Member News

From Gail,

Tomorrow is First Friday: Passport to Park Ridge! Pick up your clues to the Amazing Race in front of the library between 5:30 and 6 p.m. or at any participating store. The grand prize is a basket of goodies from the participating merchants – worth over $200!

Here are some of our Chamber members that I know are participating – go in their stores and buy something please!
Affresco
All on the Road Catering
Allegro Music
Amphora
Around the World Cigars & Gifts
Brickton Art Center
Camp Willow
Carmen Nicole's
Charter Fitness of Park Ridge
Cream of the Crepe
Global Handmade Hope
Hill’s Hallmark
Jason's Deli
Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique
Lisa’s Homemade Italian Ice
On View Art
Park Ridge Library
Perry's Pizza & Ribs
Pickwick Restaurant
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Tasty Pup
TeaLula
2 Sisters Boutique
Vine Street Candle Shop
WineStyles

The Amazing Race will kick off at the Park Ridge Public Library at 5:30 p.m.

Racers will receive their first clue at the library, which will lead them to a participating First Friday businesses. When racers find a business, they may be required to perform a quick task before receiving a stamp in their passport and their next clue.

Racers will earn a ticket for every clue they solve, which enters them into a drawing for the gift basket. Two tickets are awarded for solving the clue without opening the envelope, which has the answer; and, one ticket is awarded if the envelope is open. An additional ticket will be given to anyone who makes a purchase.

The winner of the basket will be notified by e-mail on Monday, October 10.

For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit FirstFridaysPR.com or contact the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at (847) 825-3121.

And Saturday is AutumnFest with the Pet Parade starting at 11; Scarecrow making 11:30to 12:30 for just $2 each; and Musical Hay bales!

Did you know:

…Dr. Sara Koveleski Kraut, APTHS, had her baby girl! Scarlett Leilani, 7lbs 6 oz. Congratulations to Sara and family on 3rd precious addition!

… Cigar Event at Around the World Cigars on Friday, November 4th from 4 to 8 p.m. featuring Alec Bradley cigar company. Mention this deal buy 3 get 1 free and buy a box and get 8th cigar free.

… June Moon will be at 1091 Bonita in Park Ridge on Friday October 7th from 9AM to 3PM and on Saturday October 8th from 9AM to 1PM.

…Central Baptist Village is offering Apartment Walks on Thursday, 10/13, 2 to 4. 708.583.8500 www.cbvillage.org

…TriPilates offers private lessons on Sunday mornings? (847) 698-6338

… The Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Annual Fundraiser is coming up. Order your tickets from jgenuald@parkridgepolice.org

… WineStyles is having a wine tasting tomorrow from 5 – 8! $5 goes to American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer research.

…the Park Ridge Garden Club meets on October 13 at the Senior Center – bring food for the Mine Township Food Pantry.

… Lisa's Homemade Italian Ice is in the fall spirit! We are welcoming back our Apple Pie Ice Cream. Stop by while you are out enjoying the fall colors and beautiful weather. Check out our Halloween decor too!

…Park Ridge Reads – Scott Turow Special Author Appearance and Book Signing on Tuesday, October 18th 7:00pm; Doors open at 6:30pm; Pickwick Main Theatre
Free tickets available at the Park Ridge Library 2nd floor Reader Services desk.
… Park Ridge Fire Department is competing for a $10,000 grant and needs your help. www.befiresmart.com/pledge to take the Be Fire Smart Fire Safety Pledge and credit our fired department!
… Kalo Foundation is having an open house on Thursday, 10/13, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Hwy.

…Center of Concern is having more fun bunko events next Friday 10/14. Nancy 847.318.1008 for details and tickets. Welcome John McNabola as new ED!!!

… Oakton at Niles North offers Powerful Job Search with LinkedIn (BUS S17-01). Learn how to use this powerful networking/career-building tool to enhance your job search and professional advancement. Session meets 7 – 8:30 p.m., Monday, October 17. Course fee is $20.

… Central Baptist Village has a performance by comedian Larry bergnach on Thursday, November 3, at 10 a.m. 708.583.8500

…Rainbow Hospice Angels Ball is Saturday, October 29, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare.

… 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!

… 11 - Getting Vaccinated is the Best Way to Protect You and Your Family From the Flu - The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has supplied influenza vaccine to its community partners to provide public vaccination clinics. Click on the attached link to learn more.

