Virtual game nights are old news at this point, so mix it up with a Great British Bakeoff-themed Virtual Murder Mystery Party! Tension is high inside the big white tent because it's time for this year's bakers to face judgment and elimination. But wait! Stop those timers! Your esteemed judge, Shaw G. Bottom has just been discovered dead in the judges tent. The bread round just turned into the dead round! This virtual party game is designed for 16 people, with an option for a dedicated host (UI Associate Board member Greg Friend!).

A party of 4 plus host and Jim Dower (Co-Founder and Executive Director of Urban Initiatives) to enjoy a day of shooting at one of Illinois' finest sporting clay tracks - the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation sits on more than 1,200 beautiful acres in Dundee, and recently underwent a redesign and build-out through Field Sport Concepts affiliate John Higgins. Day to include lunch followed by sporting clays with drinks in the Lodge afterwards. Date to be mutually agreed upon with host, Patrick Gallagher, in the fall of 2021.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with this exotic car racing experience! This package will give a group of up to 4 individuals the opportunity to ride in a series of exotic race cars including but not limited to a Ferrari F430, a Corvette and a Porsche Boxster, with experienced drivers at GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan. The winner and their group will also have the opportunity to drive some of these cars themselves, if interested. Experience will take place on a set date in the summer of 2021; the exact date is to be determined. Please note that the winner will have to sign a liability waiver provided by GingerMan Raceway and follow all safety guidelines and procedures put in place by the racetrack, including any restrictions put in place due to COVID-19.

Create a restaurant-quality meal without ever leaving your home with this virtual cooking class with Chef James Martin! Chef James Martin is the former Executive Chef of A10 Hyde Park and Chef/Owner of the upcoming Bocadillo Market, a specialty Spanish restaurant and grocer. He also works with Chicago-based nonprofit, Pilot Light, to lead food experiences for entire classrooms!

Chef Martin will lead your group of up to six people through a virtual cooking class, from his kitchen to yours. Chef Martin welcomes families or groups of friends to join him and will work with your group, based on your preferences, to prepare an unforgettable meal! All the ingredients you need to participate will be delivered to your residence in advance of the class. Children are encouraged to join!

After your class, keep up your cooking skills with this Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook, signed by author Tieghan Gerard. There's something for everyone in these 125 easy, show-stopping recipes: fewer ingredients, foolproof meal-prepping, effortless entertaining, and everything in between, including vegan and vegetarian options!

Experience will take place virtually via Zoom or similar videoconferencing platform on a mutually agreed date with the donor. Expires 2/1/2022.