Our weekend was full with family things to do – plus rehearsals for ‘The Melting Plot’! Ice skating, parties, shopping, library, yada yada… Congratulations to the underdog Saints for winning!
Chickie’s Diner opens today! Marci and I will be there for lunch. 920 Busse Highway (by Dee). Check them out at www.chickiesdiner.com It looks really cute! We’ll have their Grand Ribbon Cutting on March 12 with City Officials and Chamber members but you can check them out starting today!
We had such a good time at the Chocolate & Champagne Networking Event last week! A dozen Chambers joined forces to put all their networking super powers to work. Thank you to those who signed up through the Park Ridge Chamber as Exhibitors: Valerie Niskanen, St Matthew Center for Health; Karen Gruber, The Perfect Dinner, and show sponsor TribLocal (Jim Hirsch and Katie Cousino). This is a money maker for our Chamber so thank you for exhibiting and for attending. By the way, if you’re a walk in, even if from our Chamber, we get no credit for you. So for future, please sign up in advance and get the early bird discount and then we get the credit!
Two Park Ridge Chamber members, Eric Nelson of Nelson Automotive and Susan Raap from Rosewood Restaurant were among the many judges for the DECA competition held in Rosemont last week at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. 800 high school students representing dozens of high schools competed.
Maine South High School Junior and son of Marci Derrick, Scott A. Derrick, took 1st place in his event (Hospitality & Tourism) and will proceed to state! (I didn’t judge him!)
Eric Nelson judged for marketing while Gail Haller and Sue Raap judged the Restaurant Management areas.
DECA helps students to develop skills for successful business careers, build self–esteem, experience leadership and practice community service. DECA members create friendships with like–minded people from all over the world at career and leadership conferences and build resumes that move them to the top of the job and college application list.
DECA develops future leaders in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. Over 185,000 high school students in 5,000 chapters, located in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Guam benefit from the unparalleled network and curriculum–enhancing programs DECA provides for those with an interest in marketing, management and entrepreneurship.
February 10, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:00am Marketing Subcommittee of the Retail Committee Meeting Chamber Office, 720 Garden Street
February 10, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon Affresco Restaurant, 11 N. Northwest Hwy. Gloria Jean H. Waber has worked with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Bad Check Restitution program for four-and-a-half years. The diversion program has been able to recover $4.5 million in restitution for businesses during this time. She has worked in both the corporate and non-profit sectors with over 20 years of experience in public relations, marketing, community relations and investor relations for a Fortune 500 company. She also has experience interacting with governmental agencies and law enforcement in order to assist companies on how to benefit from these partnerships. She is a graduate of De Paul University and Roosevelt University, and is a Chicago native.
Our second speaker, Special Agent Andy Staley, has been with the United States Secret Service since November 2007 and is assigned to the Chicago Field Office as part of the counterfeit squad. Special Agent Staley will bring samples of counterfeit bills to show us! He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Southern Illinois University School of Law.
$25 member $30 prospective member. RSVP to the Chamber 847.825.3121 or email me.
February 11, Thursday, 8:45am – 10:15am Technology Forum: Microsoft Windows 7 Event/Falkor Group LLC Chamber Office, 720 Garden Street. Technology Forum is open to all Chamber members. Topic: Operating Systems. Bring your questions! Bring your knowledge! This is not a lecture but an open forum of asking/anwering questions pertaining to the topic of the month!
February 12, Friday, 8:45am – 9:45am PREN I Meeting Chamber Office, 720 Garden Street A leads and referral networking group within the Chamber at no additional charge. One person per profession, please. Speaker this week is Ken Martens, KGM Plumbing.
February 16, Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for ATI Physical Therapy, 951 W. Touhy Avenue. Please join the Chamber Board, Ambassadors, Mayor Schmidt, and other City Officials as we celebrate the opening of a new business in Park Ridge! Feel free to invite your staff and co-workers.
February 20, Saturday 4:30pm -10:00pm Chicago Wolves Hockey & Dinner The Elks Club, Des Plaines at 4:30/Allstate Arena at 6:30pm COST IS $28.00 for adults, $22 for kids. RSVP to Chamber
February 23, Tuesday, 9:00am – 10:00am New Member Orientation, Chamber Office at 720 Garden Street – All new members are invited to this Ambassador Reception to meet Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber Executive Director, a Board of Directors Representative and other new members. Get your questions answered and discover how to maximize your membership investment.
February 23, Tuesday, 10:30am – 11:30am PREN 2 (Park Ridge Executive Network) The second group of PREN; leads and referral group within the Chamber with only one person per industry. Please call the Chamber at 847-825-3121 to see if your industry is available. No fee; included in your membership.
