Member News

A Note From Gail

Tomorrow is our Women in Business breakfast here at the Chamber – Andrea Herron will talk about hiring the right person the first time. Le Peep is catering. $10 with rsvp for Members; $15 walk-ins and prospective members.

I put the call out for your news and boy, did you respond! Check out all that’s happening in Park Ridge!!!

Chico’s day of community giving
Day of Community Giving: 10% of your purchases to benefit local charities including the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF.

Date: Friday, September 23, 2011
Time: 12:00-7:00 p.m.

Dress to express, dress for success, dress who you are, and be a part of our caring community. Please mention the Park Ridge Community Fund or MCYAF when checking out so Chico’s knows you support a healthy community.

Arts and Carafes from Kalo! Kalo Foundation is hosting their annual Arts and Carafes fundraiser at the Park Ridge Country Club on Friday, September 23.

I love this event and go every year! The club does wonderful gourmet food pairings and wine tasting that’s phenomenal! I think you can still get in but I hear its close to being sold out!
Did you know…? Did you know:

… Tomorrow Chico’s is having their VIP Event Week! Discounts of 20% plus 5% for Passport members. Also tomorrow, Friday, 9/23, is a fundraiser for the Park Ridge Community Fund and MCYAF will receive 10% of all sales so please shop tomorrow and mention the fundraiser!

… Floyd’s Barbershop kicks off its annual coat drive today! Anyone that brings us a coat or two gets a half price haircut. We're also collecting hats, scarves and mittens. Please help us et the word out!

…Carlucci Rosemont is offering a 3 course pre-fixed dinner every Sunday for $25pp

… Kustum Kribs, 147 N. Northwest, is having a fall fashion show, art opening, and Pluto Tee Trunk show on 9/24.

… Linda Russo Hairstylist in Park Ridge is putting Home Coming feathers in Up do's!
Make your appointment to get your make up done for your Home Coming Dance by Linda Russo from Caruden Hair Design 847-823-1610 www.lindaarusso.com.

… Maine Center's 35th Christmas in Park Ridge House Walk! December 2, 2011 - Call 847-232-2908 for information or to reserve tickets.

…Did you know that Suzann Sladcik Wilson of Beadphoria has a book "Simple Beginnings: Beading" coming out in the early part of 2012? You can already pre-order it on Amazon.com! http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Beginnings-Step---Step-Creating/dp/1565236777/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1312304843&sr=8-8
She would also be happy to sign a copy for you!

… St. Andrews School News: On October 2nd St. Andrews School is celebrating 100 years of education. The celebration begins with a 10:00 am Worship Service followed at 11:30 am with Food and Festivities. Tickets are available in the school office, a Family ticket is $20.00, Adult tickets are $10.00 and children ages 3 - 12 are $5.00. For more information please call the school office at 847-823-9308 x200.

…FREE FOOD: Rosewood's offering Monday through Friday from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the bar featuring Chef's choice of complimentary appetizers. New exotic drink specials will also be offered! Please bring your friends and co-workers in after work for a nice relaxing treat on us! Call 847-696-9494 for more information.

… Kiddie Kingdom is donating 15% of proceeds to the research and fight against breast cancer on Sunday Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to close at 7411 N. Milwaukee, Niles.

…The Fire Department is hosting its annual Open House Oct. 1 from 12-4 at St. 36, 1000 N Greenwood. Ronald McDonald will be at both of our Open Houses this year.

… Electronics Recycling at Public Works on Sat., Oct 15! Sponsored by Liberty Bank, Maine Township, and Robert Provenzano. Hosted by Chamber, City and Park District!
Lisa Shewfelt, Realtor I will be having an Open House on a NEW listing this
Sunday the 25th from 1-3pm at 1920 Burton Lane in Park Ridge
Fantastic 3bdrm ranch*2 car attached garage* 1st floor Family room
80x131 lot*partial basement*Hardwood flrs* Price $395000

Stop by and check it out! any questions call me at 312-518-8090

Lisa
Lisa Shewfelt
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Advanced Physical Therapy is hiring! Looking for Part-Time Illinois-licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.

