Dinner Belles: Basil Leaf Cafe

Basil Leaf Cafe (map)

Dinner Belles is a monthly dinner/brunch club and a fun, informal gathering to try new restaurants around the city and meet Belles of all class years. The dinners/brunches will be fairly small at 6-10 max to encourage conversation and develop friendships.

For our February outing, join us at Basil Leaf Cafe on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30pm. The restaurant is located in the Lincoln Park area.

We have a reservation for 6 Belles so spots are limited! Please RSVP using the form below.

Young Alumni Singles Night Speed Dating

Barcocina Lakeview (map)

New to Chicago and just want to meet new people or find companionship? Join the ND Young Alumni Committee and SMC Chicago East Club for Singles Night Speed Dating!

Our goal is to create a fun and welcoming experience where you can meet and make connections. Join other fellow Fighting Irish alumni and Belles at Barcocina in Lakeview on February 27th from 6-9 pm. Speed dating/friending rounds will begin promptly at 6:30pm and last for approximately 5 minutes each. We will offer games to help break the ice and begin discussions. To ensure the best experience for all attendees, this speed dating event is specifically for men and women seeking opposite-gender connections. We appreciate your understanding!

Your registration includes one drink and appetizers. We hope to see you there!

Belles at the Blackhawks

Join your Chicago Belles on Sunday, March 30th at 3:00pm for a Blackhawks game! The Blackhawks will be facing off against Utah.

We have a group ticket discount so, tickets are $58 each (no additional taxes or fees).

There are limited tickets available so get your ticket today!

$58.00

Community Service: LPCS Dinner

LPCS (Old Town) (map)

Save the Date: We are partnering with the ND Club of Chicago to provide dinner service to Lincoln Park Community Services at their Old Town location (1521 North Sedgwick Street).

We will be volunteering in person - cooking and serving dinner together for 40 residents. Please wear closed toed shoes and arrive at 5:45pm with your ingredients. We are looking for 10-15 volunteers to serve with us.

We will follow-up with more specific details regarding ingredients to purchase and bring one week prior to the event.

For more information on this event, check out our recap blog posts from when we volunteered in October, March and June in 2024.

Save the date! Registration for this event will open in March.