In This Issue Of New Trier Thrive…

 🌞 New Trier Township Weather

🏠 Real Estate Buzz

🔦📢 🕵️‍♂️ Scouting For Local Business Spotlight

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

📰🎯Locally Yours News - Wacky Buzz, Crime🧑🏼‍✈️Business, Area Library Calendars, NTE Brochure 🎨

🐝🏤 Thrive Hive Community Business Directory

🏈🏀 High School Sports Schedules

🏈🏀🏒 Professional Sports Schedules

 💓 Community Service & Charitable Shopping 🤝🐾🛍️

Lights, Camera, Local Action! 🎬 We're Scouting New Trier's Brightest Business Stars For Our Neighborhood Spotlight Series - New Trier Thrive.

We want to snap up the area's most beloved shops, the handypersons who make life easier, the hidden gems that surprise and delight. Show us your passion and talents!

Own a business bursting with heart and hustle? Toss your hat in the ring to be featured in our 2024 lineup! We want to share your vision and backstory with the neighbors eagerly supporting our community.

Or do you simply adore an indie shop or scrappy startup? Nominate them to step into our spotlight! They'll thank you for the love.

New Trier Thrive celebrates the local heroes who turn ideas into beloved community treasures. Join us and shine a light on the businesses making this area uniquely wonderful. Let's connect and give our hometown stars the spotlight they deserve!

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

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

❤️#NEWTRIERTHRIVE

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

The Funtopia Active Entertainment Center in Glenview At Funtopia sessions are 1h, 1h 30 or 2 hours. Access to the Fun Zone is every half hour. Online registration is highly recommended as our facility reaches hourly capacity often (book a single visit / book a party).

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! Spring Classes at The Laughing Academy in Glenview- Now - May Join us in studio for games, improv, scene work, and tons more! Pro-rated classes. We also promise lots of laughs!

District 37 & 39 Summer Enrichment Programs K-7 Enrollment

Writer’s Theatre Pop-Up Day Camp 🎭
What’s that you hear? It’s theatre magic! Come to Writers Theatre to learn about the captivating world of sound design! Campers will work with WT’s expert teaching artists to create and perform pieces brought to life by original underscoring and sound effect

• Friday, April 26th, 2024 – Teacher Professional Development Day for Glencoe School District @ Writer’s Theatre Register here >>
  

Events For Adults 🎶🎸

Val’s List brings top touring bands to perform in the cozy Winnetka Chapel when they come through Chicago. These are free, all-ages shows where you can meet the artists afterward. With a variety of genres, BYOB allowed, and seats for an attentive listening experience, the concerts sell out fast but the tip jar keeps the music playing. https://www.valslist.com/

Wednesday & Thursday Drop-in Pickleball - Winnetka Community House - Wednesdays: Feb 28 - March 20 from 8-10:30 am Thursdays: Feb 29 - March 21 from 11:15 am-1:15 pm  Drop-in fee is $8 🎾

Titanic The Exhibition  Now thru April 21, 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

Sit & Knit Program Thursday March 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

FIRST FRIDAY FUNNIES: Brian Hicks with John Mc Combs and Tom Feeback Friday March 1, 8:00 pm Chicago's most hilarious comics right here in the 'burbs with FREE PARKING and BYOB! Laughing Academy in Glenview

Up Next at the Hall Presents BRAD MacDONALD GROUP Performing BILLY JOEL's 1977 release THE STRANGER live at Kenilworth Assembly Hall Friday, March 1 · 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Trinity Irish Dance Company Sunday, March 3, 3:00 pm - Under the lead of Mark Howard, founding artistic director/choreographer – and recent inductee into the 2023 Irish American Hall of Fame – Chicago’s own internationally-renowned Trinity Irish Dance Company brings world premiere work to the Auditorium Theatre stage! Tickets start @ $25

Ladies & Laughs Comedy Night Thursday, March 7, 7:00 pm Women’s Club Of Wilmette

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

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

Sheridan Shore Sailing School Registration for Summer 2024 is officially open. Given their popularity, they tend to fill up fast, so don't miss your chance to embark on a memorable sailing adventure. This year, they're placing a special focus on their Family and Adult learn-to-sail programs and Kid’s sailing camps

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Avoca Parents Frustrated Over Potential School Closure and Rebuild

Parents in Glenview, Illinois expressed anger over a proposed $89.8 million bond referendum by the Avoca School District 37 board. The plan would close down Avoca West Elementary and rebuild it in Wilmette. Parents oppose losing their neighborhood school and facing a 25-year tax hike. For a $600,000 home, taxes would rise $1,772 yearly, totaling over $44,000. A group called Concerned Residents of Avoca District 37 said questions remain unanswered while the board pushes its narrative ahead of the March 19 vote. Over 100 parents now oppose the referendum. The board scheduled open houses at Avoca West on March 5 and 6, to address concerns over the school's uncertain future.