February 25, Thursday, 5pm to 7pm Park Ridge Community Fund Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening and Chamber Business After Hours Networking! At the Chamber Office in the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center, 720 Garden St. Join us for this exciting Business After Hours as we celebrate. Mayor Schmidt, Chamber Members, Ambassadors, Park Ridge Community Fund Board and friends will be in attendance. Enjoy refreshments at this festive celebration and networking event. Call the Chamber to make a reservation.
February 26, Friday, 8:00 am – 9:30 am Women in Business Networking Breakfast Chamber Office at 720 Garden Street – Speaker Kim Uhlig, Economic Development Director, "What’s Happening with Park Ridge Business and City Hall". Catering by All On The Road Catering and Bakery. $10 Members; $15 Prospective Members.
Tasty Pup at 49 Summit Avenue is offering 1 free Gyros sandwich with a purchase of a Gyros, fry and large drink on Fridays.
Kronos, our Gyros vendor is having a contest with scratch off game cards. With the purchase of a Gyros sandwich, a customer would get a game card and could win free Gyros for a year. The contest ends Feb. 26.
Send some love to your Valentine from Baked by Betsy!
Perfect for college students or loved ones far away.
Baked by Betsy
124 S Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847-292-1434
Valentine's Care Package
4 chocolate crinkles
4 double chocolate cookies
4 confetti cookies
2 monster cookies
2 Valentine's decorated cookies
$33 includes shipping/tax
Order by noon on Tuesday February 9th for normal ground shipping
Shipments after that date may need expedited shipping
The February 11 meeting of the Park Ridge Garden Club will be held in the community of the Park Ridge Senior Center at 7pm. The program will be "A Climate Crisis". Guest speaker, Kent Taylor, was a diver/lecturer at the Shedd Aquarium. This is a presentation largely created by Al Gore, updated from his movie "An Inconvenient Truth". The science, the observed evidence, how we got here and what we can do to minimize the effects of global warming on our climate are the subjects of his talk. All are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring a can of soup to be donated to the Maine Township food pantry "Souper Bowl of Caring" event.
Judy Connors, Publicity 847-698-5929
Have you accumulated countless belongings while living in your home?
Do you wonder how you’ll ever be able to downsize?
Do you ask yourself... “How will I ever sell my home or condo in this economy?”
“My home needs so many improvements before I sell it!”
We can help…
Join us
Thursday, February 18, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Refreshments & Snacks will be Served
GuestSpeakers
Deborah Oberschelp, C.I.D., Affordable Interiors Certified Interior Decorator, member of International Furnishings and Design Association, Certified Interior Decorators International, Greater Chicagoland Decorators Coalition, and The Society of Decorating Professionals
Mary Jo Zeller, Gero Solutions Certified Relocation Transition Specialist, Woman of the Year (by the Village of Arlington Heights/Greater Woodfield Area Convention Bureau), and Founding Member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers
R.S.V.P. by February 15
4747 N. Canfield Avenue
708.583.8500 | www.cbvillage.org
4747 N. Canfield Avenue Norridge, IL 60706
Independent Living • Assisted Living • Nursing Care • Memory Care
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching!
Below is our Valentine's Day special menu. We hope you enjoy our selections!
Coconut Meringue Cake with Passion Fruit Ganache~$23.00
Black Forest Cake~$18.75
Double Chocolate Valentine Cake with Fresh Raspberries~$18.75
Boxed Trio Truffles~$9.50
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake~$15.00
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries~$3.75
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting~$2.75
Hazelnut Financiers with Apricots~$8.50
Linzer Cookies with Raspberry or Apricot~$1.75
Hand-Decorated Valentine Cookies $1.75-$18.50
We would appreciate 2 days notice for your special order to ensure availability. Thank you!
le Flour Bake Shop
6701 N. Olmsted Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
773.631.1400 Phone
773.631.1401 Fax
WineStyles Park Ridge
105 S. Northwest Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847-518-9463
Join us for a night of romance and wine and all things lovely and divine.
Valentine's Weekend Wine Tasting Event Friday, February 12th 5-8
Two tables of Wine Tasting with Larry from Metro and Matt from Heritage Wine Cellars, snack on appetizers from All on The Road Catering along with chocolates from Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory and listen to the smooth sounds of Joe Brown, a local saxophone player along with his band.
$10 for wine club members and $15 for non wine club members.
Reservations Mandatory 847-518-WINE (9463) Space is limited - call now
Store Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11-7
Sunday 12-5
Closed Mondays
WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS Friday evenings
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The news below was run in last week’s eblast but is still timely so I’m leaving in.