Sara Koveleski Kraut, DPT
Advanced Physical Therapy & Health Services
444 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 202
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone: (847) 268-0280
Website: www.apths.com

Comfort Inn/O’Hare Comfort Inn O’Hare’s TIFFANY’S RESTAURANT PROUDLY PRESENT

OCTOBERFEST
WHEN: SEPT. 30th - OCT. 2nd , 2011
WHERE: TIFFANY’S, 2179 E.TOUHY, DES PLAINES
WHAT: SERVING POPULAR GERMAN HOMEMADE DISHES AND MORE
AND: ...ASK OUR STAFF FOR DETAILS
OPEN: FROM 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM (..OR MAYBE LONGER….)
CALL: 1-847-298-7733
FOR MORE INFOS AND RESERVATION
12 Toys of Christmas by Kidwinks.com
Kidwinks.com Sponsorship Opportunities:
12 Toys of Christmas - For the last 2 years, we have run a very successful "12 Toys of Christmas" promotion, highlighting 12 great toys hand-picked by a few of our favorite toy store owners and kidwinks.com. Throughout the promotion, members vote on their favorite toys, and every couple of days someone wins one of those toys. Last year we were scheduled to appear on TV highlighting the 12 Toys of Christmas but our segment was canceled due to the death on Ron Santo, so my guess is that this will be an easy one to get on TV this year. Not only do parents love The 12 Toys of Christmas promotion but so do grandparents, aunts, and uncles, in fact anyone who has a child in their life. We are looking for businesses to sponsor 1 or all 12 of the toys. Sponsorship includes branding in the listing, in the email blast, and on our facebook page. The cost is $300 per toy or all 12 for $3,300. If all 12 toys are sponsored by 1 business we will also include their branding in our TV segment if it is picked up by a local news station.
Holiday TV Line Up - Last year we posted "The Holiday TV Lineup" every day from December 1st to December 27th on our facebook page, FreeThingsToDoInChicagoWithKids, and our fans loved it!! Cost to sponsor this popular posting: $100 per post.
Please contact Nina for more information or to reserve your spot. nina@kidwinks.com, 847-915-6666.

Morningfields Morningfields
Thank you for your continued interest and support with Morningfields. In the past 25 years, we have grown tremendously and could not have done it without your support.

As our appreciation, beginning Monday, September 19th – Friday, September 30th we are offering FREE DELIVERY on ALL CATERING ORDERS of $100.00 or more (before tax).

This would include any orders for:

• Cakes and Desserts
• Deli Platters and Sandwiches – (assorted)
• All Hot Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner Buffets
• Continental Breakfast and Box Lunches
• Hors d’oeuvres
• All Party Platters
• Coffee and Beverage Service
Thank you again for your generosity and support. We hope you take advantage of our great food and our special offer.
Melissa Rufo, Catering Manager,
Morningfields
800 W. Devon
Park Ridge, IL. 60068
847-696-4200 x4
Melissa@morningfields.net

WineStyles WineStyles

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD FAMOUS "LARRY" WINE TASTING 5 TO 8
free for wine club and $10 for non members.
taste a spanish verdejo, a crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
a new Fruity California Red, a Napa Zinfandel, Mendocino California Cabernet, and a new cabernet/carmenere blend from Chile
For all of you who haven't met Larry, you are in for a treat!

PUMPKIN WINE is Here ALONG WITH HALLOWINE, a apple spice wine! WE HAVE PUMPKIN BEER & OKTOBERFEST BEER!

