Lian and I spent Saturday morning at the library kickoff of AutumnFest: Windows on Parade! What a successful event it was! The costumed pet parade was adorable – there were over 50 animals, mostly dogs, in all types of cute costumes! Senator Kotowski and his son, Cooper, led the parade around the library; did the honors of the ribbon cutting to kick off AutumnFest and unveiled the library’s decorated window.
The event was sponsored by the Chamber’s Retail Committee and the idea was to have residents come out for a free event and shop Park Ridge. We have over 50 stores participating and the library is sponsoring contests which have hundreds of dollars in prizes donated by the various merchants. AutumnFest continues through Halloween!
A special thank you to Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, who is the chair of the Retail Committee; to Kate Hall, Park Ridge Public Library, for coming up with the I Spy and Scavenger hunt games. Kate also created the website www.prautumnfest.wordpress.com and she’s loading a slide show of the pictures I took on Saturday too!
The whole event took a lot of coordination and thank you to all who participated in any way. This was the first AutumnFest and we had no funding so it was a successful event and is still ongoing through the rest of the month. Please support your Chamber members!
Retail Committee members also include: Kathleen Frey, Pioneer Press; Sheila Duda, TeaLula; Lisa Ross & LuAnn McNaughten, Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice; Dr. Craig Morse, Uptown Chiropractic Clinic; Perrie Hayes, Sudden Values; Mary McNulty, All on the Road Catering; Kim Uhlig, City of Park Ridge and several other merchants (if I missed you, please don’t be offended!)
Don’t forget – Saturday was just the kick off! The ‘Scavenger Hunt’ and ‘I Spy’ and ‘Vote for Your Favorite Window’ all go through Halloween so please keep your windows decorated that long! Please visit every store.
We had a nice turnout for our lunch last Thursday and received great info on preparing for the flu pandemic by Bill Pretzer, Park Ridge Fire Department.
Keep in mind these tips:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.
• Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
Noodles catered the spaghetti and meatballs lunch, All on the Road provided the garlic bread and Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice gave us the dessert! Thank you to all 3 for donating the meal.
Another successful event for Chamber members that was at no additional charge!
Day after tomorrow: come out to network with other Chamber members and hear Todd Wessel speak about the new book he authored. He’s also the editor of the Journal Newspaper.
The luncheon is at Riggio Ristorante, 7530 Oakton Niles, 847-698-3346. Cost is $25 for Chamber members with rsvp; $30 at the door and for Prospective Chamber members. 11:30 to 1:30.
We’re asking for nominations for the Park Ridge Community Star Awards. Go to www.parkridgechamber.org on the 1st page under Announcements to download the letter and forms. The forms were in the Chamber October newsletter that you just received too.
Deadline for nominations is this Friday, October 16, because we want to include the Stars’ names in all our invitations and press releases.
The awards will be given at the Annual Installation & Community Star Awards Dinner at the Country Club on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Please save the date! We’re also requesting silent auction items and raffle prizes.
The Play Clock is Ticking!
Time is Running out on the PRCC Fall Membership Drive
Don’t let the play clock run out! There’s still time to score big by recruiting a new members to join the Park Ridge Chamber. Cheer on your business neighbors and invite them to become a Chamber member. They’ll receive 15 months for a 12 months membership, plus they’ll get a dedicated e-mail blast or chamber mailing labels, a $50 value, just for signing up!
You’ll score big too! For every new member you bring into the Chamber you’ll receive a $20 Chamber Gift Certificate and be entered to win valuable prizes such as a one year in the Greeter Box Program ($275 value), free newsletter insert ($150 value) or a dedicate e-blast ($50 value).
We could go all the way with your help! For questions, contract Gail Haller by phone (847-825-3121); email gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
We’ve got 9 new members so far for October! The Chamber has added 146 new members since April 2008 (when I started).
October 13, 8:00am-9:00am New Member Orientation Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy, Suite 300, Park Ridge – Hosted by Chamber Ambassadors to familiarize newer members with Chamber benefits.
October 14, 11:30pm-1:30pm Monthly Luncheon at Riggio’s Ristorante, 7530 Oakton, Niles, 847-698-3346. Featured Speaker: Todd Wessel, editor Journal Newspaper, published author.
