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Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly luncheon which is next Wednesday at the Park Ridge Country Club with our featured speaker, Senator Dan Kotowski, speaking. $25 Members/$30 Prospective members and walk ins.

Also, don’t forget the fashion show luncheon Friday, March 16, at The Summit of Uptown benefiting the Park Ridge Community Fund. Tickets $20pp. Fashions by Chico’s, Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique, with make up by Linda Russo. (All 5 are Chamber members!). Chico’s outfits feature 6 models from 6 agencies that the PRCF funds: Rainbow Hospice (guess which beautiful blond?), Salvation Army, Girl Scouts, Northwest Suburban Day Care, Center of Concern (another beautiful strawberry blond!), and the PR Senior Center. KKBB will have lovely pregnant ladies in maternity clothes and beautiful babies and toddlers (if they feel like it that day!).

Did You Know?

• Basia at Toy Emporium is having a big sale 40% off all plush.
• Washington School PTO Playmakers new musical, Camp Okee Dokee, is set for Mar. 9 and 10. Buy tickets online: Camp Okee Dokee Tickets
• This week at CHICO'S is the "Get Carried Away" event. The entire boutique is 20% off for Passport members. Not a member? Stop in and sign up to join. The March catalog items are here along with daily new arrivals. The event and in-store specials run through Sunday.
• June Moon Estate Sales will be at 1932 Pine Street in Des Plaines this Friday March 9th and Saturday March 10th from 9AM to 3PM. Check the June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there on Friday or Saturday. Lots to see for the collector.
• Kalo Foundation is hosting a White Elephant Sale on March 17.
• Jackie Mathews at Rainbow Hospice is offering butterflies as the public art project this year in 3 communities. jmathews@rainbowhospice.org
• That Houlihans hosts the library’s Pub Quiz on March 19 at 7 p.m. and that it’s a lot of fun? Trivia topics from classic literature to pop culture. The Chamber Ladies will be there! Come on out – no fee to participate!
• The Chamber collects cell phones for www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com program?

• Park Ridge Community Fund: The Summit of Uptown is hosting a luncheon fashion show for the benefit of PRCF featuring fashions from Chico’s and Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique on March 16. $20pp. Makeup by Linda Russo.
• OnView is featuring POWER HOUSE by Russell Phillips thru 3/17. I went on opening night and it was great!
• You can book an Easter cruise on the Odyssey for the whole family with the Easter Bunny! 866.305.2469 Say EASTER4 when booking for discounts

Ringside Heating & Cooling Special!
General Aire "Microbe Swatter" Ultra Violet air purifier. It get's installed on your furnace and the price for one Microbe Swatter UV air purifier is only $200, completely installed. These devices rock and $200 is an unheard of price for one.
Jim Schmitt
Ringside Heating and Air Conditioning
847-287-2446

An estimated 20 to 60 million people in the United States have dry eye. Dry eye is a chronic and progressive condition.

8 Simple Ways to Increase Comfort if you have dry eye:
1. Use artificial tears on a schedule (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dinner, and before bed).
2. Limit caffeine intake.
3. Avoid drafts and fans blowing in your face.
4. Direct automobile air conditioning away from your face.
5. Use sunglasses outdoors in dry or windy conditions.
6. Position your computer monitor below eye level and take a quick break every 1/2 hour.
7. Drink plenty of water.
8. Avoid smoking and second-hand smoke.

If you are having problems with eye dryness, we can help develop a plan for you to help keep your eyes healthy and comfortable.

Additionally, I just wanted to thank all of you for helping Sarah! We were able to collect 118 pairs of glasses. The glasses were taken to the optometry school for the students to clean and some of these students will be gong to Haiti and Guatemala on mission trips to provide eye care and glasses for people who have never had glasses before. We are still collecting glasses for next year. You can drop them off at any time.

Pam Boyce, OD, FAAO
Boyce Family Eye Care, Ltd.
528 Devon Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-518-0303
Fax 847-518-0404
SPRING INTO BALANCE
Yoga & Acupuncture Workshop
Friday, April 13th 7:30pm – 9:30pm
This workshop will examine the nature of stress from a yogic and medical perspective. The physiology of stress and the impact on the body/mind will be explored, including a discussion on the fight/flight response, effects of panic and anxiety, and techniques/tools to decrease discomfort. Yoga’s unique combination of gentle, physical movements, breathing practices, relaxation, and meditation are designed to harmonize the workings of the nervous system and relax the physical body.
CorePower Yoga Park Ridge
991 W. Touhy Ave.
847.496.4359

The Commons at Central Baptist Village

Judy Garland, the MGM Years at The Commons at Central Baptist Village Thursday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Jack Diamond, vocal and music historian, presents Judy Garland, the MGM years. He will discuss her life, career and music, which he plays throughout the presentation. Diamond specializes in popular music and musical stars of the 20s through the 60s, and early opera starts, and presents with excitement and enthusiasm.