The Park Ridge Nonprofit Center “officially” opens its doors at 720 Garden Street
We’re so pleased to announce the “official” opening of the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center at 720 Garden Street. As many know, the building began limited operations when the Chamber relocated its offices to 720 Garden in September. Now, we are beginning our operations as a multi-tenant nonprofit center that will serve the nonprofit organizations of the Park Ridge community. Our hope is that the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center will become a collaborative of nonprofits sharing workspace, meeting space, and eventually offering workshops and additional resources. On February 15th, we’ll begin offering office, meeting, and event space at below market rates to local organizations. We encourage you to read more about us on our insert in the Chamber newsletter and contact us at info@ParkRidgeNonprofitCenter.org for more information.
The Park Ridge Public Library Board of Trustees Presents
CHICAGO in History and Mystery
Saturday, February 27, 2010
6:45 – 10 p.m.
Featuring Geoffrey Baer, WTTW personality and expert on all things Chicago – Rick Kogan, author and host of Sunday Papers on WGN and three Chicago mystery authors: Gillian Flynn, JA Konrath and Henry Perez
Join us for an evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres and Chicago celebrities. Profits from this evening’s event will be used to redecorate the Children’s Department.
Tickets $50 in advance, $60 after February 20 or at the door if tickets remain.
Dress is business casual – 21 and over.
*The Library is still accepting donations of raffle prizes and sponsorships for this event. All donors will be acknowledged in the evening’s program and in the May/June issue of the Library’s newsletter.
Tots on Tuesdays : Tues. Feb. 9th at 11:15 am
Join us for kids' story time every second Tuesday of the month from 11:15-11:45 am. This Tuesday we're reading "Papa, Do You Love Me?" a heartwarming and beautiful story set in Africa, by Barbara Jossee. Appropriate for all ages.
Green Spa Night: Wed. Feb. 17th from 7-9 pm
Natural soapmaker Eleanor Reily teaches us how to make indulgent, eco-friendly spa products from delicious Fair Trade foods (ie, cocoa, olive oil). You'll get to test the green spa products, enjoy light refreshments, and leave with recipes and tips for home use. $10. RSVP required, limited space available - call (847) 720-4084 or email customerservice@globalhandmadehope.com.
Global Handmade Hope
428 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068
M-F 10-6:30, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
(847) 720-4084
www.globalhandmadehope.com
Healthy Choices
Where:
Park Ridge Plaza Building
350 S. Northwest Hwy
1st Floor Conference Room
Park Ridge, IL 60068
When:
February 09, 2010 at 06:00 PM -to-
March 16, 2010
You Have Options!
This Boot Camp will be offered
In Person
Tuesday Nights at 6pm
Parrk Ridge Plaza Building
350 S. Northwest Hwy
Park Ridge, IL
In Teleconference call:
Thursdays
February 11th-March 18th
1:00 - 2:00pm
7:30 - 8:30 pm
Let me know your preference
Susan Frangos, CBK
Chief Butt Kicker and Wellness Coach
Higher Level Wellness, LLC
847 361-6185
Please join us and support teen substance abuse prevention programming in Maine Township!
Cheeseburger in Paradise
February 23, 2010
5-8 p.m.
All you can eat – soft drinks included. Live, engaging, musical entertainment by Victor Pacini (Author, Speaker, Entertainer). Raffles & Prizes. For tickets call Vickie at 847-391-5403
Or mail check to MCYAF
2720 S. River Rd. Suite 128
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Bring family and friends.
Please forward to any and all.
Support Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Programming in Maine Township
MCYAF
Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation
2720 S. River Rd. Suite 128
Des Plaines, IL 60068
847-858-7090
Illinois Workforce Compromised and Threatens Drug-Free Workplace (pg. 9, lines 2-6, pgs 19-20, lines 26, 1-6)
• This bill will not permit the ingestion of cannabis in the workplace but will permit the ingestion before entering the workplace. The bill nullifies drug-free workplace laws by stating that the employee is not considered to be under the influence “solely because of the presence of metabolites or components of cannabis that appear in insufficient concentration to cause impairment.”
• The bill establishes a mythical level of “impairment”. Unlike alcohol whose level of impairment is .08, a level of impairment for marijuana has never been established and remains zero.
• Emerald Steel Fabricators Inc. v. Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries; court found that , by discharging the temp to hire employee because of his medical marijuana use the employer failed to reasonably accommodate complainant’s disability. (September 2007)
Dominic is having a 20% discount for all Chamber members – just need to mention you’re a member. Good through Valentine’s Day!!!
In addition, buy one cooking class, get one half off!
