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WRCC NEWSLETTER

December 2008

 
West Ridge Chamber Of Commerce December 2008 Newsletter
 
Celebrate the Holidays with the Chamber!
Please join us at our Holiday Party! Tuesday, December 2 530-730pm Indian Garden Restaurant 2548 W. Devon Avenue Free Parking is available at St. Timothy's Church lot (1 block south of Devon on Washtenaw) FREE to WRCC Members $10 for non members Cash bar RSVP to the Chamber today! PAY ONLINE NOW!
Thanks for your continued interest in the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce.  Don't forget to submit your events, news and sales for publication in this newsletter! 
RECYCLE for EDUCATION

The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an additional way to recycle in our neighborhood!

365 days per year, 24 hours per day  you can simply drop off you paper items to be recycled at 2 Paper Retriever Boxes in the nieghborhood.

Devon Bank - Easily accessible in the southeast corner of the lot at  6445 N. Western Avenue.

High Ridge YMCA - Accessible to all through the YMCA lot 2424 W. Touhy. entrance on Western Avenue.   

We can accept your newspapers, school & business documents, junk mail, catalogs, soft cover books & magazines.

Did you know that 1 week of daily newspapers can add up to 10 lbs of paper? The  West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is committed to community education.  Our local RECYCLING program is in place not only to help the earth, but to assist community schools.  In the 2007-08 school year the Chamber raised $2,000 through these programs. Funds provided financial assistance to Boone Community School.  The entire 4th grade class and 5 teachers were able to attend a science field trip at Experiencia at no cost to them. On the trip, students had a chance to experience hands on learning of subjects like recycling, composting and water conservation and collection.  Help us generate funds to do it again! Recycle your paper with us Please call the Chamber offices with questions  773-743- 6022 

Events at the Northtown Library
Family Winter Reading Program: Cuddle Up and Read! December 1, 2008-January 2, 2009 The Chicago Public Library, Northtown Branch will be conducting a Family Winter Reading Program for the month of December to encourage children and families to cuddle up together and read!  Children up to age 18 are eligible to participate in this program.  Our goal is for every family with children at the Northtown Branch to read for 25 hours during the month of December.  Every child who reads for at least 25 hours during the program will win a prize book of their choice!  Other prizes throughout the program will include stickers, stamps and a log to keep track of the hours spent reading.  Come sign up at the branch starting December 1st!

Family Reading on a Winter's Night!  Thursday, 12/11/08 at 7:00 PM Take part in the Northtown Branch's Family Winter Reading Program, Cuddle Up and Read!  Join us as we welcome Gwen Hilary and Enoch Williamson back to the branch.  Gwen and Enoch create an energetic fusion of music and the spoken word to engage the audience and get them "into" the stories.  This program is designed for children of all ages and their families.  Advance registration is recommended but not required.
Veteran's attend commemorative ceremony for the newly restored "The Spirit of the Fighting Yank" monument at Republic Bank.

Dedicated in 1958, "The Spirit of the Fighting Yank" monument has stood on the corner outside the Republic Bank building at 2720 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL. The monument, depicting a determined-looking GI carrying a Thompson sub-machine gun by his left side and a grenade in his right hand, was in need of restoration and repair. On September 12, 2008, Republic Bank undertook the initiative of professional restoration for this life-size monument produced by sculptor E. M. Viqeusney.

In honor of Veteran's Day and all those that have served, and are currently serving, our great nation, Republic Bank hosted a ceremony welcoming "The Spirit of the Fighting Yank" back to its home.  This commemorative ceremony took place on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:30am at Republic Bank's Devon Avenue location.  Members from local VFW posts, as well as Illinois' State Junior Vice Commander were present to take part in this tribute to our American heroes.

Republic Bank's Executive Vice President, Susan Fisher stated, "This monument has been a cornerstone of the community. With our long history servicing the West Ridge area, it seemed appropriate that we take this opportunity to restore it to its proper form. We feel it is our responsibility to maintain this sculpture, both as artwork and for what it represents."
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE'S WORLD'S STAGE SERIES PRESENTS MULTILINGUAL
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Director Tim Supple's Adaptation-a Vivid Dream from India
featuring Acrobats, Dancers, Martial Artists and Musicians

November 25 through December 7, 2008

Chicago Shakespeare Theater's (CST) international programming initiative, the World's Stage Series, brings Tim Supple's bold, breakthrough adaptation of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream to Chicago following critically acclaimed, sold-out performances across India, the UK, Australia and North America. The show's diverse cast, composed of artists from across India and Sri Lanka, will perform in Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater for 16 performances only, November 25 through December 7, 2008. For more information, to purchase tickets and to watch the video trailer, please visit the website.
Mary Kay rep and WRCC member, Marsena Holsopple, has generously offered to donate  50% of her profits to the Chicago Women's Health Center from now through December 31!

Now you can pamper yourself, do holiday shopping, and support CWHC at the same time--all you have to do is go to www.marykay.com/marsena and type CWHC in the memo line when you check out.

In addition to cosmetics, Mary Kay offers soaps, lotions, skin care, sunscreen, lip balms, fragrance, gift certificates, and a variety of luxurious spa products. Marsena will also provide complimentary gift wrapping and delivery of gifts to your home or office.

Another way you can help: spread the word about the promotion! Forward this great offer on to your friends and family.

Also, if you or anyone you know is interested in career opportunities with Mary Kay, Marsena will donate $5 to the health center for everyone who comes with her to a career event.
Remembering THOMAS MERTON December 6, 2008 Mundelein Center Auditiorium 6526 N. Sheridan  Loyola Univerity Lakeshore Campus  9am-5pm $50 Join Dr. James Finley, retreat leader and renowned Merton scholar to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Merton's passing. For more info, please call Susan at 1-800-424-1238
CPS Job Shadow Program  The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Chicago Public School's Education to Careers Progam is winter. We are looking for local businesses who would be will to sponsor 1 or more student job shadows on Februrary 4, 2009.  If your businesses is interested in getting involved, please call Jim Peterson 773-553-5060 or email jpeterson@cps.k12.il.edu .
Performing Arts Ltd. 2nd Annual Nutcracker Performance
Share a Holiday Classic with your Family this year!  Saturday, December 13 7pm Sunday, December 14 2pm St. Scholastica Academy Nolan Center for the Arts To purchase tickets please call the studio or click here Performing Arts Limited
2740 W. Touhy
Chicago, IL 60645
773-262-3262
info@performingartslimited.com
www.performingartslimited.com
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Sincerely,

Amie L. Zander
The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce
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West Ridge Chamber of Commerce |2540 W. Devon Ave | Chicago, IL.  60659
phone (773) 743-6022 | fax (773) 743-2893