Thanks to those who purchased tickets for The Melting Plot, the musical comedy at my daughter, Lian’s, school. We open this Thursday! Panino’s Pizzeria will be selling pizza on opening night so you can have ‘dinner and a play’. Liberty Bank is a show sponsor which is perfect since the Statue of Liberty is a main character! We’re still selling tickets – the 7 shows are 2/25 to 2/28 and 3/5 to 3/6. $8 ticket – and its a family show! Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, plays Mayor Yankee Doodle Dandy; Cindy Clark from the Chamber and I both play moms and we’re all singing and dancing. There’s an Italian family and a French family, a donkey family and elephant family… you’ll be rolling in the aisles!!! Email me for the ticket form and I’ll send it to you!
We have another busy week planned – read on to find out about the new member orientation, business after hours and Women in Business – all this week!
And, CONGRATULATIONS to Dorothy Brownstein at the Chamber who just celebrated 10 years with the Chamber!
Come to 720 Garden Street this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the Chamber’s Monthly Business After Hours Networking event!
Our host is the Park Ridge Community Fund. It will also be a ribbon cutting with Mayor Schmidt and other City officials plus the Chamber Board and Ambassadors and YOU are invited!
All on the Road Catering & Bakery will provide the appetizers. Many fun things are scheduled and, of course, there will be lots of networking!
There were a lot of people at the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for ATI Physical Therapy, 951 W. Touhy Avenue last week! I bet around 40 came out to celebrate the opening and ribbon cutting. As usual, Barb at All on the Road Catering & Bakery did a fabulous job with the food! Diddy Blyth, A Sterling Design, took tons of pictures while Mayor Schmidt cut the ribbon. Pictures are posted on our website and also on www.triblocal.com.
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 the 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.
We have 17 new members attending the Ambassador’s Orientation! Here they are:
1 Jon Beaty ATI Physical Therapy
2 Stephanie Avelar Dentalplans.com
3 Joe Campagna Grant Merchant Services
4 Joe Dydio Houlihan’s Restaurant
5 Angela LaRue Integrity Physical Therapy
6 Sue Irmo Irmo Insurance Agency, Inc.
7 Nicole Bujewski Le Flour Bake Shop
8 John Mackin Mackin Associates
9 Anne Stephens Meeting Professionals Expectations
10 Karen Black Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center
11 Carole Crawford Minuteman Press of Deerfield
12 Maria A. Renella Mortgage Banker
13 Sue Mellin Rabjohns Financial Group
14 Joanna Czapla Subway of Park Ridge
15 Jeff Nathanson The Heartland Group
16 Margo Jacquot The Juniper Center
17 Mary Tremont The Moorings of Arlington Heights
Tomorrow is going to be a busy morning! Right after the new member orientation is the non-compete leads and referral networking group, Park Ridge Executive Network (PREN 2), which will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 and several of the new members will stay to try it out.
If you stay and find out there is already someone who has been in PREN 2 in your profession, you can observe but won’t be able to discuss your business. We may have enough people to start a 3rd group. We should have competitions between the PREN groups!
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".
Catered by All On The Road Catering and Bakery. $10 Members; $15 Prospective Members.
March 3, Wednesday, 9:00am – 10:00am Marketing Subcommittee of the Retail Committee Meeting Chamber Office, 720 Garden Street
March 4, Thursday, 10:00am – 11:30am (EKG) Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group MonthlyMeeting, Regus, 350 S. NW Highway, Suite 300 – A group for new and emerging entrepreneurs.
Please send me news about your business so I can send it out to 600 member contacts! People always tell me how much they enjoy reading about what’s going on each week. Just stick it in an email so I can copy and paste without re-writing or editing it.
Karen Anderson, Dental Auxiliary Placement Service, Inc., who is the Immediate Past President for the Chamber Board, and her husband, Kent, won the silent auction prize at the Annual Installation Dinner which was dinner with the mayor. Last week they had dinner at Affresco with Mayor Dave Schmidt! They said everything was wonderful!
Tasty Pup at 49 Summit Avenue is selling Pepper and Egg sandwiches everyday for Lent!
Happy belated birthday to Chris Valentine who’s birthday was Feb. 14!!!
Also, Chris serves on the board for the Park Ridge Teen Center and asked if anyone might have a vacuum cleaner that they're not using and may want to donate to the PR Teen Center.
If so please let Chris or Kerry (Teen Center) know. Kerry's phone # is 847-696-9211 & Chris’s office # 847-824-9922. Thank You!
Chris Valentine, Financial Advisor , Edward Jones
A new development for one of our Chamber members - Park Ridge moms, Nina Taluc and Jean Lemke creators and founders of Kidwinks.com discuss Indoor Play Areas on WGN's Midday News segment Focus On The Family. To view the video click here.
