Don’t forget about this evening’s Business After Hours from 5 to 7 at Affresco hosted by Doug Stolz, Comcast Business Services, and Sergio Lazzara, owner of Affresco. We’re expecting about 50 to 60 people so bring lots of business cards!
And then tomorrow is our Women in Business breakfast here at 720 Garden at 8:30 a.m. Catered by Panera Bread – we’re expecting about 40 ladies! Bring cards! Sima Dahl will be speaking on “Branding your Business using Social Media”
2 Sisters has a clearance sale going on of select jewelry and winter accessories – buy the 1st item at 50% off and all others at 70% off! Check out my necklace and earrings tonight at Affresco – I bought them yesterday at 2 Sisters!
Today is Dave Donovan’s Birthday! Please wish him happy birthday at dave@coyneinsurance.com
Happy Belated Birthday to Mayor Dave Schmidt!
This Event Occurs Today:
Karen Larsen of Generation Connection will present The Power of Your Story: The How and Why of Memoir Writing at The Summit of Uptown today at 1:30 p.m. Her program will explore ways to get started on writing down a life story and why memoir writing benefits not only you, but the generations who come after you. “We all have a story. No other person has lived your life and only you can tell that story best.” Karen said.
There is no charge for the event, but reservations are requested by calling The Summit at 847-825-1161.
From Member “The Paul Seiwert Foundation” a nonprofit organization:
Dinner & Dance
Hosted by: Thomas & Teresa Seiwert
Saturday, March 5, 2011
6:30pm-Midnight
Park Ridge Country Club
636 North Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Music by Josh and the Empty Pockets
Enjoy Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing
$125 Per Guest | Valet Parking
In Memory of
Paul Thomas Seiwert
12/20/98 - 3/21/08
Proceeds benefit Paul’s Special Friends at
Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital, Park Ridge, IL.
Thank you for helping us keep Paul’s dream alive to fight cancer through research and education.
For more information, contact the Seiwerts at (773) 407-1120 or email paulforkids@aol.com
The Paul Seiwert Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Organization
Next meeting of Kalo Foundation: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 7 pm at the Pantry ,720 Garden Street
From Betsy Foxwell to all Kalo Members:
Things certainly are moving quickly and becoming very exciting about saving Iannelli's Studios. First, we need EVERYONE at this Tuesday's meeting! There is so much to do, Second,I hope those of you who volunteered to contact groups have had good luck in reaching these people. Third, please send brochures to ALL of your friends . If everyone in Park Ridge gave $10.00, we'd for be well on our way!
I have brochures and posters so give me a call if you need them before Tuesday.
We are receiving some checks every day, but we are a looooong way from being able to buy the building.
Please put Feb. 20, 1:00 PM (Tim Samuelson's talk on Margaret Iannelli) on your calendar as well as Feb. 22, the zoning hearing meeting at 7:00 PM at City Hall.
Bunko Parties
Come be a part of a fun-filled event to benefit the Center of Concern - a social service agency in Park Ridge that is dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. Get some friends together for lots of laughs!
**Session One: Bunko & Lunch**
Friday, February 11th 12:30-3:30 Men/Women
(This is a great opportunity to do something fun with friends while the kids are in school)
**Session Two: Bunko & Dinner**
Friday, February 11th 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ladies’ Night
South Park Recreation Center
Talcott and Cumberland Ave., Park Ridge
Ticket Price: $15 per person, pick your session
Includes: Bunko Games & Prizes, your choice of Hot Beef Sandwich or Mostaccioli with Marinara, Dessert, Coffee and Tea.
(Wine, beer & pop will be available for purchase.)
Bunko is a fun dice game that anyone can
play – No experience necessary!
Come Check it Out at 2 Sisters!
We've expanded our Clothing Selection
& brought in new lables all to bring you
MORE STYLE!
NEW SPRING COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE!
Our event for this Saturday is to benefit Avenues to Independence.
Just bring in 2 items of clothing to donate (preferably Chico's) and receive 10% off of your purchase, along with the 5% passport discount and January's coupon for Passport members which is $25 off when you spend $100.
Along with the clothing donation, Avenues will also receive the 10% discount as a $ donation from the company!!! So a "double dip" for them!
