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WhatsHappeningOnline.com CALENDAR, PAGE 3 Postal Service, National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), Campbell Soup Company, Feeding America and other partner organizations are working together to collect food donations. Leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods – such as canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal – next to the mailbox prior to regular Saturday mail delivery. Helpstampouthunger.com. World Fair Trade Day May 12, 10am-12pm. The North Suburban Fair Trade Network presents an education forum, featuring speakers Nancy Jones, Executive Director of Chicago Fair Trade, and Pushpika Freitas, Founder and President of Marketplace: Handwork of India. Discuss the power of fair trade and its positive effects on communities around the world. Enjoy Fair Trade item displays, along with coffee and chocolate. Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave.; 312-212-1760; chicagofairtrade.org. Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter Care Affair May 12, 6:30pm. This year’s signature fundraiser features entertainment from City Lights Orchestra, food, live/silent auctions and awards. Proceeds support comprehensive palliative and hospice care, as well as CampCare, a grief support camp for children and teens. Registration and cocktail attire required. $225. Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston; 847-556-1778; carecenter.org/careaffair. Ethical Humanist Society Second Saturday Coffeehouse May 12, 8pm. Evanston composer, songwriter and folksinger Kristin Lems performs. No open mic due to program length. $8 minimum donation (includes refreshments). 7574 N. Lincoln Ave. Skokie; 847-677-3334; ethicalhuman.org. Local Les Turner ALS Foundation Tag Days May 12 (Northfield) and May 19 (Northbrook). In honor of National ALS Awareness Month, hundreds of volunteers will be stationed at intersections, shopping areas, train stations, and other places to collect donations. Tag Days raises funds for research, patient services and educational programs. 847-679-3311; lesturnerals.org. Newton Minow Discusses Presidential Debates May 13, 2-4pm. Newton Minow, co-chair of the 2012 Commission on Presidential Debates, presents “Inside Presidential Debates.” Minow is best known as chairman of the FCC during Pres. Kennedy’s administration. Registration encouraged. $15 (includes social hour and refreshments). Adlai E. Stevenson II Historic Home, 25200 N. St. Mary’s Road, Libertyville; 847-816-7433; stevensoncenterondemocracy.org. North Northfield UMC Senior Fellowship Potluck Luncheon May 15, 12pm. The Senior Fellowship hears about the early days of the Northfield Township and Wheeling communities. Barbara Forke, whose family was among the early settlers in the community, presents the program. Attendees of all ages are welcome. North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook; 847-272-2250; northnorthfield.org. Progressive Community Bingo Grand Opening May 15, 5:30pm. Early Bird bingo takes place at 6:50pm, with regular bingo to follow at 7pm. Pull tabs and computers are available, along with full restaurant and bar service. No outside food allowed. Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Road, Wheeling; 847-859-9457. Criminal Justice Panel Discussion
May 10, 2012 May 15, 7pm. Tenth Congressional District Democrats and Common Cause Illinois cohost the panel discussion “And Justice for All: Can We Fix Our Criminal Justice System?” Panelists include Rob Warden, executive director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions, and Rey Lopez-Calderon, executive director of Common Cause Illinois. Registration encouraged. North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road, Deerfield; 847-266-8683; tenthdems.org. Deerfield Women’s Golf League Tuesdays (May thru Sept). Play on an 18hole course with GPS carts. Enjoy lunch at the clubhouse and attend free golf clinics. Prizes are awarded at the closing luncheon. Deerfield Golf Club, 1201 Sanders Road, Riverwoods; 847-945-8333. The Winnetka Club 2012 Housewalk May 16, 10am-4pm. The annual housewalk “Lifestyles” features five homes, representing North Shore living in various degrees of decorative and architectural significance. Styles include Tudor, English, Manor and Contemporary. Local restaurants offer lunch options during the event. $60 (pick up tickets on May 16). Hubbard Woods Park, 939 Green Bay Road, Winnetka; 847-441-5228; winnetkahousewalk.org. Hadassah Annual Game Day Luncheon May 16, 12pm. Business and Professional Hadassah holds its annual Game Day event, benefiting juvenile diabetes research at Hadassah Hospital. $20. Coramandel Club House, 375 Kelburn Road, Deerfield; 847205-1900; northshore.hadassah.org. Lincolnshire Garden Club Meeting May 17, 9:30am. Joan Keyes presents “Herbs I Have Known and Loved.” The program follows coffee and a short business meeting. College of Lake County’s Southlake Campus, CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Contents May 10, 2012
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community & life
• Calendar • North Shore Senior Center • Local Park District, Public Library • Local Senior Center • Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Event • Recent Happenings • Young Adults and the Recession • Special Needs, Special Times • School Happenings • Pet Personals
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mother’s day
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arts & leisure
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• Restaurant Showcase • Kim’s Kitchen
distractions
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business & tech
• Conversations in Commerce • Business Happenings • Stage • Classifieds • Comics • Techlife • Photos
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