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Karen Nelson from Nelson Music Contracting is performing in every Concert in the Parks performance except for 7/15 & the last one for Big Band. Come enjoy the great entertainment, and say hi to Karen before or after!
Affresco Park Ridge is having a Father’s Day BBQ Brunch and Evening Cookout from 10am-9pm! (June 19th)
Nick Boudreau from Edward Jones, along with a representative from the Social Security Administration, will give you tips on how to plan and save for a secure future. (Tuesday, June 21st, 2 pm. Park Ridge Library)
Laughter is for everyone and adults just don't practice it enough. Did you know that laughing for 15 minutes is equivalent to heart healthy exercise? ~Park Ridge Hysterical Society
There will be a community blood drive at the Taste of Park Ridge from 10am-4pm (July 9th)
In celebration of summertime, Jason’s Deli is offering delicious strawberry shortcake now through June 26th!
There is an office administrator position that is just waiting to be filled listed on the Chamber Website
Road construction is finished by the Comfort Inn Des Plaines on Touhy and River Rd. The Comfort Inn offers chamber member lodging rates and discounts on meeting rentals. Call 847-635-1300 x 501 for more details.
The Wauconda Area Chamber has received notice that Edward M. Zapencki from Fun Treasure Maps has been soliciting false advertisements from Wauconda businesses this past week! Zapencki has various violations and fines for false advertising and misleading Illinois and Wisconsin business owners. Please pass this message on!
A Park Ridge Executive Network special event
The Park Ridge Executive Network presents Anthony Robbins Peak Performance Strategy Session, a workshop that will provide you with the same strategies, communications skills, and physiology used by the world’s top achievers to attain outstanding success and fulfillment. Lee Asher, a Peak Performance Strategist and National Speaker will be speaking and sharing the desire to learn cutting edge tools that will help overcome challenges and rapidly achieve personal and professional goals. (July 28th from 9am-10:30am at 720 Garden Street. 847-825-3121)
7th Annual Odyssey Cruise is a Success!
Maine Center’s 7th Annual Odyssey Cruise on Sunday, June 12 was another successful fundraiser. Here, l to r, among the participants were Maine Center Director Dick Larsen (partner in Larsen & Edlund), Karen Larsen (owner of Generation Connection), Kathleen Barton (Principal of St. Juliana School in Edison Park), and Dick Barton, (Chief Operating Officer of Barton & Barton Ltd.). About 200 guests enjoyed great weather, skyline views of the Chicago lakefront, and gourmet food.
Central Baptist Village Health Fair
Join Central Baptist Village July 11 from 9am-noon for their Health Fair where you can visit interactive booths and receive health checks at the same time! (4747 N. Canfield, Norridge 708-583-8500)
Save Ianelli Studios!
Have you voted for Iannelli Studios which is in the running to receive $25,000 in the National Trust for Historic Preservation 2011 This Place Matters Community Challenge? Voting is free and simple: go to http://vote.kalofoundation.org. Instant/non-threatening registration (just e-mail & ZIP code) is required to limit each address to voting once.
Give Your Child the Hollywood Dance Experience
Ashlyne Huff, an engaging new pop music artist and performer will be on tour at the United Center with Back Street Boys and New Kids On The Block June 17th and 18th. She will also be making a visit to the dance school June 17th from 10am to Noon. There will be an open audition / meet and greet to be featured in Ashlyne’s upcoming music video montage (ages 12-16). Call (847) 823-7334 for more information!
Laugh Out Loud with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society
Bring your roll of duct tape in your favorite color for a celebration of laughter that sticks with you June 21st at 7pm! This week, The Park Ridge Hysterical Society is celebrating the playfulness in ever humor being, especially the Dads. Come join in the laughter! (350 S. Northwest Hwy)
American Heroes Kiddie Parade
Come have a great time at the 55th Annual Kiwanis Club Kiddie Parade which has the theme American Heroes this year. The parade will begin around 9:15am on Monday, July 4th at Hodges Park at Prospect Ave. and Vine St. (Register beginning at 8:45am) Decorate yourself, your bikes, wagons, pets, etc. Entries will be judged and ribbons awarded, with special consideration given to entries made by the children themselves. Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: best individual, best group, and top three in each of the following age groups - preschool and kindergarten, first and second grade, third and fourth grade, fifth and sixth grade, and seventh and eighth grade. Please call Tim Coyne at 847-384-9209 for more information!
Breast Cancer Benefit with Affresco
Make sure you're camera ready as the paparazzi will be present to greet you at Affresco’s 2nd Annual Benefit for Breast Cancer (2011 Paparazzi Pink Party) Saturday, June 25th from 7:30pm-2am. An $85 dollar VIP ticket includes open bar, fantastic food, live entertainment, swag bag & silent auction. Upgrade to an All Access Pass for $20 more for an upgraded swag bag and VIP access to the rooftop lounge. Event sales are limited so purchase your ticket now! All proceeds go to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Caldwell Breast Center.
WineStyles Father’s Day Wine Club Membership
Why Not Gift Dad a Wine Club Membership this Father's day? This week only for new members, sign yourself or dad up for a wine club membership and receive a 4 pack of Houdini wine glasses, only $34.99 a month for two bottles of wine (must join for at least 3 months). Expires Wednesday, June 22nd. Call 847-518-9463
Find the Perfect Summer Gift at Global Handmade Hope
Summer is finally here, the kids are out of school, and it's time for backyard barbeques, sprinklers and swimsuits. If you’re looking for the perfect father's day gift, hostess gift, shower gift, birthday gift, or "just for me", please stop by Global Handmade Hope (428 West Touhy Ave, 847-720-4084)
Wine Tasting for the Alzheimer’s Association
Susan Scatchell is hosting a Wine Tasting for a Cause to benefit the Alzheimer's Association on Thursday, June 23rd from 4-7 pm at WineStyles in Park Ridge. Location is 105 S Northwest Highway. $15 cover charge payable at the door. $10 benefits the Alzheimer's Association. Plus WineStyles will donate 10% of all purchases and 5% of any 6 for $60 to the cause. Please RSVP to Susan Scatchell by Wednesday, June 22nd at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net.
