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UPCOMING EVENTS
---Year Round--- The Chicago Historical Society host's neighborhood walking tours on Mondays (1:00pm) and Saturdays (10:00am). Walkers can explore the city's beautiful and historic North Side - Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast and Old Town. Advance registration is recommended. For a schedule of tours, call visitor services at (312) 642-4600. Tours are $10 per person, $5 for historical society members.
--- Year Round--- Shoppers and travelers can go to http://www.chicagoparkingmap.com/ for directions to parking garages downtown, at O'Hare and Midway Airports, and at the Museum of Science and Industry. The website provides a convenient, free, and easy way for motorists to identify parking garages in Chicago and get directions before they even begin their trip.
---Year Round--- The Home Care Services program at Casa Central offers personal care, shopping, cleaning and other important services to seniors throughout Chicago. This program enables homebound seniors to remain independent, while they receive valuable companionship. Casa Central is located at 1343 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL. For more information, call Casa Central (773) 645-2300, and ask for a free service assessment and payment options.
---Year Round--- Green Room Sessions, monthly live music and environmental awareness series, will be held at Uncommon Ground (3800 N. Clark St.). Green Room Sessions will be held the second Thursday of each month starting at 7:00pm with music beginning around 8:00pm. Each month a local farmer or producer will be featured with appetizer samplers. For more information visit (773) 972-1963 or (312) 399-6534.
---Year Round--- Home sharing is a creative housing option that matches working individuals who are looking for an affordable apartment near work with residents of Chicago's northern suburbs who have an extra room to rent. Interfaith Housing Center has been making successful home sharing matches between home seekers and providers for over 20 years. To learn more about Interfaith Housing Center's free and confidential Home sharing program, call (847) 501-5760 or long on at http://www.interfaithhousingcenter.org/.
---Year Round--- Housing discrimination is illegal and that is why Interfaith Housing Center will listen to your experience, evaluate your case, and inform you of your rights and options. All services are free and confidential. Call Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs today at (847) 501-5760 or log onto http://www.interfaithhousingcenter.org/.MARCH
Throughout March--- According to a study by the American Music conference, music-makers are 52% more likely to go on to college than non-music makers. Little kids rock is a non-profit organization that is working to bring music back into elementary schools. By providing students with free instruments and dedicated teachers, little kids rock students learn to compose, form and record their own pop music. Join Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, BB Kind, in their effort to bring free music education back to public schools. Visit http://www.littlekidsrock.org/ to find out how you can support music education.
March 9-April 6--- The Irish American Heritage Center will host its annual March group art exhibit this spring. The Tradition Continues is a group show featuring three generations of artists, including professional artists, IAHC Celtic art class students and IAHC Irish School children, presenting traditional Celtic Art in a mixed media show. There will be a free opening reception on March 9 from 1-4pm, where guests can meet the artists. Exhibit hours are Saturday and Sundays from 1-4pm and during the week by appointment. The event will be held at the Irish American Heritage Center near Wilson Avenue and the Edens Expressway at 4626 North Knox. For more information on The Tradition Continues, call the IAHC at 773-282-7035.
March 22--- St. Helen's Philoptochos of Sts. Constantine and Helen Church, will hold its seventh Annual Quilt-a-Thon in the East room of the church at 11025 Roberts Rd. in Palos Hills. It takes place from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm. There is no cost, and a Lenten lunch will be served. We would like to have workers and donors. It is a good project for students requiring service hours. We invite you to be a part of this labor of love. You can be a "quilt donor" for just $10.00 dollars per quilt.
March 28--- The 17th Annual Parent Institute Day is a one-day conference for parents, which will be held at the South Suburban College, located at 15800 South State Street in South Holland. The Good Shepard Center has partnered with numerous educational and social organizations in the south suburban area to offer this unique and annual event for parents. The conference will feature over 40 sessions for English and Spanish speaking parents, foster parents, single parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, educators, and home and centered based childcare professionals. To send your contact information or request for additional information, please call 708-957-2600 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . at 773-282-7035.
March 29--- Earth Hour Chicago is a partnership with World Wildlife Fund, the City of Chicago, ComEd and Leo Burnett. Earth Hour is encouraging Chicago residents to voluntarily "turn off the lights" from 8-9p.m. to make a bold statement about climate change. Earth Hour will demonstrate that by working together, each one of us can make a positive impact on this global issue.
APRIL
April 2--- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter invites you to its inaugural Women Against MS Luncheon from 11:30am to 1:00pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel on One Wacker Drive. Women are invited to attend to learn more about MS. The programs are designed to inform and empower people to maximize their health and independence. Cost is $125 per person or $1,250 per table of 10. Join the movement by registering for the Women Against MS Luncheon at www.msillinois.org or call 312-423-1104. All event proceeds support MS research, services, education and advocacy.
April 3--- The Illinois House of Hope, a charitable, non-profit organization to help hurting teens and parents will host a banquet to benefit the Illinois House of Hope of Mokena, IL. The banquet includes dinner, guest speakers, silent auction and raffles. It will be held at the Orland Chateau located at 14500 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park, IL beginning at 6 PM. Tickets are $40 a person. For more information visit us online at http://www.illinoishouseofhope.org/ or call 708-479-2322
April 4--- Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM) will host their annual Jazz Benefit Friday, from 6 - 9pm at Fizz Bar & Grill, 3220 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago. The benefit will feature vocalist Dee Alexander and her band, voted "Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz" by Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune. Tickets are $60 in advance, $75 at the door and are available at http://www.claim-il.org/ or by calling CLAIM at 312-675-0912.
April 5--- JCC's got Shabbat? presents storyteller Dot Kane at Am Yisrael Congregation, 4 Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. JCC's got Shabbat? program is filled with fun, food, Havdallah and Samantha's Amazing Animals! This program is open to the community FREE of charge. (Projects designed for families with children 4-8, but all are welcome.) For more information call 847-412-4225.
April 5--- Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is holding its 3rd annual Dream Builders Soiree at the historic Hotel Baker in St. Charles on April 5th. Proceeds support the 2008 build program of 6 homes for qualifying families in the area. The event is a ‘Tasting of Fine Restaurants' in the St. Charles and Geneva The event begins at 5:30 with the tasting and open bar followed by a plated dinner. There will be exciting live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150; seating is limited; attire is semi-formal. For more information or to purchase tickets contact the Habitat office at 847-836-1432 or visit http://www.hfhnfv.org/.
April 5--- Congregation Beth Am's 3rd Annual Cantorial Concert, entitled You Can't Stop the Beat: The Melanie Karsen Memorial Cantorial Concert will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 8:00pm at Congregation Beth Am. The Temple is located at 225 N. Mc Henry Road in Buffalo Grove.
April 11 - May 4--- Shapeshifters Theatre of the Irish American Heritage Center is proud to present Knocknashee, by Irish playwright, Deirdre Kinahan of Navan, County Meath in Ireland. Robert Ayres directs. The production runs Friday, April 11 through Sunday, May 4. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are $12 for IAHC members and $15 for non-members.
April 12--- The north side communities of Andersonville, Edgewater, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, Uptown, and West Ridge have joined forces with Loyola University Chicago to host the first North Lake Shore Earth Day Celebration scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. at Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan Life Sciences Building at 1060 W. Sheridan Road. Food will be provided. The event and parking on campus are free to the public.
April 12---- Message of Hope 2008 is a new and exciting event to support UNICEF's Accelerated Child Survival Initiative (ACS). Come celebrate the success of this groundbreaking initiative in saving children's lives. Themed "A Global Journey", guests are invited to join the celebration with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and entertainment by Lynne Jordan and the Shivers. The event is from 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM at the InterContinental Hotel Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL to support UNICEF's Accelerated Child Survival Initiative. Tickets are $350, tables of 10 start at $3,500, and lounge seating is $300. For more information call 312-222-8900 x12; or go to www.unicefusa.org/chicago. For tickets call 312-222-8900 or go to brownpapertickets.com.
April 12--- The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Illinois will host their 11th Annual Blue Ribbon Luncheon & Fashion Show at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Doors open at 11:30am. Luncheon will be at 12:30 p.m. and the Fashion Show at 1:30p.m. All proceeds will benefit: Prevent Child Abuse Illinois ( a non-profit 501 © organization). Additional information is available on the "Prevent Child Abuse Illinois" website.
April 12, 2008, Sunny Ridge Family Center will host, "Fruits of Love," their annual Spring Fashion Show which will be held at The Abbington Banquets, 3 S 002 Route 53, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Sunny Ridge is a 501(c)(3) not for profit, social service agency that has served needy children and families for over 80 years. Reservations are $50 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, April 4, 2008. For more information call (630) 754-4504, or visit www.sunnyridge.org
April 13---- The Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society presents a free series of interactive slide lectures at the Chicago Botanic Garden. For more information, call 847-835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/plantshows.
April 16--- The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend our "Treat Your Staff to a Laugh" Luncheon in celebration of Staff Appreciation Day on Wednesday, April 16th from 11:45am to 1:15pm at McHenry Country Club located at 820 N. John Street in McHenry. Call the McHenry Area Chamber at 815-385-4300 or register online at http://wgnradio.com/www.mchenrychamber.com. Deadline is Monday, April 14th. Cost is $25 per person or $160 for tables of 8.
April 17--- Learn about Identity theft and discover ways to protect yourself at a seminar hosted by the Melrose Park Public Library. Martha Rohlfing, Financial Education Coordinator from the Illinois State Treasurer's office, will teach us about protecting ourselves from this emotionally and financially draining crime. The presentation will be held on Thursday, April 17,2008, at 6:00pm. This event is free, but please call the Reference Desk at 708.343.3391x226 to reserve your place. http://www.melroseparklibrary.org/
April 18--- The Franciscan Village presents Portraits of a Legend A Tribute to the Music of Frank Sinatra. This is an all-inclusive fundraiser: cocktails, dinner, show, sweet table, dancing, and open bar. The show is from 7pm- 12:30am. The night takes place at DiNolfos Banquets. Proceeds benefit the Franciscan Village Gift of Care Program. Tickets on sale now through April 10. Tickets are $100, and no tickets will be sold at the door. For additional information see the website, at http://www.portraitofalegend.com/ or phone 630-243-3435.
April 18--- The Saving Tiny Hearts Society, in conjunction with the Sundance Saloon, invite you to a celebration of care and support at the Sundance Saloon (300 Lakehurst Rd) in Waukegan, IL. In an effort to help eradicate congenital heart defects in children, the $7 ticket price will be donated by the Sundance Saloon to the research efforts of the Chicago-based Saving tiny Hearts Foundation. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $7 at the door or reserved in advance by purchasing at the Sundance Saloon or on the Saving tiny Hearts Society website at savingtinyhearts.org. Tickets are immediately available for purchase. Tickets are non-refundable and patrons under 21 cannot be admitted.
April 18--- Kids in Danger (KID), a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children's product safety will commemorate their Tenth Anniversary and Best Friend Award Night on April 18, 2008 at the Hugo's Frog Bar and Fish House, 1024 N Rush in Chicago. For more information call 312-595-0649 or visit the website at http://www.kidsindanger.org/.
