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Wilmette Officials Consider Legal Options to Halt Northwestern Stadium Concerts

Issue #034

December 18, 2023

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In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

🌤️ New Trier Township Weather

📆 Local Events… Check Them Out! 🎞️🍽️🛎️

👮‍♂️ Winnetka Police Dept Join Officer Wellness Network

📰 Nearly 600,000 Older Adults in Suburban Cook County Struggle with Loneliness

📢 Quaker Oats Recalls Granola Bars and Cereals Over Salmonella Concerns

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

🏈🏀🏒 Professional Sports Schedules

🔦 Local Business Spotlight

💓 Community Service 🤝

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Events For Kids & Family

Sky Zone Trampoline Park- Just Opened! Hours 9am - 9pm Everyday

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

Classes for Kindergarten through Adults! Winter Classes at The Laughing Academy in Glenview- Now - February 24 Join us in studio for games, improv, scene work, and tons more! We also promise lots of laughs!

Sticker Party For The Whole Family -Tuesday, December 19 9:30am - 11:30am Wilmette Public Library Youth Program Room, Drop in & have some fun

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!

8th Annual Winter Solstice Parade of Lights Thursday, Dec 21-5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Decorate yourself, family, dogs, strollers or wagons with lights and things that glow. No candles or open flames, please! Meet at Glencoe’s Shelton Park playground for a festive musical presentation

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

Bobby Lewis, Andy Brown and Stewart Miller Jazz Trio - Early New Year's Concert Friday, DEcember 29 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wilmette Public Library Auditorium. Celebrate 2024 at the library's traditional early New Year's concert. Local favorites trumpeter Bobby Lewis, guitarist Andy Brown, and bassist Stewart Miller will return to play jazz favorites, including tracks from Bobby's new cd, No Expiration Date. Space is very limited, and overflow guests may not be accommodated. Doors will open at 6:40pm. Please arrive early to ensure your seat.

New Year’s Eve Bash @ Kohl Children’s Museum Sunday, Dec 31 Two sessions available 8:30 - 11 a.m. 12:30 - 3 p.m. At “midnight” gather in & take part in a Times Square style mega confetti drop! Family Photos, Crafts, Juggling, Kid’s concert, Dance Party & More! Bring the family-Kids under 12 mos are FREE

Become A Petfluencer (Virtual) For Teens and Adults Friday, January 5 5:00pm - 6:00pm Zoom Adult/Teen. Wilmette Public Library Event. Make your pet a star on social media to kick off 2024. Pick up social media tips and tricks to build a following for your beloved pet with this overview of tools and best practices for pet content creators. Register at link above.

Puppet Show with Firefly Family Theater - For The Whole Family Saturday, January 6 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Wilmette Public Library Auditorium. Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of winter fun for families! The show is recommended for ages 2-7. Space is limited. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis at the Youth Desk starting at 9am.

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 .

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

Armchair Travels-Film Screening: Walking the Camino -Thursday, December 21 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wilmette Public Library Auditorium. Enjoy a screening of Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago, which follows six people on a spiritual pilgrimage.This film is an up-close look at the ancient spiritiual pilgrimage known as the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James. Since the ninth century, millions have embarked on this pilgrimage across northern Spain. There are many routes to Santiago, and "Walking the Camino" focuses on the most well traveled. Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust

Holiday Sip & Shop at The Book Stall - Winnetka Thursday December 21 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Wine Tastings At Good Grapes in Winnetka -Saturdays, December 23 & December 30 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. No Saturday afternoon is complete without a wine tasting in a relaxed social setting. Wines will vary in price, taste, and body. Saturday tastings are typically complimentary. Occasionally we open special bottles and there is a $5-$10 fee. No advance ticket purchase necessary - just stop by. Cheers!

