This evening is the Health Care Forum event at the Senior Center.
Tomorrow is the Women in Business luncheon catered by Jason’s Deli here.
And we’re still looking for Park Ridge artists to display their art on June 3 for First Fridays!
The Chamber is selling tickets for Northwestern Football again - vs Penn State Nittany Lions, for Oct. 22! $40 pp which includes the HUGE celebration before the game under the Goose Island Tent this year. Last year’s game sold out in four days! 125 tickets. Woosh!
Dr. Ross Rubino has offered up another fabulous vacation – this one in Orlando at the Marriott Grand Vista: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcogv-marriotts-grande-vista/
$700 for one week includes $500 costs and $200 donation to the Park Ridge Community Fund.
2 bedroom condo for the week of July 1 to 8.
The Marriott online rental of this unit is about $2400 for the week. It can easily sleep 8 people and because of the full kitchen, washer dryer, really makes an Orlando vacation affordable. Lots of organized activities for kids including pool activities, "kids night out" to give parents a break, etc. There is a nine-hole golf course on the grounds and a great 18 hole course, which Marriott owns, across the street. The Grand Vista has a great location near Sea World, about 3 miles from Universal and maybe 5 miles to the main entrance to Disney World.
Let me know if you’re interested.
Did you know…?
• Amphora will be featured on WGN's Bring It Home show airing Sunday, May 22nd at 11am. Check out previous episodes at bringithomechicago.com
• ‘Home Sweet Home’ benefit for Rainbow Hospice is this Saturday – see you there!
• Park Ridge Nonprofit Center is hosting certified organic vegetable grower from Scotch Hill Farm in Brodhead, WI, on Saturday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• June Moon will be at two places in Chicago this weekend...at 6312 N. Olcott on Friday May 20th and Saturday May 21st from 9AM to 3PM each day and at 5032 N. Montclare on Monday May 23rd from 9AM to 2PM. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there.
• Starting May 16th through July 1st Liberty Bank is offering $500 off closing costs for new home purchases when you finance through Liberty. For more information contact Mary Carlson at 773-594-6636 or Kane Connell at 847-825-0693.
• Park Ridge Art Fair is June 18 and 19 in Hodges Park
• Today is Men’s Day at Like New Auto Spa - $3 off
• Tasty Pup is doing "Gyros for Heroes," again. They’re donating $1.00 for every Gyros sold now through Memorial Day to the Fisher House Foundation, which helps military families.
• PR Fine Arts Society sponsors the free concerts in the Park but they aren’t really free and they need sponsors so call Emily Kosaka at 847.217.7119
Marianne Janesku and Patsy Annis are the co-chairs for the Marbach Garden Committee. We are having our first meeting of the year on Thursday, May 19, at 6:00PM at Marbach Garden which is located at Wildwood Nature Center, 2701 West Sibley Ave. At this meeting we will check the condition of the garden, view the perennials and bushes we planted last year. We will discuss and plan the next phase of the garden, to be completed this year. This will be a meeting for approximately an hour.
On Saturday, May 21, at 9:00AM the committee will meet again to do the clean up and some planting. Bring rakes, shovels, gloves and garden tools. With the addition of the paths and bench, it has been reported that many people have sat and enjoyed our evolving garden.
Park Ridge Historical Society Presents:
THOSE WERE THE DAYS RADIO PLAYERS
Program will include: Performance of WWII radio programs. A radio documentary called "untitled", written by iconic Norman Corwin, 1942 Jack Benny show entitled "Going After Rommel", a short comedy piece and their signature show intro featuring the openings of several old time radio features.
When: Thursday, May 26, 2011 @7 PM
Where: The Summit of Uptown, 10 North Summit, Park Ridge, IL
Free admission! Great for the whole family! For additional information: www.pennyville.org or call: (847)696-1973
Maine Center is holding its seventh bubbly brunch fundraising cruise on the Odyssey off of Navy Pier June 12th at 11 a.m.
The food on the cruise is extravagant - including complimentary prosecca and a chocolate fountain, incomparable views of the Chicago skyline from Lake Michigan, fabulous raffle items to bid on and fantastic company! All for only $95!
This is Maine Center's 45th anniversary serving the community as well. Since June 12th is just before Father's Day, supporting Maine Center, going on a wonderful brunch cruise to celebrate Dad at the same time is double great!! The Park Ridge Community Women have chosen Maine Center's Odyssey Cruise event as a special event to sponsor this year as well. For more information or tickets call 847-232-2908
WANTED: SALES PEOPLE!
Press Proof Publishing, a new chamber member, is hiring people to launch a new Park Ridge community magazine for the economic prosperity of Park Ridge!
Now looking for sales people to sell advertisement space in the magazine. Paid by Commission and Bonus ONLY.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY- WILL TRAIN!
Spare Time, Part Time or Full Time. Set your own hours!
If interested, call Santee Fiorio at 847-697-8007.
Sante Fiorio
Press Proof Printing & Publishing
santef@pressproof.com
Office: 847.697.8007
Cell: 847.977.2027
www.pressproof.com
• Posted: May 11, 11 - Do I Need A Special Event Permit? - A Special Event Permit is required when an organization hosts or sponsors an event that is open to the general public or when a private event is held on public property.
• Posted: May 11, 11 - City Explains the Process for Media Permits - The City of Park Ridge requires any producer who wishes to undertake a film or tape production within the City to submit a MEDIA APPLICATION FORM.
Calling All Park Ridge Artists!