… Maine Center's 35th Christmas in Park Ridge House Walk! December 2, 2011 - Call 847-232-2908 for information or to reserve tickets.
Last Saturday, Oct. 1, Karen Nelson performed with a string trio at the Park Ridge Country Club for the 50th year anniversary celebration of the Rotary Club of Park Ridge.

Karen will be also playing for the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago for their fall series, Don Quixote, with music by Ludwig Minkus, in a totally recreated production with new sets, music, costumes, video projections, life-sized horse puppets (!) and more. Check the Joffrey website for ticket information and say hello to Karen in the pit when you come.

Or you could drive to the Green Bay Symphony Orchestra for their October 8 concert in which she will be performing, but that's a slightly longer trip!
Iannelli fall fest planned to thank community
A fall fest at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, has been planned for Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Kalo Foundation is sponsoring the free event to thank the community for supporting the effort to Save Iannelli Studios. Come and celebrate with us and enjoy light refreshments, activities for children, and a chance to see what it planned for the future.

Petite Opera thinks its never too earlier to start thinking about Christmas!
In September, the group started rehearsing its next opera production, "Amahl and the Night Visitors", the story of a poor crippled boy visited by the three Magi as they follow the star. The show originally aired on PBS. Its a great family show with a great music and a message sure to get you into the holiday mood. The cast includes a child and adult from Park Ridge in the starring roles. Group rates are available at 847.553.4442. Get into the Holiday spirit, and plan to attend FRI Dec 2 (7:30 PM), SAT Dec 3 (2PM and 7:30 PM), FRI Dec 9 (7:30 PM), SAT Dec 10 (7:30 PM), or SUN Dec 11 (4PM).

F.O.P. Lodge 16
Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police
Annual Fundraiser Thursday October 20, 2011 7:00pm-10:00pm

Cash Raffle
1st Prize $5,000 2nd Prize $2,500 3rd Prize $1,000
Tickets $50 only 425 tickets will be sold

Proceeds will benefit the Park Ridge Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16, a charitable organization that supports local community groups and police officers in a time of need.

The drawing for the Cash Raffle will be held at the Snuggery, 6733 N. Olmstead, Chicago. Admission is $15 at the door.
Includes dinner buffet and entry into Door Prize Raffle.
Additional Raffles will also be held during the evening!
Winner need Not be present to win Cash Raffle.
For tickets or additional information, please contact Detective John Dorner, Detective Steve Stopka, or Officer Julie Genualdi at (847) 318-5252.

Protect Your Business from Risks of Lawsuits – tip #2
Submitted by Bellas & Wachowski

Fact: We live in a litigious society and most lawsuits arise out of a business relationship, not from the threat of a personal injury lawsuit. Every business faces the risks of becoming involved in a lawsuit. Business owners can help minimize the risks by taking some protective measures.

Always Get it in Writing

Whether you are providing services, hiring a vendor, hiring an employee, or selling product, get it in writing.
The most likely kind of claim against your business will be over a contract of some sort. Every transaction - buying, selling renting, or providing services involve written contracts - involves legal relationships. If you enter into business dealings without a written contract, you are placing your business at risk. You can minimize the risks in your favor by using contracts that contain terms that favor you. The protections are contained in the fine print. Every agreement should spell out how disputes between the parties to the contract will be settled. For example, arbitration and mediation clauses keep you out of the courts and liquidated damages spell out the amount to be paid by a breaching party. You can also add provisions limiting your warranties and spelling out penalties for late payment.

Check this book out from the library:
Invisible Gorilla and Other Ways our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons 157.74 CHA This book addresses illusions of perception, thought and memory. We often have an impression that we are seeing everything around us in detail and more importantly, that everyone else is seeing the same thing. What your colleague or employee hears or sees or remembers may be different and lead to misunderstandings and errors. The complimentary website to their book has some great video examples of their research: www.theinvisiblegorilla.com/videos.html



