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In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

🔦 Local Business Spotlight

🌤️ New Trier Township Weather

📆 Local Events… Check Them Out! 🎞️🍽️🛎️

📰 Local News

🏠 Recent Sold Homes in New Trier Township

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

🏈🏀🏒 Professional Sports Schedules

💓 Community Service 🤝

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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

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!

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

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.

GCCA's Tropical Fish Swap Has the largest selection of fish in the Midwest. This is the farmers market for tropical fish keeping and is the largest source in the midwest to buy fish, plants, food, equipment and more! Sunday January 7 10 am - 1 pm Hilton Chicago Northbrook- $5.00 for everyone Kids under 10 free with an Adult admission.

John Measner, Magician Extraordinaire At the Community House! Monday, January 15 - 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Winnetka

Winterfest at the Glenview Community Ice Center January 20 Celebrate All Things Winter!

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

Lightscape- Chicago Botanic Gardens Just a few remaining days! Now-Jan 7

Evanston Made Members Group Show: Photography & Mixed Media - Jan 6 - 31, 2024 Join us for the Opening Reception; Wednesday, January 6, 4-7pm, . Gallery OTR, 2040 Brown Ave Evanston-Gallery Hours: Thursdays 3-6p, Fridays 3-6pm, Sat & Sun 12-3pm

Wednesday & Thursday Drop-in Pickleball - Winnetka Community House - Wednesdays: January 10-March 20 from 8-10:30 am Thursdays: January 11-March 21 from 11:15 am-1:15 pm  Drop-in fee is $8

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

VIRTUAL Speculating About Our AI Future with Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells -Thursday, January 11, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Glencoe Public Library (Zoom Program) Register above.

Raising The Barre -Join instructor Amy Garber for a free class on Friday, January 12 in this exciting one-of-a-kind class that combines sculpting barre exercises with functional fitness. 9:15 to 10:15 AM Takiff Center Glencoe

IN LIBRARY Bring Your Own Craft - Friday, January 12, 1-3pm Glencoe Public Library. Calling all crafters! BYOC is our new monthly meet-and-make series for adults in the Johnson Room. Drop by with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, hand-sewing, or other portable project and socialize with other creatives in the community. All levels of experience are welcome. Residents and non-residents invited. Register to receive a text or email reminder prior to the program; walk-ins welcome!

The Laughing Academy Presents Anthony Bonazzo Friday, January 19 8:00 pm - Skokie Theater

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

Up Next At The Hall Presents REAL PRETENDERS live Music at Kenilworth Assembly Hall on Friday, February 2nd at 7:30pm

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

Titanic The Exhibition Starts Friday, February 16, The visit will take around 1 hour - Location: Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie All ages are welcome! Children under 4 enter free of charge Price: Adult tickets starting at $29.50

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Wilmette

Date Sold Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Link

Dec 12 914 Forest Ave, Wilmette $1,117,881 4 2.5 2,629 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/914-Forest-Ave-60091/home/13783374

Dec 12 1500 Sheridan Rd Unit 2E, Wilmette $565,000 3 2.5 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/1500-Sheridan-Rd-60091/unit-2E/home/13785332

Dec 13 109 Dupee Pl, Wilmette $995,000 4 4.5 3,318 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/109-Dupee-Pl-60091/home/13773462

Dec 15 1537 Washington Ave, Wilmette $2,165,000 5 3.5 4,015 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/1537-Washington-Ave-60091/home/13776214 

Dec 15 1420 Sheridan Rd Unit 2B, Wilmette $576,000 2 2 1,675 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/1420-Sheridan-Rd-60091/unit-2B/home/13785263

Dec 15 2040 Chestnut Ave, Wilmette $1,700,000 5 5 3,384 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/2040-Chestnut-Ave-60091/home/13783532

Dec 15 406 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette $320,000 2 1 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/406-Greenleaf-Ave-60091/home/13772671 

Dec 19 400 Romona Rd, Wilmette $346,500 3 2 1,192 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/400-Romona-Rd-60091/home/13777166

Dec 19 420 Linden Ave #404, Wilmette $340,000 3 2 1,400 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/420-Linden-Ave-60091/unit-404/home/188460318

Dec 20 3111 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette $675,000 5 3 2,619 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/3111-Greenleaf-Ave-60091/home/13779693

Dec 21 3112 Temple Ln, Wilmette $939,000 6 4.5 3,471 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/3112-Temple-Ln-60091/home/13779326 

Dec 28 200 Sunset Dr, Wilmette $450,000 3 1.5 1,993 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Wilmette/200-Sunset-Dr-60091/home/13777427 

Winnetka

Date Sold Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Link

Dec 12 1210 Whitebridge Hill Rd, Winnetka $1,675,000 6 4.5 5,160 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Winnetka/1210-Whitebridge-Hill-Rd-60093/home/13789698

