Take the family out to enjoy a summer carnival and support a great cause. The Arts of Life is hosting its 2nd Annual Summer Carnival on Saturday, June 16th from 3 to 8 p.m. This year’s carnival features classic games like cakewalk and beanbag toss, as well as a dunk tank. You can get your […]
Alain Locke Charter School, located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago, is one of America’s most successful charter schools. “In ten years, we’ve moved students from 12 percent to 91 percent on state testing,” says Vice President Eileen Mullin-Gasteier of the Alain Locke Initiative, which comprises the school, Inner-City Teaching Corps and The Ryan […]
This summer tradition is back for its 66th year. The Winnetka Children’s Fair will take place on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fair has signaled the start of summer for North Shore students since 1946. This year features rides, games and activities for all ages, as well as […]
What would you do for a favorite charity? Would you jump off a building? Okay, maybe not jump, but rappel down the 27-story theWit Hotel to raise money for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. Eighty people did just that on a recent spring weekend. Each raised at least $1,000 for the organization […]
We all hit snags in life. Your car won’t start. Your child starts school and needs uniforms and school supplies. Most of us have some sort of financial safety net. But when you’re a working single mom with two young children and you can’t pay for your bus pass, well, that could derail you. Seeing […]
Start off your summer by checking out the one of a kind art at Art on the Plaza. On June 9th and 10th, North Shore Art League will host the 7th annual Art on the Plaza. Featuring the talents of artists from around the world, as well as the North Shore, Art on the Plaza […]
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Aye, 19, from Peoria, sits in a conference room with windows looking out on a green, idyllic lake scene and says, “Allendale brought hope back into me.” Surrounded by nature, with time to be quiet and relax, Aye says changing her surroundings “gives me time to know me more and what I want in life.” […]
Spend a great day in June supporting a great cause. The Annual Heartland Alliance Home & Garden Tour will be taking place on June 9th. Take a short trip to Michigan’s Harbor Country to visit seven beautiful homes and gardens. While you’re there, enjoy a delicious al fresco lunch at Chikaming Country Club. After the […]