October 16, 7:00pm-10:00pm Fantastic Fun Friday is Postponed due to not being ready for hosting large events at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center – still a lot to do to meet all the codes and we’re working on it!
October 21, 5:00pm-7:00pm Women in Business After Hours Networking Event. Dominic's Kitchen Store, 116 Main St. Park Ridge. Come join us as Dominic leads a kitchen gadget demonstration with useful tools for the holidays! New and unique gift ideas! Refreshments will be served. Member $10 Prospective Member $15.
October 22, 3:00pm-6:00pm Multi Chamber Business to Business Expo & Taste. Bristol Court Banquets. 3 – 6 p.m. 9 Chambers participating! Free to attend! Bring your business cards – expect 600 coming through.
October 23, 8:45am-9:45am PREN 1 Park Ridge Executive Network Leads and referral group within the Chamber with just one person per profession. Chamber Offices, 720 Garden St. Park Ridge.
October 27, 8:45am-9:45am PREN 2 Park Ridge Executive Network Chamber Offices, 720 Garden St. One person per industry.
October 27, 5pm-7pm Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Houlihan’s Restaurant, 550 W. Touhy Ave. Join fellow Chamber members and Ambassadors and Mayor Schmidt as we welcome Houlihan’s to Park Ridge.
October 29, 5:00pm-7:00pm Business After Hours Monthly Networking Morningfields, 800 Devon See their wine shop, bakery, specialty goods & more!
October 31, Halloween Northwestern Game (see details further down)
We’re looking at succession planning in all areas of the Chamber. Would you like to serve on the board of directors? Would you like to be a co-chair of a committee such as Women in Business, Membership, or serve on a committee such as the Golf Outing, Newsletter, Retail, Ambassadors. There are so many opportunities and we’re only limited by our imagination! We’re working on a Technology committee and of course we have the Entrepreneurs, the PREN groups (Park Ridge Executive Networks for leads and referrals).
You get out of your membership what you put into it! Get involved. Let me know if you’re interested in getting involved in any capacity.
You can still buy Football Mania tickets!
The FootballMania 17 Week 2009 winners to date are as follows:
week #1: Pat Hennessy, $100
week #2 Debi Jordan, $20
week #3 Judy Matz, $20
week #4: Jesse Wallace, $20
Come to the Chamber to buy your ticket for just $20. 13 prizes left to win!
South of the Tracks is coordinating the Fall Fest 2009. A family friendly halloween party!
Coordinating Sponsors are: All on the Road Catering and Bakery, Academic Tutoring Centers, and more!
Supporting Sponsors include: Dominic's Kitchen Store, Koenig Strey GMAC Real Estate, Pickwick Theater, Rainbow Hospice (partial list)
Friday, October 30 from 5pm til 8pm on Main Street between Prospect and Fairview.
Pumpkin Painting, Costume Contest, Fresh popped Popcorn, and candy filled goodie bags to the first 500 costumed attendees are just a few of the exciting FREE features.
There is a $1.00 per person entry donation to help offset costs.
On Thursday, October 22, 2009, the Des Plaines, Edison Park, Greater Lincolnshire, Mount Prospect, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie and Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chambers of Commerce will hold a “TASTE” in conjunction with our 2009 Multi-Chamber Fall Business-to-Business Expo.
Booths are available at no charge (value $300) to any member restaurant, caterer, deli or banquet hall who wishes to offer complimentary samples of their food during the event. Other exhibitors can still purchase a booth for $300.
The Multi-Chamber Expo and Taste will be held at the Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Expected attendance is 600 business people.
Attendance is free with a business card!
PREN 2 Open House!
The Park Ridge Executive Network 2 group is looking to increase
their members, referrals and networking.
Join us Oct. 27th at 8:45am at 720 Garden to get to know our group and network with us!
This leads and referral group allows only one person per industry &
is included in your Chamber membership fees.
These industries slots are already filled.