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LONDON: Fine Dining Behind Bars: Brixton Prison's Surprise Gourmet Gem

Hidden away in a converted governor's house within the walls of Brixton Prison is a surprising gourmet dining gem - The Clink Restaurant. With over 1,160 five-star TripAdvisor reviews, this small chain of restaurants located inside UK prisons strives to provide an upscale foodie experience while serving as on-the-job training for inmates nearing the end of their sentences.

To enter The Clink, visitors undergo airport-style security checks, surrendering phones and accessories before proceeding into the Victorian-style dining room situated in the center of the prison's courtyard. The waitstaff team is comprised entirely of uniformed inmates working towards qualifications in hospitality and food service to aid post-release employment opportunities.

The seasonal prix fixe Sunday lunch menu offers starters like smoked trout rillettes with apple and rye crackers. Elegant mains feature classics like roast beef and pork belly served with sides like giant Yorkshire puddings and roast potatoes. To finish, tangy sorbets provide a bright, flavorful contrast to the indulgent courses that come before.

Far from the rushed dining experiences found elsewhere in London, The Clink provides an opportunity for meaningful connections without distraction from mobile devices. In this unique restaurant space, attentive yet relaxed servers guide guests through a carefully prepared dining experience focused on redemption through meaningful work. Leaving the outside world behind, even just for a few hours, changes perspectives and opens new possibilities. More Info Here

Woman Charged With Human Trafficking And Involuntary Servitude After Four Victims Rescued In Highland Park

Lake County authorities have charged Gladys Ibanez Olea, 34, with multiple felony counts related to human trafficking and involuntary servitude. An investigation began in late January after Highland Park police received a tip about potential trafficking at Olea's home.

A search this month led to the rescue of two women, ages 19 and 22, the 19-year-old's 2-year-old son, and the 22-year-old's 15-year-old brother. Authorities say Olea had arranged to bring the four victims from Mexico under false pretenses of providing housing, jobs and safety. Instead, she took their identification and money, forced them into jobs, locked up food, controlled their movement, and threatened their families to make them comply.

Olea has been detained pending further court hearings. The victims have been relocated and are receiving services. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.

FTC Sues to Block Kroger's $24.6B Acquisition of Albertsons Over Antitrust Concerns

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons, alleging the merger would be anticompetitive and lead to higher grocery prices, lower quality products and services, and fewer choices for consumers. Albertsons operates stores under banners including Jewel-Osco, Safeway and Vons. The FTC says Kroger and Albertsons are direct competitors and the merger would create a "monopoly in grocery."

To try to get merger approval, Kroger and Albertsons proposed divesting some stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, but the FTC alleges this is an "inadequate" solution that ignores many regional markets where the chains currently compete.

The FTC claims that if the merger happens, it would remove competition that is necessary for Kroger and Albertsons to keep lowering prices and improving quality. This could lead to higher grocery prices and lower product quality and customer service.

The FTC also alleges the merged company would have increased leverage over workers and unions, likely resulting in worse wages, benefits and working conditions for grocery store workers. Nine state attorneys general have joined the FTC's federal lawsuit to block the merger.

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New Trier Township Libraries Events Calendars

🏫Wilmette Public Library  

🏫Winnetka/Northfield Public Library 

🏫Glencoe Public Library *Kenilworth Residents May Use Wilmette or Winnetka/Northfield Libraries

New Trier Extension Online Catalog Of Classes Can Be Found Here

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCOOP🏀🏈🏒 

NEW TRIER TREVIANS Schedule/Tickets

LOYOLA ACADEMY RAMBLERS Schedule

REGINA DOMINICAN 🏀Schedule/Tickets

NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY RAIDERS Schedule/Tickets

PRO SPORTS SCHEDULES

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS 🏒 Schedule/Tickets

CHICAGO BULLS 🏀 Schedule/Tickets 

Charitable Donations & Shopping

Donate non-perishable food items to the New Trier Food Pantry. You can find a list of their current priorities here: https://www.newtriertownship.com/159/Pantry-Priority-Needs-List 

| 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  Upscale resale boutique. 💯% profits benefit programs at @ywca_ens Final 90% Off Winter Sale thru March 3rd!

| 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