On Friday, September 23, 2011 along with hundreds of other CPAs throughout the state, Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s Second Annual CPA Day of Service. The CPA Day of Service was started last year in response to the growing needs of social service agencies and non-profit organizations in an uncertain economy and increased member interest in public service opportunities.
As part of this effort, 13 employees from Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. spent the day helping the Kalo Foundation fix up the future site of the Iannelli Studio Heritage Center in Park Ridge. In one afternoon these employees performed various tasks such as clearing overgrown weeds and shrubbery, washing windows, as well as vacuuming and cleaning the property’s interior surfaces. Because the property had been vacant for a number of years, the volunteer work Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. performed initiated the first step in renovating the property. “Stepping out of the office and taking time away from our usual tasks, gave us all a very real connection to the needs of our area. Volunteering is also a morale booster – employees feel good doing something good together,” stated Jeff Rozovics, Partner.
Rozovics & Wojcicki, P.C. has been serving clients in the Park Ridge and Chicagoland Area for more than 30 years. More information about the firm can be found on their site at www.rozwoj.com.

Republican Women of Park Ridge (RWOPR)
General Meeting
7:00pm-10:00pm
Thursday, October 20, 2011
South Park Recreation Center
Talcott & Cumberland
Presents: Jonathan Greenberg,

How We Got Here: The Israeli-Arab Conflict and What's at Stake for America
Jonathan Greenberg, Past Midwest Political Director AIPAC, The American Israel Public Affairs committee. Current Republican Candidate IL State Representative 57th District and ordained Rabbi.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE IN PARK RIDGE benefits the Center of Concern

A unique collection of quality hand-crafted items such as doll clothes, note-cards, candles, sweaters, floral arrangements, pet accessories, fine chocolates, gift baskets and more. One of a kind silver, beaded and gemstone jewelry. Pampered Chef, Avon and Tastefully Simply representatives will also be available. Just in time for the holidays!
A portion of the funds generated will benefit the programs of The Center of Concern and give hope and inspiration to well deserving individuals.
St Andrews Lutheran Church, 260 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Saturday Nov. 12th 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Nov. 13th 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Plenty of parking! Visa, Master Card Accepted

The Center of Concern Auxiliary

The Omega Community Healthcare Organization (OCHO) is hosting a very
important event, our annual fundraiser in support of the activities in
our center.

SAVE THE DATE for our Halloween fundraiser. The Monster Ball!

We will also be having a Silent Auction, so gift baskets are much appreciated!

Dinner, Dance, & Raffle (Round trip ticket anywhere in the U.S.)

Saturday, October 29, 2011 6:00 PM
$50 / Dinner Ticket

MIRAGE at FOUR POINTS SHERATON HOTEL
10255 W. Irving Park Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176

Please make gifts payable to Omega Community Healthcare Organization.
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Omega Community Healthcare Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization under the IRS code.

For more information, please contact May Granada at 773-517-9536.

Enhance Your Computer Skills

No matter what your skill level, the Oakton Alliance for Lifelong Learning has a computer class for you.

MS Outlook 2007: Tips and Tricks (DPR E77-01). Organize and simplify your life with Outlook. Create and send e-mails; sort and organize messages; schedule appointments, events, and tasks; and work with address books to add and edit contacts. Session meets 8 – 11 a.m., Friday, October 21, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road. Course fee is $35.

Introduction to Photoshop (DPR A04-01). Learn basic Photoshop techniques such as cropping, rotating images, removing red eye, and eliminating backgrounds. Six-week course meets 12 – 3 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $175.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel (DPR A85-02). Explore advanced options to develop and maintain worksheets. Three-week course meets 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus. Course fee is $105.

Basic Computer (DPR A22-04). Confused what to do after turning on your computer? Learn how to use the start menu and the basics of customizing your desktop. Discover how to use e-mail and send pictures to family and friends. Six-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue. Course fee is $160.

Intro to PC and Windows (DPR A51-04). Geared for the beginning student, learn the language of your computer. Discover different Microsoft applications and how to use them. Six-week course meets 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays, starting October 23, 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. 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.

Free Art Exhibit Focuses on Nature

Nature lovers won’t want to miss an upcoming free exhibit that focuses on how Oakton artists capture their outdoor subjects.

The Nature Project opens Friday, October 14, at the Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Students and faculty will display their natural artwork through the use of photography, ceramics, sculptures, drawings, paintings, and mixed media. An opening reception, with the opportunity to meet the artists, is scheduled from 7 – 9 p.m. The exhibit runs through Friday, November 11.

The Brickton Art Center is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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. Charter 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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