April 18 & 19-- Cantigny will host a family overnight with fun activities for the entire family at the Robert R. McCormick Museum, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, Friday, April 18 - Saturday, April 19, 6:30 pm - 7:30 am. Learn the history of Robert R. McCormick and how his family lived in this beautiful 35-room mansion. Participants will enjoy an evening flashlight tour, make crafts, and have snacks. Snuggle up in your sleeping bag and watch, "A Night at the Museum" on the big screen. Morning will bring a light breakfast and last minute tidbits about McCormick and the mansion. Overnight guests must be between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. One adult per four children. Space is limited. For more information, call 630 260 8162.
April 19--- DuPage PADS will host the 6th Annual DuPage PADS Bowl-A-Rama from 12:00 noon-3:00p.m. at Fox Bowl in Wheaton, IL.. Teams consist of 1 captain and 4 bowlers. Each bowler commits to raise $140 in donations (or $700+ per team). DuPage PADS will provide 3 games, all-you-can-eat-pizza, ice cream, T-shirt, prizes for high donations, high score, raffle and unlimited laughs! Call 630.682.3846 x222 or visit http://www.dupagepads.org/ for more information.
April 19--- The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties, Inc. (JLKD) will host its fourth annual "Cinderella's Closet" event, a formalwear boutique where financially-challenged high school girls can "shop" for dresses, jewelry, purses... pretty much everything that a girl might need for prom - all FREE OF CHARGE! The event will take place from 10am-2pm at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora. For more information visit http://www.jlkd.org/.
April 19--- The sixth annual Mother, Daughter Luncheon will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Merrillville, Indiana. Hosted by St. Jude House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Crown Point, Indiana, the luncheon will feature a ballet performance, a raffle of American Girl Dolls, and individual photos of guests taken by a professional photographer. For more information, please call (219) 662-7066 X 15.
April 19--- St. Benedict the African (East) Catholic Church, 320 West 66th Street, proudly presents its Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from noon to 4:00 P.M. This year's gala event will be held at the Belvedere Chateau, 8055 West 103td Street, Palos Hills, Illinois. Ticket donation is $49.99. For more information, please call (773) 873-4464.
April 20--- The Woodridge Community Pantry will host its annual Cabaret Dinner Show/Silent Auction on Sunday, April 20 in the Krasa Center at Benedictine University in Lisle. The Cabaret will begin with cocktails and a silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Carrabba's Italian Grill beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the Cabaret are $30 per person and can be purchased online at the pantry's website at http://www.wcpinc.org/ or by calling (630) 512-9921 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Tickets will not be available at the door, so be sure to order early. Benedictine University is located at 5700 College Road in Lisle.
April 20---Celebrate the spring and take in a Cubs baseball game, with all ticket proceeds helping to educate and shelter refugee children in Kenya! Come to the Lakeview Baseball Club, one of the premier rooftop facilities at Wrigley Field, and watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday April 20th at 1:20pm. Come out and pledge your support for Heshima Kenya with discounted tickets at $115. Your ticket price includes a private and relaxed atmosphere with amazing rooftop views into the park, as well as all you can drink soda and beer and all you can eat food! For tickets, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (312)714-4038.
April 24--- The McHenry Garden Club will present the "Container Garden Gala" at 7 p.m. at McHenry High School West Campus. The school is located at 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road in McHenry. Tickets are $8.00 each and proceeds will be used for scholarships, educational projects and community improvement projects. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance contact the McHenry Garden Club at (815) 344-1965 or see our website, http://gardencentral.org/illinois/mchenrygardenclubspecialevents/.
April 26--- The American Brain Tumor Association hosts the 3rd Annual Brain Tumor Path to Progress 5K Run/Walk. This event expects more than 5,000 runners and walkers from Illinois and across the country to participate. The 2008 Run/Walk will be held at Montrose Harbor in Chicago. For more information, please visit http://www.abta.org/.
April 26--- The Alexian Center for Mental Health in Arlington Heights invites you to attend a concert benefiting its programs for women and children. Getting Better All the Time: An Evening with American English will be from 6pm- 10pm at Double Vision Sports and Entertainment, 240 Town Center Lane in Glendale Heights. The program, starring the Beatles tribune band American English, will also feature a reception, buffet, silent and live auctions. Tickets are $60 a piece and proceeds will support the Alexian Center's Emil Jones Women's Program and Child & Adolescent Program. For ticket information, call the Alexian Center at 847-952-7432 or visit http://www.alexiancenter.org/.
April 26--- Kids Fight Cancer presents "A Difference Begins Tonight," a charitable concert featuring international singing sensation Patrizio Buanne (headlining entertainer) and Matt Dusk (opening entertainer), at The Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd., in Rosemont at 8 p.m. All proceeds will be put towards a $1 million goal to fund the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Oncology Activity Center at Children's Memorial Hospital. Tickets are $50 to $150; Call the Rosemont Theatre box office at (847) 671-5100, or go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
April 26--- Save-A-Pet's 22nd Annual Tuxedos for Tails Auction & Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 26, 5:30pm to 11 pm at The Stonegate located on 2401 West Higgins Rd., Hoffman Estates. (at the Barrington Rd./I-90 interchange). Cost is $100 per person and includes an exciting live auction, silent auction, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a four-course dinner, music and dancing. To order tickets, call (847) 740-7788, ext. 146.
April 26-27--- Celebrate Spring at the first juried art fair of the season. Enjoy over 70 artists in an indoor, boutique setting, ½ block east of 294 on Half Day Road. Free parking, babysitting and Children's Art Workshop are available. This event will take place on Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, April 27th from 11am to 5pm. Visit http://wgnradio.com/fullscreen/www.nsuc.org for details, directions, and a coupon good for $1 off admission.
April 30--- Community Yom HaShoah Service presents Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 7:00pm, Everyone is Welcome. I will be held at the Congregation Beth Judea on Route 83 and Hilltop Drive, Long Grove, IL 60047. For more information call 847-412-4235 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MAY
---Throughout May---Celebrate National Bicycle Month with your own personal Bike Month License Plates. Plates are approved and shipped by the Secretary of State directly to you. The cost for the Bike Month plates is $28/ A color image of this year's plate can be seen at http://www.bikelib.org/. There is a limit of 350 plates so get yours today. For more information about the League of Illinois Bicyclists email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
May 1--- In an effort to raise awareness surrounding violence and the impact it has on women and girls, The Chicago Foundation for Women will gather on Thursday, May 1 in Grant Park and host Race for A Safe State: A 5K Run, Walk & Roll. Registration is at 4:30 PM and the race starts at 6:30 PM. Proceeds from the race will go to support Chicago Foundation for Women. Register online at http://www.cfw.org/.
May 3--- The family Service Center of Willmette, Glenview, Kenilworth, and Northbrook, will be holding their Annual Benefit Dinner titled Spring Shindig. It will start at 6:30pm and is located at the Woman's Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091. RSVP by April 21,2008. Cost is $100 per person. For more information call (847) 251-7350.
May 8--- The Chinese American Service League (CASL) will host its 19th Annual Corporate Dinner Benefit, on in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Chicago, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. CASL and its many corporate partners have together helped Chicago's diverse communities build new and greater futures through several innovative housing initiatives. This year's event will celebrate the theme, "Building Dreams, Housing Futures." For more information please contact the Development Department at (312) 791-0418 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
May 9--- The Bowl 4 MS Candlelight Bowl is being held at Lisle Lane, 4920 Lincoln Avenue, Lisle. Check in begins at 7pm, a buffet dinner is at 8pm and there will be four hours of bowling, shoes rental, a DJ, raffles, and prizes for costumes all included in the $35 price. All information is located on the website, http://www.bowl4ms.com/ which is updated regularly and has links provided for more information on Multiple Sclerosis.
May 9---The Ninth Annual Scholarship Competition and Gala will take place at 6:00 p.m. at the Arts Club of Chicago, 201 East Ontario Street. The evening starts with a reception, followed by the live Competition concert, which features the four finalists in the Advanced Category vying for top scholarships and recognition. The Preliminary Scholarship Competition begins on March 27th. All students are encouraged to compete in their categories! Call (312) 427-6267, Ext. 100 or stop by the front desk to sign up. You can be a part of the Gala by designing your own ad for the program book. Call (312) 427-6267, Ext. 110 for details!
May 10--- The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 98th Anniversary this year. To mark this milestone, Scouts from across the six county area served by the Three Fires Council will hold a Scout-O-Rama showcasing the timeless ideals of Scouting on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. To find out how you can support Scouting, learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase a $4.00 ticket to Scout-O-rama - call the Three Fires Council at 630.584.9250 or go to http://www.threfirescouncil.org/.
May 10--- The Zion Lutheran Church at 865 S. Church Rd in Bensenville is having their Salad Luncheon on Saturday, May 10 at 12pm. Cost is $8.00 per person. For reservation or more information, please contact the church office at 630-766-1039."
May 10--- Options & Advocacy is hosting its second annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 10 at the Walleye Grill in the Sun City community of Huntley. Tickets are $45 and will support Options & Advocacy's programs that serve 1,200 infants, children, and adults with disabilities. To purchase tickets, please call 815/477-4720 ext. 221
May 17--- The Sertoma Centre will be hosting its fifth annual BIG Event at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th Street, Merionette Park from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event consists of a cook-off featuring firefighters from throughout Chicago and Indiana putting their best recipes to test. Adult admission is $10 which ten food sampling tickets; children 12 and under is $5 which provides five food sampling tickets. All proceeds benefit Sertoma Centre, a accredited social service that provides job training, placement and residential services to nearly 650 individuals with developmental & physical disabilities and/or mental illness.
May 17--- The Spring into Health and Fitness May Healthfair, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center's RUCaring volunteering program, Rush Generations, and the Salvation Army, is providing a multitude of health services for every and anyone, all for FREE! Physicals, immunizations, vision and screening, adult dental exams, nutrition and diet, and much more. It will be held between 9am-2pm at the Chicago Christian Industrial League, 2750 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608. For more information call (312) 942-3670.
May 17--- Join St. Louise de Marillac School at their "Spring Into Summer Concert" featuring the popular band, CENTERLINE. Fun for all ages, it will be Held May 17, 2008 in the St. Louise Parish Center. Doors open at 6:30 pm. A cash bar and food booth will be available. Tickets are on sale now. $12/person in advance and $15/person at the door. For more info call 708-352-2202.
May 17--- Sertoma Centre of Alsip will host the agency's largest annual community fundraiser called the BIG Event. This event will take place at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St, Merrionette Park on Saturday, May 17th from 5pm -9:00pm. It will consist of a firefighters cook-off featuring "chef's" from firehouses throughout Chicago, the suburbs, and Indiana competing in categories of ribs, chicken, ethnic, and chili. Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under $5 (children receive five food tickets). All proceeds from the event benefit Sertoma Centre programs. For more information contact Sertoma Centre at (708) 371-9700 ext. 206.