--
kidwinks.com
The site to know with kids in tow
As seen on ABC, WGN, FOX & NBC
Spring training doesn’t just apply to baseball. Get your business ready for this year’s campaign by learning new skills at Oakton Community College. With reasonably-priced classes at under $300 each, Oakton offers a variety of business courses that will level the competition this season.
Prepare for the growth opportunities ahead by improving your promotional techniques through a marketing course at Oakton. Several seven-week courses begin in March, including: Principles of Marketing (MKT 131); Advanced Public Relations and Special Events (MKT 244); Green Events Planning (MKT 263); Integrated Marketing Communications (MKT 270); and Brand Marketing (MKT 271).
To better captain your team, sharpen leadership skills with a management class at Oakton. Courses beginning in March include: Principles of Management (MGT 121); Supervisory Development (MGT 140); Intro to TWL (MGT 156); Effective Leadership (MGT 225); Managing Diversity in the Workplace (MGT 232); and Employee Staffing and Selection (MGT 266).
Registration for these courses is going on now. For details, contact Sue Cisco, chair of marketing and management, at scisco@oakton.edu. A comprehensive list of other available courses can be found at www.oakton.edu/late_start/late_spr10.pdf.
Mega Connect Multi-Chamber Networking Lunch With the DBR, Des Plaines, Glenview, Glencoe, Highland Park, Mt. Prospect, Niles, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wheeling/Prospect Heights, Wilmette, Winnetka and Chicago Area Gay & Lesbian Chambers of Commerce
Thursday, March 18•11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Bristol Court Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect (beside Brunswick bowling alley)
RSVP and Payment Due by 5 p.m. Thursday, March 11
Member Pre-Registration Fee: $25 ($35 after 5 p.m. March 11); Non-Member Fee: $35
Walk-ins strongly discouraged and may not be accommodated!
• Multiply your networking potential! Chamber members from the 14 chambers will have the chance to promote their businesses to an expanded audience.
• Members looking for a productive networking experience will enjoy the structured format of this program. It gives each participant an opportunity to speak to a receptive audience about his/her company’s products and services.
• The event will begin with informal networking over lunch. After that, the group will be divided into small groups at assigned tables where each gives a 2-minute presentation on his/her firm. Following will be an additional presentation to a second and third group of participants. In addition, everyone will receive a contact list of pre-registered participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your reach and resources!
• Please note that table assignments will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. If you are not there by 11:45 a.m., your space may be given away to another participant and you will need to check-in at the “Late Registration Table.” Please arrive on time to get the most out of your networking experience!
District 64 Elementary Learning Foundation (ELF): It’s Party Time!!!
Join ELF for a day of fun at Party Time Palace Family Entertainment Center on Friday, March 12th between 11am and 9pm for a fun family activity for all ages. Party Time Palace is an indoor party and play center featuring inflatables, laser tag, Chicago style miniature golf, inflatable bull riding, spacewalk, prize games, 40’ electric train, toddler activities, food and drink, awesome prizes and more.
It’s simple – no advance reservations or purchase needed. When you arrive at Party Time Palace you can select which family special package you would like to buy or simply purchase game tokens or attraction tickets based on what your child or family wants to do at this exciting entertainment center. In advance, visit their website at www.partytimepalace.com or call 847-437-3100. Their address is 723 West Golf Road in Des Plaines.
Party Time Palace is owned by District 64 family, and they are donating 25% of net proceeds from this day to ELF which in turn benefits the students of District 64!
Questions? Contact Marci Derrick, ELF Trustee, at marciderrick@yahoo.com.
CARDINAL FITNESS DONATES TO HAITI RELIEF: Helping Those In Times of Despair
Cardinal Fitness is in the process of donating over 2,000 cases of bottled water to those devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti. As a community-focused fitness center, Cardinal Fitness hopes to spread health and replenishment in this time of need. By partnering with Friends of the Orphans, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children in Latin America and the Caribbean, Cardinal Fitness will transport the 34 pallets of water to where it is needed in Haiti.
"Friends of the Orphans and Cardinal Fitness have partnered during this time to help in the Haitian relief efforts. Cardinal Fitness has donated over two thousand cases of fresh water and we are encouraging our communities, members, friends, and business partners to join us in this effort by making monetary donations at www.friendsoftheorphans.org. Even the smallest donations are a tremendous help," said Emilie McClughen, Cardinal Fitness director of marketing. “We would also like to thank our friends at Dr. Pepper/Snapple for providing the water to us at floor cost and DHL’s assistance in delivering the water. They helped make this possible.”
For more information on Cardinal Fitness’s efforts and how you can help, please visit cardinalfitness.com. Cardinal Fitness fans can follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/cardinalfitness) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/cardinalfitness). Also, please visit www.friendsoftheorphans.org to donate to the relief effort.
(scroll down if there is a break here!)
