In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

🌤️ New Trier Township Weather

📆 Local Events & Things To Do… Check Them Out! 🎞️🍽️🛎️

🔦 Local Business Spotlight

📰 Local News… Illinois News … National News

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

🏈🏀🏒 Professional Sports Schedules

 💓 Community Service & Charitable Shopping 🤝

Events & Things To Do For Kids & Family

Cross Country Skiing - For ungroomed cross country skiing trails locally visit Skokie Lagoons. Located at Willow Road and Linder Avenue in New Trier Township *Note groomed trails are easier for younger kids and beginners.

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding without leaving the state. Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, is just under a 3 hour drive from New Trier Township. Chestnut has runs ranging from bunny hill to black diamond over its 475-foot vertical drop. The 19 runs cover 3,500 feet of skiable terrain. Check conditions online for up-to-date info on hours, snow, temperatures and open trails.

Cascade Mountain in Portage, Wisconsin is a 2.5 hour drive from New Trier Township. Cascade has runs for all skill levels - from bunny slopes to black diamond runs - plus a terrain park. There is even night skiing on lit trails and a tubing hill. Weather-permitting, Cascade is open 10am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-10pm Friday-Saturday, and 9am-8pm Sundays. Ski, snowboard, and tube rentals are available.

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

Wilmette Bowl Come and experience their lively and energizing atmosphere. A fun place for gatherings for kids of all ages! Real Wood Lanes & Delicious Thin Crust Pizza

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! Pro-rated classes. We also promise lots of laughs!

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

Events For Adults

Visit The New Trier Jazz Festival on Feb. 3rd at 7 p.m in Gaggney Auditorium at New Trier’s Winnetka Campus. Tickets are $40. 

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

Evanston Made Members Group Show: Photography & Mixed Media - Now - January 31, 2024 . 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 17 - March 20 from 8-10:30 am Thursdays: January 18 - March 21 from 11:15 am-1:15 pm  Drop-in fee is $8

Sit & Knit Program Thursday, January 18, 25, Feb 1 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

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 February 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

IN LIBRARY Bring Your Own Craft - Meets Monthly next session is Friday, February 9, 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!

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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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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Come In from The Cold!

Visit Melody Spa A Tranquil Oasis In Downtown Wilmette

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

Escape to Melody Spa In Downtown Wilmette - Book a Stress Relieving Reflexology Treatment or Therapeutic Massage On Our Heated Massage Tables Deep Tissue & Hot Stones Available 💆🏻‍♀️ Gift Certificates For Valentine’s Day

(847) 906-4484

1109 Central Avenue Mon-Sat 10 - 9 p.m. Sun 11-8 p.m.

Suburban Coordination to Support Arriving Migrants: Safety, Shelter, and Community Effort

In recent weeks, Texas has been dispatching buses carrying migrants to New Trier Township, prompting local communities to devise regulations for these unscheduled arrivals. Following Chicago's policy change on December 8, 2023, which mandates a five-day advance notice for bus companies before migrants can be dropped in the city, suburbs like Wilmette and Winnetka saw an influx of buses—Wilmette receiving one, while Winnetka encountered 11 since the tail end of December. To better manage these incidents and protect the welfare of the migrants, both Winnetka and Glencoe have adopted similar ordinances.

Local officials have expressed that their actions are rooted in humanitarian reasons. Glencoe, which hasn't received any buses to date, enacted its ordinance as a precaution to safeguard any migrants that might arrive. Village Manager Philip Kiraly emphasized the need for notice to ensure migrants aren't left to face harsh weather conditions without proper clothing, food, or water. Winnetka's ordinance also serves to assure coordination between bus companies and the village, facilitating the proper care of migrants as they transition to available resources in Chicago, as per Village President Christopher Rintz's statement. Wilmette, without any ordinances, has managed the situation through local police assistance and community efforts such as a clothing drive, aiming to provide migrants with protective attire for their onward journey. These actions demonstrate the communities' concerted efforts to create orderly processes that look after the migrants' well-being as they arrive.

Metra Enhances Riders' Experience with Enhanced Bike Policy and Strict Code of Conduct Enforcement

Metra has now cemented a once temporary policy that welcomes bicycles on its trains, a measure well-received by the public and formally announced through a press dispatch. In an effort to back this initiative, new bike racks with the capacity to hold bicycles and scooters are being fitted within approximately 50 railcars, which will sport a distinctive bike emblem to mark their bike-friendly status. Riders of the Union Pacific North Line, which connects various communities such as Highland Park, Winnetka, and Wilmette, stand to benefit from this enhancement. The impetus for this policy's permanency is largely due to bicycle advocacy groups that campaigned for the change, resulting in a record-breaking 260,000 bike-on-board riders last year.

Moreover, the newly enacted Passenger Code of Conduct by Metra's Board of Directors is a strategic move to bolster the security of its patrons and staff. This codification lists banned activities and indicates that violators could face penalties, including the revocation of riding privileges and the seizure of fare cards. Metra, empowered by recently passed Illinois state legislation, is set to firmly address unacceptable behavior, ranging from acts of aggression to sexual offenses, ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to such misconduct. Metra Police are authorized to enforce these rules, and those found contravening them may confront legal action, including arrests for criminal trespass during any suspension period. CEO Jim Derwinski emphasizes that rider and employee safety is at the forefront of Metra's mission, which this new law is anticipated to fortify significantly.

Illinois National Guard Soldiers Embark on Deployment to the Middle East

Over 300 soldiers of the Illinois National Guard, together with their families, are gearing up for a significant deployment to the Middle East come this Saturday. Emotions were high at the mobilization event held at Wintrust Arena, where Major Gen. Rodney Boyd affirmed their preparedness, encapsulating the sentiment with, "You're ready. You're ready. Showtime." Among the ranks is Staff Sgt. Adam Raynor, facing his inaugural deployment with a blend of nervous anticipation and readiness, a sentiment echoed across much of the unit who are largely facing their first stint abroad.

Staff Sgt. Monn Escalona, on his second deployment, feels the heavy emotional toll of leaving a whole family behind this time, not just a spouse. Illinois' Gov. JB Pritzker and combat veteran U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth each expressed immense pride in the soldiers' readiness and gratitude for their service, recognizing the sacrifices made by those in uniform. Despite the hardship of separation from families, soldiers like Escalona and Raynor hold a steadfast commitment to service, driven by the values of liberty and duty to their country.

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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 #30% Off 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 | https://www.villagetreasurehouse.org/

| Wright-Way Rescue's Seniors for Seniors Adoption Program | 5915 Lincoln Avenue Morton Grove | 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. https://wright-wayrescue.org/seniors 

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