Come join the second annual Texas Hold 'Em and BBQ night! $50 buys you food and a seat at the table, with additional $50 buy-in for the game onsite. (Adults only)

Date: 11/20/2026

Time: 7:30pm-11:30pm

Location: Jaffee House (Address to be provided)

Hosted by: David Jaffee, Joey Olstein and Doug DiCesare

Calling all parent bakers, sweet tooths, and holiday lovers! Join us for a festive Parent Holiday Cookie Exchange in support of our school!

It's simple: bring a couple dozen of your favorite homemade (or favorite bakery!) cookies to swap, and you'll go home with a customized, delicious assortment of treats just in time for the holidays.

We'll supply the holiday cheer-including seasonal beverages and festive snacks-while you mingle, trade recipes, and support a great cause.

Adults Only

Date: December 10, 2026

Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Address to be provided (Lincoln Park)

Hosted by: Briana Rauen & Lauren Olalde

Come join a fun party with apps and drinks for 1st and 3rd grade parents! Participants are asked to bring 2 of their favorite things at $25 or less (i.e., lip gloss, book, candle) for a swap.

Date: 2/18/2027

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Southport Corridor (Address to be provided)

Cost: $25/individual + 2 items

Hosted by: Eileen Buckley

Love to play Mahjong? Want to learn how to play? Come socialize, enjoy some apps, drinks and a Mahj lesson!

Date: 10/29/2026

Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

Location: Jaffee Home (Address to be provided)

Hosted by: Jessica Olstein and Alyssa Jaffee

Sunday Funday: Bears vs. Packers at Sluggers! 🏈

Join Hawthorne families for a fun afternoon at Sluggers in Wrigleyville on Sunday, October 11, from 3:00-6:00 PM. Cheer on the Bears against the Packers while the kids enjoy unlimited upstairs games for all three hours. Food and kids' soft drinks are included, and parents can purchase drinks from the cash bar. Come watch the game, socialize, and enjoy a Sunday Funday with the Hawthorne community!

Date: Sunday, October 11th, 2026

Time:11:30am-3:30pm

Location: Slugger's 3540 North Clark Street, Chicago

Hosted by: Nelia Quintilla, Rae Wilkins, Mary Dowall, Traci Teague, Ashely Dassel Ray, and Danae Andrewscavage