The nuns, who are usually at the Wilmette French Market all summer selling their delicious French pastries, are in need of supplies for the homeless and elderly people they serve. If you have new or gently used supplies that you can donate, here’s what they need: Hats, Gloves, Scarves Sleeping Bags Blankets McDonald’s Gift Cards […]
Evanston Community Television is an incredible resource where anyone can explore video and TV. ECTV provides opportunities for citizens in Evanston and beyond, such as: Use of up-to-date video and audio technology, including camcorders, lighting and sound equipment, editing facilities and two complete television studios Classes in film editing, field camera work and film production Access […]
Designs for Dignity announced the completion of one of its service grant projects—the redesign of The Warming House Youth Center in Howard Park. To celebrate and dedicate the transformation of the facility, an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, December 4 in Wilmette. Available to area junior high and high school […]
Food banks in all our communities are running low as demand continues to outstrip supply. Here is the wish list from the New Trier pantry, but all these food pantries need similar items. Connections for the Homeless Greater Chicago Food Depository New Trier Township Food Pantry Northern Illinois Food Bank Northfield Township Food Pantry Pantry […]
Join Forever Om Yoga in supporting Autism Speaks on December 11. Enjoy cocktails and pizza following a gentle yoga practice. There will also be a raffle to win a 10 class package and a family photo-shoot with Kaitlin Rogers photography. Suggested donation is $50, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Chicagoland Chapter of Autism Speaks. […]
What is the “Help Make This House a Home” campaign? Coldwell Banker is sponsoring the Ronald McDonald House Charities “wish list” for their newest—and also the world’s largest—Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital opening summer 2012 in Chicago. This “wish list” covers everything that families could need at the House while their children are […]
Join The Crystal Cave in supporting the USO of Illinois. Purchase a limited edition crystal ornament designed by 11-year-old Kalil Sims, the winner of the annual “Design Our Ornament” contest and the son of two active duty soldiers, and created by The Crystal Cave. Ornaments are available through the USO and at The Crystal Cave […]
Join Transcend for their holiday open house to benefit Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook. Please bring an unwrapped toy, and stay to meet our staff and enjoy some holiday goodies. Monday, Dec. 5 4-8 p.m. Collecting toys for Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook Goodie Bags Specials on products/services Meet our staff. Food, fun, friends! RSVP 847-205-1680 Transcend MedSpa […]
What will your gifts be this year?
Nancy Searle of Winnetka and Marjorie Craig Benton of Evanston recently received Women of Compassion awards at a luncheon benefiting UNICEF.
