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Four Organizations Support a “Volunteer Day” Spring-Cleaning Effort at Orchard Village

Participants included individuals from Comcast; Rebuilding Together; Rosborough Partners; and Saints Faith, Hope and Charity Parish SKOKIE, IL 5/14/13 – Orchard Village, the Skokie-based social service agency that partners with surrounding communities to embrace the aspirations of persons with …

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Volunteers from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Help Kick-off Anixter Center’s Benefit for Ability

On Thursday, March 7, Anixter Center, one of Illinois’s largest nonprofit organizations serving people with disabilities and related challenges, welcomed employees from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) to its flagship location in Lincoln Park for a day devoted to health, wellness and…

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Turning Point's Annual Town Hall Meeting

Friday, February 8 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.Turning Point hosts a public conversation on mental health services in an era of financial constraints and opportunities.  Community leaders and elected officials including State Senators Ira Silverstein and Daniel Biss; State Representatives Lou Lang, Robyn …

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The Douglas Center Featured on ABC7 Chicago News

Skokie, IL - Rifath Khan, Chief Executive Officer of The Douglas Center was recently interviewed by Karen Meyer of ABC7 Chicago News.  During this interview Ms. Khan provided information on the many programs and services available at The Douglas Center for individuals living with developmental, …

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Like putting your shoes on the wrong feet

I've been playing racquetball  most of my life because it's not only a great cardio workout, it's also very challenging. Last week I decided to pick up a book called "Championship Racquetball." It's written by Fran Davis and Jason Maninno.  Jason is a top pro and Fran is currently the coach for the…

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Hunger Resource Network Welcomes New Board Members

Hunger Resource Network, a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the alleviation of hunger, today announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors – Henry Fetta and Patty Dodson. Henry Fetta, Director of Finance with Kraft Foods, currently leads the development …

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Rotary Governor visits Skokie Valley Rotary Club

Mike Yesner, Governor of Rotary District 6440 visited the Skokie Valley Rotary Club and their Club President Sam Eckerling.  Each year the newly elected Governor visits all 70 Clubs in Chicagoland within District 6440. The annual visit is an opportunity for Rotarians to learn new ways to enhance …

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Quilt Artist Lecture & Trunk Show:

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Quilt Artist Lecture & Trunk Show: The Northwest Suburban Quilters’ Guild (NSQG) will host Mildred Sorrells, Land of Lincoln Quilters’ Association Quilt Hall of Fame inductee & Paducah winner, at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer on Thursday, August 16.   Mildred will share …

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Tickets are still available for the Rotary Installation Dinner 6/29

This Friday evening is one of celebration for the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley.  It’s the annual ceremony of welcoming a new Rotary President and the prestigious installment of a new Rotary Governor with local roots. Sam Eckerling will be installed as President of the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley …

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Rotary Club of Skokie Valley give donation to the USO of Illinois

The USO of Illinois accepted a donation from the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley.  Representing the USO of Illinois were Leslie Wooten and Rob Paddor. Rob Paddor, owner of Evanston Subaru in Skokie has reason to be doubly proud, he serves on both the Rotary and the USO of Illinois' Board of Directors…

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