Waukegan to College invites you to our annual 1000 Dreams Gala!
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Come support our goal of 1000 college graduates on Sunday, October 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Glen Flora Country Club in Waukegan. Join civic, philanthropic and community members as we celebrate creating brighter futures for first-generation students during this charitable event. Enjoy sumptuous appetizers, beer and wine, desserts, live and silent auction and more!
Help us raise $150,000 for college dreams!
Believing in the potential of the next generation begins with you! Your contribution is the first step in transforming the lives of our scholars one dream at a time.
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
2:00-5:00 pm
Glen Flora Country Club
2200 N. Sheridan Road
Waukegan, IL 60087
Sponsorships Still Available!
Meet Our Speakers
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Patrick Croke
Keynote Speaker
Founding Partner, Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres
Moises Arreola
Waukegan to College Alumni
Lake Forest College Graduate, Class of '25
Program of Events
2:00pm - Networking/Mingling Time
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Free beer, wine, and soda
3:15pm - Program
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Welcome
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Keynote Speaker
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Student Speakers
3:30 - Auction and Raffle Games
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Head or Tails games
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Live auction
4:50pm - Paddle Drop
4:05pm - Dessert
4:30pm - Announcement of Raffle Winner
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4:45pm - Silent Auction Closes
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5:00pm - Check Out
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