(Note from Gail – my outfit for the Installation Dinner was from Chico’s – including my bling necklace!)
Children’s Book Sale at the Park Ridge Public Library sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Come browse thousands of gently-used children’s books, from board books to young adult novels on Saturday, February 5th from noon – 4pm, Sunday, February 6th from noon to 3pm with the half price sale from 2-3pm on Sunday.
Jeanine Schultz School would like to offer an opportunity for our students to support your continuing business growth. We have been the best kept secret in the community for years and would like our students to be able to spread their wings within Park Ridge. Many of our students have challenges and special needs, but this does not stop them from having high work ethics and aspirations to grow as part of the everyday workforce. We are looking for both volunteer and job placement opportunities between the hours of 9:00am-1:30pm Monday-Friday. Transportation and job shadowing/coaching will be available on an as needed basis.
Thank you for support and we look forward to working together!!
Emily Ahern
Vocational Coordinator
Jeanine Schultz School
2101 W. Oakton St.
847-696-3315
North Suburban Young Professionals (NSYP)
Time: February 3, 2011 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Airoom, 6825 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
Phone: 847-763-1100
Pre-Super Bowl Party sponsored by Airoom, NSYP, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie, Lincolnwood Chambers.
Great Way to network and support the Children's Memorial Foundation.
Food provided by: L'Woods, D'Agostino, Graziano's, Jameson Charhouse, Myron and Phil's, LaFayette Catering, Chicken Inn, Subway, Village Inn.
Beer: Founders, Gluntz: Pabst, Schlitz, Hofbrau Original,Stiegl, IPA, Pale, Red's Eye, Dirty Bastard, Porter, Commodore Perry, Dortmunder, Burning River, Elliott, Edmin Fitzgerald, Indian Brown, Dogfish, Raison D'Etre, 3 Floyd's, Alpha King, Rober the Bruce, Pride and JoyUnibroue, La Fin Du Monde, Maudite, Hartsfelder.
Auction: Gayle Sayre Signed football, Limited edition action shot laser signed by the Chicago Bears, Cub tickets-you choose, Chocolate made football by Illinois Nut and Candy, Art work by G Amil, overnight stay with breakfast from Double tree, Financial Services package by Moller Financial Services, One week vacation
Giveaways: 42 inch screen plasma tv, area restaurant gift certificates
Marvel at beautiful artwork by Bethany's residents and other seniors from the area! Plus, light refreshments, appetizers, entertainment and a special presentation titled "ART IS AGELESS" in our auditorium. Tours of Bethany Retirement Community will also be available!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bethany Retirement Community
4950 N. Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
To learn more, please call Annette at (773) 293-5563
OFM Kicks Off ‘New Year, New Office’ Contest
for Small Businesses
Contestants can enter to win an office makeover by submitting a photo and short paragraph
Holly Springs, N.C. –OFM, one of the nation’s leading office and school furniture manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, announced it will kick off its “New Year, New Office” contest this weekend. Contestants who own or work at a small business registered in the United States with fifty employees or less can enter to win a new OFM office chair, desk, and storage unit by submitting a photo of their current office and a brief description of why they deserve a makeover.
To enter, contestants must email newyear@ofminc.com with a photo in JPEG format of their current office space and a brief paragraph explaining why they deserve to win. Then they must follow OFM on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ofminc. Qualifying photos will then be posted on OFM’s Facebook page where contestants can encourage their friends, family, and coworkers to “like” their photo. The contest runs from Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 to Monday, Feb. 28, 2011.
OFM will notify the contest winner by email on Monday, Mar. 7, 2011. The winner will receive the furniture free of cost and free of any shipping or delivery charge, but they will be solely responsible for any taxes.
To enter the contest, go to: http://www.ofminc.com/ofm-new-office-contest.asp
Did you know…?
• kidwinks.com was listed in the Continental inflight magazine under an event they mentioned!
• The Library will be closed all day on Friday, January 28, 2011 for our annual Staff In-Service Training Day.
• Member George Bellas has been named 2011 Illinois "Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics for the 7th consecutive year.