May 18--- 8th Annual Darien Dash 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Sunday May 18, 2008. Race Time is 8:30 am at Darien Community Park, 71st & Clarendon Hills Road. $20.00 advance entry includes Pancake Breakfast. For more information call 630.968.0004 or http://www.darienchamber.com/. Proceeds from this event go to local schools and youth organizations.
May 18--- Austin Speaks-Chicago Walk Now for Austin '08. If you don't know someone with autism today, you will Every 20 minutes, another child is diagnosed with autism.
Walk with Autism Speaks: Together we are one strong voice. Walk to fund research. Walk to raise awareness. Register now and help change the future. Walk Now for Autism. Together we'll find the missing pieces. Join us on May 18 at Soldier Field in Chicago. To register, visit walknowforautism.org.
May 18--- Alternatives, Inc. is hosting their first annual "The Alternate Route - 8k Run for Youth" will be on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Diversey Harbor starting at 8:30am. Just under five miles, the Run for Youth course has been USATF certified. This race is an excellent way to test late spring fitness, challenge yourself to a longer run and enjoy a morning with fellow runners. To register visit our website at file://www.alternativesyouth.org/. Call 773-506-7474 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.
JUNE
June 13-15--- The 23rd Annual Lake Tour Bike Trek hosted by the American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago will be held June 13, 14, 15, 2008. Registration is $55 before May 1, 2008 and $75 after. cyclists of all levels have gathered to ride their bicycles approximately 50 miles a day for three days through scenic rural communities. Each night, participants are pampered at the famous Abbey Resort and Spa on Lake Geneva. Help support CURES...CLEAN AIR...SMOKEFREE KIDS! Call 630.812.5864 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit http://www.laketourbiketrek.org/ for more information.
JULY
July 19-20--- The Sheffield Garden Walk & Festival celebrates its 40th year of live music, food and drink, and the city's most beautiful gardens the weekend of July 19-20, 2008 from noon - 9:30pm at Webster St. & Sheffield Ave. (2200 N, 1000 W). Suggested donation is $6.00 before 5:00, $10.00 after 5:00. All proceeds benefit the Sheffield Neighborhood Association, a non profit community organization that raises money for community projects, neighborhood schools and local charitable institutions. For more information: 773.929.9255 or http://www.sheffieldgardenwalk.com/
AUGUST
August 28-31--- The Chicago Tafia Welsh Society invites you to celebrate the diverse and exhilarating culture of Wales, during four fun filled days at the North American Festival of Wales. For further information, please visit http://www.wngga.org/ or www.myspace.com/nafow.
ONGOING:
---Do you know any teenagers who should be recognized for their volunteer work? If so, nominate them for the 15th annual go airport express "Hereos in the Hood" award. Eligible candidates must live in Chicago, be between the ages of 12 and 18 and have preformed volunteer work in 2007. Entries are due by March 20. Group and individual winners receive an all expense paid trip to Springfield, IL. And other prizes from sponsors: go airport express, Chicago crusader, Dusable Museum of African American History, WGCI-FM, and Dominicks. For applications and information, please call 312-666-6662 or visit the community page at www.airportexpress.com/community.
--- It's not too soon to get your child ready for school! At Casa Infantil, a program of Casa Central, Head Start is combined with childcare to offer full-day services for families that qualify for DCFS or child care certification. The program is open five days a week from 7am-5pm. It offers curriculum for early learning, a developmental assessment, field trips, and family support activities. Qualified staff works closely with special needs children, in collaboration with the Chicago Public Schools. Carpooling opportunities are available. For more information, call Casa Infantil at 773-772-1170 or visit http://www.casacentral.org/.
--- The University of Illinois Extension offers a Master Gardener Help Line to assist homeowners with houseplant, garden, and insect questions. The Help Line is staffed by Master Gardeners, volunteers who have completed an intensive study course taught by the University of Illinois educators. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions by phone from 10am- 1pm on Wednesdays now through the month of February. In March, the hours will increase. Homeowners may call the University of Illinois Extension office at 630-955-1123 and ask to speak with a Master Gardener. For information, call the University of Illinois Extension at 630-955-1123 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
--- Alley Cat Allies and Tree House Animal Foundation host monthly free workshops at four locations in Chicago to provide information for residents who want to help the city's stray and feral cat population. The workshops provide information on how to create a safety net for the cats and stop the cycle of breeding. Learn how to reduce the population of outdoor cats with Trap-Neuter- Return and network with other caregivers. Through public education, awareness campaigns, community organizing, and partnerships with leading animal protection agencies and shelters, Alley Cat Allies hopes to bring Trap-Neuter-Return to the forefront of public awareness in Chicago. For more information and a full schedule of events, www.alleycat.org/chicago.
---Did you know that on any given day there are over 5,00 women who are homeless in the city of Chicago? Deborah's Place is working hard to ensure that every woman has warm, sage and secure place to sleep at night. Deborah's Place is the largest housing provider in the city for single women who are homeless. Many of these women have disabilities but do not receive any financial support or other government program assistance. Deborah's Place relies on the support of the community to continue to provide a warm, safe, and supportive home for women in need. TO find out how you can help a woman in need, call 773-638-6537 or log on to http://www.deborahsplace.org/.
---Applications are now available for the April 2008 - March 2009 Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program. For more information or for an application go to http://www.porkies.org/ and click on the Artist-in-Residence page or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is located in the western end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
--- Go to www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/hortanswers/ for answers to your horniculture questions. A new website that allows home gardeners and professional horticulturists to gain information about plant pests, diseases, and performances in the USDA's hardiness zones 4, 5, and 6 has been launched by University of Illinois Extension. "Hortanswers" is designed to provide basic information about the disease and pest problems of plants plus determine the right plant for the right place in the garden.
--- Little City Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of the children and families we serve and furthering the cause of improving the lives of all individuals with disabilities. We are looking for individuals and families who are willing to join our agency and provide foster care or adoption services to children who have a variety of special needs (medical, development, or behavioral/emotional). Visit our website, http://www.littlecityadoptions.org/ for more information on our upcoming orientations.
--- Physicians at Northwestern University are looking for men and women who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease within the last five years and have normal blood pressure readings to participate in a clinical research study with an FDA approved drug that may slow the progression of Parkinson's disease symptoms. Eligible participants will receive study-related physical exams and diagnostic tests. For more information, please call 312-503-2593.
---The Blue Gargoyle Adult Learning Program offers free day and evening classes at several levels, from beginning reading and math to GED preparation. The core classes are reading/writing/ and math; but electives include spelling/phonics, book discussion, creative writing, math homework help, constitution study, and computer lab. Parents with pre-schoolers may enroll with their children in the Family Learning Program, where the children receive pre-literacy instruction in the child development center during adult learning classes. Parents enjoy activities with the children between classes and a parenting seminar twice a week. For more information, visit http://www.bluegargoyle.org/ or call 773-995-4108.
---Enrollment remains open at Casa Central for pre-school kids to get ready for their school-age experience. Casa central offers its "Head Start" program at its community service center. Boys and girls ages 2 through 5 receive schooling, two meals a day, and lots of attention from childcare professionals. Parents must be employed or in school and eligible for state childcare subsidies. For more information, call the Community Service Center at Casa Central, at 773-645-2457, or visit http://www.casacentral.org/.
--- All communities recycler, an electronics-recycling center, wants you to keep electronics out of Chicago and landfills in order to maintain our state's natural resources enjoyed by millions who live here. All Communities Recycler has free pick-up and disposal, saves you money! Electronics are bio-degradable and not permitted in landfills. Together we can keep electronics out of our landfills. For more information, visit http://www.allcommunitiesrecyclor.org/.
--- Every Saturday night Bingo is held at the Dorchester Residence Hall located at 1515 E. 154th Street in Dolton, IL is benefiting SouthSTAR Services. Our non-profit organization has been in existence for 57 years and is currently serving over 300 individuals with developmental disabilities. The doors open at 5pm and games begin at 6:30pm. There are raffles, pull-tabs, and more. If you would like more information, please contact 708-755-8030 or visit the website at http://www.southstarservices.org/.
---Greater West Town serves the community through adult vocational training and placement, running an alternative high school, working to solve the drop out crisis, youth mentoring, and adult job placement. The organization wants low-income adults in the community to know about the tremendous learning opportunities, free of charge, in our Woodworkers Training Program and Shipping and Receiving Training Program. Contact 312-563-9570, extension 223, with any questions. (Posted 9/29/07)
---Greater West Town wants low-income adults (over the age of eighteen) and those available for full-time training to go back to school. Three short months in one of Greater West Town's Vocational training programs will add technical skills to your resume. In the Woodworkers training programs you will learn cabinet construction skills, blueprint reading, and machine operation. Or learn the computerized inventory control, safe material handling, forklift operation, UPS and FedEx documentation. Job placement success of over 85% of program graduates. No cost for low-income applicants. Apply now by calling 312-563-9028 or visit http://www.gwtp.org/.
--- The Off Campus Writers Workshop (OCWW) is an established ongoing writers group with weekly lectures and networking, adding resources to any writer's toolbox through information and support. Meetings are held every Thursday at 9:30AM at the Winnetka Community House (620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka). For more information, call (847) 446-0537.
---Once a month Journeys of the Heart Adoption Services holds free seminars for people interested in adopting a child. The seminars last two hours and are designed to answer all questions families have about process and fees. Journeys is a certified, non-profit agency licensed by the State of Illinois to provide adoption and relief services. Please visit http://journeysoftheheart.net/ or call (630) 469-4367 for more information.
--- Casa Central presents the Adolescent Parenting Program for recent mothers and fathers 19-years of age or younger. Through home visits and parenting classes, teen-age parents can get help they need. For more information, please call (773) 782-8818.
---Stauros U.S.A. is sponsoring the city's first conference on youth and young adult suicide, entitled "Suicide: They Die Too Young." It features two keynote talks and 24 workshops aimed at those who live with or work with young people, and at those who have survived the suicide death of a loved one. For more information and a printable registration form, see www.stauros.org. Call 773-484-0581 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.
--- The city of Evanston's Department of Health and Human Services offers a Family Planning Clinic for all eligible women. Services are free to those who qualify, and fees are on a sliding scale based on income. Services include doctor examinations, laboratory work, referral services and birth control. To make an appointment, call (847) 866-2949 or (847) 866-2948.
--- Hull House is providing free one-on-one tutoring for adults in need of basic reading, writing, and math skills. For more information, please call 773-493-1306.
--- South Side Parents is hosting an Early Childhood and Elementary School Fair Planning Meeting at Blackstone Library at 4904 S. Lake Park Ave at 6pm on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information please visit http://www.southsideparents.org/.
--- The Lake Villa District Library hosts The Adult Book Discussion the second Saturday of each month. The discussion takes place in the library's Wilton Room. Refreshments are served and new members or visitors are welcome. For more information, please visit http://www.lvdl.org/.
