Healing Garden fundraiser on Thursday

The Lake County state's attorney's office's children's advocacy center will host a fundraiser for its Healing Garden at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Glen Flora Country Club 2200 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. The garden will be located at the Center in Gurnee. It will allow children and their families to reflect in a safe space. The center works in conjunction with the state's attorney's office and Lake County police departments to investigate children who have been physically and sexually abused. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Healing Garden. Tickets are $40 and will include hors d'oeuvres. A silent auction will be held and will include hundreds of items donated by local businesses, families and organizations. For tickets and information, contact Carrie Flanigan by phone at (847) 377-3000 or by email at cflanigan@lakecountyil.gov. Tickets will not be sold at the door.