In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

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WEATHER

Hi There New Trier Township Dog Owners! My name is Stephanie and I'm the owner of Benny's Groovy Grooming in Wilmette. At Benny's, our top priority is providing a calm and relaxing grooming experience for your furry friend. I offer both in-home grooming services where I come to you, or dog taxi service to my in-home salon.

Because I keep my overhead costs low, I'm able to limit my daily appointments and give each pup the individual attention and care they deserve. This allows me to focus on customer service and creating the perfect groom for your doggo.

If you're looking for a groomer who will treat your dog like one of the family, please check out my website at bennysgroovygrooming.com to learn more or schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting you and your pup soon!

Attention Local Business Owners!

There's real power in choosing local. Every time we walk into your stores or use your services, it strengthens the community. And behind every service, product, or daily special, we know there’s an owner with a vision and a story worth hearing.

🌟Spotlight on You – The Heart of Our Neighborhood🌟

"New Trier Thrive" is all about celebrating the businesses that make our area unique. We're looking for the innovators, the neighborhood favorites, the hard workers making our daily lives better and brighter.

If that sounds like you, let's connect! Drop us a line, tell us what you’re all about, and let's introduce your business to the neighbors who are excited to support you.

Join us in showcasing the best of local. Send a message – let’s get the conversation rolling!

EVENTS

Events For Kids

Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas: An After-School Event with Matt Taveres Monday, Nov 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Book Stall Winnetka

Dog Safety at Kohl’s Children’s Museum Nov 15, Dec 6, Dec 20: Learn some simple “dog language” and watch man’s best friend perform some smart tricks!

Mary Poppins Nov 16 -Nov 20 Children’s Theater of Winnetka

If Kids Ran Thanksgiving Sat, Nov 18 12-2:00 p.m. Takiff Center Glencoe

Glencoe’s Annual Light the Lights Festival  Friday, November 24 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Downtown Glencoe | Lighting Ceremony at Wyman Green at 5 p.m. Fun For The Whole Family!

Winter Wanderland 2023 And a Visit With Santa Claus! Presented by Community House Junior Board Saturday, December 2 · 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Winnetka

Gingerbread House Decorating Weds, Dec 13 5-6p.m Winnetka Park District

Visit with Santa Sat, Dec 16 Weinberg Family Recreational Center Glencoe Time slots filling up fast, book now!

Shrek The Musical Dec 21, thru Dec 31 *Half priced tickets for 25 yrs & younger North Shore Center For The Performing Arts - Skokie

Events For Adults:

Distant Sons: An Evening with Tim Johnston Weds, Nov 15, 6:30 p.m. Book Stall Winnetka

Cine’ Club Join a group of 12 to 15 online for a discussion in French of a French film with English subtitles. Thursday, Nov 16 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Every 2nd Thursday of the month until April 10, 2024

Woman’s Business Networking Group Thursday Nov 16 9-10 a.m. Women’s Club Of Wilmette

Grove Heritage Association Holiday Market Thursday Nov. 16-17, 10 am-7 pm and Nov. 18-19, 10 am-4 pm

NorthShore Mahjongg Thursday's Thursday, Nov 16 1:30-4:30 p.m. Meets at Denegeos in Glenview every Thurs. *Play Level: Experienced

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol Thursday, Nov 16 - Nov 24 Writer’s Theater Glencoe - Various Showtimes

2023 Joffrey Academy of Dance Fall Program Friday, Nov 17, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov 18, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov 19, 2:00 p.m. Joffrey Tower - Black Box Theater Chicago

The Bach Cello Suites - Gabriel Martins, Cello Saturday, Nov 18  4- 5:30p.m. Evanston

Our SEVENTH Turkey Trek! Gobble, Gobble! Dog Trekkers Sunday, Nov 19 10-12 a.m. Metra Station Parking Lot Wilmette (far north end)

Italian Cooking Course At Atelier by elliestyled Sunday, Nov 19 5-8p.m. 1900 Sheridan Road Highland Park

Game On! Board Gaming for Adults Tuesday, Nov 21 6:30 -8:30 p.m. Drop-in. Meets monthly on the Third Tuesday of Every month. Glenview Public Library

Haley Reinhart Sunday, Nov 26 7:30 p.m. North Shore Center For Performing Arts - Skokie

Sip & Shop in Wilmette Holiday Open House Thursday, Nov 30 5-8 p.m.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Thursday, Nov 30, 7 p.m. Cornog Auditorium 7 Happ Road - Northfield All Ages

Winnetka Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Dec 1 5:00-6:30 Dwyer Park

Mavis Staples: A Concert for Justice at Cahn Auditorium Friday, Dec 1 Doors: 7 p.m. | Show: 8 p.m. Evanston

The Bad Momz of Comedy  Friday December 15, 8 - 10 p.m. Laughing Academy Glenview

Have an upcoming event you want us to share?

LOCAL NEWS

Doctors Remove Man's Lungs, Use Breast Implants to Save His Life

Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine recently took the extraordinary step of removing both lungs from a 34-year-old Missouri man and using breast implants to keep him alive before a transplant.