--- Junior Achievement Worldwide is in the process of offering a new after-school program for teens in the community. This free program teaches teens about running a business and how to responsibly manage money. By participating in the program, teens can also qualify for scholarships. If you know a teen or are a teen yourself and are interested, please visit afterschool.org (note: no www.).
---A Child Needs Your Help in reading, writing, and math. You can make a difference by volunteering to tutor just two hours a week at the Blue Gargoyle Youth Tutoring Program. The group provides individual tutoring and homework help group at the Chicago Public Schools for student age 6-12. The tutoring is Monday- Thursday from3-6pm. Turn the tables and give something back at the Blue Gargoyle Youth Tutoring Program at 5638 S. Woodlawn Avenue.
--- Access to Care needs volunteers to serve on its Benefit Committee for the program's 20th anniversary. Access to Care is a primary health care program for low-income, uninsured residents of suburban Cook County. To volunteer, call 708-531-0680. The program's participating physicians have contracted to care for over 28,000 individuals. But Access to Care only has funds to serve approximately 10,000 people. The benefit will be November 15, 2008 at the Union League Club in downtown Chicago. It will be a dinner dance with accompanying silent and live auctions. The committee needs people willing to devote some of their time to help make this event a success. The more money raised means more people will receive affordable health care services in their communities. Volunteers are needed who understand the need for affordable health care. For more information about The Access to Care Program, call 708-531-0680.
--- There are many opportunities to join support and participate in the Educare of West DuPage project. From initial planning work, to marshalling community investment, to building long-term partnerships, Educare is truly a collaborative effort that will require commitment from many partners. Educare presents an opportunity for donors, service providers, and community members to come together to establish a unique community center that will serve as a beacon of hope for the entire community for generations to come. To learn more about Educare and your potential involvement, contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
--- Metropolitan Family Services need volunteers for the Treasure House, a non-profit resale shop in Glen Ellyn whose proceeds support MFS service programs in DuPage County. For more information, please call (630) 682-3276.
--- Make a difference in the life of a child. The kids of Boys & Girls Clubs need caring and responsible volunteers to serve as mentors, tutors and coaches for only one to two hours each week. For more information and to sign-up, call (312) 235-8000 or visit http://www.bgcc.org/.
---DuPage PADS Urgent Overnight Shelter Support is looking for groups of people to provide food and volunteer support to staff an overnight shelter. It is located at a local church for people who are homeless in DuPage County. Shelter sites are located in Glen Ellyn, Wood Dale, Hinsdale and Lombard. For more information call (630) 682-3846 Ext. 265 or Ext. 234.
---Sign up to become an adult mentor at Passages Alternative Living Program and make a difference in a child's life today. Through mentoring a child once a week for only one hour, you can show your support, encourage a child, and help to empower. For more information, call (312) 225-3800, ext 19.
---Volunteer Center for McHenry County seeks volunteers to share their time and talents to help others in the community. The Volunteer Center helps match individuals and groups of all ages to local non-profits based on skills, interest, and time availability. For more information or to search for a volunteer opportunity, please visit http://www.volunteermchenrycounty.org/.
--- Casa Central is seeking bilingual participants for its Over 55 Senior Work Assignment program, sponsored by the Chicago Department on Aging. Applicants must have a Chicago address and meet income criteria, among other guidelines. If you're an active senior, 55 or older, visit Casa Central at 1335 North California Ave. or call (773) 645-2431.
--- There are hundred of children in northern Illinois in need of a stable, loving family. Many of these children are victims of abuse and neglect, but they have the potential for a brighter future with a little support. Kids Hope United is seeking individuals from all walks of life to learn about foster care. Do you have what it takes to change a life? For more information please call (312) 949-5500 or visit http://www.kidshopeunited.org/.
--- Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Hospice is looking for compassionate people who want to make a difference in someone's life. Hospice volunteers are needed to provide companionship, respite, emotional support, and more to patients and caregivers dealing with a terminal illness. Please call ENH Hospice at (847) 475-2012.
--- Enrich the life of a boy or girl, age 8 through 16 whose parent is incarcerated. Passages Alternative Learning provides supportive services in the form of training, group excursions, and free tickets to entertainment, cultural, and sporting events. You have no contact with the incarcerated parents. Please call (312) 225-3800 ext 27 for more information.
---Best Buddies is currently in need of adults, eighteen and older, from communities throughout the Chicago area, who might enjoy a friendship with a peer who has an intellectual disability. Friendships have an invaluable affect on the lives of both people involved. Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. More information is available at http://www.bestbuddiesillinois.org/ or by calling Murphy at (312) 828-9313.
---Lifelink International Adoption would like to ask you to consider opening your heart and home to a child who needs one. There are children from many countries such as China, Hong Kong, Korea, Philippines, Ukraine and Haiti who need a permanent family of their own. Lifelink also has partnerships with agencies serving Russia, Guatemala, Ethiopia and India. For more than 20 years, Lifelink has been placing foreign-born children with loving families in the US. If you would like to find out more about adoption, please call Lifelink at (630) 521-8281 or visit http://www.lifelinkadoption.org/.
--- Casa Central is actively seeking to recruit individuals interested in opening their hearts and homes for children in its foster care program. Casa Central provides monthly orientations for those individuals interested in providing care for children. For more information, contact Casa Central's recruitment licensing specialist at (773) 645-2371 or visit http://www.casacentral.org/.
---The South Suburban Family Shelter needs volunteers to assist in several capacities including clerical work, childcare, 24-hour hotline, and at our resale shop. For more information call 708-798-7737.
--- Help make a difference in your community by volunteering your time to the Hospice Partners. Hospice Partners is dedicated to excellence. We meet the needs of patients, and their families, throughout the Chicago Metropolitan. For more information call 1-800-994-9400.
--- Donate your car to the Northwest Suburban Detachment of The Marine Corps League. The league participates in Toys-For-Tots, assist marines in veteran hospitals and other worthy charities. For more information call Holly at 847-392-6400.
--- Alliance Human Services a non-profit organization is currently recruiting foster homes in the northern area to provide care for children and youth between the ages of 0-18 who have a variety of behavioral and/ or medical problems. We provide competitive compensation, customized training, and 24-hour support. You must be at least 21 years old and have a private bedroom for the child. If you are ready to make a difference in a child's life, please contact the recruiter, Felisia Gladney at 847-755-0596.
--- Lawrence Hall Youth Services is recruiting new members for their Junior Board, a group of young professionals who spend time with boys and girls from our residential treatment program. They take kids on monthly outings - batting cages, bowling, museums, picnics, and sporting events - and sponsor a scholarship once a year. For more information, please call (312) 346-3383. Make a difference in the life of a child!
--- Hadassah needs volunteer facilitators for Training Wheels, a Jewish family education and outreach program that teach young families about Jewish holiday rituals and traditions. Small groups meet 9 times a year for about 2 hours for crafts, songs and stories, discussion and food in a family-friendly way to celebrate at home. Training, a wonderful curriculum and all administrative and support services provided. For information, please call Sylvia Telser toll-free at 1-866-394-1800 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
--- The Wheeling SeniorNet Learning Center is looking for volunteers for dynamic seniors. The SeniorNet program is for adults (50 years of age or older) introducing each to the world of technology - computers and the Internet. For more information, please call (847) 459-2666 ext. 4131 or visit http://www.vi.wheeling.il.us/.
--- InTouch is a statewide network established to equip communities with the knowledge and assistance needed to be effective in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. They are looking for students to assist police departments in conducting compliance checks at establishments that sell tobacco products in west suburban Cook County. InTouch staff will recruit and train these students, and additional students if more are needed. If you have individuals or a group of teens that may be interested in participating in conducting compliance checks please call Dan Canavan at (708) 865-2900.
--- SouthStar Services is looking for bingo helpers and players at the Dorchester Center, Fridays at 9am. Approximately 150 players from around the area come every Friday. SouthStar Services provides job-training, employment, community living and support services to over 300 adults with development disabilities. For more information about volunteering or playing bingo, call Kristen Guthrie at (708) 755-8030, ext. 271, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
--- Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Northern Cook and Northern DuPage Counties has volunteer assignments available for people of all ages. Long-term and one-time assignments are available at a number of locations, including food pantries, libraries, and senior centers. Tutoring opportunities are also available. No experience needed, and training is provided. To volunteer call (847) 228-1320 or visit http://www.volunteerinfo.net/.
--- Make a difference in the life of a child. The kids of Boys & Girls Clubs need caring and responsible volunteers to serve as mentors, tutors, coaches and advisers for only two hours each week. For more information and to sign up, call Angela at (312) 235-8000 or visit http://www.bgcc.org/.
--- AFS has been leading international high school exchange as a non-profit for more than 57 years, including the Chicago and Northern Illinois area. Each year, we place more than 2,700 exchange students with U.S. host families to live in their community and attend the local high school. If you are interested in hosting an AFS exchange student, please call (708) 424-4429 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
--- The Wheeling SeniorNet Learning Center is searching for volunteers to teach computer classes. No more than six students per class and two peer teachers instructing the class at a pace carefully designed for seniors. We also need volunteers as Board members, scheduling the activities. Visit or website at www.seniornet.org/usa/wheeling and see the faces of WSNLC or photo album or for more information call the SeniorNet Hotline at (847) 459-2666, ext. 4131.
--- The Calumet City Public Library, in partnership with the schools of Calumet City, is looking for adults, preferably men who want to read to children in the schools. Men are especially wanted because seeing a man read can encourage boys to read. This program is funded by a grant that was secured for the Calumet City Public Library by State Senator Donne E. Trotter. If you are interested in reading to children in the schools please contact Library Director William Pixley at (708) 862-6220, ext. 244.
--- Always wanted to volunteer but not sure how to start? Visit http://www.chicagovolunteer.net/. It's easy. It's free. And you can start helping people in your own community right now.
--- Join out team and become a volunteer tutor. Our program provides free reading and math instruction to individuals 16 and older who read below the 9th grade level. With your help we can combat illiteracy. For details or to register for training, please call Joyce Ruffin, Program Coordinator at (773) 962-1001. Program sponsored by B.E.S.T.
--- Ever picture yourself a philanthropist? Like Ford, Rockefeller or event Bill Gates? You don't need millions. When you make a gift of cash, appreciated stock, or other assets to The DuPage Community Foundation-fully tax deductible-you, too, can leave a lasting stamp on the things you care about. Whether it's AIDS, homelessness, cancer research, your local library or Neighborhood Park, The DuPage Community Foundation can help you realize your charitable goals. Want to learn more? Contact The DuPage Community Foundation at (630) 655-5556 or visit their website at http://www.dcfdn.org/.
--- Community Resource Network is a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen communities and nonprofit agencies throughout metropolitan Chicago by providing volunteer services to individuals who want to help and information and referral services to people in need of help. CRN also offers a menu of workplace volunteer services that are designed to help companies meet their corporate social responsibility goals. For more or visit http://www.communityresourcenetwork.org/. Information, please call us at (312) 491-7800, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
--- Busy Brains Children's Museum, which is seeking a permanent home in Lake County, is looking for volunteers to serve on one of three committees. The time commitment is minimal and it's a great opportunity to help plan and open a children's museum that local families will use for years to come. Busy Brains currently offers traveling exhibits for birthday parties, day camps and in-house school field trips. For more information visit http://www.busybrains.org/.