About Cardinal Fitness
Cardinal Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness center that offers memberships for only $19.95 per month. Memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. As one of the fastest-growing health club chains in the Midwest, members enjoy access to more than 50 locations.
About Friends of the Orphans
A 40-year-old nonprofit organization with six regional offices in the United States, Friends of the Orphans supports a network of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”) homes and their outreach programs in nine Latin American and Caribbean countries. Together, Friends of the Orphans and NPH transform the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children by creating families for life through values of unconditional love, shared responsibility and education. This enables children to transcend poverty and grow into caring and productive members of their communities.
Since its founding in 1954, NPH has assisted nearly 16,000 children and currently cares for more than 3,300 in Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. NPH outreach programs, including the only free pediatric hospital in Haiti, serve more than 30,000 children and adults each year. By making a difference in the lives of the children through volunteer and donation opportunities, our supporters’ lives are enhanced as well.
The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society proudly celebrates 2010 as milestone for "50 Years of Summer Concert".
Emily Kosaka, Dennis Van Mieghm, Dan Aranda, Dawn Himley-Grandi and the rest of The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society Board (PRFAS) are proud to announce the celebration of 50 Years of Concerts in Hodges Park this year.
"Save the Date". The Park Ridge Symphony Orchestra will play and honor the 50 year anniversary and the special people of the City of Park Ridge Friday July 16, 2010. We will also celebrate this milestone at Our Annual Fundraiser Benefit Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Park Ridge Country Club.
"Mark your calendars and Save the Date". We welcome memorabilia, ideas and help for this milestone year. Please email prfas@yahoo.com if any questions, or contact one of our board members.
Park Ridge Community Fair Connect. Volunteer. Explore
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sponsored by the Park Ridge Public Library
Is your organization looking for a way to showcase the many services it provides? Would your group benefit from an opportunity to tap into the resources and talents of residents and other community organizations? Is so, please plan to participate in a Community Fair being sponsored by the Park Ridge Public Library as part of our celebration of National Library Week. This year’s theme, “Communities Thrive @ your Library”, provides an ideal opportunity for the Library to partner with community organizations in support of the vital role these organizations play in making Park Ridge a thriving, vibrant community. We hope that your organization will participate.
The fair will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. To accommodate as many participants as possible, tables for the fair will be set up in both the Large Meeting Room and on the Second Floor. Some organizations will need to share tables. Table locations and the sharing of tables will be assigned based on the order that registrations are received. We will email you to confirm your attendance and send a parking map closer to the date of the fair.
Each fair participant will have table space available for displays and handouts. Some wall space can also be made available. We expect the fair to be well attended; please have at least 100 brochures to distribute.
We would like you to be represented at this year’s Community Fair. If you have any questions, please contact Angela Berger at (847) 720-3202.
We hope to hear from you by March 15. As part of the fair, we will be distributing a booklet with information on each participating organization. If you would like to attend or have your organization’s information in the booklet, fill out the following survey by March 15:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RWHDFMD
The deadline for ads in The Center's 3/6/10 program has been extended to 2/22/10. Very affordable costs are $100 full page, $50 1/2 page and $25 1/4 page. For more benefit info, visit our website at www.centerofconcern.org. Your support will be most appreciated!
The Center of Concern
1580 No. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310
Park Ridge IL 60068
847/823-0453 x138
fax 847/824-8437
Security Tip from Bill Hominick, The Youth Campus
Graffiti is Everyone’s Problem…
Graffiti costs American communities more than $8 billion per year. It hurts property values, drives away business, and sends the message that nobody cares about the community. Graffiti is a gang’s way of marking its perceived territory. Graffiti is everybody’s problem. Here’s what you can do to help.
Report It
◗ Report graffiti immediately. The sooner it is reported, the sooner it can be removed.
◗ If you see graffiti in progress, report it—don’t try to intervene. Call the police. Some places have graffiti hotlines or tiplines, which usually, like the police offer anonymity to people reporting crimes.
◗ Encourage everyone in the community to report graffiti as soon as it happens.
◗ Contact the property owner whose building has been vandalized by graffiti. Stress the importance of quick cleanup. Form a neighborhood group to help property owners clean up graffiti quickly.
◗ Take a photo of the graffiti. It may provide information that will lead to identification of the vandal.
Remove It
◗ Removing graffiti promptly is the best way to prevent it. Prompt, persistent removal usually results in a nearly zero rate of recurrence. Before any graffiti removal begins, however, find out whether the police want to photograph it as evidence.
◗ Some communities paint a mural over the graffiti if the site is suitable. Involve the community in painting a mural to celebrate the history of the community or its diversity. (Ask local paint companies to donate the supplies.) Vandals seldom put graffiti on murals.
◗ When painting over graffiti, save some of the paint for touchups in the event of future vandalism.
◗ Some municipal governments have guidelines for removing graffiti. Check with your local government. In some jurisdictions, property owners are given a certain time period in which they must remove graffiti, after which a violation can be issued.
