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Children have a difficult time deciding what flavor to choose from the macarons being offered by French School Director Maria Kurt.
From the community

French School Celebrates Day of the Macaron!

By Maria Muro | March 23 at 10:13 a.m.

Preschool students develop a taste for the finest pastries of France Leave it to the French to create a culinary feast day called “Day of … Read more ›

From the community

Hadassah Mitzvah Project -Women's Shelters

By flora helfand | March 19 at 1:58 p.m.

Hadassah North Shore Chapter is continuing their Mitzvah Project of collecting notions, gift cards to grocery stores and glasses for distribution to Women's Shelters. Drop … Read more ›

From the community

"End Polio Now" Day in Northbrook

By Vera Mayer | Feb. 13 at 7:16 p.m.

The Village of Northbrook has issued a proclamation declaring February 26, 2012 as "End Polio Now Day" in Northbrook. The Rotary Clubs of Northbrook and … Read more ›

From the community

Open House

By Deb Guy | Dec. 21, 2011 at 7:34 a.m.

The Women's Exchange (WEX), Winnetka will host an OPEN HOUSE for women to visit WEX to meet and greet the winter/spring program facilitators. Bring a … Read more ›

Playwright, Alex Dennison (Mark Brewer) and Monica Welles (Elizabeth Rude) plan their marriage, just before her suicide - or was it murder?
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Downing and Denham Direct "Rehearsal for Murder"

By James Downing Theatre | Oct. 7, 2011 at 12:07 p.m.

Park Ridge residents Dave Downing and Ron Denham are co-directing “Rehearsal for Murder,” at the James Downing Theatre in the Edison Park area of Chicago. … Read more ›

Festival guests enjoy a wide variety of wine tastings.
From the community

Windy City Wine Festival at Buckingham Fountain is set for September 9 & 10

By Mary Patton | Sep. 6, 2011 at 6:18 a.m.

The seventh annual Windy City Wine Festival, presented by U.S. Bank, returns to downtown Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain, in the center of Grant Park at Columbus … Read more ›

From the community

Rotary Youth Exchange Program

By Vera Mayer | Sep. 6, 2011 at 5:43 a.m.

Experience an adventure of a lifetime and make a difference!The Rotary Club of Northbrook invites you to learn more about the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. … Read more ›

Members of the Page It Forward Deerfield Team (pictured L to R: Brooke Jackson, Spencer Jackson, Michelle Jackson, Ryan Wilkov, Andee Wilkov, Ally Wilkov, Willie Wilkov) drop off two truckloads of new and gently used children’s books at Bernie’s Book Bank. The local team has already collected 5,000 books toward their personal goal of 10,000. North suburban residents who want to help, visit: https://www.facebook.com/PageItForwardDeerfield.
From the community

Deerfield Family Sets Goal to Collect 10,000 Books for Lake County Kids; Calls on Local Residents to Help

By Salmon Borre Group | July 8, 2011 at 9:08 a.m.

Every child should have the opportunity to read and be read to, but the sad truth is that some kids in Lake County don’t have … Read more ›

Voting Ends Sunday for TribLocal Hero – Winner’s Charity Receives $500

By TribLocal Marketing | July 8, 2011 at 8:45 a.m.

TribLocal is searching for the local volunteer who is making a difference in their community. Cast your vote for one of the six outstanding finalists. … Read more ›

From the community

Spark Energy Offering Free Great America Tickets on June 21

By Laura McGowan | June 20, 2011 at 7:53 p.m.

It’s the first day of summer and Spark Energy is offering 200 Chicago-area residents the chance to receive two free tickets and one free parking … Read more ›