116 Main Street – 847.698.1255
Morningfields, 800 Devon Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Check Out Our Website
www.Morningfields.net
Please be our guest for a Valentine's Day wine tasting event on Thursday February 11th from 4-7pm! We will be sampling various red and white wines from Heritage Wine Cellars, Southern Wines & Spirits, Trinchero Family Wines and Wirtz Beverage Illinois!
We will have food and dessert spreads for sampling and everything in the store will be 10% off for that night only! So make sure you show up with your friends, an appetite and your shopping list!
Maine Township Celebrates Local Government Week with Open House
Families and all residents are invited to come and get a closer look at historic Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge, and learn more about the wide variety of services offered by the Township’s departments. The Township is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, March 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is free but donations of non-perishable food will be gratefully accepted for the Emergency Food Pantry.
Highlights of the evening will include tours of Town Hall, light refreshments and a prize drawing for children. Town Hall was designed in the late 1950’s by the son of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It was originally used as a church but later sold to the Township. The facility was renovated several years ago, reflecting the improvement efforts of Township leaders.
“We are very proud of what we do at Maine Township and take special pride in our Town Hall building,” says Carol A. Teschky, Supervisor. “We invite all our residents and their families to stop by on March 10 and help us celebrate the third annual Local Government Week.”
For more information on the Open House or other Township events, please call 847-297-2510. Information is also posted on the Township website www.mainetownship.com.
St. Mary’s Mardi Gras for Haiti 2010
February 13, 2010, Cocktails from 6 to 7 p.m., Dinner from 7 to 8 p.m. Live Entertainment.
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, 847-823-4126
Due to the human tragedy occurring in Haiti as a result of the earthquake and its aftershocks, this year we will be donating ALL proceeds from our annual Mardi Gras fundraiser to help our Haitian brothers and sisters. Please come and celebrate with us, knowing that your donation will help the members of the one of the world's most impoverished nations in its time of desperate need.
Purchase keys to unlock hope for Haiti and for a chance to win fabulous prizes. If your key “unlocks” the bells you have won a prize!
Unlock the Box and Raffles from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets and keys on sale now! Buy Keys, Win prizes! To purchase call 847-823-4126
$50 single * $100 couple * $40 senior single * $80 senior couple *
$75 balcony single (Premium seating and drinks included)
$150 balcony couple (Premium seating and drinks included)
The Bells of St. Mary's now ring for Haiti! Buy one key for $10 or six for $50! And don't forget that our Mardi Gras celebration includes music by Joe Lill's Six of One, auctions, fabulous prizes, delicious Cajun food, and more!
Sponsored by the Park Ridge Community Health Commission:
We are organizing a Park Ridge Weight Loss Challenge aka Park Ridge’s Biggest Losers… as a community outreach program for our citizens. It will involve asking people to organize a team of any number and come and weigh in with their team for a series of 6 weeks, every Monday Feb. 8th-March 15th (right before spring break).
The team who loses the most weight will be crowned the Champions of the Park Ridge Weight Loss Challenge and win some prizes yet to be determined.
It is open to everyone and there is no charge for this activity.
We will meet at the Public Works Building and people can come between 7:30 pm and 9:00 to weigh in. I am recruiting organizations and businesses to participate in a mini health fair each Monday that we meet so people will have access to resources that can help them obtain a healthy lifestyle.
Teri Collins, Community Liaison and Member
Park Ridge Community Heath Commission
Email with questions: Teri Collins tcato3@att.net
Her cell: 847-456-8267
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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. Accounteque Services Inc.: 847.768.9100
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery, Barbara Tyksinski: 847.518.8958
3. Aqua Plumbing, Heating and Cooling: 847.459.7900
4. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
5. barrett-TECH, John Barrett: 847.823.1830
6. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
7. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
8. Falkor Group LLC: www.falkorgroup.com
9. Global Handmade Hope: 847.720.4084
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. J.C. Lilly Windows & Doors: 773.588.4332
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. le Flour Bake Shop, Nicole Bujewski, 773-631-1400
14. Leys, Kirsten; Prudential Financial Services: 847.627.3950
15. Park Ridge Community Fund: 847.825.5311
16. Periodontics of Niles, P.C. Dr. Dorothy Anasinski: 847.685.6686
17. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering, Nick Straub: 847-823-4422
18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19. Resurrection Health Care, Theresa Olson: 847.813.3210
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates 847.825.1002
21. Sebastian Co. Real Estate; Don Sebastian, Jr.: 847.823.3117
22. Subway of Park Ridge at 2618 Dempster: 847.813.9552
23. The Juniper Center, Margo Jacquot: 847-759-9110
24. Unbound Technology, Joshua Nichols: 847-235-4994
25. You Can Say…Yes! Motivational Guidance Services, Lynda Tourloukis: 847.401.5787
26. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
27. You can be here!
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