◗ Look in the Yellow Pages (under “Graffiti Removal”) or on the Web for companies that specialize in cleaning up graffiti.
Prevent It
◗ Rapid removal is one of the best ways to prevent future graffiti. Removing graffiti tells the vandals that people care about the community and that their work has little chance of being seen.
◗ Plain smooth surfaces invite graffiti. For walls, choose patterned and rough concrete surfaces
or tiled or mosaic surfaces; for fences, use chain, lattice, or wooden picket fences.
◗ Choose paints and coatings to deter graffiti. Dark colors make graffiti harder to see. Anti-graffiti
coatings are available as well. A sacrificial coating is one that can be easily removed if graffiti artists strike. A protective coating can be easily cleaned.
◗ Plant trees, shrubs, or climbing vines to restrict access to tempting walls. Plants with thorns or
strong scents are good deterrents.
◗ Use good lighting to deter vandals from popular graffiti sites.
◗ Encourage community groups to adopt a wall or area to keep it clean, well maintained, and graffiti free.
◗ Encourage local merchants who sell paint and painting supplies to become responsible retailers. Responsible retailers observe existing laws against selling spray paint and broad
tipped markers to customers under the age of 18 and do not display these items where they might be vulnerable to shoplifting. They post warning signs about the penalties for graffiti vandalism.
◗ Coordinate a graffiti awareness campaign in your community. Educate potential graffiti artists about the legal consequences of graffiti vandalism: the vandal’s driver’s license may be suspended, and fines—or even jail time—may be the result of future offenses. Victims of graffiti may sue the perpetrator’s parents, and the parents may be fined or ordered to provide restitution.
◗ Encourage anyone you think might be tempted to do graffiti to check out art schools instead or to get involved by doing posters, murals, and other art projects at their schools.
◗ Like our Merchant’s Association Newsletter, Involve the media. Distribute information about the harm graffiti vandalism can do to a community. But caution them not to display the work. Graffiti vandals want their work to be seen and publicizing graffiti only encourages them.
◗ Contact Keep America Beautiful (www.kab.org) to see what you can do to make your community beautiful and crime free
The news below was run in last week’s eblast but is still timely so I’m leaving in.
Please join us and support teen substance abuse prevention programming in Maine Township!
Cheeseburger in Paradise on February 23, 2010 from 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)
Aging 101: In 60068
Know your healthcare options, And keep it local!
Join us on March 1st at 1:00 PM for an interactive forum led by three premiere Park Ridge health care providers. Professionals from Abiding Care, Saint Matthew Center for Health and Sunrise Senior Living will identify quality healthcare options BEFORE you need them!
Learn of the local resources available to you and your loved ones; from private duty home care to rehab to assisted long-term care.
March 1st at 1:00 PM
Park Ridge Senior Center
100 S. Western Ave.
Light snacks and beverages will be served. Don’t miss this FREE informative event!
Registration suggested by calling (847) 692-3597.
Raffle prizes donated by local Park Ridge businesses, including a Gift Certificate from the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society proudly celebrates 2010 as milestone for "50 Years of Summer Concert".
Emily Kosaka, Dennis Van Mieghm, Dan Aranda, Dawn Himley-Grandi and the rest of The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society Board (PRFAS) are proud to announce the celebration of 50 Years of Concerts in Hodges Park this year.
"Save the Date". The Park Ridge Symphony Orchestra will play and honor the 50 year anniversary and the special people of the City of Park Ridge Friday July 16, 2010. We will also celebrate this milestone at Our Annual Fundraiser Benefit Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Park Ridge Country Club.
"Mark your calendars and Save the Date". We welcome memorabilia, ideas and help for this milestone year. Please email prfas@yahoo.com if any questions, or contact one of our board members.
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!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Gail's Weekly Park Ridge Chamber UPDATE
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 $15 for non wine club members.
Reservations Mandatory 847-518-WINE (9463) Space is limited - call now
Store Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11-7
Sunday 12-5
Closed Mondays
WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS Friday evenings
MOMS! We got 'em. You want 'em.
The tens of thousands of moms who visit kidwinks.com each month do so because they are actively looking for things to do with their children in the Chicago area.
So how do you reach these valuable MOM$? Get them in your door? We recommend our Enhanced Listing Account for 6 months of excellent, multi-platform exposure for only $900 - our best value.
Learn more about kidwinks.
SO??? You need more convincing?
• Our job at kidwinks is to help you promote your business.
• We recently provided coveted television exposure to six of our listing businesses for free by including them in our Indoor Play Places interview on WGN's Midday News' Focus on Family segment.
• WGN's ad department tells us a one-minute ad on that show is worth $1,000 and reaches 25,000 Chicago area women ages 25-54. The editorial value increases when you consider that kidwinks is an independent third party showcasing the businesses.
