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Lilac Rising empowers youth through mentorship and community engagement, fostering resilience and leadership skills. Our mission is to create supportive environments that inspire young people to thrive and make a positive impact in their communities.

Join Lilac Rising and Keg Grove Brewing Company for the debut of Lilac S&eacute;ance, a limited-release Lemon Basil Light Ale brewed to celebrate Duende III: A Masquerade at Ewing Manor. Your tasting ticket includes a pour of Lilac S&eacute;ance paired with a slice of handcrafted blackberry pie from Common Grounds Caf&eacute; &amp; Pie Shop, while enjoying live music by Kate Herald from 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM.This evening is more than a beer release. It&#39;s an opportunity to learn about Lilac Rising&#39;s mission to provide one-time, short-term financial assistance to women in McLean County experiencing unexpected financial hardship. Every tasting ticket helps support women as they navigate life&#39;s unforeseen challenges with dignity and hope. While you&#39;re here, you&#39;ll also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Duende III: A Masquerade at Ewing Manor, or simply learn more about the event before joining us this October.Tickets are $35 per person and include:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One pour of Lilac S&eacute;ance Lemon Basil Light Ale</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">One slice of blackberry pie from Common Grounds Caf&eacute; &amp; Pie Shop</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Live music by Kate Herald</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An evening supporting Lilac Rising</li></ul>Limited tasting tickets are available. Keg Grove will remain open to the public throughout the evening, so friends are welcome to stop in, enjoy the music, and celebrate the release of Lilac S&eacute;ance with us.

Beer and Pie Tasting

Your ticket to Threads of Hope includes an elevated Kentucky Derby&ndash;inspired afternoon at Bloomington Country Club, featuring a spring style fashion show from local boutiques, and a beautifully curated High Tea&ndash;style luncheon. Guests will enjoy a three-tier table presentation with assorted mini croissant sandwiches with chicken salad, mini ham salad sandwiches, salmon crostini with cream cheese and capers, mini focaccia sandwiches, caprese skewers, fruit and cheese skewers, lemon sugar tea cookies, mini chocolate &eacute;clairs, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and assorted petit fours. Each table includes one bottle of Prosecco and one bottle of Ros&eacute;, and every guest receives one drink ticket for the signature Oaks Lily cocktail, along with coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Your ticket also includes a professionally produced style show, a magazine-style event program with QR codes to featured boutiques, and participation in Derby-themed festivities including Best Dressed voting through donation. All proceeds support Lilac Rising and its mission to empower women through scholarships, hardship relief, and meaningful support.

Threads of Hope - A Derby Themed Afternoon & Spring Style Show 2026

Why Sponsor Threads of HopeSponsoring Threads of Hope means supporting women at pivotal moments in their lives and helping create pathways forward when support matters most.Lilac Rising&rsquo;s mission is rooted in empowering women through scholarships, hardship relief, and thoughtful support that restores stability and opens doors to opportunity.&nbsp;Your sponsorship directly fuels this work while aligning your brand with an elegant, purpose-driven event that brings our community together.Threads of Hope is more than a style show. It is a gathering of businesses and individuals who believe in strengthening our community by investing in women. Sponsorship provides meaningful visibility, intentional recognition, and the chance to be part of lasting change that extends well beyond the event itself.This is where generosity becomes action.&nbsp;Where purpose is put into motion. And where your support helps women rise.

Threads of Hope - Derby Themed Afternoon & Spring Style Show Sponsorships 2026

Join us for the Lilac Rising Snowball Event following our Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 PM with the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. The Snowball Event begins at 4:00 PM and features light hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, an open bar with beer, wine, soda, and a signature cocktail. We&rsquo;re asking for $5 per person &mdash; a small way to help grow a big impact. Bring a friend or two, learn more about Lilac Rising, and help spread the word. The more people who join, the more support we can build. That&rsquo;s the Snowball Effect. Plus, we&rsquo;ll be sharing a special announcement about an upcoming May 1 event.

Snowball Event

Step into style and make a statement at Threads of Hope. Take a look at our collection of unique, one-of-a-kind Derby hats&mdash;each designed to turn heads and elevate your look for the event. Whether you&rsquo;re going bold, elegant, or somewhere in between, this is your chance to secure the perfect finishing touch for Derby Day. 💜 100% of proceeds benefit Lilac Rising, supporting women in our community through scholarships, hardship relief, and forward-moving opportunities.

Step into style and make a statement at Threads of Hope. Take a look at our collection of unique, one-of-a-kind Derby hats—each designed to turn heads and elevate your look for the event.Whether you’re going bold, elegant, or somewhere in between, this is your chance to secure the perfect finishing touch for Derby Day.💜 100% of proceeds benefit Lilac Rising, supporting women in our community through scholarships, hardship relief, and forward-moving opportunities.

Threads of Hope Derby Hat Boutique

Try your luck in our Bourbon and Wine Pull 🍷

Try your luck in our Bourbon and Wine Pull 🍷

Bourbon and Wine Pull | Threads of Hope 2026

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A Masquerade at Ewing Manor Hazel Buck Ewing summons you to Ewing Manor once again, on the first Saturday evening of October, for the annual Duende Masquerade. Come and kick off spooky season at the city&#39;s best autumn fundraiser. Tarot Readings: Midnight&rsquo;s Shadow SpellsMusic: Sweet NothingsFood Truck: Bay Area MexicanaBar: Stave Wine Bar &amp; Market Enjoy an evening of mystery, music, and masquerade within the historic walls of Ewing Manor. The After Party will be announced during the masquerade. All proceeds benefit Lilac Rising.More details to follow&hellip;Stay spooky, friends.&mdash; The Masquerade Committee

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