• Perry’s Pizza is helping the Maine South Speech, Drama & Broadcasting Boosters with a fundraiser. Perry’s will donate a percentage of sales to the SDB Boosters from any food that is purchased during Friday, February 4th, Saturday, February 5th and Sunday, February 6th. That means pizza, ribs, subs, etc…even catering! To make sure this very worthwhile organization will get credit for your purchase, please mention “Speech, Drama & Broadcasting Boosters” when you place your order.
• Upon attaining the age of 75, drivers are not eligible to renew by mail, and must come into a Department of Driver Services office to take a road test and a vision test, and possibly a knowledge test. Submitted by Boyce Family Eyecare.
• The Red Herring Studio will have an exhibit booth at America's Outdoor Show, January 26 through 30 at the nearby Rosemont Convention Center. Visit us at booth #910 in the fishing pavilion and enter to win a $100 Lettuce Entertain You gift certificate. Also, for a discount on show tickets, 'like' The Red Herring Studio on Facebook to access an online offer. We hope to see all of our Chamber friends at booth #910.
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TriPilates Celebrates Five Years in Business!
Feb 19 FREE Open House / Demonstration from 11:30am -1:00pm, following by the SPRING TRAINING RUNNER'S WORKSHOP $30, from 1:00pm-3:00pm
“THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE: EVERYDAY USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS” WILL BE TIMELY TALK FOR FEBRUARY 16 AT NORWOOD CROSSING
If you are opposed to taking pills to cure common illnesses and ailments, you might be interested in attending a Timely Talk on “The Healing Power of Nature: Everyday Use of Essential Oils.” The presentation will be given on Feb. 16, at 2:00 p.m., in the Assisted Living building at Norwood Crossing, 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago.
Linda Pawlisz, M.A. certified clinical aromatherapist, will explain the benefits of experiencing essential oils and discuss how to use them for everyday health issues. Some common uses are to soothe a sore throat, open a stuffy nose, relieve a headache, lift a mood, interrupt a panic attack, support the adrenal glands, balance hormones, relieve stress, and provide a restful sleep. Essential oils contain natural organic compounds that nourish and support wellness in every way. Come and learn about this ancient art of healing and how you can use oils to enhance your physical and emotional well-being.
Refreshments will be available. Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.
How many times has the Super Bowl been played in Miami?
Save your answer! Win BIG giveaways!
Pre-Super Bowl Party
6825 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincolnwood
An NSYP BAH event February 3rd from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Memorial Foundation. There will be valet parking, refreshments, hor'doeurves from local area restaurants: Myron and Phil’s, Village Inn, Graziano’s, Thyme for Dinner, Jameson Charhouse, too name a few. International Beer (Hofbrau, Stiegel, IPA, Pale, Red’s Eye, Dirty Bastard, Porter, Commodore, Dortmunder, Elliot, Edmin, Dogfish, too name a few)and Wine tasting compliments of Gluntz Beers, Founders and Lincolnwood Wine and Spirits. The Bears Super bowl highlights and documentary will be aired on our seven screen TV’s, compliments of CSL Insider/Paragon Marketing. To RSVP call the Skokie Chamber at 847-673-0240.. $10.00 RSVP, $12.00 at the door.
Movies on the following dates – complimentary for seniors, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• February 11 Invictus
• March 11 Billy Elliott
• April 8 The Lake House
Central Baptist Village
4747 N. Canfield Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706
p. 708.583.8527
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. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
2. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
3. AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy: 847.292.4710
4. Catalyst Marketing-Public Relations, Inc.: 847.298.8748
5. CMR Construction: 847.926.4245
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne Insurance: 847-692-9077
9. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
10. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
11. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
12. Hyatt Regency O'Hare: 847.696-1234
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. Minuteman Press of Deerfield: 847.279.8550
16. Naperville Exterior, Inc. : 847.593.7337
17. Panino’s Pizzeria: 847. 823.3450
18. Periodontics of Niles, P.C.: 847.685.6686
19. Perry's Pizzeria & Ribs/Catering: 847-823-4422
20. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
21. ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
22. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
23. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
24. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
25. Sebastian Co. Real Estate: 847.823.3117
26. The Juniper Center: 847.759.9110
27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
28. William Cunningham Movers, Inc.: 773.594.0398
29. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
30. You can be here!
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