• WGN has invited kidwinks back monthly to cover different topics/themes each month.
• We appreciate our advertisers, and consider them first for these segments.
BONUS! Act now for these added extras:
1. Sign up now for our Enhanced Listing Account and you'll be included in two of our Specialized Guides. The Indoor Play Places Guide currently showcased on kidwinks.com has been the most viewed listing on kidwinks since it was published in early January.
2. Sign up and pay for your Enhanced Listing Account by Friday, February 5th, and receive 4 tickets ($120 value) to Monster Jam.
www.kidwinks.com
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!
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 $15 for non wine club members.
Reservations Mandatory 847-518-WINE (9463) Space is limited - call now
Store Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 11-7
Sunday 12-5
Closed Mondays
WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS Friday evenings
MOMS! We got 'em. You want 'em.
The tens of thousands of moms who visit kidwinks.com each month do so because they are actively looking for things to do with their children in the Chicago area.
So how do you reach these valuable MOM$? Get them in your door? We recommend our Enhanced Listing Account for 6 months of excellent, multi-platform exposure for only $900 - our best value.
Learn more about kidwinks.
SO??? You need more convincing?
• Our job at kidwinks is to help you promote your business.
• We recently provided coveted television exposure to six of our listing businesses for free by including them in our Indoor Play Places interview on WGN's Midday News' Focus on Family segment.
• WGN's ad department tells us a one-minute ad on that show is worth $1,000 and reaches 25,000 Chicago area women ages 25-54. The editorial value increases when you consider that kidwinks is an independent third party showcasing the businesses.
• WGN has invited kidwinks back monthly to cover different topics/themes each month.
• We appreciate our advertisers, and consider them first for these segments.
BONUS! Act now for these added extras:
1. Sign up now for our Enhanced Listing Account and you'll be included in two of our Specialized Guides. The Indoor Play Places Guide currently showcased on kidwinks.com has been the most viewed listing on kidwinks since it was published in early January.
2. Sign up and pay for your Enhanced Listing Account by Friday, February 5th, and receive 4 tickets ($120 value) to Monster Jam.
www.kidwinks.com
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!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Gail's Weekly Chamber UPDATE
My daughter’s school has a very active PTO with one of the groups being the Washington School Playmakers which is an original script for a musical comedy that is written, produced, and acted by parents. This is the 49th year for Playmakers and is my 8th (and final) year on stage.
This year’s play is called ‘The Melting Plot’ which is a play based upon ‘the melting pot’ that makes up America. One of our main characters is the Statue of Liberty, and I’m very excited that Liberty Bank for Savings has agreed to be the show sponsor! Thank you once again to Kane Connell for being so supportive of both the Community and of our District 64 Schools!
The performances are the last weekend in February and first weekend in March – please plan to attend and bring your families as it’s a family show! Let me know if you’d like to sponsor as little as $25.
Last Thursday evening, the Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours Networking was held at The Heritage of Des Plaines, 800 S. River Road.
There were over 30 who attended, took tours, enjoyed the networking and fellowship of other Chamber members and prospective members. Goodies bags were handed out and a gift certificate for a spa service was the grand prize in the business card drawing which Rick Pucci won!
Thank you to The Heritage of Des Plaines for hosting the event in their lovely facility and also to the chef for the fabulously delicious handmade appetizers (shrimp, beef slices, stuffed mushrooms, crudités, fruit, and so much more!).
It was a stress-free evening of fun and frivolity!
We had almost 50 women (and 2 men) attend the Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast last Friday! Catherine Johns always draws a good crowd and everyone was ready to network! She talked about the best words to use in your elevator speech intro’s and why they were so important. You can reach Catherine at:
Chicago Hypnosis Center, 4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601, Chicago 60646 773-725-3200
Breakfast was catered by Panera Bread and they brought in various breakfast sandwiches, big bowls of fresh fruit, coffees and juices.
Thank you to our 3 co-chairs: Lisa Arreguin, Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique; Jay Crowley, Keller Williams; and Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors.
Note that for February, the Women in Business will also be here at 720 Garden again and the keynote speaker will be Kim Uhlig, Economic Development Director, "What’s Happening with Park Ridge Business and City Hall". Catering by All On The Road Catering and Bakery.
February 4, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) meets at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy, Suite 300. The group of entrepreneurs meets to discuss common issues among small businesses. Chaired by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say Yes! Motivational Guidance Services. No charge for Chamber members.
February 4, Thursday, 4:00pm – 6:30pm Multi Chamber Chocolate & Champagne Networking Event, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook – Mingle with members of 12 local Chambers and network while you enjoy chocolate, champagne and light appetizers. Sponsorships and exhibit table opportunities available. $25 Call Chamber to RSVP.
February 5, Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Membership Committee Meeting. Join Chair Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Care, as the committee works on acquisition, retention, and satisfaction of Chamber members.
