December 12, 2013 – 7:39 am
when: Thursday, December 12, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Where: Vernon Hills High School Library, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills
What: Rep. Carol Sente will be hosting a community dialogue on education. This is an opportunity for local parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members to come together to discuss education in our community, share ideas for future legislation, identify concerns and review current education bills. She hopes to discuss her recent appointment to the School Security and Standards Task Force established by Senate Bill 1931 (now Public Act 98-0578), ideas for school safety legislation, anti-bullying initiatives, and any recent issues that may be impacting our schools.
December 10, 2013 – 9:08 pm
When: Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Where: The Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Evanston
What: Senator Daniel Biss invites you to the final Critical Issues event of 2013 on the topic: Addressing the Looming Retirement Crisis. Panelists will be Lucy Mullany, Senior Policy Associate with the Heartland Alliance and Coordinator of the Illinois Asset Building Group; Spencer Cowan, Vice President of the Woodstock Institute; and Scott Adams, labor specialist who was instrumental in addressing this issue in California.
If you have any questions, please let his office know at 847-568-1250.
December 10, 2013 – 8:45 pm
When: Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 5:00 pm
Where: Tenth Dems Community Connection, 118 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
What: You are invited to the Tenth Dems Community Connection Open House and Holiday Party! Join us for a Great Time! Food! Music! all while enjoying the ArtWauk Arts District festivities. The event is free and open to the public.
RSVP here is preferred but not required.
December 10, 2013 – 6:55 am
When: Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 9:00 am
Where: North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Rd., Glencoe
What: The North Shore Congregation Israel Brotherhood invites you to a presentation by Congressman Brad Schneider: A View from the Foreign Affairs Committee. The event is free and open to the public.
Please call the synagogue office at 847-835-0724 or send an email to Susan to reserve a seat.
December 9, 2013 – 10:09 pm
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Where: Foss Park Community Center, 1730 Lewis Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064
What: You are invited to a celebration marking the end of the first class of Basic Bicycle Repair that has enrolled Junior High School students in a 10-week course learning the basics of bike repair, maintenance and safety. The Holy Spokes Bike Ministry of The Chapel has expanded their mission. The volunteer group has been repairing and reconditioning bikes for 10 years. The group reconditions used bikes and gives them away to families in need at Christmas. Taking it a step further, the organization collaborated with the North Chicago Police Department, the Foss Park District and the Exchange Club of North Chicago to run this course.
For more information, contact the Exchange Club of North Chicago by email or at 224-572-9888.