Author Abby Stokes presents her book “Is This Thing ON?” A Computer Handbook for late Bloomers, Technophobes, and the Kicking & Screaming, at The Commons at Central Baptist Village, Monday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. Stokes will discuss topics that include: nuts-and-bolts basics of using a computer, email and the Internet; researching health issues; social networking; keeping in touch with friends and family; and more.

There is no charge for either of the programs. For further information or reservations—which are required by Tuesday, March 27—call 708-583-8500. Light refreshments will be served.
The Commons is located at 4747 N. Canfield Rd., Norridge IL 60706


Examine Health Care Careers in March
Free Information Sessions Offered at Oakton

Interested in a health care career? Then you won’t want to miss free upcoming information sessions at Oakton. These seminars showcase Oakton’s degree and certificate programs. Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends.

A radiologic technology session is scheduled Wednesday, March 14, at 2 p.m., at Oakton’s Skokie campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue (Room C110).

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that employment for radiologic technologists is expected to increase by approximately 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations. The BLS also reports that growth will be driven by the increasing demand for diagnostic imaging for an aging population.

In addition, a physical therapist assistant information session is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road (Room 1604).

To reserve your place in a session, visit www.oakton.edu/healthcareers or call 847-635-1700.
Republican Women of Park Ridge March General Meeting: Join us Thurs., March 15 at 7:00pm at South Park Recreation Center. Keynote Speaker: Adam Andrezejewski, CEO, For the Good of Illinois and former IL Gubernatorial Candidate. Adam will share with us what we can expect in 2012 for Illinois, discuss his OpenTheBooks.com project and much more. Doors open at 6:45pm. Admission is Free. More information at republicanwomenofparkridge.com. Follow us on Twitter @repwomenofpr Like us on FaceBook
Kalo Foundation

On Saturday March 17th the Kalo Foundation will be having our First Annual WHITE ELEPHANT SALE from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Iannelli Studios at 255 Northwest Hwy in Park Ridge.

We are accepting donations of new & nicer used items at this location on Sat. & Sun. from 1:00 to 4:00 and Mon. Tues. & Wed. from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. All donations are tax deductible.

For more information contact: Nancy Frugoli at 847-698-9512 or KaloFoundation.org or junmoonstr@aol.com


The Spring Fling Fashion Show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund featuring spring fashions by Chico’s of Park Ridge and Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique will be presented at The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit (at Touhy) in Park Ridge, Friday, March 16, beginning at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served. $20

THE PARK RIDGE JUNIORS & FOUNDATION CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL BENEFIT
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Tea
SATURDAY, MARCH 10th, 2012
Reception at 11am High Tea at 12pm at the Park Ridge Country Club
636 Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
$45 Adults, $25 KIDS (10 and under)
Payable to: The Park Ridge Juniors & Foundation
P.O. Box 290
Park Ridge, IL 60068-0290
THIS YEAR’S MAIN BENEFICIARY IS THE PARK RIDGE TEEN CENTER

Free program offers ideas to stop bullying
“Bullies and Those They Bully” will be presented Wednesday, Mar. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge, by Dr. Michael P. Maniacci. This must see event featuring Dr. Maniacci, who is a clinical psychologist and published author, will emphasize how people can get what they want without becoming the bully or being bullied themselves.

To register for the free program, call Oksana at 847-297-2510, ext. 271.

Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter
Understanding and Helping Grieving Children
Children can grieve deeply and still grow up to become people who are living happy, productive lives. This presentation by Anne Hatcher Berenberg, Ph.D, author of "10 Steps for Parenting Your Grieving Children,” is appropriate for both professionals and parents. She will discuss how to talk with children of various developmental levels about the loss of a loved one, enabling children to have their own clear story to help them deal with the death
and hold on to positive memories. She will explore the impact grieving children and parents can have on each other, considering the ways that children express grief and react to a parent’s grief. She will identify strategies for fostering strength and building resilience in grieving children and give practical insight into how to transform youngsters’ anxiety, pain, and anger into acceptance, self-esteem and love.
CEUs (SW/LCPC) available for $10 fee.
Friday, March 23, 2012
9:30 a.m.
Glenview campus (2050 Claire Court)
RSVP by March 16 to Linda Rockwell.
(847) 556-1778 • LRockwell@carecenter.org

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. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
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. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
22. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007
25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
26. You can be here!
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