February 10, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon Affresco Restaurant, 11 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Gloria Jean H. Waber with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Bad Check Restitution program, The diversion program has been able to recover $4.5 million in restitution for businesses during this time. Special Agent Andy Staley, United States Secret Service, assigned to the Chicago Field Office as part of the counterfeit squad. $25 member $30 prospective member.
February 11, Thursday, 8:45 – 10:15 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.
February 16, Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for ATI Physical Therapy, 951 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge. 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 6:30 COST IS $28.00 for adults, $22 for kids.
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, 10:30 – 11:30am PREN 2 Park Ridge Executive Network, Chamber Office at 720 Garden Street – Leads and referral networking group with one person representing each profession. Call Chamber to discover if your spot is available! Included in membership dues.
February 25, Thursday, Business After Hours, Park Ridge Community Fund, 720 Garden Street. Come out and network with fellow Chamber members and have refreshments at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center!
February 26, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.,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.
Members I visited recently:
Panino’s Pizzeria
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Park District
Park Ridge Public Library
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.
Imagine having easy access to coupons, sales, and events for your local chocolate shop! Join our Facebook Fan page at "Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Park Ridge" Now!
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
Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology sponsored and competed in, "The Great Midwestern Trivia Contest," this weekend. It's a 50 hour trivia marathon based in Appleton, WI. Questions like "According to George Orwell, what did Bozo call the pavement artists in London's Embankment?" are broadcast on the radio and streamed over the Internet. Teams then phone in correct answers within the allotted time. Topics range from music theory to geopolitical history to film.
Joshua's team, "Chicago Trivia Authority," came in 7th overall and 1st among teams playing outside of the Appleton area. They had a great time, and went through three pounds of coffee in the process! If you'd like to hear more about the "World's Longest Running Trivia Contest," you should talk to Joshua or see: http://www.lawrence.edu/sorg/trivia/
Can you answer the following questions:
1. Do you know your mortgage rate(s)?
2. Do you know your principal balance(s)?
3. Do you know the value of your home?
4. Would you give up $50,000?
If you answered no to any of the questions above you need to review your mortgage situation. I would like to explain your options which often result in tremendous savings. I work 7 days a week and am available 24/7. I return calls either same day or within 24 hours and e-mails typically get an immediate response. I understand your busy schedule and work at times that fit your needs. If you are interested in a 5 minute conversation please contact me at 773-305-7016 or my cell 7 days a week at 773-848-4144. There is no upfront cost to review your situation, why not take 5 minutes?
Christine DePaepe, Senior Mortgage Consultant
A and N Mortgage Services, Inc., 1945 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
P: 773.305.LOAN (5626) ex. 135 D: 773.305.7016 C: 773.848.4144
E: chrisd@aandnmortgage.com
Rainbow Hospice
Women’s Bedside Choir Makes its Debut in Chicagoland
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care hosts Chicago’s First Threshold Choir
Everyone here has a different story. Some have a background with song and voice, others have little singing experience. More than a few have their own strong memories and experiences with music and death. The one thing in common for everyone at the inaugural meeting of the Rainbow Hospice Threshold Singers, is a joy of singing and a desire to bring the gift of voice to the very sick.
Threshold Choirs women singers trained to sing in groups of two and three at the bedside of those who are sick and dying. The songs sung by these women are generally traditional or simple rounds, chants, lullabies and hymns that can be chosen to respond to musical taste and spiritual direction.
The concept of the Threshold Choir is also a relatively new phenomenon that began on the cusp of the new millennium. Threshold founder, Kate Munger, took her own experience singing for a dying friend and brought together the first choir gathering in El Cerrito, California. Since its inception, the idea of the Threshold Choir has spread from the original 15 members of Kate’s troupe to a phenomenon across more than 17 states nationally and over the Atlantic to the U.K. and Iceland.
You own a business and in order to survive you must take checks and credit cards but what happens to your profits if those checks are forged or the credit cards stolen? Here are a few tips that may help you prevent becoming a victim.
Ask for identification!
• Always ask for proper photo identification on all checks. These IDs include an Illinois Driver’s License or Identification card or a military ID. Accept photo IDs only.
• DO NOT accept a pre-printed identification number on the check or a hand written number. Often times the suspect will have a story about how their wallet or purse was stolen and they do not have their ID with them. Do NOT sympathize with them.
• Examine the identification to ensure it is legitimate. Is the photo laminated on someone else’s ID card? Feel the card for raised areas indicating tampering. When you see the lamination has separated be extra cautious.
• Does the written physical description match that of the presenter? Check eye color, height, weight?
Forgers and credit card thieves
• Normally do not look like a criminal, although if we knew what one looked like, this information would not be needed! Don’t expect them to be nervous. When told there may be a problem, experienced thieves will remain extremely calm.