Announcing a call for Park Ridge Artists—professional and amateur artists, photographers and designers—to participate in First Fridays Park Ridge kickoff event on June 3rd.
In honor of Park Ridge’s history as a famous art colony, the first “First Friday” event is “A Night of Art & Artists.” Guests can enjoy displays of your artworks throughout participating stores and restaurants, which will be open late.
To participate, contact Sheila Duda, Retail Committee Chairman, at (847) 823-8327 or email sduda@tealula.com.
Kalo Foundation
Time is running out to make your donation to the Save Iannelli Studios initiative. Just $10 from every person in Park Ridge—though more would certainly be appreciated—will help us reach our challenge goal of $400,000 by July 4. A matching grant of $1 for every $2 raised up to that amount will make it possible for the Kalo Foundation to preserve this historic structure for Park Ridge where Alfonso Iannelli lived and worked for 45 years establishing one of the region’s most famous—and successful—commercial art firms. The studio was “the place where Chicago’s creative architecture found its art,” according to historian Tim Samuelson, who says the site is integral to the design roots of American Modernism.
Anna M. Wasyliw | Vice President | Bank Manager
Harris Park Ridge | 615 Busse Highway | Park Ridge IL 60068
anna.wasyliw@harrisbank.com
847-692-7902 (T) | 847-692-9093 (F)
The Park Ridge Rotary Club Volunteers for Parent Patrol
Inspired by a recent visit by Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Assistance Foundation, Park Ridge Rotarians have volunteered for the Parent Patrol.
The Parent Patrol is an innovative program initiated by Police Chief Frank Kaminski. “The volunteer patrol group works on Friday and Saturday nights to keep teens safe, with particular attention to curbing underage drinking.”
“Parent Patrol volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and commit to be available on or two weekends in 2011 from 2:00 a.m. on Friday or Saturday nights.” Park Ridge Rotarians Tony Tolbert (Past District Governor 6440), Pat Ahern (Incoming Park Ridge Rotary President), Rick Libner, Rev (Ret) John Alan Boryk, Al Bartel, Don Ely, Marta Hoover, and Maureen Connelly have volunteered so far.
Those who wish to volunteer can contact Police Chief Frank Kaminski at (847) 318-5261 or fkaminski@parkridgeplice.org. Training will be scheduled soon for Park Ridge Rotarians and others. Al Bartel, Park Ridge Rotary Director of Community Service, has just received this week from Police Chief Frank Kaminski training DVDs and is now distributing them to Park Ridge Rotarians. “The training will include information on the role and responsibilities of Parent Patrol members, why underage drinking is harmful and dangerous, current community efforts to address teen alcohol use and background on underage alcohol prevalence and attitudes.”
Information quoted above about Parent Patrol is from Cheryll DeYoung and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Youth Assistance Foundation. “MCYAF and its partners support efforts by police and parents to keep teens safe.”
Park Ridge Rotarians have joined this effort. Rotary’s motto is “Service above Self.” Service to the community is very important to Park Ridge Rotarians and they are willing to commit their time and effort to help keep our teens safe. Those interested in Rotary can go on web page www.parkridgerotary.com. for more information.
Pictured are Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski, and Margaret Polovchak of Main Community Assistance Foundation.
Members of the Health Forum are designing programs for both Chamber members and residents of Park Ridge and surrounding communities. The main idea at this point is a series of FREE seminars/screenings/health infomercials on the first and third Thursdays at the Park Ridge Senior Center from 6pm- 8pm beginning May 19th. We will offer resource sponsorships to support the programs and provide an opportunity for businesses to showcase their services. The cost of the sponsorships will contribute to advertising, marketing and refreshments.
We need your input to ensure that your needs are being met.
Please give us some feedback on the following survey.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/839TNDY
Community Collaboration Creates a Home Sweet Home for Park Ridge
In the current decline of the housing market, it takes a little something extra to have your house noticed amidst the unsold and foreclosed homes. For one Park Ridge home, that something extra happens to be an entire community coming together to showcase local businesses and to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6:00-9:00pm, “Home Sweet Home” will showcase the elegant residence of 530 North Ashland Avenue in Park Ridge. The home, listed by Park Ridge based Sebastian Realty will play host to home furnishings by Amphora and local fashions by New Prospects and Pines for Men in the latest event from Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care.
For the past two years, a summer event hosted by Rainbow Hospice and Amphora Home Store in Park Ridge has been a big hit with the local community. For a small ticket price, partygoers get to experience great food, furnishings and a whole host of themes and events.
In addition to this year’s showcase, there will also be parking shuttle service provided by Liberty Bank for Savings, fabulous appetizers from All on the Road Catering and tea & chocolate pairings from TeaLula and Rocky Mountain Choclate Factory, as well as music by local Chicago jazz group, Joe Brown and Friends.
“This is an amazing collaboration of local business, real estate and non-profit that gives residents the opportunity to support their community and have a great time,” said Jackie Mathews, Special Events Director for Rainbow Hospice and Board President of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
All proceeds from the event go to support Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care for their work in caring for the terminally ill and bereaved within the community. Tickets are available online by visiting www.RainbowHospice.org or by calling 847-292-2353.
Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068
phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
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 Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
4. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847-965-4200
14. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847-384-0917
15. Periodontics of Niles: 847-685-6686
16 Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
17 ProWindow Window Service, Inc.: 847-825-4890
18. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
19. Romano's Family Pizzeria & Sports Bar: 847.823.7499
20. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
21. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
21. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
22. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
23. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
24. You can be here!
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