You’re invited to attend the District 88 Foundation’s second annual Gathering at the Grapevine fundraiser

The District 88 Foundation invites all parents/guardians, alumni, staff, community members and friends to attend its second annual 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 to purchase other drinks)

  • An array of charcuterie and dessert items

  • Live music 

  • A wine/spirit pull

  • A split the pot

  • A raffle 

  • A silent auction

  • Centerpieces created by Addison Trail horticulture students

* PLEASE NOTE: Participants must be 21 years old or older to attend this event.

WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 20, 2025

WHERE: DeVine Wine and Cocktail Bar, 339 E. Kenilworth Ave. in Villa Park

TICKETS: Tickets are available at www.dupage88.net/GrapevineTickets. Proceeds will benefit District 88 students.

  • Early-bird price: $40 (by Sept. 12, 2025)

  • Regular price: $50 (after Sept. 12, 2025, including walk-ins)

  • Designated driver price: $25 (no alcohol)

  • The first 50 registrations will receive a souvenir wine tumbler.

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.

  1. Sponsorship: There are two sponsorship levels available ($250-GOLD SPONSOR / $100-SILVER SPONSOR), or feel free to donate any amount!

  2. Donate raffle items: The foundation is looking for donated items to include in a raffle during the event.

  3. 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/GatheringAtTheGrapevinePacket2025 by Sept. 5, 2025.

CONTACT: For questions or more information, contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at dbrink@dupage88.net or 630-530-3989.

Thank you to the Gathering at the Grapevine sponsors!

Company name Sponsorship level Website
Cottage Hill Operating Company Top sponsor https://cottagehilloperating.com
DeVine Wine and Cocktail Bar Top sponsor www.facebook.com/p/DeVine-100088823502459
Himes, Petrarca & Fester, Chtd. Top sponsor www.edlawyer.com
ARCON Associates, Inc. Gold sponsor https://arconassoc.com
Byline Bank  Gold sponsor www.bylinebank.com
Canon U.S.A., Inc Gold sponsor www.usa.canon.com
CS2 Design Group, LLC. Gold sponsor www.cs2designgroup.com
Donna Craft Cain, P.C. Gold sponsor https://donnacraftcain.biz/aboutMe.html
FSC Gold sponsor https://firebirdssc.com
Milburn Cain & Company Gold sponsor http://www.milburncain.com 
Petrarca, Gleason, Boyle & Izzo, LLC Gold sponsor https://petrarcagleason.com
Sue Pearce Team Gold sponsor www.suepearceteam.com
Villa Park Warriors, Inc. Gold sponsor www.vpwarriors.com
531 Workshop Silver sponsor www.531workshop.com 
Chris J. Aiello, P.C. Silver sponsor https://cjaiellolaw.com
CWS Software Silver sponsor https://cws-software.com
Linda Z. Polacek Silver sponsor www.linkedin.com/in/lindapolacek 
Pam Bradford Silver sponsor
State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Silver sponsor www.repblair-sherlock.com 

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.