Charity Fashion Show Charity Fashion Show
Benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
What better way to spend an evening! Grab your girlfriends and join us to see the latest fall fashions.
Enjoy the company of good friends, tasty appetizers and pink drinks.
All of course while supporting an important cause – the fight against breast cancer.
And as a special treat, all guests get to take home a swag bag loaded with surprises!
Thursday, September 29, 6:30 pm doors open, 7:15 pm fashion show
116 Main Street, Park Ridge (former Dominic’s Kitchen Store)

$50 Donation on/before September 27*

$60 at the door
To purchase tickets visit
New Prospects
Event Sponsors include:
Fashions
New Prospects | 2 Sisters | Co-op California
Hair & Makeup
Linda Russo
Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Tech
Appetizers
All on the Road Catering
Pink Margaritas
Rita’s on the Run
Pink Tea
TeaLula

Breast Cancer Awareness & Education
Women’s Imaging Center
Holy Family Medical Center
*100% of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
Checks payable to ‘The Main Event’

Park Ridge Historical Society Event: Town of Maine Cemetery Tour
Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Time: 10 AM – 2PM
Location: Touhy Avenue & Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL
Hear the stories of the past! 165 year old cemetery where many interesting Park Ridge peoplehave been laid to rest. Their lives will be reenacted by Maine South High School theater students and Lincoln Middle School students.

Admission: Society Members - $5
Adults - $10
High School Age & Under - $5
Family Admission - $20
Free coffee, cider and doughnuts will be available in the gatehouse.
For additional information contact the PRHS: 847-696-1973 or visit: www.pennyville.org

Central Baptist Village Presents Central Baptist Village Presents:
Performance by Edizon Dayao on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.

Let Edizon refresh your spirit with his solo orchestrated performance and unique keyboard techniques. Edizon has been playing and entertaining internationally
to as many as 700 private and public performances annually, including at the
posh mandarin hotel Tours and refreshments provided. RSVP 708.583.8500
www.cbvillage.org

Resurrection Health Care: Care of Students with Diabetes Care of Students with Diabetes Program
The state of IL has passed a law that all schools with one or more students with diabetes be educated on diabetes by a healthcare professional. In order to assist, Resurrection Medical Center is offering an educational session for school staff.
Roxane Finegan, RN, CDE
Health Management Classroom
Saturday, October 1, 2011
11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Resurrection Medical Center
7435 W. Talcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60631

Topics will include:
Blood glucose testing
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) & treatment (including use of glucagon)
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)
Insulin and use of insulin pens
What are insulin pumps?

Please call 877-RES-INFO (877-737-4636)
to reserve your space. Light refreshments will be served.
Fee $20.

Oakton Community College
Enhance Computer and Photography Skills

Enhance your computer and photography skills by enrolling in classes offered through the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning this fall.

Build a Web Site with Dreamweaver (DPR A37-02). Become familiar with Dreamweaver through actual Web construction. Work with text, images, hyperlinks, tables, frames, and layers. Seven-week course meets 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturdays, starting October 1, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue. Course fee is $230.

Access (DPR A71-01). Learn about relational databases and gain proficiency in adding, editing, and deleting data. Discover ways to enhance reports with graphics, special effects, lines, and color. Five-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 2, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. Course fee is $160.

Computers Are for Everyone (DPR A57-03). Is the Internet unknown territory for you? This hands-on course demonstrates how to send, open, and insert pictures into an e-mail, and look up information on Google and Yahoo. Four-week course meets 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sundays, starting October 2, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $115.

Black and White Photo Lab (ART E05-01). Find out how to print from your negatives using traditional methods. Beginner and advanced students welcome. Eight-week course meets 7 – 9:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting October 4, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 West Lake Avenue, Glenview. Course fee is $169.

Photography (ART E14-01). Gain inspiration to personalize your approach to picture taking. Learn how composition, content, and intent combine to produce powerful photographs. Four-week course meets 7 – 8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting October 4, at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston. Course fee is $90.

All registrants will be charged an $8 non-refundable processing fee at the time of registration. However, students who register online will only be charged once per semester for an unlimited number of courses. Those registering in person, by mail, or fax will be charged an $8 fee with each registration form.

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.

Contact Me: 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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