--- Cris Radio volunteers are needed. If you would be interested in reading news articles, books and other materials to people who are blind, Cris Radio needs you! Cris is looking for volunteers to help out at its new home, the Chicago Lighthouse for people who are blind or visually impaired (1850 W. Roosevelt. Rd.). Volunteers should be at least a college freshman. Auditions will be held to determine on-air suitability. In addition, off-air opportunities will be available. For more information call (312) 666-1331.
---Fourth Presbyterian Church is looking for volunteers to serve as tutors and mentors to students from one of Chicago's inner city neighborhoods. The church is located at 126 E. Chestnut St. To learn more, please contact Regina at 312-981-3560 or visit the website at http://www.chicagolights.org/. Or give a gift to the tutoring program by contacting the Chicago Lights Development office at 312-274-3816 or give online at http://www.chicagolights.org/.
---The Chicago Divorce Association for Men, Inc. is an Illinois not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to assisting men in your community who are seeking and/or currently involved in a divorce situation. We can also assist in post-divorce and child custody issues regarding parental rights. We offer meditation as an affordable resolution; and have access to pro-male, family law attorneys at a reduced rate for members. Going through a divorce? Learn how to protect yourself now! Call 630-860-2100.
--- Young Single Parents, Inc. offers educational and social activities for the divorced, widowed, separated or never married parent between the ages of 21-50 or with a minor child under the age of 18. Custody is not a factor of eligibility. Additional activities are held for Adults and families on weekends and holidays. Check the Young Single Parents, Inc. website http://www.youngsingleparents.org/ or call (847) 622-3800 for dates, times and details. YSP welcomes and encourages your ideas, suggestions and sponsorship of activities.
--- The Bette D. Harris Clinic at The Family Institute at Northwestern University offers counseling & psychotherapy for families, couples & individuals on a sliding fee scale. The Clinic, with locations in Evanston, LaGrange Park and downtown Chicago provides family, pre-marital, couples and individual counseling. It also offers programs for children and adolescents as well as for the treatment of anxiety, depressions and panic disorders. For more information call (847) 433-7300 or visit http://www.family-institute.org/.
--- Groups for all ages of children and adolescents who have been affected by cancer. These groups can be for kids with cancer in the family, cancer themselves or who have lost someone to cancer. Please call (708) 798-9171 for more information. Programs available in Homewood and Mokena.
--- For information about Free Cancer Support Groups and activities visit http://www.cancersupportcenter.com/ or call (708) 798-9171. Groups include Knit/Crochet Circle, Gentle Yoga, Journaling Group for cancer survivors, Stress-Reducing Meditation and many more.
--- Near North Health Service Corporation is offering a support group for women to discuss topics that directly impact their family as well as their personal and professional lives. The topics covered are domestic violence, handling and coping with stress and relationships. The sessions are free to all women and are being offered at two NNHSC health centers. Every Monday from 2:00-3:30pm at Komed Holman Health Center, 4259 S. Berkeley, (773) 268-7600 ext. 156 and every Tuesday from 2:00-3:30pm at Winfield Moody Health Center, 1276 N. Clybourn, (312) 337-1073 ext. 240.
--- The American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago recommends those in high-risk groups get an immunization between October and December. High-risk groups include Health Care Provides, children between 6 months and 5 years of age, people with diabetes, asthma, and heart disease, those 50 years old and older, and women who are or will become pregnant during the flu season. To find a flu shot site near you, call 311 or visit http://www.lungchicago.org/.
--- Ex-offenders, their families, and the community are welcome to join a circle of support and networking. Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, the Overcomer's Meeting is held at 5437 West Division Street. A free dinner is served and professional guidance in finding jobs and housing is provided. For any questions, call (773) 786-0226.
--- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center sponsors a six-week support group for female survivors of incest and sexual abuse on Thursday evenings. Emphasis is on coping, healing, and continuing to grow beyond what might have been thought possible. For more information please call (773) 296-3130.
--- To receive support from the Amyloidosis Support Group Hotline call (866) 404-7539 toll free (leave a message if no one is there and you will be called back). The non-toll free number is (630) 350-7539. You can also visit www.amyloidosissupport.com.
--- The Chicago Divorce Association offers child custody assistance and honest, competent attorneys to help their members before, during and after divorce. For additional information, visit them on the web at http://www.chicagodivorce.com/. For more information, call 630-860-2100.
--- Improve communication with deaf relatives, friends and colleagues. Enroll in Chicago Hearing Society's sign language classes. Courses are offered at several locations and time for all skill levels. Contact Norma at 773-248-9121 to register or sign up online at http://www.chicagohearingsociety.org/.
--- If you are a vet or the loved one of a vet suffering through the hardships created by serving in the global war on terror and don't know who to turn to, counseling/help is available for both veteran and loved ones. Call toll free at (800) 931-8387 for more information.
---If you want to drink, that is your business. If you want to stop, that's ours. Call Alcoholics Anonymous in the Chicago area at 312-346-1475 or visit the website at http://www.aa.org/.
--- Hospice of Northeastern Illinois is offering a variety of age-appropriate support groups in Barrington, Crystal Lake and Palatine. All groups and workshops are open to community and hospice families who are grieving the death of a loved one, either through illness or sudden death. Each group meets for eight weeks and there is a $25 registration fee for non-hospice families. To register for any of the grief support groups, call bereavement support services at 847-381-5599.
--- South Suburban Family Shelter provides a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence. Trained domestic violence bi-lingual staff staffs the hotline. Calls to the hotline are confidential and free of charge. The hotline number is (708) 335-3028 or toll free at (877) 335-3020.
--- A gathering of women for Sharing, Support and Networking Breast Cancer Support Group will be held every month on Mondays. There will be an informational presentation, followed by open group discussion on the topic or other topics of concern. All sessions are free and will be held at the Center for Women's Health. Registration is required by calling (847) 535-8500.
--- The Bereavement and Grief support group addresses the common symptoms of grief. For more information and to register, call Hospice Partners at (800) 994-9400.
--- The Fibromyalgia Support Group wants to help you. For more information, please call (847) 535-6132.
--- The Lymphedema Support Group wants to help you. For specific dates and more information, call (847) 535-6520.
--- The National Stuttering Association Support Group provides emotional support and encouragement to people who stutter. For more information, call (847) 394-9044.
--- The Resolve Through Sharing Bereavement Services for parents who have lost babies want to help. For more information, call (847) 535-6336.
--- The Surviving Motherhood Support Group for new (or not-so-new) moms. You can participate regardless of where you deliver. For more information, call (847) 535-6182.
--- Grief is painful. You don't have to go through it alone. If you or someone you know has experienced the death of a loved one, fall grief groups are now forming. For more information, call Hospice of Northeastern Illinois at (847) 381-5599 or visit http://www.hospiceanswers.org/.
--- Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest group dedicated to the health and well being of Troops and Veterans and their families of these wars, and the military in general, is seeking OIF/OEF Veterans to be an IAVA member. Joining IAVA automatically makes you a part of TroopNet, IAVA's online community exclusively for Iraq and Afghanistan vets. Non Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans and Civilian supports are strongly encouraged t join our e-mail list, and be regularly updated on IAVA events and news Donors and sponsors for the IAVA College Speaking Tour are needed as well. Please visit http://www.iava.org/ to learn how you can help.
--- Family Rescue is an organization that has been working for over 25 years to provide services to individuals and organizations throughout the Chicago metropolitan are in both English and Spanish. Services include shelter, counseling, case management, legal advocacy, Head Start, daycare and safe housing. For more information about how you can get involved please call (773) 375-1918 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . IF you or someone you know are in need of help please call the 24-hour toll-free crisis line (800) 360-6619.
---Your time, knowledge and skills are needed as a volunteer at Casa Central. You could read stories to children or older adults, or help plan a special event for families. You could come in as an individual volunteer or bring in a group of friends or co-workers. Casa Central offers a variety of opportunities from which to choose. Call (773) 645-2465 for more information on volunteering.
--- St. Peter's Donation Center is now open and accepting new or tenderly used and clean items for the 2008 Barn Sale scheduled for September 20 and 21st at the Kane County Fair Grounds in St. Charles. Donations can be dropped off from 8:30am to noon at the Campana building on the corner of Fabyan Parkway and Route 31 on January 19, February 23, March 22, April 22, and every Saturday thereafter through the end of August. All items are subject to inspection. More information about donating, warehouse hours, and pick-up dates can be found on the website at http://www.stpetersbarnsale.com/ or by calling 630-232-0124, etx. 325. Help us provide clean, reusable items to other members of our community. Donate today!
--- The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and its signature direct-service program, Wendy's Wonderful Kids is now active in Illinois making adoptive, loving families a reality for thousands of children waiting in foster care in our communities. To learn more, visit Dave Thomas foundation for http://www.adoption.org/ or http://www.childserv.org/.
--- Help donate to Carpenter's Place by bringing or mailing donations to 1149 Railroad Avenue in Rockford or visit http://www.carpentersplace.org/. Carpenter's Place provides food, clothing, daytime shelter and case management to the homeless.
--- South Suburban Family Shelter, Inc. is looking for individuals, families, or businesses interested in participating in their Adopt-A-Family program, designed to help victims of domestic violence and their children during the holiday season. Those wishing to "adopt" a family, please call (708) 798-7737, ext. 222.
--- Don't let your old computers just sit and collect dust, donate them to us! GiveAComputer.org is a non-profit charity with a mission to provide disadvantaged individuals, families, and other non-profits with computers. For more information please call (708) 877-7091 or visit http://www.giveacomputer.org/.
--- How can you turn two tons of metal into a tax deduction? Donate your old car to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois! For more information, call 312-321-1500 or go to http://www.kidneycars.com/.
--- Help girls and boys who are victims of wars, disease, poverty and disasters by contributing to Operation Christmas Child, sponsored by Samaritan's Purse. Samaritan's Purse is accepting shoeboxes filled with gifts for needy children around the world. For more information on how you can send a shoebox, call 1-800-809-3882.
--- The Junior League of Kane & DuPage Counties, Inc. (JKLD) is joining with its sister Leagues from around the country to assist the Junior League of New Orleans in its Junior Leagues Rebuilding a Better Community Together Initiative. Volunteers are rehabilitating homes and cleaning up neighborhoods in some of the hardest-hit areas of New Orleans. In addition to sending volunteers, JKLD is collecting donations to provide assistance grants to the rebuilding effort. To contribute, please visit http://www.jlkd.org/ or call (630) 364-2037.
--- It takes Big Shoulders to carry a child's dreams. Every year, the Big Shoulders Fund assists thousands of children with scholarships so they can stay in Chicago's Catholic schools. The need for help is growing. Your gift to the Big Shoulders Fund means more children will be able to stay in Catholic school. One hundred percent of your donations to the Big Shoulders Fund are used to support students in 93 inner-city Catholic schools, which enroll nearly 25,000 children. To make a secure donation, visit www.bigshouldersfund.org, or call (312) 751-8337.