1. Wes Davis, Davis and Associates
/Healthcare portfolio management/
2. Mary Gutowski-Hazard, Memories WOW
/Custom keepsake photo products/
3. Amber Kostelny-Cussen, Amber's Organizing, LLC
/Home and Home Office Organizing/
4. Joshua Nichols, Unbound Technology
/Small business and nonprofit technology services/
5. Adam Paoli, the Heartland Group
/Financial planning and asset management/
6. Amy Sullivan, Sullivan and Johnson Ltd.
/Small business and personal accounting/
7. *This could be you!*
Visited the following Chamber members:
Library and Park District
Jewel Foods
Walgreens
Raffia Gifts
Indira Salon & Spa
Summit Specialtees
Jason’s Deli
Noodles
Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice
All on the Road Catering
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Kustum Cribs Baby Boutique
Affresco just joined the Chamber and they’re offering Chamber members a 10% discount!
Baird & Warner challenges you to get out and make a difference! On Saturday, October 24th the 18th Annual Make A Difference Day will be held, and the Baird & Warner Goodwill Network will be collecting new and gently used coats and other warm clothing (hats, scarves, mittens) for children, men and women in need. Please drop off your warm clothing donations at any of our Chicagoland branch office locations or bring them to any Baird & Warner "Open House" on Sunday, October 25th. Closest office is 5430 W. Devon Ave, Chicago. We'll make sure your donation gets to where the need is greatest in our local communities.
ELF Community Events focus this month is the "Where the Wild Things Are" movie that ELF is sponsoring on Saturday, October 24th at the Pickwick (the movie is released on Oct. 16th, fyi). Doors open at 10:30am and movie begins at 11am and runs for 1 1/2 hours. Rating is PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language. View this link for movie trailer: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808412037/info
Buy on-line at our website (http://www.district64elf.org/) or at the Pickwick in the atrium the day of the movie.
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement Services
Children’s Program: Mondays, October 19, November 16; 6:45 – 8:00 pm Holiday Gathering: Monday, December 21 (begins with dinner)
Good Mourning Program is a monthly support group for children, teens and families who have lost a loved one through death. Preliminary interview required prior to registration. Third Monday of the month.
Held at: Lutheran General Family Care Center, 9375 Church St., Des Plaines
Holiday Gathering held at: Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge
Fees for workshops and groups are listed. If you cannot pay the full fee, we ask that you pay an amount which does not cause a hardship for you.
Fees are waived for family/loved ones of Rainbow Hospice patients.
For more information or to register, call Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement Services at 847/692-8884. Polish speakers can access our website at www.rainbowhospice.org/polish or by calling the Polish Bereavement Intake Line at 847/292-2342.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rainbow Hospice
Park Ridge Office
444 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 145
Park Ridge, IL 60068
We can be reached by phone or fax:
Phone: (847) 685-9900
Fax: (847) 685-6390
Chris Valentine, Edward Jones, asked me to post this:
The Teen Center wants to hire a Youth Worker. Hours are Fridays & Saturdays 7-11pm. Starting pay is $9 per hr. Responsibilities include supervising & interacting with the teens at the Teen Center and participating in our events & activities.
You can have anyone interested contact the Teen Center at 847-696-9211 or Kerry by cell # 773-405-0695
Monday: 12” Thin Crust Cheese Pizza; $5.00 with beverage purchase; Dine in Only; $12.00 Domestic Beer Buckets
Tuesday $1.50 Angus Beef or Pulled BBQ Pork Slider; With beverage purchase; Dine in Only; $12.00 Domestic Beer Buckets;
Wednesday $4.00 Half Pound Pub Burgers; Add cheese $1.00; Add French Fries $1.00; With beverage purchase; Dine in Only; $12.00 Domestic Beer Buckets
Thursday 60 cent Mild, Smoken, Plain, Chipotle BBQ or BBQ Wings; With beverage purchase; Dine in only; $12.00 Domestic Beer Buckets; $8.00 Pitchers Uncle Dan’s House Brew
Friday Fusilli Carbonara; Corkscrew pasta, proscuitto, green peas and sautéed mushrooms in a creamy alfredo sauce; Served with Garlic Bread; $9.95; Dine in Only; $12.00 Bottles Oxford Landing Shiraz or Sauvignon Blanc
POST FOOTBALL GAME FRIDAY BAR SPECIAL
16” One Ingredient Thin Crust Pizza And Domestic Beer Bucket $25.00
Or 16” One Ingredient Thin Crust Pizza And Pitcher of Soda $20.00
Bar patrons only please
Saturday Caprese Salad; Fresh Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Crisp Basil, Fresh Mozzarella and balsamic drizzle; $6.95; Rigatoni Vodka Sauce; Served with garlic Bread; $8.95; $8.00 Pitchers of Uncle Dan’s Private Brew; $12.00 Bottles Oxford Landing Shiraz or Sauvignon Blanc
Sunday $5.00 off any large pizza; $8.00 Pitchers of Uncle Dan’s Private Brew;
New at Uncle Dan's! Kids 10 and under eat free*; Sunday through Thursday
4pm till 10pm; Kids Choice Menu; Mini 8” Cheese Pizza; or Mostaccioli or Spaghetti with meat, marinara or butter sauce...or Grilled Cheese Sandwich;
*with each adult purchasing an entrée or pizza 2 children eat free; Dine in Only please. Beverages not included.
