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Pet of the Week: Bear has a big personality
Purebred dog? In a shelter? Really? Bear, an incredibly adorable Newfoundland puppy with a huge personality to match his huge body lost his home. Someone cared for Bear during his puppy years and then decided they didn’t want him anymore. Was it too expensive to …
Winnetka’s Hadley participates in Digital Learning Day
The Hadley School for the Blind took part in Digital Learning Day Feb. 1 with the launch of a new online course: “Low Vision and School Age Children.” This course is designed for parents of or professionals who work with children with low vision. It …
Nominations sought for NSSC’s Super Senior awards
On the 39th Annual Super Senior Day, May 24, North Shore Senior Center will honor the community’s outstanding seniors for their volunteer efforts. Civic organizations, churches, synagogues, senior groups and hospitals are invited to participate in this year’s celebration. Each group may nominate one volunteer, …
North Shore Senior Center welcomes new chair and board members
At its Annual Meeting on Jan. 10, North Shore Senior Center elected Molly D’Esposito, of Northfield, as its new Board Chair. Ms. D’Esposito first joined the Board of Directors in 2006, and since that time, has served on North Shore Senior Center’s Personnel Committee and …
New Foundation’s Arts and Craft Show
New Foundation Center held a holiday arts and crafts show Dec. 16 ad the Open Studio Project in Evanston featuring original artwork, jewelry, hand-made toys and more all created by clients participating in the Expressive Arts Program. Guests enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres and refreshment. Entertainment …
Kick-off for New Trier Township’s Relay for Life
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of New Trier Township will hold its annual kickoff event at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at New Trier High School, 385 Winnetka Road in Winnetka. Friends, neighbors, cancer survivors, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more …