--- There are families in your community who are living in substandard conditions and simply need a Hand Up, not a hand out. Habitat for Humanity is providing that Hand Up and you can help. Habitat's "Cars for Homes" program uses your donated car, truck, boat, or RV to help build decent, affordable homes with low-income families. Call toll free, 1-877-277-4344, or visit www.carsforhomes.org to see how your car donation can make a difference for a family in your community.
---Air Travel is a big part of making kids' wishes come true for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. You can help special children continue to travel by donating your frequent flier miles. To donate, please visit http://www.wish.org/ or call toll free 1-800-722-9474.
--- WINGS are looking for donations to replenish the pantries for the needy women and children of Chicago. The most needed items are laundry detergent, bleach, garbage bags, paper towels and toilet paper. For a more complete list, please visit http://www.wingsprogram.com/. To arrange a drop-off or pick-up of donations, please contact Beth Gardham at (847) 577-4668 ext. 225 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
--- Don't trade in your vehicle! Donate it to The Center For Enriched Living and help change the lives of people with developmental disabilities! Call toll-free at (866) 948-7001. All vehicles accepted, free towing anywhere in the United States & proceeds help youth and adults with developmental disabilities. Donate your vehicle now!
--- With an eye to the longer-term needs of hurricane survivors from the Gulf States, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago is embarking upon a drive for personal hygiene products. The Federation is also accepting monetary donations to help hurricane survivors. Individuals wishing to make donations to help the hurricane victims should call (312) 444-2854 or go to our secure website at http://www.juf.org/.
--- South Suburban Family Shelter continues to collect used cellular phones as a fundraising venture. All proceeds benefit the clients who receive services at SSFS. The phones that are most desirable are smaller digital handsets that are less than five years old. Phones and batteries are needed. For more information call (708) 798-7737 ext 233.
--- Book Worm Angels is helping kids discover that reading is fun and rewarding. It helps suburban schools and civic groups collect entertaining, general interest children's books, and delivers them to classroom lending libraries in Chicago's lowest-scoring elementary schools. To learn more visit http://www.bookwormangles.org/ or call (847) 471-BOOK.
---Chronic pain is a serious medical condition that can, and should, be treated. Although there are effective treatments, many people suffer in silence. Pain management begins with educating yourself by going online or talking to your doctor. Discuss the situation with family and friends. For more information, please call (866) 590-PAIN or got to http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/.
---Chronic pain is a serious medical condition that can, and should, be treated. Although there are effective treatments, many people suffer in silence. Pain management begins with educating yourself by going online or talking to your doctor. Discuss the situation with family and friends. For more information, please call (866) 590-PAIN or got to http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/.--- Lake Forest Hospital offers a Newborn Hotline. Talk to a registered nurse with any questions and concerns about your baby (up to 6 weeks old). Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hotline number is (847) 535-6161.
--- Casa Central has open enrollment for adults 65 years and better at its Adult Day Care Center. This program provides supervised daytime care for seniors with some medical limitations, while relative work or go to school. The Day Care Center has a nurse on staff and it offers a nutritious lunch and many social activities. Call (773) 645-2487 for more information about enrollment in the Adult Day Care Center at Casa Central (1343 North California Avenue).
--- Casa Central Home Based Care provides bilingual support to seniors. It offers personal care, shopping, cleaning and other important services to seniors throughout Chicago. This program enables homebound seniors to remain independent, while they receive valuable companionship. Call (773) 645-2487 for more information about enrollment in the Adult Day Care Center at Casa Central (1343 North California Avenue).
--- Lake Forest Hospital offers free Hearing Rehabilitation Classes. These small group sessions are informal and a family member is invited to attend with you. Pre-registration is required. For schedules and registration call (847) 535-6114.
--- The Bette D. Harris Clinic at The Family Institute at Northwestern University is offering counseling and psychotherapy for families, couples, and individuals on a sliding fee scale. The clinics are located in Evanston, LaGrange Park and downtown Chicago. It also offers programs for children and adolescents as well for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. For more information call (848) 433-7300 or visit http://www.family-institute.org/.
---Access to Care, a non-profit health care program, is offering affordable primary health care to low income uninsured residents of suburban Cook County and northwest Chicago. Through the program, patients are able to see a private primary care physician in their local community for $5 per visit. Other services include prescription medication for $10, $20, or $30. Lab tests and x-ray services are $5. Proof of address and proof of income are required and you must be ineligible for Public Aid or Medicare. For more information, please call (708) 531-0680.
--- Amyloidosis is a rare and serious disorder that can affect many organs in the body, including the heart, kidney, liver, and nerves. Diagnosis is difficult, because Amyloidosis resembles other medical problems. Symptoms can include unexplained weight loss, leg swelling, shortness of breath and fatigue. People with Amyloidosis may also have arm and leg numbness, carpal tunnel symptoms and changes in their nails. Swallowing problems can also be a part of the puzzle. With early diagnosis, Amyloidosis can be treated. For more information call (866) 404-7539.
--- Kids In Danger is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children by improving children's product safety. About two children's products are recalled every week. To learn how to protect your children and others, visit http://www.kidsindanger.org/ or call 312-595-0649.
--- The National Headache Foundation offers five tips to relieve headaches. For more information call 1-888-643-5552 or visit http://www.headaches.org/.
---ESNI is interested in sharing a monthly support for adults with epilepsy. If you would benefit from sharing your experiences with others, call Alice Shorr at 847-433-8960.
---For every Thursday of each month and the third Friday of each month, the Wound Healing Institute at Saint Margaret Mercy's South Campus offers free foot screenings. Appointments are between 1:30 and 3:30pm. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 219-933-2666 or 708-891-9305, x32666.
--- The Illinois Eye Bank, a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of sight, celebrates the Gift of Sight in March with National Eye Donor Awareness month. Fore more information call (800) 548-4703 or visit http://www.illinoiseyebank.org/.
--- Free blood pressure screenings are offered the first Thursday of every month at Amcore Bank in Woodstock from 12:30-1:30pm; the first Friday of every month at Harris Bank in Woodstock from 12:30-1:30pm; and the third Thursday of every month at the Adult and Child Rehab Center in Woodstock from 9:30-10:30am. The Home Health Nursing Department of the Adult and Child Rehab Center will provide the screenings. No appointment is needed.
--- Evanston Northwestern Healthcare has established a toll-free Crisis Hotline for women experiencing postpartum depression and who are in immediate need of professional help. Family and friends also may use the hotline. Call (866) ENH-MOMS to instantly connect to a trained mental healthcare professional that will guide women to resources tailored to their individual needs.
--- For your breastfeeding questions and concerns or to register for the Breastfeeding Support Group, call the Lactation Center at Lake Forest Hospital. Call (847) 535-6262 for more information.
--- A key to substance abuse prevention including inhalant abuse is having an open and honest discussion with children about the extreme dangers associated with abuse, and the consequences of sniffing potentially poisonous substances. To aid in such conversation, parents, teachers and other adults can visit the Illinois Poison Center's Web site at http://www.illinoispoisoncenter.org/. Adults that suspect abuse by a youngster should seek medical attention or contact the poison center immediately at (800) 222-1222.
--- Has your life been touched by cancer? Kids and families living with cancer now have a warm and welcoming place where they can learn more about the disease and treatments available. Gilda's Club Chicago has just opened the new Emily Dorfman Resource Center in Chicago. Visit http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/ or call (312) 464-9900 for more information.
--- The Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center is offering free hearing screenings to anyone 21 and older. Please call for an appointment, (708) 599-9500. There are three offices: Homewood, Palos Hills and Romeoville, IL. The Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center is a nonprofit, United-Way supported organization serving the community since 1978.
---Jobs for Youth/Chicago, Chicago's largest non-profit dedicated to helping low-income 17-24 year olds, has a mission: make a difference in the lives of Chicago's over 100,000 youth ages 16-24 not working, nor in school. Jobs for Youth is making good on that mission by moving into 8,000 more square feet of space to serve more of Chicago's youth and the Chicago business community who hires them. More information at http://www.jfychicago.org/.
---Casa Central can train you to become a certified nursing assistant in a 13-week program. The program provides you with skills necessary to obtain employment and prepares you to take the Illinois state test. Job placement assistance is available after program completion in places such as in long-term care facilities, a hospital or other medical settings. The program is seeking Bilingual (English/Spanish) persons who are interested in the medical field. For more information call Casa Central (773) 645-2431.
--- Looking for a job? An Art Gallery Company is looking for part time/full time work from home, account managers and sales representatives positions are available, it pays $2500 a month plus benefits. Please contact us for more details. Requirements: should be a computer literate. 3-5 hours access to the Internet weekly. Must be over 18yrs of age. Must be efficient and dedicated. If you are interested and need more information please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
--- The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals meet at 7:30am on Tuesdays at Midwest Bank & Trust (5555 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry), except on the third Tuesday of each month when the group meets at Green St. Café (1219 N. Green St., McHenry). Entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals 32 and under are welcome to join the group for networking, professional education and development, and volunteer opportunities to give back to the community. A small fee applies for membership to cover the cost of the monthly breakfast. Membership in the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce is required. For more information, please call (815) 363-5555.
--- Casa Central seeks bilingual participants for its Over 55 Senior Work Assignment Program, sponsored by the Chicago Department on Aging, You may qualify for an assignment within Casa Central for 20 hours a week. Applicants must have a Chicago address and meet income criteria, among other guidelines. If you're an active senior, 55 or better, come to Casa Central (1335 North California Avenue) or call (773) 645-2431.
--- If you are a professional who is blind or visually impaired and are actively searching for work, the Guild for the Blind's Employment Connection Program can help. The Guild offers individualized career counseling and classes to help make your job search more focused and effective. The program is free. For more information please call (312) 236-8569.
--- The Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance to Chicago families recovering from fire, robbery, illness, flood and other devastating situations. Call (312) 379-0301 or visit http://www.emergencyfund.org/.
--- Manufacturers throughout the Chicagoland area are seeking qualified men and women to fill skilled and semi-skilled positions in their factories. The Jane Addams Resource Corporation is now accepting applications for its fall industrial training class in metalworking. To obtain further information and to schedule an intake session, or to learn about other learning opportunities available at JARC, contact (773) 728-9769 ext. 21.
--- The Arts and Business Council is seeking participants to join the on BOARD program. Training and placing working professionals on art boards throughout metro Chicago, for more information contact http://www.artsbiz-chicago.org/ or (312) 372-1876 x228.
--- Interested job seekers for the City of Chicago can visit the Department of Personnel Service Center located in City Hall at 121 North LaSalle Street, Room 100, Monday - Friday from 8am until 5pm. On-line applications are available at www.cityofchicago.org/personnel. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
--- Overwhelmed by the looming costs of college tuition? The Illinois CPA Society wants you to know that there are a variety of college-savings options out there for you to explore. From state savings plans to financial aid, there is a plan that will work for you. For more information on the available college-savings vehicles, contact a CPA or financial professional to help you choose the best savings strategy.
