Whiskey, Wine & Cheese

Thank you to all who attended and supported the 10th Annual Whiskey, Wine & Cheese!

December 6 | 5:30-9:00 PM

Schedule of the Evening

5 PM: Doors Open
5-7:30 PM: Silent Wreath Auction (including “Buy It Now” prices)
7:30-8 PM: Program (Live auction, CASA stories and paddle raise)
9 PM: Event comes to a close

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What

Whiskey, Wine & Cheese is a holiday open house that includes an auction of live wreaths, a variety of hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, fine wine & spirits, live music and more!

When

December 6, 2024
5:30-9:00 PM

Where

Blumen Gardens
403 Edward Street, Sycamore, IL

Who

Whiskey, Wine & Cheese is open to the public, so bring your friends!

Why

To raise money to support CASA’s work of advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in DeKalb County.

How

Donations are accepted at the door and throughout the evening. No RSVP or ticket required for entry.

Event Timeline

5:30-7:30 PM | Silent Auction of Live Wreaths
7:30 PM | Program and Live Auction
8:00 PM | Late Night Snack
9:00 PM | Event Ends

Event Photos

Save the date for the 9th Annual Whiskey, Wine & Cheese!

December 1 | 5-9 PM
Blumen Gardens
403 Edward Street, Sycamore, Illinois

Whiskey, Wine & Cheese is a holiday open house that supports CASA’s advocacy for children in DeKalb County who have experienced abuse or neglect. The evening will include a live wreath auction, a variety of hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie, fine wine & spirits, holiday treats and more!

Donations are accepted at the door and throughout the evening (no ticket required for entry). Whiskey, Wine & Cheese is open to the public, so bring your friends and family! No RSVP needed.

Schedule of the Evening:

5 PM: Doors Open
5-7:30 PM: Silent Wreath Auction (including “Buy It Now” prices)
7:30-8 PM: Program (Live auction, CASA stories and paddle raise)
9 PM: Event comes to a close

Live Auction Packages

Private Flight Experience

Enjoy a 1-hour flight for 2 in a 1950 Beechcraft Bonanza with multiple flight options, such as:

A dusk flight to Chicago with dinner.
Fly to Galena and enjoy a picnic lunch.
Visit Lake Delavan and dine at Lake Lawn Resort.

Donated by Fred and Lisa Dewitt

Chicago Blackhawks Game

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
Sunday, December 29 | 7:30 PM
United Center

Tickets for 4 plus one person gets to "shoot the puck" during a game break!

Donated by the Chicago Blackhawks

Can't attend but want to support CASA? Donate online at casadekalb.org/donate.

Donate

For more information, email CASA at [email protected] or call 815-895-2052.

Thank you to our 2024 Event Supporters!

Wreath Decorators

1809 Evergreen

35:35 Makers Collective/Vuur Lont Candle Co.

Ashley Murcia

Cindy Tjelle and Louisa McCarthy

Debbie Rosenow

Emily Dienst

Emily Sullivan

Heather Shepard

Lisa Montgomery

Lori Grubbs

Mikayla Walker

Painted Lady Collection

S.I.S. Shop In Style

Valerie St. James

Willrett Flower Company

Other Event Supporters

50 Men Chefs (John Butts and Connor Hoste, Brian Cada, Dylan Ingersoll, Brent McConnaughay, Brent Olson, Ed Valdez and Mike Verbic)

94.9 WDKB

Blumen Gardens

CASA Board of Directors

Chicago Blackhawks

DNA Communications

Eric Biletzky

Event Volunteers

Fred and Lisa Dewitt

Heather and Scott Shepard

Hy-Vee

Kar-Fre Flowers

Mary E. Stevens Trust

MVP Sports Bar

Open Door Coffee

Pizza.Beer.Whiskey.

Preservation Heart Photography

Sweet Treat Bakers (Kelly Badenoch, Tricia DeBoo, Kammy Forsberg, Jessica Lingle and Anita Zurbrugg)

Whiskey Acres

Special thanks to the Whiskey, Wine and Cheese Event Committee:

Kelly Badenoch, Tricia DeBoo, Kammy Forsberg, Ray Hernandez, Lisa Montgomery, Jill Olson, Dan Pavelich, Ted Rosenow, Jessica Sandlund, Travis Shaffer, Heather Shepard and Emma Warner!