In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

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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!

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Events For Kids & Family

Third Annual Willow Hill Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Event Now thru Jan 6, 2024 -1350 Willow Road Northbrook

Santa’s Reindeer Visit Now - Dec 15 Chalet Nursery- Wilmette

Letters For Santa - Collecting at Chalet Now thru Dec 15- Download Letter Template Here 📬 Chalet Nursery Wilmette

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!

Kohlights: A Mesmertastic Holiday Lightacular! Kohl Children’s Museum Glenview Nov 24 - Dec 16 @ 5:00p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This event occurs weekly on Fridays & Saturdays

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

 Winter Scavenger Hunt: The Great Snowflake Search Wilmette Historical Museum Dec 3- Feb 15, 2024

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

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

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

Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol Now - Nov 24 Writer’s Theater. Various showtimes Glencoe

Game On! Board Gaming for Adults. Drop-in. Meets monthly on the Third Tuesday of Every month. Glenview Public Library

Clara Williams Trunk Show  Peach Tree Place Northfield Wednesday Nov 29 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

NorthShore Mahjongg Thursday's Thursday, Nov 23 1:30-4:30 p.m. Meets at Denegeos in Glenview every Thurs. *Play Level: Experienced

Annual Holiday In The Park Parade Saturday, Nov 25. 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Our Lady Of Perpetual Health Glenview

Shop Local Event at Chalet - Friday, Nov 24 -Sunday, Nov 26 Celebrate Small Business Saturday All Weekend & Receive 25% OFF 1 Single Item when you follow Chalet on Facebook or Instagram - Wilmette

Brooklyn Charmers Steely Dan Tribute Band Friday, Nov 24, Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Show starts 8 p.m. SPACE 1245 Chicago Ave Evanston

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

NSSC To Celebrate National Caregiver Month! Wednesday, Nov 29 2:00 -4 p.m. Raffle Prizes & More. Call (847) 784-6041 or email [email protected] to register North Shore Senior Center Northfield

Sip & Shop Wilmette 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

11th Annual Winter Warm-Up for Ghana 2023- Friday Dec 1 4:30 -6:30 p.m. Gingerbread House kits to-go that make the world a better place! Pick up in Skokie

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

Entrepreneur Hour: Become a Pro at Social Media Content Creation Sunday, Dec 3 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. CST - Zoom meeting for women entrepreneurs. Workbook included.  

Joe Kilgallon Returns! Saturday, Dec 9 8 -10 p.m. Laughing Academy Glenview

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

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LOCAL NEWS

Local Homeowners Brace For Property Tax Hikes From Schools, Municipalities

Local property owners across several areas are facing property tax levy increases from various governing bodies and school districts. New Trier High School approved a 6.91% increase to account for new constructions, translating to 5% more for current owners. Winnetka proposed a 1.5% hike to fund new buildings but it won't impact current owners. Wilmette passed a 2.94% raise, costing the average home $88 more annually. Glencoe announced a 5.7% increase, amounting to $105 more per $10,000 in property taxes. Additionally, local elementary school districts, which levy the largest share of taxes, will decide on changes by year's end. These cumulative actions will impact homeowners' financial planning and budgets moving forward.

Community Poetry Event Brings Together Youth and Artists

Madame Zuzu's, a Highland Park cafe, hosted a charity poetry reading on Thursday, November 9th, benefiting Glencoe Youth Services through ticket sales and donations. The event featured students from local high schools such as New Trier, Highland Park, and North Shore Country Day, along with their teachers and volunteers from Glencoe Youth Services' young adult special needs program who shared their poems.

Glencoe Youth Services focuses on engaging local youth in community activities and service projects, encouraging middle and high school students to get involved. The poetry reading provided a platform for young poets to express themselves in a safe yet challenging environment.

The event aimed to connect artists in the community and promote the art of live poetry readings. Michelle Rosenthal, the director of Glencoe Youth Services, highlighted the importance of artists coming together and how it leads to better work.

Madame Zuzu's has been hosting monthly poetry readings for adults, and the youth-centered event has gained popularity, with plans for more in the future. This initiative not only brings the community together but also bridges generations and backgrounds among artists.

For students, this event offered a chance to share their work authentically with their peers and adults, providing a break from the typical classroom writing. It created a welcoming and safe space for students to share their emotions and creativity.

In the post-COVID era, the poetry reading helped students find their voices and regain a sense of normalcy from pre-pandemic times. It also aimed to raise awareness that poetry readings are a routine part of many people's lives and that poetry is a continuously evolving art form.

Overall, this event showcased the power of sharing poetry, building confidence, and fostering a sense of community among artists and the audience.

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Mysterious, Antibiotic-Resistant Illness Sickens Dogs Across U.S. States

A mysterious respiratory illness has sickened dogs in several U.S. states and left some dead, prompting veterinarians to encourage caution and limited contact between dogs.

According to reports, the pneumonia-like disease begins with a cough that worsens over time, also showing resistance to antibiotics. In addition to coughing, symptoms like sneezing, nasal/eye discharge, breathing issues and fatigue have been seen, with affected dogs often testing negative for common respiratory diseases.

Officials say dogs likely contract the illness through contact with other dogs, with places like dog parks, kennels and groomers posing higher risk. Vets advise bringing dogs with any symptoms to the vet immediately.

Veterinarians in Oregon, Colorado, New Hampshire, California, Indiana, Illinois, Washington, Idaho, Georgia and Florida have reported matching cases.

While vets want owners to limit dog interactions, they stress not avoiding necessary veterinary care. They also advise keeping dogs updated on vaccines like canine influenza, Bordetella and parainfluenza. 

If sick, vets recommend PCR testing to identify the cause (viral/bacterial).

Officials describe three categories of illness seen: chronic mild-moderate tracheobronchitis lasting 6-8+ weeks and minimally/not responsive to antibiotics; chronic pneumonia with minimal/no antibiotic response; acute pneumonia rapidly becoming severe and often having poor outcomes within 24-36 hours.

Owners should contact their vet before exposing their dog to multiple unknown dogs. While cautious, experts clarify owners should exercise caution rather than worry.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOOP 🏀🏈🏐🏒🏑🏏🥅

Loyola Academy's football team, under the new leadership of Coach Beau Desherow, has advanced to the Class 8A state championship after a come-from-behind victory over York High School. With junior quarterback Ryan Fitzgerald's pivotal performance, the team overcame their largest deficit of the season. The upcoming game against Lincoln-Way East offers Loyola a chance to secure back-to-back state titles, a first in their history. The championship game will be broadcast live, and tickets are available for fans to witness the action in person. Streaming Here  

Get Ready For More Ramblers excitement! . Event & Sports Tickets Purchased Online in Advance at: https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15565.

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Today Is the 326th day of 2023 and the 61st day of autumn

Today In History November 22nd

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as the 36th President of the United States.

In 1990, Margaret Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after 11 years in office.

In 2005, Angela Merkel was sworn in as the first female Chancellor of Germany.

TODAY'S FACT: "Toy Story," the first feature-length computer-animated film, was released on November 22, 1995 by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. It earned $29.1 million in its opening weekend.

TODAY'S SPORTS: In 1986, 20-year-old Mike Tyson knocked out Trevor Berbick to become the youngest ever heavyweight boxing champion.

TODAY'S QUOTE: "It seems to me we can never give up longing and wishing while we are still alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, and we must hunger for them." -- George Eliot, English novelist

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.

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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