In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

🔦 Local Business Spotlight

🌤️ New Trier Township Weather

📆 Local Events… Check Them Out! 🎞️🍽️🛎️

📰 Local News

🐶 Paws For Celebration

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

🏈🏀🏒 Professional Sports Schedules

💓 Community Service & Charitable Shopping 🤝

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Owner, Kathy Liu, will greet you with warm hospitality at her welcoming spa, melt your aches and pains away with a relaxing massage by skilled therapists.

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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!

Do you own a Business in New Trier Township?

*Application Submissions just re-opened for 2024*

Select an option: ❤️ Own a local business? Apply to be featured!

❤️Love a local business? Share the love & nominate! #NEWTRIERTHRIVE

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

Cheers for Spheres at the Kohl Children’s Museum - Glenview Now thru Jan 28

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

Best of Books Thursday, January 11, 6:30pm to 7:30pm The Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District has partnered The Book Stall to host an exciting event celebrating the best books of 2023 Thursday, January 11, 6:30pm to 7:30pm

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 in 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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Five New Illinois Laws That Will Impact New Trier Township Residents

Several new laws took effect in Illinois on January 1st that will impact New Trier Township residents. The minimum wage increased to $14 per hour as part of a gradual raise to $15 by 2025. A new law bans public libraries from removing books for partisan or ideological reasons, with financial penalties for noncompliance. A car theft hotline law requires manufacturers to collaborate with police to track stolen vehicles via GPS in counties with over 3 million residents. Vaping devices are now banned in public spaces like restaurants and hospitals under smoke-free laws. And a new law makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally disrupt lawful protests or pickets with physical barriers.

Find Fulfillment and Companionship: Adopt a Loyal Senior Pet

Wright-Way Rescue's Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program matches senior pets with senior citizens at reduced rates, helping both find joy and purpose in their golden years. This innovative Illinois program provides senior dogs and cats (aged 6+) loving homes, while seniors (62+) rediscover the cherished bonds of animal companionship.

Adoption fees are just $75 for dogs and $25 for cats. Wright-Way's caring counselors hand-select the perfect companion to match your lifestyle and home. Senior pets tend to be calmer and often already trained.

The benefits of senior adoption are profound. Decades of research shows animal friends lower stress and blood pressure, ease loneliness through affection and social connection, and reduce depression. Pets add meaning and brighten every day.

Give a deserving senior animal a happy forever home. Let an adoring pet companion bring you joy. Wright-Way's Seniors for Seniors program invites Illinois seniors to experience the therapeutic power of pets. More info 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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