The Life of a Show Girl — Fueled by Friendship, Fun & Philanthropy

Local Swiftie and community champion Lauren turned her love of lyrics and local parks into a hit night of fun and philanthropy at Hillary’s Chicago Pizza.

In honor of Taylor’s new album release on October 3, Lauren hosted a Taylor Swift Trivia Night, complete with themed goodie bags, raffle prizes, and even a silent auction featuring a custom Taylor Swift painting by local artist Tom Massey. With help from Hillary’s owners, Hillary and Bruce, who generously provided the space (and some prizes of their own), the event was a Packed House — in true Swiftie fashion.

The best part? 13% of the painting’s sale price and a portion of each ticket were donated directly to the St. Johns County Parks Foundation to support local parks and recreation programs. 💚

Lauren says she did it because she loves “hosting community events, Taylor Swift, and SJC Parks & Rec.” And honestly — that’s the kind of love story we’ll never shake off. Huge thanks to Lauren, Hillary, Bruce, and everyone who came out to celebrate friendship, music, and giving back.

Want to be the next mastermind? You don’t need a big stage to make a big impact. Host your own trivia night, neighborhood event, or fundraiser and help enhance our parks and programs for everyone in St. Johns County. Reach out to us at mross@sjcpf.org.