Chamber Member News as of August 25th

Don’t forget this evening is our Business After Hours at EJ Coyne Insurance, 778 Busse, from 5 to 7 p.m. with All on the Road Catering doing the catering!

And tomorrow at 8:30 is our Women in Business breakfast by Eggsperience and we get to hear about what’s happening in Park Ridge when Juliana Maller, Deputy City Manager, updates us.

And this Saturday, the Chamber is co-hosting the Harry O’Brien Community Run/Walk. Registrations are still being taken and you can still get a shirt. www.PRCommunityFund.org

Did You Know?

…Kidwinks is an extremely targeted site reaching Moms with kids who are 'actively searching' for places to go and things to do. Our moms want to know the best place to have their child's birthday party, who offers cool and unique classes, and where to take their kids when the weather isn't cooperating. www.kidwinks.com

…Panino’s has a BYOB license so you can bring your own beer or wine for a slight charge.

...Lisa Gordon from BFF Personal Fitness is walking in the - the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk and is accepting donations (lisa@bfitnfab.com).

…Jason’s Deli is celebrating 20 years of FREE ice cream?

…Lynnette's School of Dance Fall Registration Sign Up Now - New Parent-Tot for 2 year old class! 517 Talcott, 847-823-7334 lynnettedance@comcast.net
…June Moon will be at 5425 N. Ludlam Ave. in Chicago (Elston/Bryn Mawr area) on Friday August 26th and Saturday August 27th from 9AM to 3PM each day. Check the June Moon Home Page for details or call 847-698-2559.

Lasting Legacy is offering a workshop “The Ledger of Your Life”. Someone once said that life is a risky business. In the business world, one way to reduce the risk is to maintain a good record of all the accounts that make up the business entity. This is called a ledger. Similarly our lives are made up of a variety of "accounts" that need to be recorded and monitored to ensure stability, continuity and financial confidence. This hands-on workshop will help you create a personal ledger to address the key impact areas of your life and will be invaluable in a disaster or emergency situation. RSVP Krista at 847-685-8402

Harry O’Brien Community Run/Walk is Approaching!
The Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting the Harry O’Brien Community Run/Walk with the Park Ridge Community Fund Saturday, August 27 from 9am-noon. Held at Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave. Fun for the whole family! All proceeds benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund, a 501 c(3) charity. Register online today! Question? Call 847-825-5311.

End of Summer Picnic Open House - Conclude your summer activities by attending our End of Summer Picnic Open House with fresh fruit, watermelon, chips, cheese, crackers, and iced tea, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., on September 7, at Norwood Crossing Assisted Living, 6016-20 N. Nina Avenue in Chicago. Afterwards, tour our new state-of-the-art Assisted Living building and visit the newly renovated Sheltered Care. Staff will be available to conduct tours and answer questions. A raffle with door prizes will be held. Parking is available in the lot behind building (entrance off Avondale Avenue). Please RSVP by calling (773) 577-5323.

August is Customer Appreciation Month!
Thank you all for your continued support and business. Because of you, Like New Auto Spa is celebrating 26 years in business! We’ve teamed up with our new neighbors Piazza Caffe and Grill to host the Friday Ice Cream Social event.

We have additional August Customer Appreciation Coupons and Back to School Specials on our website. Visit us at www.likenewautospa.com and click on the Coupons tab.
Free Ice Cream Social Details:
• What: Customer Appreciation!
• When: Begins August 12th & ends September 16th
• Where: Like New Auto Spa
o 1050 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL
• Time: 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Other: Not valid with Gift Cards, Punch Cards, Coupons or any other discounts. Valid with any Works or Deluxe Wash. Limit 2 soft serve cones per car.
Special Orders at WineStyles
Free for Wine club Members, Non Wine club $5
Friday, August 26th Wine Tasting 5 to 7
taste new wines with Matt from Heritage wine cellars
new sparkling reisling from Washington, new merlot from Washington,
new vintage rioja, and some special blind tasting, you guess what it is?
We have set a distribution date of the last week in October for the premier issue.
This will have full distribution to all residents and businesses in Park Ridge.

Feel free to call me any time at 847.888.1150

Join us for Two Special Laughter Sessions...
Sat. Sept 10th 11am - noon
Join us for a fun filled hour during our training weekend and add a little laughter to your weekend. We are in between vacation time and home to host a laughter training. Open to everyone!
From Dark to Light...
Sun. Sept 11th 11am - noon
This is the 10th Anniversary of the 911 tragedy. We are inspired by the Hope Fest events in Park Ridge and will be hosting an hour program that begins at 11am sharp with a breathing sequence lightening the years from 2001 adding the hope, levity and lightness as we end in 2011 with a positive purpose and new directions to remember and honor this day. We will be bringing out a labyrinth and have finger labyrinths to incorporate laughter with as we bring up a new focus for our future. This is a free event. If you plan to attend, please RSVP in advance to help us plan and coordinate in our tight schedule.

Sharpen Computer Skills at Oakton

Enhance your computer skills by enrolling in classes offered by the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel (DPR A84-02). Ever want to learn about the popular spreadsheet program? Then this is the class for you. Four-week course meets 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., Thursdays, starting September 1, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. Course fee is $160.

Basic and Intermediate Excel (DAT A14-01). Learn how to develop and maintain basic worksheets and use Excel with other programs. Six-week course meets 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting September 1, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road. Course fee is $230.

Creating Web Pages (HTML) (DPR A78-01). Discover the basics of Web design and how to save time with an HTML authoring program. Five-week course meets 6 – 9 p.m., Thursdays, starting September 1, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $160.

Adobe Photoshop for Novices (DPR A03-01). This course is for those who have never used a computer for graphics work. Weave your way around the Photoshop environment to digitally enhance and restore photos. Six-week course meets 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m., Saturdays, starting September 3, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $230.

Basic Computer (DPR A22-01). Confused about what to do after turning on your computer? Learn how to use the start menu and the basics of customizing your desktop. Find out how to use e-mail and send pictures to family and friends. Six-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, starting September 7, at Oakton’s Skokie campus. Course fee is $160.

Introduction to PC and Windows (DPR A51-01). This hands-on class for beginning computer students demonstrates different Microsoft applications and how to use them. Six-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesdays, starting September 7, at Oakton’s Skokie campus. Course fee is $160.

All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all, or call 847-982-9888, press 3.

Wine Tasting for the Alzheimer’s Association
Susan Scatchell is hosting a Wine Tasting for a Cause to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday, September 14 from 4-7 pm at WineStyles in Park Ridge. Location is 105 S. Northwest Highway. $15 Donation to the Alzheimer’s Association payable at the door. WineStyles will donate 10% of all purchases and 5% of any 6 for $60 to the cause. Please RSVP to Susan Scatchell by Monday, September 12 at sscatchell@sbcglobal.net.

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. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
3. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847-720-4479
5. Cardinal Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
6. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
7. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
8. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 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. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
13. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
14. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
17. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
18. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
19. Responsive Management Solutions LLC: 847.804.8800
20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
22. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
23. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
24. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
26. You can be here!
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