March 29, 2007- Wine & Chocolate From Around the World - Friends of ChildServ are sponsoring a charitable evening of unlimited Wine & Chocolate From Around the World on March 29th from 6-9 p.m. at the Kafka Wine Company, 3325 N. Halsted. Chicago, Illinois

April 7, 2007- DiCarlo's Spring Beer Tasting - Celebrate spring with free samples of foreign and domestic beers from 1pm to 4pm.  Lincolnshire, Illinois

May 4-6, 2007- The 8th Annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival - This festival celebrates the beginning of the outdoor special events season in Long Grove with a chocolate lover's paradise. Hours are Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Long Grove, Illinois

June 22-24, 2007- 25th Annual Strawberry Fest - The biggest of Long Grove's signature festivals, this three day festival attracts over 50,000 visitors each year. Hours are Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Long Grove, Illinois

June 29 - July 8, 2007-Taste of Chicago - This favorite Chicago tradition offers cuisine from more than 70 restaurants, plus entertainment and activities for the entire family in Chicago's Grant Park. Chicago, Illinois

August 5, 6, 2007-Greek Days- Long Grove celebrates all things Greek with traditional food, music, and entertainment. Long Grove, Illinois

October 5-7, 2007- 15th Annual Apple Festival- Fresh cider, caramel apples, apples pies, and even apple martinis are just some of the treats to be found at Long Grove's Apple Fest. Long Grove, Illinois