When dealing with checks,
• Compare the signature on the ID to the signature completed in your presence. They may say or pretend to sign the check in line. Have them sign it again.
• Check the spelling. Forgery suspects often misspell the name they are trying to forge.
• Do NOT accept checks that are not legible, appear to have been wet then dried, or written with a felt pen. Checks should be written in ink.
• Be cautious when customers are writing checks for merchandise with maximum cash back.
• Be cautious of checks drawn on out of state banks or listing the account holder’s address as not in the area of your location. Ask yourself, “Why is this customer shopping at your store instead of one like yours near their own home?”
Credit Cards
• Use the same precautions as you would with a check.
• Always check the signature of the signer with the signature on the back of the card
• Ask for a photo ID and again compare the signatures
• If you have suspicions, call the credit card company.
Finally…Listen to your instincts! If something does not feel right about the transaction, the situation or the person, you are probably right! Don’t forget to attend the Chamber luncheon on Feb 10 to learn more about protecting your business from con artists!
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!
This year’s play is called ‘The Melting Plot’ which is a play based upon ‘the melting pot’ that makes up America. One of our main characters is the Statue of Liberty, and I’m very excited that Liberty Bank for Savings has agreed to be the show sponsor! Thank you once again to Kane Connell for being so supportive of both the Community and of our District 64 Schools!
The performances are the last weekend in February and first weekend in March – please plan to attend and bring your families as it’s a family show! Let me know if you’d like to sponsor as little as $25.
Last Thursday evening, the Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours Networking was held at The Heritage of Des Plaines, 800 S. River Road.
There were over 30 who attended, took tours, enjoyed the networking and fellowship of other Chamber members and prospective members. Goodies bags were handed out and a gift certificate for a spa service was the grand prize in the business card drawing which Rick Pucci won!
Thank you to The Heritage of Des Plaines for hosting the event in their lovely facility and also to the chef for the fabulously delicious handmade appetizers (shrimp, beef slices, stuffed mushrooms, crudités, fruit, and so much more!).
It was a stress-free evening of fun and frivolity!
We had almost 50 women (and 2 men) attend the Women in Business Monthly Networking Breakfast last Friday! Catherine Johns always draws a good crowd and everyone was ready to network! She talked about the best words to use in your elevator speech intro’s and why they were so important. You can reach Catherine at:
Chicago Hypnosis Center, 4801 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 601, Chicago 60646 773-725-3200
Breakfast was catered by Panera Bread and they brought in various breakfast sandwiches, big bowls of fresh fruit, coffees and juices.
Thank you to our 3 co-chairs: Lisa Arreguin, Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique; Jay Crowley, Keller Williams; and Deborah Oberschelp, Affordable Interiors.
Note that for February, the Women in Business will also be here at 720 Garden again and the keynote speaker will be Kim Uhlig, Economic Development Director, "What’s Happening with Park Ridge Business and City Hall". Catering by All On The Road Catering and Bakery.
February 4, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Entrepreneurial Knowledge Group (EKG) meets at Regus, 350 S. Northwest Hwy, Suite 300. The group of entrepreneurs meets to discuss common issues among small businesses. Chaired by Lynda Tourloukis, You Can Say Yes! Motivational Guidance Services. No charge for Chamber members.
February 4, Thursday, 4:00pm – 6:30pm Multi Chamber Chocolate & Champagne Networking Event, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook – Mingle with members of 12 local Chambers and network while you enjoy chocolate, champagne and light appetizers. Sponsorships and exhibit table opportunities available. $25 Call Chamber to RSVP.
February 5, Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Membership Committee Meeting. Join Chair Theresa Olson, Resurrection Health Care, as the committee works on acquisition, retention, and satisfaction of Chamber members.
February 10, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm Monthly Networking Luncheon Affresco Restaurant, 11 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Gloria Jean H. Waber with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Bad Check Restitution program, The diversion program has been able to recover $4.5 million in restitution for businesses during this time. Special Agent Andy Staley, United States Secret Service, assigned to the Chicago Field Office as part of the counterfeit squad. $25 member $30 prospective member.
February 11, Thursday, 8:45 – 10:15 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.
February 16, Tuesday, 5:00pm – 7:00pm Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for ATI Physical Therapy, 951 W. Touhy Ave., Park Ridge. 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 6:30 COST IS $28.00 for adults, $22 for kids.
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, 10:30 – 11:30am PREN 2 Park Ridge Executive Network, Chamber Office at 720 Garden Street – Leads and referral networking group with one person representing each profession. Call Chamber to discover if your spot is available! Included in membership dues.
February 25, Thursday, Business After Hours, Park Ridge Community Fund, 720 Garden Street. Come out and network with fellow Chamber members and have refreshments at the Park Ridge Nonprofit Center!
February 26, Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.,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.
Members I visited recently:
Panino’s Pizzeria
Panera Bread
Park Ridge Park District
Park Ridge Public Library
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.
