Naperville, IL (March 25, 2009) The Networking for A Cause fundraiser, hosted by Naperville Dental Specialists and Innovative Orthodontic Centers, is now working with Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Terrell Cole, who has been Executive Chef at Sullivan’s for about 5 years, has been a well known creative force at the upscale Naperville restaurant. He is known for his Filet Trio, Beggar’s Purse, Braised Short Ribs and Sullivan’s Sliders which are his own creations. A graduate from the highly regarded Restaurant School of Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Cole is well versed in wine pairings and course preparations which he will bring to the home of the winner of a new Network for a Cause auction item that will be bid on May 28th.

In addition, Sullivan’s Steakhouse is also holding a pre-party Celebrity Bartenders Night at Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 244 S. Main Street in Naperville on Tuesday, May 12th to give the public an opportunity to view the auction and raffle items as well as socialize. Celebrity bartenders for the evening include Michelle LeBlanc of the Naperville Cultural Center and new columnist for Glancer Magazine, Kristy Brezinsky of Two K Productions, Kristen Frederick of Two K Productions, Dolly McCarthy of NCTV, Lindy Kleivo of Glancer Magazine and Hilary Decent freelance writer at the Naperville Sun, Glancer Magazine and Writer/Director of Holy Neuteronomy.

The Network for A Cause live auction will benefit the students and teachers at the Naperville Cultural Center’s foreign language, culture and art school. The Naperville Cultural Center provides family foreign language and cultural classes such as Russian, German, theater, chess, mosaics and music which help keep people connected to history and heritage. The center had been under added stress recently due to personal family matters of the Executive Director, Michelle LeBlanc.

Late last December, LeBlanc’s elderly mother took a spill down a flight of steps resulting in a broken back and head injuries. LeBlanc, as a result, needed to take a leave of absence. With impending closure of the cultural center, volunteers stepped forward in an effort to keep it open. Naperville Dental Specialists’ Dr. Anthony LaVacca also stepped forward with an offer to hold this fundraiser in an effort to either hire an administrator or support the teachers and volunteers already in place. LeBlanc has resumed her position and been working from home on a part time basis since mid-February.

In these difficult economic times, the hosts of Networking for A Cause feel it is important also to raise the spirits of local residents and small business owners by having this soiree and encouraging people to come out, network and socialize. Timpano’s and Hugo's Frog Bar have graciously offered to sponsor appetizers for the event itself on May 28th. There will also be champaign, desserts and other hors d’oeuvres, live music and other entertainment.

A small business expo with live vending will feature sponsors of the event including Naperville Dental Specialists, Innovative Orthodontic Centers, Glancer Magazine, Creating Your Style, Le Frou Frou, American Solutions for Business, Hotel Arista and Tastefully Simple.

Other auction items include a live studio tour for up to 10 people at CBS Channel 2 with Dave Savini which includes lunch and a look at taping the noon broadcast, Two K Productions Kristy Brezinsky and Kristen Frederick (of Fashion Week Naperville) will serve your next elegant party of up to 8 people in your home now with Celebrity Chef Terrell Cole (food and wine pairing by Sullivan’s), Dr. LaVacca will be auctioning a team signed Blackhawks jersey and Dr. Ibrahim will be auctioning braces or an Invisalign package, a $6000 value.

Raffle prizes will include a full page advertisement from Glancer Magazine, a luxury basket from Whole Foods, a free sitting (family or commercial) and an original piece from Jeffrey Ross Photography Studio or a year’s worth of burritos from Chipotle.

Although the busy downtown office is still planning, there will be live music, performers, and art displays. Limited sponsor tables are still available. Businesses that purchase 10-packs of raffle tickets also get named as sponsors. The event will take place on Thursday evening May 28th on the 2nd floor of the Main Street Promenade, 55 S. Main Street in Naperville from 5-9pm. For more information about Networking For A Cause, contact Cindy Young at 630.848.2010 or by email at OrthoCenters1@aol.com.