The man, Davey Bauer, developed a severe lung infection that filled his lungs with pus, according to doctors. His lungs were so damaged that a transplant wasn't possible, so physicians decided to remove them entirely and create an artificial lung to oxygenate his blood.

With no lungs inside his chest, Bauer's heart risked collapsing. So doctors used DD-sized breast implants to prop open his chest cavity. Plastic surgeons advised on implants that would fit and mold well.

After the infected lungs were removed, Bauer's body started to clear the infection. He was quickly listed for a lung transplant and received new lungs the next day. Doctors called it unbelievable that he survived with no lungs, just implants keeping his heart pumping.

Listings sourced from Redfin. *Note Land sales are not included.

Today Is International Kindness Day!

Tell Everybody You Know!

Hey friend! Today November 13th is World Kindness Day, a special holiday all about spreading more kindness around the globe. The World Kindness Movement started celebrating this day back in 1998 to remind us of how powerful small acts of generosity and compassion can be. People in many countries like the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, and the UAE take part to help make the world a little brighter. World Kindness Day is a chance for us to think about one of our most beautiful human qualities that brings all people together. On this day made for big and small deeds of goodwill, let's see how many smiles we can share and kindness we can spread. The possibilities are endless when we make kindness a priority!

Food For Thought: World Kindness Day: A dozen donuts is a good place to start

SPORTS

New Trier's Ben Crane Secures All-State Finish with Remarkable Junior Cross-Country Season

Ben Crane, a New Trier sophomore in the spring, finished 10th in the two-mile race at the state track and field finals, narrowly missing an All-State medal. His cross-country coach noticed a significant improvement in his performance. In his junior year, Crane achieved a third-place finish in the IHSA state championships with a New Trier junior record time of 14 minutes 20.16 seconds. He was less than seven seconds behind the state champion. This marked the culmination of a successful 2023 campaign that included various championships. New Trier placed seventh as a team, with Downers Grove North winning the title. Highland Park also had a strong showing, finishing 10th as a team. Additionally, North Shore Country Day had two runners in the state finals for the first time in program history. The New Trier girls' team had solid performances, led by junior Josie Cahill.

Eberflus Praises Bears Defense, Sweat and Gordon After Win Over Panthers

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus praised several defensive players for their performance in the team's 16-13 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night. Eberflus highlighted defensive end Montez Sweat, who was traded to the Bears from Washington in October. Sweat recorded 8 pressures and 3 quarterback hits on Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young. Eberflus said Sweat's presence has benefited the entire defensive line.

Eberflus also complimented second-year nickel back Kyler Gordon, who had 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and a key pass breakup. Eberflus said Gordon has dynamic playmaking ability and instincts.

While pleased with the overall defensive effort, Eberflus noted the Bears need to improve at generating turnovers after dropping some potential interceptions. He cited strong complementary football between the defense, special teams and offense as a key to the win.

Spread Holiday Cheer with Caring Neighbors

The Caring Neighbors program at New Trier Township has long provided gifts to local families facing financial hardship during the holidays. For years, our generous community members have stepped up to sponsor a neighbor in need.

While parents rarely submit their own wish lists, sponsors often include gift cards for the parents as well. The program keeps both donors and recipients confidential. To protect privacy, township staff distribute the gifts during private appointments with the families.

How You Can Help: Township staff identify and qualify families in need of holiday gifts for their children. The families submit wish lists with items their children would enjoy and make good use of. Donors then sponsor a family and purchase age-appropriate gifts for the children.

To learn more about sponsoring a local family this holiday season, please contact Jeanne Winsted Rosser at (847) 446-8201 or [email protected]. Your generosity will spread holiday cheer to our neighbors in need.

Women’s Club Of Wilmette Winter Coat Drive

🌨️❄️ The Woman's Club of Wilmette is championing warmth and care with their Winter Coat Drive, inviting all New Trier Township residents to join in from November 1-15. This community initiative is a call to action for donations of new or gently-used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for adults and children alike.

Wilmette Donation Box Locations for those who want to drop off early:

• Community Rec Center

• Centennial Ice Rink

• Hubba-Hubba, 1105 Central Ave.

• Woman's Club of Wilmette

The drive will support the compassionate efforts of Radical Genorosity Chicago ensuring those less fortunate can face the winter with added warmth.

For additional details, interested parties can browse the Woman's Club of Wilmette's website or send an email to [email protected].

Let's unite to wrap our community in warmth this winter! 🧥🧣🧤

#NewTrierTownship #WinterCoatDrive #CommunityCare #ShareTheWarmth

Charitable Donations & Shopping:

North Shore Exchange, 1100 Central Ave, Wilmette

www.northshoreexchange.org 

North Shore Exchange 372 Hazel Ave, Glencoe

http://northshoreexchange.org/collections/glencoe-collection 

YWCA Shop for Good, 1107 Central Ave, Wilmette

www.ywca-ens.org 

Winnetka Thrift Shop 992 Green Bay Rd Winnetka, 

https://www.winnetkathriftshop.org/

Village Treasure House 1460 Paddock Drive Northbrook, IL 60062

https://www.villagetreasurehouse.org/

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