- Access to the wine tasting (as well as a full, on-site bar)
- An array of charcuterie and dessert items
- Live music by Johnny on the Box and that other guy
- A wine/spirit pull
- A split the pot
- A raffle (including floral centerpieces created by Addison Trail horticulture students)
- Artwork for sale (created by District 88 students and staff members)
* PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be 21 years old or older to attend this event.
WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2024
WHERE: DeVine Wine and Cocktail Bar, 339 E. Kenilworth Ave. in Villa Park
TICKETS: Tickets are available at www.dupage88.net/GatheringAtTheGrapevine2024. Proceeds will benefit District 88 students.
- Early-bird price: $40 (if purchased by Sept. 20, 2024)
- Regular price: $50 (if purchased after Sept. 20, 2024, including walk-ins)
- Designated driver price: $25 (no alcohol)
- The first 50 registrations will receive a souvenir glass.
SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS: The District 88 Foundation invites all businesses, corporations and individuals to support the Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser through the three options below.
- Sponsorship: There are two sponsorship levels available ($250-GOLD SPONSOR / $100-SILVER SPONSOR), or feel free to donate any amount!
- Donate raffle items: The foundation is looking for donated items to include in a raffle during the event.
- Donate wine/spirits: The foundation is looking for bottles of wine and spirits to feature during the fundraiser.
To become a sponsor, or to make a donation, complete the packet at www.dupage88.net/GrapevineSponsorPacket2024 by Sept. 9, 2024.
CONTACT: For questions or more information, contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.
Gathering at the Grapevine sponsors
| Company name | Sponsorship level | Website |
| Arcon | Top sponsor | https://arconassoc.com |
| Cottage Hill Operating Company | Top sponsor | https://cottagehilloperating.com |
| OrganicLife | Top sponsor | www.organiclifeusa.com |
| Petrarca, Gleason, Boyle & Izzo, LLC | Top sponsor | https://petrarcagleason.com |
| Brock USA | Gold sponsor | www.brockusa.com |
| Byline Bank | Gold sponsor | www.bylinebank.com |
| Canon U.S.A., Inc | Gold sponsor | www.usa.canon.com |
| Dominick's Pizza | Gold sponsor | www.dominickspizza.net |
| Donna Craft Cain, P.C. | Gold sponsor | https://donnacraftcain.biz/aboutMe.html |
| Himes, Petrarca, and Fester | Gold sponsor | www.edlawyer.com |
| Midwest Sport and Turf Systems | Gold sponsor | www.midwestsportandturf.com |
| Milburn Cain & Company | Gold sponsor | http://www.milburncain.com |
| Northeast DuPage Family & Youth Services | Gold sponsor | www.nedfys.org |
| Sue Pearce Team | Gold sponsor | www.suepearceteam.com |
| PowerPTC/CWS Software LLC | Silver sponsor | www.cwssoft.com |
| Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Silver sponsor | http://senatorsuzyglowiak.com |
| Willowbrook Jr Warriors | Silver sponsor | www.wbjrwarriors.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1357201 |
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The District 88 Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves public school students in District 88, Addison School District 4, School District 45 and Salt Creek School District 48. Founded in 2009, PIE is designed to be the foundation that supports a long-term partnership with the community, businesses, schools and, most importantly, the children served. For more information, go to www.dupage88.net/foundation.