In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

🌤️ New Trier Township Weather

📆 Local Events… Lot’s of Them! 🎶🎞️🍽️🛎️

🏠🗝️ Local Real Estate Buzz… Homes Sold This Past Week

👮‍♂️Residents Warned as Thieves Target Cars, Homes, and Personal Information

📰Northwestern Medicine Expands Gender Designations to Include 'X' for Nonbinary Patients"

📰FBI and FCC Issue Warnings on Public Phone Charging Station Risks

📢Product Recall: Prairie Farms Dairy Holiday Nog, Half-Gallon Size

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

🏈🏀🏒 Professional Sports Schedules

🔦 Local Business Spotlight

💓 Community Service 🤝

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

Letters to Santa 🎅🏼 Now thru Dec. 17 Northfield Community Center, 401 Wagner Road, Northfield Details: Drop off your letters in the special mailbox at the community center. Include your return address.  

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

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

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

Dog Safety at Kohl’s Children’s Museum Dec 20: Learn some simple “dog language” and watch a 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 . In an upcoming virtual event, film enthusiasts will have the opportunity to engage in a French-language discussion about the classic film”Bob le Flambeur” (Bob the Gambler). Interested individuals can obtain more details by RSVPing at: Meetup.com/afnorthshore/events or by emailing [email protected] The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday Dec 14 and is free of charge.

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

Downtown Evanston Warm Bevvy Walk Thursday, Dec, 14 - 4 p.m.

The Wilmette Community Band presents its free Holiday Concert on December 15, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Road in Evanston.

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

Paint Your Stress Away Sunday, December 17, Online 1 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. CST

Raising The Dead with Great Chicago Comedy  Sunday, December 24, 6-9 p.m.

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Village Embarks on Major Waste Management Overhaul with Lakeshore Recycling Systems

The village of Wilmette is upgrading its waste management system by initiating a new contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), replacing over 19,000 waste carts. The delivery of new bins for garbage, recycling, and yard waste is ongoing until December 22. Residents are advised to use new LRS carts immediately and leave old carts for collection and recycling. LRS services start on January 2, with a slight delay due to holidays. The new contract, spanning 8 years, was chosen after a competitive bidding process and includes additional waste collection services. Residents can expect an average monthly increase of $6 in refuse collection rates.

Residents Warned as Thieves Target Cars, Homes, and Personal Information

In a series of local incidents, law enforcement agencies from various neighborhoods reported a range of criminal activities:

In Wilmette, a man from Chicago was apprehended for the alleged theft of an unsecured car in October. Additionally, on November 28, a 19-year-old from Chicago was arrested for attempting to steal rose bouquets from Jewel on Green Bay Road. This individual was later discovered hiding under a table in a home on Wood Court. Another report from Wilmette included the theft of an unlocked bicycle outside Jewel in Plaza del Lago.

In Winnetka, there was a report of items stolen overnight from a residence in the 100 block of De Windt Road on November 30.

In Glencoe, a customer reportedly failed to return a vehicle to Mini of Glencoe within the agreed timeframe, prompting the dealership to report it as stolen. Additionally, on November 29, a resident was scammed out of $2,000 after disclosing personal information to a fraudulent caller claiming to be from PayPal.

In Northfield, a resident reported responding to a dubious email about a refund for an unrecognized order, leading to a request for their personal information.

Kenilworth reported no significant activities between December 1-8.

The Village of Winnetka Police Department offers this sound advice on their website: https://www.villageofwinnetka.org/202/Identity-Theft

FBI and FCC Issue Warnings on Public Phone Charging Station Risks

The FBI's recent reminder serves as a broad caution for the general public to stay alert, particularly when traveling. This advisory aligns with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s message, as the FCC recently updated a blog post to emphasize the dangers of compromised charging ports.

In their warning, the FCC highlighted the potential threats posed by these compromised ports, including the risk of device locking and the theft of personal data and passwords. They also noted instances where criminals have left infected cables at charging stations or even distributed them as promotional gifts, further underscoring the potential hazards associated with public charging alternatives. The agency's advice is straightforward: consumers should carry their own chargers and USB cords and opt for electrical outlets instead of public USB stations.

Northwestern Medicine Expands Gender Designations to Include 'X' for Nonbinary Patients

Northwestern Medicine, headquartered in Chicago, is set to implement a significant change in its electronic medical records by introducing a third sex designation. Starting December 18, this new option, labeled "X", will be available across its 11 hospitals and more than 200 outpatient locations. The addition is designed to accommodate individuals who identify as nonbinary, intersex, or transgender, providing a more inclusive option beyond the traditional "M" (male) and "F" (female) choices.

The move to include the "X" designation is part of Northwestern Medicine's broader initiative to affirm and respect the diverse identities of its patients. This change involved extensive preparation, including updates to information systems, workflow modifications, and staff training sessions led by experts in sexual orientation and gender identity. The initiative reflects the healthcare provider's commitment to enhancing patient communication, aligning with best practices, and addressing the specific needs of a diverse population.

This introduction by Northwestern Medicine precedes similar changes at the state level in Illinois, where the option of an "X" marker on government records, including death and birth certificates, is due to be implemented following a 2019 law. This statewide change is part of a growing trend across the United States, with several states already offering a third gender designation option on state identification cards.

The concept of a third gender designation is also gaining traction at the federal level, with the State Department starting to issue passports with an "X" option. However, this development has led to some political debates and legislative proposals aimed at restricting government documents to traditional binary gender options.

Product Recall: Prairie Farms Dairy Holiday Nog, Half-Gallon Size

Reason for recall: Potential Undeclared Egg Allergen

• Product details: Product number 7631005049/21-65, Code date 12/19/2023

• Sold at: United Dairy Farmers stores

• Dates sold: December 4-6, 2023

• Manufacturer: Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. of Edwardsville, Illinois

• Risks: People with an egg allergy could have a serious allergic reaction if they consume this product

• Action needed: Customers who purchased this product should return it to the store for a full refund or call Prairie Farms at 618-659-5700

• Scope of recall: Applies only to this UDF Holiday Nog product, not all Prairie Farms products

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Spread Holiday Cheer with Caring Neighbors 🎄🕎

The Caring Neighbors program in New Trier Township provides gifts to local families in financial need during the holidays. Community members sponsor these families, and gift cards for parents are often included. The program maintains confidentiality, and gifts are distributed in private appointments. You can help by sponsoring a family and buying age-appropriate gifts for their children. Contact Jeanne Winsted Rosser at (847) 446-8201 or [email protected] to learn more and spread holiday cheer to those 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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