Uncle Dan's Pizza and Pub, 27 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge
www.uncledanspizzaandpub.com 847-698-9800
Prices are subject to change. Other restrictions may apply.
1:45p.m. Progressive Tour Wrap Up
Please RSVP by October 21 to Terri Geppner at (847) 494-6853 or tgeppner@pathwaysl.com.
Limited seating on buses available on a first come, first serve basis. Maps will be provided to participants driving their own vehicles. Carpooling is strongly suggested.
Raffles • Giveaways • Prizes
8:45a.m. - 10a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Tour
(Independent Living)
CENTRAL BAPTIST VILLAGE
4747 North Canfield Ave. • Norridge, IL
(708) 583-8500
Host: Gale Cerabona, Director of Marketing
Parking Available
10:30a.m. - 11a.m.
Tour and Beverages
Join us for the fifth annual Brickton Art Center Artistic Living home tour, slated for the weekends of October 16-18 and 24-25, 2009. Tickets are currently on sale, $25 for one weekend, $40 for two weekends. Call 847.823.6611 or download an order formhttp://www.bricktonartcenter.org/pdf/AL09Mailer.pdf to purchase all tickets, view homes, dates and times: http://www.bricktonartcenter.org/pdf/AL09Mailer.pdf
Also don't miss...
Not Your Average Opening Night – Friday, October 16, 2009, a cocktail reception in The Residences of Uptown penthouse unit from 7 to10 pm. Tickets to opening night are $40 per person, availability limited.
On Friday, October 30, 2009, the Coldwell Banker Park Ridge Office will be hosting our 7th Annual LifeSource Blood Drive. Please consider donating the gift of life and donating blood for this great cause. Please pass this along to anyone you know who might be eligible, willing and able to donate that day!! Our drive is from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, so we can accommodate anyone’s hectic
If you have any questions, please give me a call at 847-384-7501 or send me an email – jane.moroney@cbexchange.com
St. Luke’s Bottle Band Concert Benefiting The Center of Concern
Founded in 1979 by Professor Paul Phillips, over the past few years the St. Luke's Bottle Band has been featured on National Public Radio, the NBC Nightly News, Wild Chicago and the Jenny Jones Show. The band has traveled to Atlanta Georgia to perform for the American Lutheran Church Musicians Conference, as well as Door County, Wisconsin, to present a concert at the Fish Creek Auditorium. The Bottle Band has appeared on An American Moment with James Earl Jones and twice on the Late Show with David Letterman A video of Auld Lang Syne is available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16VDa65e3Qw&feature=related
Saturday, October 24, 2009
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 pm
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Olson Auditorium
Park Ridge against Parkinson’s – WineStyles is hosting a wine tasting with appetizers to benefit those with Parkinson’s disease Friday October 23rd from 6-9 where you can taste over 30 wines and snack on lovely appetizers at Park Ridge Country Club.
$40 per person, all proceeds to go towards Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s disease research.
