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July 26, 2007 Newsletter - Issue #2

Insider Tip of the Week: See You At The Beach!

Free Parking...

Isn't summer on the North Shore the best?
OK, everyone has their season, but around here, summer really is something

to savor.

We're not sweltering (yet!) in that humid, subtropical gunk, and there's plenty

of time to catch a few rays.

So here's our Insider Secret for this week:

Check out Glencoe Beach.

In chatting it up with a Glencoe Park District staffer, we discovered one of

the best kept secrets around - get this... Parking for the beach-- along

the beach front park is...gasp...FREE!

We took a peek at the beach below the park's overlook and spotted

pristine white sand, a lots-to-do playground, boardwalk with tented

tables for snacks and eats, and some of the bluest, cleanest water on

the North Shore.

If you're sure bringing the beach with you is not an option... there are some OK

public showers too for a decent rinse off.

If you're a nonresident and don't have a parking pass, take advantage of the

great parking. To make the experience super easy there's even a golf cart that

scoots you up and and down the rather steep journey from the street level to

the beach. It's a great mini-adventure equipped with a few hairpin turns and

conversational driver super willing to help with the gear.

And, there's more...beach passes in Glencoe are now half off!

If you're a nonresident looking for a few fun-filled days at the beach is probably

worth paying the day rate ($10 ea.) but otherwise I recommend the family

season's pass for $85 go to www.glencoeparkdistrict.com for more information.

Insider Deals:

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Now The Custom Framer has expanded in more ways than one. First, they have

moved from their original location in Ravinia to a killer-beautiful new space off of

Green Bay Road (opposite Mike's Fruit Stand). Now, this loft-like gallery space not

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Video Spotlight: Locally Grown
Check out our visit with Sunset Foods, as they give us the Insider scoop on

all the great locally produced yummies they carry! (We're HUGE fans of Kim

and Scott's Pretzels around here!)

Sidewalk Sale-ing
This week's Sidewalk Sales are in Highland Park, July 26 - 29, where you can

find GREAT deals on top name-brand clothing, shoes, jewelry, home décor,

and other great stuff at 50 to 75 percent off regular prices, and in Evanston,

July 27 - 29, in both it's downtown and Dempster retail districts.

Delicious Summer Recipe

Try this outrageously delicious and simple, idiot-proof side

dish, dessert, snack and/or picnic treat. I call it Addiction

Watermelon Salad.

Why? Because you can't stop eating it.

Simply cut fresh watermelon into easy-to-fork squares
Squeeze fresh lemon juice
Add fresh chopped mint
Mix gently with your (Please! Wash them!) clean hands.

Taking it to a "big kids" party?
Try spiking the salad with a few shots of Grey Goose or any vodka for those

more adult summer soirees.
Next step...when everyone's done, sneak back into the kitchen and slurp

down the juice from the bowl. Just don't let anyone catch you

Total bonus...It's low calorie, no fat, no added sugar and 100% natural.

What's Happening
Get your history groove on in Glenview at The Grove, where Civil War History

Days are taking place this weekend, July 28th and 29th. There'll be authentic

Union and Confederate Encampments, Blue vs. Gray Skirmishes at 2 p.m. each

day. You can also check out the field hospital, and enjoy a treat at the Camp

Kitchen. Shop at the Suttler's for Civil War Era Articles, and take in the

Saturday morning Vintage Baseball Game. Admission is just $5/adults, $1/child.

The Grove
1421 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL
847-299-6096

Last Tip
Check out this month's "Thinking Things Through" article by columnist Diane

Grigg. Pick up some quick and valuable tips to help you improve your

phone communication skills.

Have a great week and don't forget to go to NorthShoreInsider.com everyday

to check out The Jealously Guarded Secrets of the North Shore!

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