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

The Last Laugh! The End of The Year as We Know It! Thursday, December 28, 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Get the last laugh with Chicago’s most hilarious Comics. Bringing you the best of the Chicago comedy scene, right here in the 'burbs with free parking and BYOB!! The Laughing Academy 3230 Glenview Rd - Glenview

Sit & Knit Program Thursday, January 11 2:30 - 3:30 pm Northfield Library Community Room. Come hang out with fellow knitters in the Northfield Community Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Basic supplies will be available, and a library staff member will be available to help beginners.1785 Orchard Lane Northfield 847-446-5990

Intro to Energy Healing With Animals Monday, January 22- 7:00 - 8:30 pm Cost FREE Start the healing process with your animals using energy healing to help build or strengthen the human-animal connection. Infinity Foundation - Highland Park

The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines Sunday Feb 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Part exhibit, part historical talk, part workshop, join Ellie as she celebrates her very favorite holiday! Northfield Library 1785 Orchard Ln 847- 446-5990

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After hearing resident concerns, the Wilmette Village Board met privately to discuss potential litigation to stop Northwestern University's plan to hold large concerts at Ryan Field. Residents oppose the concerts over expected issues like traffic, parking problems, noise, and decreased property values. They urged the board to sue within 90 days.

The Wilmette village president acknowledged residents' advocacy against the stadium plan over 18 months. She agreed Northwestern has not addressed resident worries sufficiently. However, the president cautioned against discussing legal strategies publicly.

Northwestern aims to fund its $800 million stadium rebuild partly through concerts fitting 28,000 people. The Evanston City Council recently approved the commercialization plan, despite a land use commission's rejection recommendation. A resident lawsuit against Evanston was already filed.

Wilmette officials previously passed a resolution noting issues with the concerts. The village president also unsuccessfully lobbied Evanston leaders to deny Northwestern's proposal. It is unclear if Wilmette would sue Evanston or the university.

Nearly 600,000 Older Adults in Suburban Cook County Struggle with Loneliness

The North Shore Senior Center (NSSC), recognizes that loneliness is a growing yet often unseen health epidemic among older Americans. Recent research shows that over 593,000 adults aged 60+ in suburban Cook County report frequent feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Providing Opportunities for Meaningful Connections - That's why the NSSC offers various programs to help older adults build social bonds and find purpose, including classes, clubs, friendly visiting services, volunteering, and memory care support groups. They create inclusive spaces that nurture companionship and community engagement. An Invitation to Get Involved - You are invited to join in tackling senior isolation, one interaction at a time. Your donation enables NSSC to reach more older adults who feel alone and provide them with a sense of belonging. Together, we can strengthen social ties across generations in our community. Please consider contributing to this cause close to our hearts today. Donate Now

Winnetka Police Join Officer Wellness Network

The Winnetka Police Department has joined the WeNeverWalkAlone peer support network in an effort to improve officer health and wellness. As part of the network, all of the department's sworn and non-sworn members will have access to peer support officers and mental health professionals across the region.

WeNeverWalkAlone connects law enforcement agencies to provide counseling and assistance for officers in need. The Winnetka Police expressed gratitude to the organization for including them in the network and providing resources to support their team. Joining WeNeverWalkAlone aligns with the department's commitment to prioritize officer wellness.

Quaker Oats Recalls Granola Bars and Cereals Over Salmonella Concerns

Quaker Oats has announced a voluntary recall of dozens of its granola bars and granola cereals over potential salmonella contamination. The recall includes a variety of Quaker Big Chewy Bars, granola bar variety packs, and Quaker Simply Granola cereals sold across the U.S. as well as in Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.

The recall was initiated after the company's supplier notified them of the possible contamination. Though no illnesses have been reported, Quaker Oats is urging consumers to dispose of and not consume any of the recalled products.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can enter the food supply chain when proper sanitation and hand washing practices are not followed. An estimated 1.35 million salmonella cases occur annually in the U.S., leading to thousands of hospitalizations. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.

Consumers can contact Quaker or visit www.quakergranolarecall.com for reimbursement or additional information. The company is a subsidiary of PepsiCo.

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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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