Dine Old-School Style at Chickie’s
Be sure to stop by Chickie’s Diner on Father’s Day (June 19th) where they will be offering their ‘meat with a side of meat’ menu in addition to their regular menu! (reservations for four people or more suggested 947-823-1956)
Delicious treats for the summer from Tasty Pup
Head over to Tasty Pup for some Flavorburst soft serve ice cream in Strawberry, Chocolate, Caramel, Raspberry, Cotton Candy (Blue Goo), Pina Colada, Cheesecake and Mocha Cappuccino. You could also try their delicious, thick milkshakes or their snowstorms, which consist of vanilla soft serve ice cream mixed with Oreos, M&M’s, or Chocolate Chip Cooke Dough. What a great summer treat! (49 Summit Avenue)
Learn to lower your mortgage payments today!
Come to a mortgage relief workshop being held this Saturday, June 18, from 10am-2pm at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Street. This event is sponsored by Governor Quinn’s office, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Susan Garrett, State Representative Elaine Nekritz and State Representative Karen May. To register for the event or for more Mortgage Relief
Project information, call 1-800-532-8785 or visit www.idfpr.com. (Bring your most recent mortgage documents!)
Free Movies in the Park Lineup
Mark your calendar for Free Movies in the Park at Centennial Park for summer’s great lineup. The swimming pool will be open prior to movies, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome, and ice cream, popcorn, pizza and hot dogs will be available for purchase. (All ages welcome – movie starts at dusk) Click here for lineup event flyer!
17th Annual Garden Walk
The Park Ridge Garden Club will hold their 17th annual Garden Walk on Sunday, July 17, 2pm-6pm. Seven beautiful local Park Ridge gardens will be featured on the walk. Tickets are $10 in advance; the day of the event, $15 at 700 Hansen Place or any other garden on the walk. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge. Merchants in Park Ridge who will be selling advance tickets listed here (call 847-712-1855)
Complimentary Small Group Session at Studio Fitness
Lisa Gordon of BFF Personal Training invites you to take advantage of 1 Complimentary Small Group Session during her Introductory Weeks of June 20th and June 27th at Studio Fitness in Park Ridge- 833 W. Touhy Ave (at Cumberland). Log on to www.bfitnfab.com to book your Complimentary Session. Mention your preferred time and day, as well as the “Intro Special” within the Comments space. Morning, Afternoon and Evening timeslots are available. A group of 3 or more is required. Contact: Lisa Gordon at 847-987-2216 or lisa@bfitnfab.com
Duraclean Passes the Torch to New Ownership
Long time Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce members Jim & Lorraine Springer are passing the torch! After providing quality Duraclean carpet, loose rug, upholstery, and tile & grout cleaning services for more than 30 years they have decided to take some time for themselves and their family. Duraclean International, headquartered in Arlington Heights, will continue to provide the same quality cleaning services you have grown to know with the addition of water damage restoration, fire & smoke restoration and mold remediation services. (847-825-6099)
Park Ridge Art Heritage Tours
Karen Larsen will be the docent for Park Ridge art heritage tours which begin Saturday, June 25, and continue the last Saturday and Sunday of the month through September 25. The two-hour tours will run from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays and depart from The Summit of Uptown which is providing transportation. Tickets are $15. Space limited - make your reservations and call the Chamber at 847.825-3121.
Work by Jeff Burk presented at OnView
OnView is featuring photographs by Jeff Burk June 25 through July 8, 2011. Join Jeff at OnView on Saturday June 25 from 4:30-6:30pm for an Opening Reception with an Artist Talk at 5:30pm followed by Q & A. "One could say I am a collector of American stuff and my pictures often reflect a time when the by-products of our mobile culture were indigenous and not generic. Other subjects refer to the push-pull relationship between man and nature."
Latest News from AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics at O'Hare is proud to announce the acquisition by its sister company, AlphaGraphics St. Charles, of the business of AlphaGraphics DeKalb County, as well as the addition of Ryan Kralka to its staff as Director of Business Development. Prior to joining St. Charles, Kralka held the same position at DeKalb, which he and his family owned. “We are very excited about the addition of Ryan and his clients to our business,” said Mari and Martin Pierce, owners of AlphaGraphics at O’Hare in Park Ridge and AlphaGraphics St. Charles. “Ryan brings with him a wealth of knowledge about our business, as well as the owner’s perspective toward our business.”
Amphora Warehouse Sale
Stop by Amphora on June 18th from 11am-3pm for their Cash and Carry Sale (No checks or credit cards accepted). There are closeout prices on chairs, tables, rugs, headboards, lamps, mirrors, artwork and more. Don’t miss out! (6479 N. Avondale Ave Chicago, IL )
Learn About Shakespeare This Summer at Oakton!
More than 400 years after his death, William Shakespeare continues to influence audiences. Find out more about the playwright’s lasting appeal by enrolling in a summer class offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. For a complete list of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events, visit www.oakton.edu/emeritus, or call 847-635-1414
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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