--- Don't be a victim of Predatory Lenders! If you're un-informed about refinancing, predatory lenders can gouge you for high interest rate or closing costs. Sometimes so excessive you may lose your most valuable asset, your home. As interest rates rise and people need financial assistance with loans, they fall victim to predatory lenders. Before you sign, call the office of The City Treasurer at 744-3365 or visit http://www.chicagocitytreasurer/.
--- Phone questions? Get answers and get the most from your phone dollar! Call the Illinois Telephone Consumer Education Fund at 800-622-0200 for a free brochure or visit http://www.itcef.org/. The ITCEF is a non-for-profit corporation dedicated to educating consumers about their phone service options, comprised of the Illinois Commerce Commission, Citizens Utility Board, Illinois Attorney General's Office, Cook County State's Attorney's Office and Ameritech.
--- If you seek to help to take control of your financial future, you have a right to advice based on your needs. The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards can give you "Ten Questions to Ask When Choosing a Financial Planner." Call 1-888-CFP-MARK.
--- Green Thumb, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving older workers age 55 and older living on a limited income. Green Thumb operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which is a part of the Older Americans Act. If you are age 55 or older and need help finding employment in your area, or need help updating your skills, call Green Thumb at 1-800-962-1855 for more information.
--- Women Veterans would like you to start or expand your own small business? Don't know how to start or where to get financing? The Department of Veterans Affairs can help you! You wore the uniform. You served America. The VA is committed to helping you get started and be successful. Whether you have your own ideas or want to start a national franchise, the VA can help. Start living your dreams NOW by visiting http://www.vettbiz.gov/ and click on Getting Started.
--- SubCon Packing and Assembly is a division of Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center of Countryside, Illinois, which cares for persons of all ages with developmental disabilities. SubCon offers contract packaging and fulfillment services to manufacturers, distributors and retail businesses while providing job skill training to developmentally disabled persons. Please contact us for a quote at (708) 482-8446 or visit http://www.subconpacking.com/.
--- Sertoma Centre, Inc. is a nationally accredited, award-winning, not-for-profit agency that provides job training and employment services to more than 650 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities, and/or mental illness. Communities served include 45 south and southwest suburbs and parts of Chicago. Sertoma Centre also operates several community group and foster-care homes located in the south suburbs. For more information, please call (708) 371-9700 or click on http://www.sertomacentre.org/.
--- Are you a Chicago resident looking for a job? Mayor Daley's WorkNet Chicago offers a full range of free employment services, including career planning, resume writing assistance and work-related skills refreshers, that can help you find the job you want. For more information about Mayor Daley's WorkNet Chicago and the location nearest you, please call (312) 746-7777.
--- Feeling stuck in your job? Career Coach is a free, online tool available that can help. Assess your interests, find out about potential careers, and learn about education and financial aid resources. Visit Career Coach at http://www.womenemployed.org/ to explore career options and make a step-by-step plan to reach your goals today.
--- Are you currently facing an employment related problem? Women Employed's job problems counselors can help you determine whether your situation is unfair or illegal and what your options are. Call Women Employed at (312) 782-3902 now.
--- Helmets to Hardhats is a non-profit organization that is funded by the Department of Defense to help transitioning military and veterans find careers in the building and construction trades. If you would like to benefit from Helmets to Hardhats please visit us at http://www.helmetstohardhats.org/.
--- Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue has an opportunity to come meet the volunteers and learn more about labs. Additional information can be found at http://www.midwestlabresuce.org/ or call (847) 604-3254.
--- The Tree House Animal Foundation is offering FREE spay/neuter surgeries for cats and kittens in the Chicagoland area for a limited time. If interested please call, (773) 784-5488 ext. 229.
--- Free Spirit Siberian Rescue is a non-profit rescue organization, located in Harvey, IL that is dedicated to placing Siberian Huskies in permanent, loving homes. By adopting a homeless pet, you will be giving an animal a second chance at life. If you are interested in adopting one or more of these beautiful dogs, volunteering for the rescue, or making a donation visit our website http://www.huskyrescue.org/ or contact (847) 854-1745.
--- The Buddy Foundation is a non-profit animal rescue organization dedicated to finding homes for abandoned and abused dogs and cats. They are desperately in need of foster homes for needy animals. If you can help in any way, contact the Buddy Foundation at 847-813-7206 or go online to http://www.thebuddyfoundation.org/.
--- Homes for Endangered and Lost Pets (HELP) are badly in need for foster homes. Due to the influx of both cats and dogs this summer, the situation is becoming desperate. If you think you may be interested in fostering cats, please call Ruth at 630-879-8500 or Sue at 630-208-8630. For dog fostering information, please call Ruth Ann at 630-879-5611.
--- Sponsor a Dog or Cat--- Potential sponsors select one or more pets and then contribute a pledged amount to their care on a regular basis. For more information call 516-883-7900 or visit their web site at http://www.nsalamerica.org/.
--- Pet Rescue Inc. is in need of pet supplies, i.e. cat litter, dog leashes, pillowcases and sheets, cleaning supplies, dog collars, etc. All items can be brought directly to their sanctuary at 151 N. Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale, IL. For more information call Penny at 630-893-0030.
--- The Community Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.) is asking for help with canned pet food, bleach, paper towels, and laundry detergent. The address is C.A.R.E. PO Box 1964, Evanston, IL 60204. For more information call 847-705-2653.
--- Are you looking to adopt a Labrador retriever that needs a good home? Then contact Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue. Midwest Lab Rescue is a non-for-profit rescue group dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for unwanted or abandoned labs. If you'd like to make a donation, you make it online by visiting http://www.midwestlabrescue.org/ or calling (847) 604-3254. Midwest Lab Rescue is always interested in finding more wonderful volunteers and foster homes so if you're interested, you can apply online.
--- From learning about the health risks of obesity in pets to agility exercises for your dog, the Lectures at The Anti-Cruelty Society offer something for all animal lovers. Everyone is welcome and the sessions are free of charge. Lectures will be held in The Society's Education and Training Center at 169 W. Grand Ave. For more information on dates, times and other information, please call Tammie Bouschor at (312) 644-8338, ext. 344 or visit http://www.anticruelty.org/.
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Spike's Season Ticket GiveawayTo Enter and Play:
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To play, listen to the Spike O'Dell Show (5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CDT) Monday, March 17, 2008 through Friday, March 28, 2008. Each weekday between March 17 and March 27 at approximately 6:52am, Spike O'Dell (or John Williams, who will be filling in for Spike the week of March 24) will reveal one word that is part of a nine-word sentence. There will be nine total words given, in the correct order. Then on Friday, March 28, John Williams (filling in for Spike O'Dell) will ask for a caller to 312-591-7000 to correctly recall all nine words in the given order, which will form a sentence. Starting with the 7th caller, the first caller that can correctly do so will be awarded a pair of Chicago Cubs season tickets for the 2008 season.
If the 7th caller does not correctly recall all nine words in the given order, he or she will be disqualified and the 8th caller will be given the opportunity to answer. If the 8th caller fails to correctly recall all nine words in the given order, the process will continue until a subsequent caller in the queue can correctly recall all nine words in the given order and be declared the winner.
The daily words will also be hidden on one of the weekday show's web pages each day. The possible show web sections include Spike O'Dell, Kathy & Judy, The Noon Show, John Williams, Steve Cochran, and Sports Central. For example, one day the word may be hidden on Kathy & Judy's Links & Information page. Another day it may be hidden on Steve Cochran's main page. The daily word will be clearly marked with a Spike's Season Ticket Giveaway icon. The daily word will appear after Spike announces the word on air each day at 6:52am CDT and will disappear each day at midnight CDT.
Odds of winning depend on the number of calls received and correct answers given.
Contest Deadlines:
This contest begins on Monday, March 17, 2008 at 6:52 a.m. CDT and ends on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. CDT.
Grand Prize:
One (1) winner will win a pair of tickets to each Chicago Cubs 2008 regular season home game. Value of each prize is $6876.
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Addison Trail High School Class of 1988 is looking for alumni for their 20-year class reunion to be held on October 18, 2008 at the Alumni Club. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/ or call Reunion Team at 888-409-TEAM.
Arlington Heights High School Class of 1978 is having a 30th Reunion Saturday, August 30th at Durty Nellies. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Conant High School Class of 1978 is looking for alumni for their 30-year class reunion to be held on October 11, 2008 at the Alumni Club. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/ or call Reunion Team at 888-409-TEAM.
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Deerfield High School Class of 1966 Reunion is looking for alums interested in working on or attending a reunion next year. For more information or to volunteer, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .Deerfield High School Class of 1978 is looking for alumni for their 30-year class reunion to be held in 2008. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/ or call Reunion Team at 888-409-TEAM.
Deerfield Class of 1988 is looking for alumni for their 20-year class reunion to be held in 2008. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/ or call Reunion Team at 888-409-TEAM* E *
Elk Grove Class of 1988 is looking for alumni for their 20-year class reunion to be held in 2008. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/ or call Reunion Team at 888-409-TEAM.
Evanston High School Class of 1977 is looking for alumni for their 30-year reunion. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at www.reunionteam.com or call (888) 409-TEAM.
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Fenton High School Class of 1988 is looking for alumni for their 20-year class reunion to be held on October 4, 2008 at Villa Olivia Country Club. Alumni are asked to update their phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/, or call ReunionTeam at (888) 409-TEAM.
Five Holy Martyrs Grade School Class of 1961 is searching for classmates in preparation for their 50th Reunion. Please home.comcast.net/~vintageaero/wsb/html/view.cgi-home.html-.html or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Forest View High School Class of 1978 is looking for alumni for their 30-year class reunion to be held on September 27, 2008 at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore. Alumni are asked to update their phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/, or call ReunionTeam at (888) 409-TEAM.
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Glenbrook North High School Class of 1978 will be celebrating its 30-year class reunion Saturday, July 19, 2008 at the Renaissance North Shore. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
* H *Highland Park Class of 1978 is looking for alumni for their 30-year class reunion to be held in 2008. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/ or call Reunion Team at 888-409-TEAM.
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Lake Forest High School Class of 1983 is looking for alumni for the 25-year class reunion to be held on August 9, 2008 at Mickey Finn's Brewery. Alumni are asked to update their address and phone numbers at http://www.reunionteam.com/, or call ReunionTeam at (888) 409-TEAM.
Lake View High School Class of 1960 will celebrate a 50th reunion in 2010. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Lane Technical High School Class of 1958 - 50th Reunion will be weekend of June 20 - 22. The main event is June 21st at White Eagle in Niles. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it* M *
Morton East High School Class of 1983 is looking for alumni for their 25-year class reunion to be held in September or October of 2008. Information can be found at http://geocities.com/mehs1983reunion. Alumni should send current contact information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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New Trier East High School Class of 1978 is looking for alumni for their 30-year class reunion to be held in 2008. Alumni are asked to update their addresses and phone numbers at www.reunionteam.com , or call Reunion Team at (888)409-TEAM.
