Jan 14, 2010 Newsletter - Vol. 4, Issue #2
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Volume 4, Issue 2
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Insider Tips Of The Week
Where To Go
What To Do
Steals & Deals
Recession Busters
Food News
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Carpet & Area Rugs
Furniture Cleaning
Drapery Cleaning
Air Ducts Cleaning
Mold Remdiation
Power Washing
Sanitizing
Wood & Tile Floor Cleaning
Fire/Water/Smoke Restoration
Insider Tips Of The Week:
Auditions For Little Orphan Annie
Auditions are open to fourth- through eighth-grade children currently residing in New Trier Township. Fourth- and fifth-graders audition at 4 p.m. on either day. Sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders audition at 4:45 p.m. on either day. Singers, actors, gymnasts and dancers should bring a small photo of themselves. Callbacks will be January 22-23. Show dates are April 22-25.
Audition materials available at www.childrenstheatrewinnetka.com or at the Winnetka Community House front desk for a small fee. For information, call Lauri Maney, (847) 441-9592, or Caryn Summer, (847) 251-3431.
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Chalk It Up
Love these chalk board placemats… not only can you use them to assign seating but also to keep the kids busy and sitting during the meal.
www.oreoriginals.com
Sweet Saturdays
Dreaming of spring break on the beach? Every Saturday through January 23 visit Everything But Water (The Swimwear Source) in Northbrook Court for treats and special gifts with each purchase.
Everything But Water
2140 Northbrook Court, Northbrook (Level 2 by Neiman Marcus)
847.272.7601
Where To Go:
North Shore Chicago Music Scene
Divine & Acoustic:Devin Pogue
Highland Park alum Devin Pogue’s Latest blog entry: “Hey guys, I'm a 22 year old college graduate from Indiana University! I will be starting up Seminary at Trinity in the fall, studying to receive a Masters of Divinity. I am currently working on an album and am excited to announce that my single, "Crazy" is up in the itunes store. Check it out!”
Event: Devin Pogue performs
Date: Friday, January 15
Location: Borders, 595 Central Ave., Highland Park
Time: 8pm
Phone: 847.433.9130
Cost: None
Skiptowne & The Greyhounds
Event: Skiptowne & The Greyhounds
Date: Saturday,
Location: Hanson Brothers Tavern 1945 Willow Road Northbrook
Time: 9pm
Phone: 847.498. 1955
Cost: None
He’s Famos!
Famos! brings a magnetic presence to every party he DJs and this Friday he's bringing his energy to Vibe at 1935. Famos! transforms Vibe into a downtown night club the 3rd Friday of every month. Mark your calendars and come join the fun!
Event: Famos!
Date: January 15 and every third Friday of the month
Location: Vibe at 1935, 1935 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park
Time: 8pm
Phone: 847.780.4815
Cost: Music is Free
North Shore Chicago Theater Spotlight
A Children’s Classic That’ll Charm Adults
Who doesn’t love the story of this young tomboy, all freckles and pigtails. The kids (and dads) can put down the Wii controls for a few hours.
Event: Pippi Longstocking
Date: January 16 – February 27
Location: Northbrook Musical Theatre for Young Audiences, Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook
Time: Saturdays, 10:30am and 1pm
Phone: 847.291.2367
Cost: $8 in advance; $10 at the door
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Racial Reality in Detroit
Palmer Park, written by Tony Award-nominated playwright Joanna McClelland Glass, tells the story of a Detroit neighborhood that struggled to uphold the ideal of integration. Enjoy a staged reading followed by a post-show discussion with the creative team. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
Event: Palmer Park
Date: Monday January 18
Location: Northwestern University’s Mussetter-Struble Theater, 1949 Campus Dr., Evanston
Time: 2pm
Phone: 847.491.7282
Cost: None
Political Satire: Redundant
The Capitol Steps presents political and current events satire at its cutting edge best. Check your political affiliation at the door as no one is off limits.
Event: The Capitol Steps
Date: Thursday, January 21 - 24
Location: Centre East, North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Time: Jan. 21, 7:30 pm; Jan. 22, 8 pm; Jan. 23, 5 pm and 8 pm; and Jan. 24, 3 pm
Phone: 847.673.6300
Cost: $44-$48
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Volunteer: Be ON, NOT Off
Please donate sample-size toiletry items for local shelters.
These can be dropped off at the Firehouse Youth Center, 1830 Green Bay Road, in HIghland Park.
For information, e-mail Cheryl Levi, at clevi@nssd112.org
Event: Day On, Not Off Day Off
Date: Monday, January 18th
Location: Highland Park Rec Center, 1201 Park Avenue West.
Time: 9a.m. -12 Noon
Cost: None. $5 Donation to cover the cost of materials much appreciated.
A PJ Party (Undernighter) for the Little Ones
TGIF! Put on your pajamas, grab your friends and join in on movie night. The fun kicks off with a winter-themed craft. Then, settle into bean bag chairs to watch a movie (“UP”) and eat pizza. Kids 6-10 welcome.