Imagine having easy access to coupons, sales, and events for your local chocolate shop! Join our Facebook Fan page at "Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Park Ridge" Now!
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
Joshua Nichols of Unbound Technology sponsored and competed in, "The Great Midwestern Trivia Contest," this weekend. It's a 50 hour trivia marathon based in Appleton, WI. Questions like "According to George Orwell, what did Bozo call the pavement artists in London's Embankment?" are broadcast on the radio and streamed over the Internet. Teams then phone in correct answers within the allotted time. Topics range from music theory to geopolitical history to film.
Joshua's team, "Chicago Trivia Authority," came in 7th overall and 1st among teams playing outside of the Appleton area. They had a great time, and went through three pounds of coffee in the process! If you'd like to hear more about the "World's Longest Running Trivia Contest," you should talk to Joshua or see: http://www.lawrence.edu/sorg/trivia/
Can you answer the following questions:
1. Do you know your mortgage rate(s)?
2. Do you know your principal balance(s)?
3. Do you know the value of your home?
4. Would you give up $50,000?
If you answered no to any of the questions above you need to review your mortgage situation. I would like to explain your options which often result in tremendous savings. I work 7 days a week and am available 24/7. I return calls either same day or within 24 hours and e-mails typically get an immediate response. I understand your busy schedule and work at times that fit your needs. If you are interested in a 5 minute conversation please contact me at 773-305-7016 or my cell 7 days a week at 773-848-4144. There is no upfront cost to review your situation, why not take 5 minutes?
Christine DePaepe, Senior Mortgage Consultant
A and N Mortgage Services, Inc., 1945 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
P: 773.305.LOAN (5626) ex. 135 D: 773.305.7016 C: 773.848.4144
E: chrisd@aandnmortgage.com
Rainbow Hospice
Women’s Bedside Choir Makes its Debut in Chicagoland
Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care hosts Chicago’s First Threshold Choir
Everyone here has a different story. Some have a background with song and voice, others have little singing experience. More than a few have their own strong memories and experiences with music and death. The one thing in common for everyone at the inaugural meeting of the Rainbow Hospice Threshold Singers, is a joy of singing and a desire to bring the gift of voice to the very sick.
Threshold Choirs women singers trained to sing in groups of two and three at the bedside of those who are sick and dying. The songs sung by these women are generally traditional or simple rounds, chants, lullabies and hymns that can be chosen to respond to musical taste and spiritual direction.
The concept of the Threshold Choir is also a relatively new phenomenon that began on the cusp of the new millennium. Threshold founder, Kate Munger, took her own experience singing for a dying friend and brought together the first choir gathering in El Cerrito, California. Since its inception, the idea of the Threshold Choir has spread from the original 15 members of Kate’s troupe to a phenomenon across more than 17 states nationally and over the Atlantic to the U.K. and Iceland.
You own a business and in order to survive you must take checks and credit cards but what happens to your profits if those checks are forged or the credit cards stolen? Here are a few tips that may help you prevent becoming a victim.
Ask for identification!
• Always ask for proper photo identification on all checks. These IDs include an Illinois Driver’s License or Identification card or a military ID. Accept photo IDs only.
• DO NOT accept a pre-printed identification number on the check or a hand written number. Often times the suspect will have a story about how their wallet or purse was stolen and they do not have their ID with them. Do NOT sympathize with them.
• Examine the identification to ensure it is legitimate. Is the photo laminated on someone else’s ID card? Feel the card for raised areas indicating tampering. When you see the lamination has separated be extra cautious.
• Does the written physical description match that of the presenter? Check eye color, height, weight?
Forgers and credit card thieves
• Normally do not look like a criminal, although if we knew what one looked like, this information would not be needed! Don’t expect them to be nervous. When told there may be a problem, experienced thieves will remain extremely calm.
When dealing with checks,
• Compare the signature on the ID to the signature completed in your presence. They may say or pretend to sign the check in line. Have them sign it again.
• Check the spelling. Forgery suspects often misspell the name they are trying to forge.
• Do NOT accept checks that are not legible, appear to have been wet then dried, or written with a felt pen. Checks should be written in ink.
• Be cautious when customers are writing checks for merchandise with maximum cash back.
• Be cautious of checks drawn on out of state banks or listing the account holder’s address as not in the area of your location. Ask yourself, “Why is this customer shopping at your store instead of one like yours near their own home?”
Credit Cards
• Use the same precautions as you would with a check.
• Always check the signature of the signer with the signature on the back of the card
• Ask for a photo ID and again compare the signatures
• If you have suspicions, call the credit card company.
Finally…Listen to your instincts! If something does not feel right about the transaction, the situation or the person, you are probably right! Don’t forget to attend the Chamber luncheon on Feb 10 to learn more about protecting your business from con artists!
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!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)