New Trier West High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 30th Reunion on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Renaissance North Shore. Niles High School Class of 1958 is looking for classmates for their 50th reunion. Reunion is tentatively set for July 19th, 2008. For more information or to express interest please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Niles High School Class of 1958 is looking for classmates for their 50th reunion. Reunion is tentatively set for July 19th, 2008. For more information or to express interest please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .Niles East High School class of 1978 will be holding a reunion. Send contact information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Niles North High School Class of 1978 - is having their 30th Reunion in the summer of 2008
Niles North High School Class of 1993 - is having their 15th Reunion Saturday, July 12th at the Cubby Bear Lincolnshire. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Niles West High School Class of 1977- is having a 30th plus one reunion in the summer of 2008. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Niles West High School Class of 1993 - is having their 15th Reunion Saturday, July 12th at the Cubby Bear Lincolnshire. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Rich East High School/Rich East HS Alumni Association is proud to announce the production of an all-new alumni directory. To ensure proper placement and accurate directory listing, please provide biographical details to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 1-800-860-9085. For regular mail, please send information to the Rich East High School/Rich East HS Alumni Assoc. Alumni Directory Project, c/o Harris Graduate Connection, 6300 Center Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502.
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Schurz High School Class of June 1958 will celebrate its 50th Reunion the weekend of October 3-5. The main event will be October 4 at the Doubletree in Arlington Heights. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Senn High School Class of June 1958 will be holding its reunion's main event Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Evanston Golf Club. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Senn High School Classes of January and June 1966 turns "60" Party Saturday, September 13th ~ Doubletree Arlington Heights. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Schurz High School Class of 1988 Reunion committee is organizing a 20-year reunion for Friday, August 8, 2008. A school tour is being planned for the afternoon, a reception in the evening and a casual get together the next day. Please email all contact information to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Senn High School Class of 1966 turns 60 party will be held in 2008.
Senn High School Classes of 1976 - 1979 will be held in November 2008. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Taft High School Classes of 1958 will celebrate its 50th reunion the weekend of October 3-5. The main event will be October 4 at the Doubletree in Arlington Heights. For more information, contact Sentimental Journey, Ltd., PO Box 431 Morton Grove, IL. The number is 847-657-3639, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Thornton Fractional South High School class of 1978 will have a reunion on Oct. 11 at the Knights Of Columbus Hall in Lansing. E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Those who wish to attend should visit http://www.tfsouth78.com/ and click on the RSVP link.
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Waukegan High School Class of 1963- 45th Reunion
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The USS Muliphen (AKA-61) is having a reunion at Gettysburg, PA, April 27-30. Contact 302-737-1751, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .The WGN Radio Community Calendar is compiled by Frank Cione.
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Binny's Beverage Depot Attendance Game 2008To Enter:
No Purchase Necessary. Include your name, address, age, and daytime phone number on a 3x5 card or a plain piece of paper. All entries must be mailed to: Attendance Game, c/o WGN Radio, 435 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Enter as often as you wish but only one entry per envelope. Entries will be accepted beginning Monday, March 17, 2008 through close of business Friday, September 12, 2008. Entries must be handwritten and may not be photocopied or mechanically reproduced. WGN Radio will not be responsible for entries lost, delayed, misdelivered, or damaged in the mail. This contest will only be played during the regular season and does not apply to any post-season play.
During each Cubs radio broadcast on WGN Radio, Sponsors will randomly draw one entry from among all eligible entries and declare that entrant to be that day's contestant. The name of that day's contestant will be announced on WGN Radio. During the broadcast, Pat Hughes and Ron Santo will co-estimate the game's official attendance before the actual attendance is announced. If Pat and Ron's guess is within 2,000 of the actual attendance, the contestant wins a pair of tickets to a designated Chicago Cubs upcoming home game, to be chosen by Sponsors. Daily winner will also qualify for the Grand Prize drawing held later in the season. If a substitute announcer fills in for either Pat or Ron, the substitute will play the game. Tickets won will be mailed to winner's mailing address.
In the event of a game rainout or cancellation before the official attendance is announced, the contest will be played when the game is rescheduled and the contestant will follow to that game. In the event the game is not made up, the contest will not be played and that day's contestant automatically wins the tickets and is entered in the drawing. In the event that Pat and Ron forget to play or are unable to play the game on a given date, then that day's contestant automatically wins the tickets and is entered into the Grand Prize drawing. Winners during the last month of the promotion will receive tickets to a designated 2009 Cubs game.
Prize Description:
Pair of game tickets to a regular season home Chicago Cubs baseball game valued at $32. On or about Monday, September 29, 2008 (or whenever the regular season ends), the Grand Prize drawing will be held. One name will be selected at random from among all the qualifying daily game winners. Winner will be notified by phone and by mail. A notification letter will be sent to winner's mailing address. The Grand Prize is $10,000 in cash. Odds of winning a daily game prize depend on the number of entries received. Odds of winning the Grand Prize after qualifying as a daily game winner are 1 out of the number of qualifying daily game winners. MANY WILL ENTER; FEW WILL WIN.
Eligibility Restrictions:
Prizes will not be awarded, even if announced, if the contestant is not eligible in accordance with these rules. If you have won a prize of any value from WGN Radio within 60 days of the game in which you are selected, or if you have won a prize worth $600 or more from WGN Radio within two years of the date of the game in which you are selected, you are ineligible to play or receive a prize in this contest.
You must be a legal U.S. citizen and a resident of any U.S. state except for New York and Florida. Employees of WGN Radio, Binny's Beverage Depot, participating sponsors, and their immediate families living in the same household are not eligible to participate. Grand Prize winner must execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release. Winner under age 18 must also have a parent or legal guardian execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release. Winner who is found to be ineligible according to these rules or fails to furnish the executed Affidavit of Eligibility and Release within 30 days after notification will forfeit the Grand Prize. If the Grand Prize is forfeited, then it will be awarded to another entrant (selected by random drawing from the remaining pool of entries).
Miscellaneous:
Contest is void where prohibited. Entrants agree that WGN Radio has the sole right to determine the winners of the contest and all matters arising from the contest, and that their determination is final and binding. By participating in this contest, each contestant grants permission, without compensation to WGN Radio and their respective agents and licensees, to use the entrant's name, voice, photograph, likeness and biographical material for broadcast and promotional purposes in connection with this contest. By participating, the each winner agrees to release Sponsors and their parent and affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensees from any claim, loss, liability, damage or injury of any kind, arising from the winner's participation in this Contest and/or receipt or use of the contest prize. The Grand Prize winner is responsible for all taxes on the prize.
A copy of the official rules can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Attendance Game Rules, c/o WGN Radio, 435 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. A list of Attendance Game winners can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Attendance Game Winners, c/o WGN Radio, 435 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Requests must be received by October 31, 2008.
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OFFICIAL RULES
2008 BACK -TO-BACK JACKS TM CONTESTTo Enter and Play:
No purchase necessary. Contest begins on the first day of the Chicago Cubs' 2008 regular season (expected to be Monday, March 31, 2008) and ends on the last day of the Cubs' 2008 regular season (expected to be Sunday, September 28, 2008). Contest will not be played during spring training or the post-season. To enter and play, listen to the Chicago Cubs pregame broadcast on WGN Radio, which starts approximately 35 minutes before game time. During the pregame show, listeners interested in playing the Back-to-Back Jacks contest will be asked to call 312-591-7000. The 7th caller will be that day's contestant. The contestant must give the producer his/her name, address, and daytime phone number. His or her name will be announced on the air by WGN Radio's Cubs announcers during the game.
Prizes:
If any two consecutive Cubs batters hit back-to-back home runs in the same inning of a game (other than the 7th inning), that day's contestant will win $1,000.
If any two consecutive Cubs players hit back-to-back home runs in the 7th inning of the game, that day's contestant will win $7,000.
Prize winners are liable for all taxes on prizes won.
Only one prize will be awarded per inning, even if three or more home runs are hit.
Odds of winning depend on the number of calls received and on the number of consecutive home runs hit and scored by Cubs players (if any). MANY WILL ENTER; FEW WILL WIN.
Major League Baseball Rules Apply:
Even if prizes are announced, they will be awarded only if the game becomes a regulation game under the Official Rules of Major League Baseball. If the game is rained out or called for any other reason before it becomes a regulation game, prizes will not be awarded, and the contestant for the cancelled game will be the designated contestant when the game is rescheduled and made up. However, WGN will not be responsible if the game is not rescheduled and made up. If a game is suspended and completed on a later date, prizes will be awardable if and when the game is resumed and becomes a regulation game.
A prize will be awarded only if the home runs resulting in the prize are scored as such by the Official Scorer and count as back-to-back home runs in the official statistics of Major League Baseball. If the Official Scorer does not score the hits as home runs, for example, because of player error, ground rules or fan interference, or if hits originally scored as home runs are later changed by the Official Scorer or are not counted as such in Major League Baseball's official statistics, the prize will not be awarded.
Eligibility:
Prizes will not be awarded, even if announced, if the contestant is not eligible in accordance with these rules. Contestants found ineligible will be disqualified and any previously announced prizes will be forfeited.
Contestants may be selected for as many games as they attempt to call-in for, provided they have not been a previous winner in the 2008 season. A contestant will be considered ineligible if they have already won during the 2008 season.
Employees of WGN Radio, the Chicago Cubs, other participating sponsors, their affiliated companies and members of their immediate families, are not eligible to play or win. Contestants must be U.S. citizens and a resident of any U.S. state except for New York, Florida, and where prohibited. Prize winners will be notified by phone and/or mail. All winners must execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release. Winners under age 18 also must have a parent or legal guardian execute an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release. Winners who fail to furnish the executed Affidavit to WGN Radio within 30 days after notification will forfeit any announced prizes.
Miscellaneous:
This contest is void where prohibited by law. By participating, contestants agree that WGN Radio has the sole right to determine winners of the contest and all matters and disputes related to the contest, and that its determinations will be final and binding. WGN reserves the right to delay contest announcements due to breaking news or other unanticipated events. There are no substitute prizes, and prizes are not transferable. WGN will not be responsible for telephone system delays or malfunctions, or for delays incident to internet transmissions of radio broadcasts. By participating, contestants agree that WGN Radio, the Chicago Cubs and participating sponsors will have the right, without additional compensation to the winner, to use the winner's name, voice, photograph, likeness and biographical material for broadcast and promotional purposes in connection with the contest. By participating, each winner agrees to release WGN Radio, the Chicago Cubs, other participating sponsors, their parent and affiliated companies, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensees from any claim, loss, liability, damage or injury of any kind, arising from the winner's participation in this Contest and receipt or use of the contest prizes (if any).
A copy of these Official Rules can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to Back-to-Back Jacks Contest, WGN Radio, 435 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, and on the wgnradio.com website. A list of contest winners can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to Back-to-Back Jacks Winners, WGN Radio, 435 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 on or after October 1, 2008.
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