Phone: 847.831.3810 Fax: 847.831.0818
Event: Roasty Toasty Pajama Movie Night
Date: Friday, January 15
Location: West Ridge Center, 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park
Time: 6-8pm
Phone: 847.579.3120
Cost: $15/$20
Triple Salchow Anyone? (Who KNEW that’s how you spelled sow cow?!?)
Adults and kids alike can channel their inner Oksana Baiul or Brian Boitano during a FREE, fun-filled evening celebrating U.S. Figure Skating National Skating Month. There will be skating activities for all ages in a tribute to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Event: National Skating Month Celebration
Date: Friday, January 15
Location: Winnetka Ice Arena
Time: 7-9pm
Cost: None
Pizza: Any Way You Slice It!
Event: Pizza: Any Way You Slice It!
Date: Opens January 18
Location: Kohl Children’s Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview
Time: Monday, 9:30 am – 12 pm; Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30am – 5pm; Sunday 12 – 5 pm
Phone: 847.832.6600
Cost: Adults and Children 2 and up, $7.50; Seniors 55 and up, $6.50
Young Adult Literate Discussion
Join The Book Stall for readings and discussions with three Chicago-area writers: Julie Halpern, author of Into the Wild Nerd Yonder, Beverly Patt, author of Haven, and Kristina Springer author of The Espressologist. Each of the guest writers will read from her work and also talk about influences, writing habits, and the road to publication.
Good for fellow writers as well as the adults and kids who appreciate the art and craft of good storytelling.
Event: Young Adult Literature Discussion
Date: Saturday, January 16
Location: The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka
Time: 3pm
Phone: 847.446.8880
Cost: None
Steals & Deals
Teach Your Hair New Tricks
Event: Aveda Hair Event
Date: January 15 - 31
Location: Aveda, 2116 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
Time: Monday-Saturday, 10am – 9pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm
Phone: 847.509.9354
Cost: None
Vino Super sale: Buy 1 get 1 for a Buck!
Made a huge dent in your wine rack over the holidays? WineStyles in Evanston is selling both Lucky Star Zinfandel from Lodi, California and Rose Valley Sauvignon Blanc from Central Coast California, regularly $19.99 each, both now Buy One, Get One for $1.00!
Event: Buy 1, 2nd’s a Buck
Date: While supplies last
Location: WineStyles, 1741 Sherman Ave., Evanston
Phone: 847.328.4400
Cost: $20.99 for 2 bottles
Recession Busters
Family Night Out for Mexican
Tuesdays, two kids eat free from the kids menu for every entree that is purchased. Kids must be 12 years old or under. Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupons. Offer is ongoing. Other specials include: Monday-Thursday from 3pm to 5pm appetizers are 50% off, and $3 House Margarita Mondays.
La Casa de Isaac
431 Temple Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
847.433.5550
MYOC (Make your own cleanser.)
Avoid costly household cleaner purchases and all that plastic packaging by creating your own, easily!
Porcelain/Tile
Cleaner: Baking soda, water and kosher salt
Mildew Remover: Lemon juice or vinegar
Disinfectant: Instead of bleach, make your own disinfectant by mixing 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. It's easy!
Windows/Mirrors
Cleaner: White Vinegar, Water and Newspaper. Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with a gallon of water, and dispense into a used spray bottle. Squirt on, then scrub with newspaper, not paper towels, which cause streaking.
Carpets
Cleaner: Club Soda. You've probably heard the old adage that club soda works well on carpet stains. But you have to attack the mess right away. Lift off any solids, then liberally pour on club soda. Blot with an old rag. The soda's carbonation brings the spill to the surface, and the salts in the soda thwart staining.
Big Spills: Cornmeal. For big spills, dump cornmeal on the mess, wait 5 to 15 minutes, and vacuum up the gunk.
Spot Cleaner: Make your own by mixing: 1/4 cup liquid soap or detergent in a blender, with 1/3 cup water. Mix until foamy. Spray on, rinse with vinegar.
Deodorizer: Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on the carpet or rug, using about 1 cup per medium-sized room. Vacuum after 30 minutes.
Wood Floors
Cleaner: Vinegar. Whip up a solution of 1/4 cup white vinegar and 30 ounces of warm water. Put in a recycled spray bottle, spray on a cotton rag or towel until lightly damp. Then mop your floors, scrubbing away any grime.
(courtesy of TheDailyGreen.com)
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New Food News
New Bistro in Downtown Evanston
Bistro Bordeaux
618 Church St., Evanston
847.424.1483
Say No to Ding Dongs
Kids’ Healthy Lunch Box Class will teach kids how to make healthy choices and how to prepare a nutritious lunch. Kids will be eating what they prepare in class so please bring your appetite. Children ages 6-12 are welcome. Registration required.
Event: Kid’s
Date: Tuesday, January 19
Location: Whole Foods, 760 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Phone: 847.444.1900
Cost: $5
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