Tracy Bell/owner
WineStyles Park Ridge, 105 S. Northwest Highway
847-518-WINE (9463)
http://www.winestyles.net/impdates.asp?id=457625&page=1
The Park Ridge Ministerial Association sponsors the Sunday Suppers Ministry that serves nutritious meals in a welcoming atmosphere to those in need on Sunday evenings. The suppers take place at St. Paul of the Cross Church in the Parish Life Center. With winter coming upon us, they are looking for donations of 75 warm winter scarves to give to those in need.
Their goal is to begin distributing the scarves the first Sunday in November...hopefully before the temperatures begin to drop or the snow flies. The need is for approximately 25 - Male; 25 - Female; 15 - Unisex; 5 - Boys; 5 - Girls.
Members of the Chamber can call Susan Raap at 773-416-0536 or email her at susan.raap@gmail.com for more details or to arrange for dropping off items - or - to have them picked up.
What a worthy cause – thanks Sue who works at member Rosewood Restaurant! If you can knit, please knit a scarf to keep someone warm (like a hug!)
Donate blood and you could win a Viking Cooking School class!
You could win a cooking class for two, compliments of Viking Cooking School, 140-D N. Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, IL and learn to cook from the professionals.
From October 1-31, 2009 all participating donors at the Glenview, Skokie and Lake Zurich donor centers are eligible to win. There will be one winner from each donor center.
Additionally, when you make a blood donation with LifeSource, you will receive a free Mini-Wellness Check, which includes pulse, temperature, hemoglobin (iron), blood pressure and cholesterol screening.
To schedule your donation appointment, please contact LifeSource at 1-877-543-3768. Please do the following to prepare for your blood donation:
• Eat a good meal prior to your blood donation.
• Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your blood donation.
• Bring your photo ID and social security number (last four digits required).
Connie Clibourn
CDC Field Recruiter
LifeSource Chicagoland's Blood Center
Phone: 847-226-4848
E-mail: cclibourn@itxm.org
2nd Annual College Football Day!
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
Saturday October 31, 2009 3:30 p.m. Ryan Field
$26 per ticket ON SALE NOW:
Includes:
• Admission to the Nationally Televised Big 10 Game
• Wildcat Alley - Opens two hours before kick-off (closes at kick-off)
• Concession Stands featuring classic ballpark food as well as local Evanston vendors
• Goose Island Beer Garden - two free beers (21+) per ticket
• Meet Northwestern Men's and Women's Basketball teams and get autographs
• Balloon Twisters, Face Painters & Caricaturist
• Free entertainment and keepsakes
• Free games for kids: athletic skills zone, football toss & lacrosse target
• Northwestern Marching Band
• Appearance by Willie the Wildcat for photo opportunity!
• See the Park Ridge Chamber’s Name up on the Big Scoreboard
• Might be the last chance to see College Football’s All Time Winningest Coach – Joe Paterno
• Postgame Fireworks!
• Face value of ticket = $50.00!
• Come out and network while having fun!
Limited number of tickets! Reserve yours now!
RSVP to Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce (847) 825-3121 or
Rick Pucci of Park Ridge Financial Advisors (847) 759-0055
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Note our new address and please change your records:
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
email: gail.haller@parkridgechamber.org
website: www.parkridgechamber.org
Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Affordable Interiors - Deborah Oberschelp 312.909.1255
2. barrett-TECH - John Barrett 847.823.1830
3. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge - 847.318.7550
4. Falkor Group LLC - www.falkorgroup.com
5. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling - 847.824.4336
6. J.C. Lilly Windows & Doors - 773-588-4332
7. Leys, Kirsten - Prudential Financial Services 847.627.3950
8. PC Medic Computer Repair - Jerry Flanagan 847.299.5556
9. Periodontics of Niles, P.C. – Dr. Dorothy Anasinski 847-685-6686
10. Resurrection Health Care - Theresa Olson 847.813.3210
11. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
12. Sebastian Co. Real Estate - Don Sebastian, Jr. 847.823.3117
13. State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Ann Witek 847.692.3260
14. The Exercise Coach - Chad Finney 847.823.0035
15. The McTigue Financial Group - Tom Canale 773.380.4025
16. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services - Lynda Tourloukis 847.401.5787
17. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling - 847-696-0477
18. You can be here!
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