Dec 12 414 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka $985,000 5 4 3,082 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Winnetka/414-Winnetka-Ave-60093/home/13783686

Dec 14 443 Chestnut St Unit HSE, Winnetka $2,200,000 5 3.5 3,248 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Winnetka/443-Chestnut-St-60093/unit-HSE/home/13787021

Dec 15 104 Longmeadow Rd, Winnetka $4,510,000 7 8.5 12,998 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Winnetka/104-Longmeadow-Rd-60093/home/21476203

Dec 18 770 Cherry St, Winnetka $750,000 3 2.5 2,300 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Winnetka/770-Cherry-St-60093/home/13787063

Dec 28 82 Essex Rd, Winnetka $3,970,000 6 7.5 5,400 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Winnetka/82-Essex-Rd-60093/home/13784785 

Kenilworth

Date Sold Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Link

Dec 29 707 Brier St, Kenilworth $821,500 3 1.5 2,436 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Kenilworth/707-Brier-St-60043/home/13784177 

Dec 28 501 Ridge Rd, Kenilworth $1,310,000 4 3.5 4,502 Link https://www.redfin.com/IL/Kenilworth/501-Ridge-Rd-60043/home/13784360#property-history 

Northfield  

Date Sold Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Link

Dec 13 8050 Arbor Ln #201, Northfield $355,000 2 2 1,359 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/8050-Arbor-Ln-60093/unit-201/home/13780547 

Dec 14 337 Wagner Rd, Northfield $490,000 3 1.5 1,200 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/337-Wagner-Rd-60093/home/13803606

Dec 15 308 Happ Rd #110, Northfield $420,000 2 2 1,840 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/308-Happ-Rd-60093/unit-110/home/13786498 

Dec 17 10 Old Hunt Rd, Northfield $2,070,000 5 5 4,088 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/10-Old-Hunt-Rd-60093/home/13810479

Dec 18 180 Old Farm Rd, Northfield $2,095,000 4 5 8,225 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/180-Old-Farm-Rd-60093/home/13809869

Dec 19 9 Regent Wood Rd, Northfield $906,000 3 3.5 3,028 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/9-Regent-Wood-Rd-60093/home/13803056 

Dec 21 1713 Northfield Sq Unit B, Northfield $260,500 2 2 1,150 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/1713-Northfield-Sq-60093/unit-B/home/144509101 

Dec 29 2240 Birchwood Ln, Northfield $2,450,000 6 7.5 7,742 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Northfield/2240-Birchwood-Ln-60093/home/13803312

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Glencoe

Date Sold Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Link  

Dec 15 606 Greenleaf Ave, Glencoe $3,525,000 4 5 5,497 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Glencoe/606-Greenleaf-Ave-60022/home/13793148 

Dec 15 595 Dundee Rd, Glencoe $1,350,000 5 4.5 -https://www.redfin.com/IL/Glencoe/595-Dundee-Rd-60022/home/13821050 

Dec 18 554 Dundee Rd, Glencoe $1,143,630 5 3.5 2,984 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Glencoe/554-Dundee-Rd-60022/home/13811675

Dec 20 480 Woodlawn Ave, Glencoe $825,000 3 2.5 1,728 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Glencoe/480-Woodlawn-Ave-60022/home/13789000 

Dec 27 249 Mary St, Glencoe $2,435,000 5 6 4,010 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Glencoe/249-Mary-St-60022/home/18954845 

East Glenview  

Date Sold Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Link

Dec 28 720 Indian Rd, Glenview $335,000 2 1 1,014 https://www.redfin.com/IL/Glenview/720-Indian-Rd-60025/home/13777994

Local Library and Bookstore Team Up to Recap Best Books of 2023

The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District has partnered with beloved local bookstore The Book Stall to host an exciting event celebrating the best books of 2023 The event will take place on Thursday, January 11, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, at the Book Stall in Winnetka. Librarians and Book Stall staff will gather to share their favorite reads from the past year and give a sneak peek at highly-anticipated 2024 releases.

Attendees are encouraged to offer their own standout book recommendations during this lively discussion amongst fellow book-lovers. The event will also feature a raffle with great prizes up for grabs and light refreshments.

Join The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District and The Book Stall for a fun evening discovering new bookish treasures! This free event requires registration, which can be completed online here.

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Charitable Donations & Shopping

| North Shore Exchange | 1100 Central Ave, Wilmette | www.northshoreexchange.org | DESIGNER SALE HAPPENING NOW AT BOTH LOCATIONS

| 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 SALE HAPPENING NOW Upscale resale boutique. 💯% profits benefit programs at @ywca_ens

| 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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