August 2009

RECYCLE PAPER for EDUCATION
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.
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 2009 school year the Chamber raised more than$2,000 through these
programs. Funds provided financial assistance to St. Scholastica, the North Town
Library's Childrens Programs.
Help us generate funds to do it again! Recycle your paper with us!
Please call the Chamber offices with questions, 773-743-6022.
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1st Tuesdays with The West Ridge Chamber of Commerce

DATE: Tuesday, August 4
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: McDonald's
6900 N. Western
National Night Out
CAPS Beat 2411
Join us as we march and show our solidarity and take a stand against crime.


Meet at 5:50 at the High Ridge YMCA parking lot.  2424 W. Touhy Ave (parking lot
entrance off of Western)

Business tables, neighborhood information tables, crafts, face painting, raffles
& family fun.
Are you a member interested in showcasing your business by hosting a 1st Tuesday
event?
Contact the Chamber today!
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Chamber Golf Outing
Join members of 5 Chambers of Commerce at the annual Northwest Network Open!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009.
Shotgun start at noon
The outing is played "best ball" so players of all skill levels are encouraged.
Tickets are $150 per golfer and include: lunch, 18 holes w/ golf cart, premium 2
hour open bar, dinner and awesome raffles!
Reserve your foursome or single NOW by calling the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce
- 773-743-6022.  Credit cards are accepted!
Hole sponsorships are available to promote your business to the 100+ golfers who
attend the outing!
Sponsored by: Gladstone Park, Harwood Heights-Norridge, Jefferson Park, Portage
Park and West Ridge Chambers of Commerce.
All proceeds benefit the individual Chambers scholarship funds. In 2008, The  West
Ridge Chamber of Commerce provided educational funding St. Scholastica High School,
The Northtown Library's Children's Dept. & Yeshivas Tifres Tsvi.
Call today to reserve your space!

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Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling
Saturday, August 29, 2009
9am - noon
Devon Bank Parking Lot - 6445 N. Western Ave.
Rain or shine!!

SAFE & SECURE DOCUMENT
SHREDDING

Bring your personal and business documents to be shredded while you watch!
No amount is too great!

RECYCLE HOUSEHOLD ELECTRONICS
Computers, Monitors, Keyboards, laptops and other computer related items.

Questions?  Call the West Ridge Chamber of Commerce 773-743-6022
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What You Need to Know about the 2010 Census
·         The Constitution requires a national census every 10 years.
·         The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States, both
citizens and non-citizens.
·         The 2010 Census will create thousands of temporary jobs.
Your Participation in the 2010 Census Matters
·         Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds is awarded to states
and communities based on census data.
·         Census data guide local decision-makers in important community planning
efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals and schools.
·         Census data affect how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House
of Representatives.
The 2010 Census Questionnaire: Simple and Safe
·         The 2010 Census questionnaire asks only a few simple questions of each
person. The questionnaire takes just a few minutes to complete and return by mail.
·         The Census Bureau does not release or share information that identifies
individual respondents or their household.
When your Census form arrives in the mail in March 2010, fill out the form and mail
it back.
For information, visit www.census.gov/2010census or call 800-923-8282.
West Ridge Counts!
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Long Term Health Care Symposium

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

1130-1pm
Lincolnwood Community Center

Topics covered include:
NEW LEGISLATION THAT AFFECT LONG TERM CARE
AND THE SAFETY OF YOUR RETIREMENT
WHAT IS LONG TERM CARE & WHAT DOES IT PAY FOR?

WHO WOULD REQUIRE LONG TERM CARE?
IMPACT ON FAMILY MEMBERS, FINANCIALLY & EMOTIONALLY WHEN CARE IS NEEDED
WHAT IS THE 'TRUE' COST OF LONG TERM CARE IN ILLINOIS?
WHO PAYS FOR LONG TERM CARE? (You?  Medicaid/Medicare? Insurance?)
NEW LEGISLATION & PROGRAMS THAT HELP PAY FOR LONG TERM CARE (Pension Protection
Act 2006, Illinois Partnership Program, Long Term Care Affordability and Security
Act, HSA's)
WHAT STRATEGIES ARE BEING USED BY SMALL BUSINESS AND PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO DEFRAY
COSTS FOR Long Term Care?
HOW DO THESE NEW PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATION TIE IN TO 'PRESERVING YOUR RETIREMENT'


Sponsored by the West Ridge, Lincolnwood, Edgebrook & Sauganash Chambers of
Commerce.

RSVP to the West Ridge Chamber - 773-743-6022.
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City of Chicago Announces the 2009 Facade Rebate Program
We are pleased to announce the 2009 CDBG-funded Facade Rebate Program is officially
open. Applications will be accepted until Friday August 14 and a lottery will determine
the final awards. Since the program is soley funded with CDBG money this year, only
low- to moderate-income communities are eligibile. There is no Corporate-funded
program for 2009.
For the program guide, application, and low/mod map, see attached these are also
posted in the Business Assistance section at www.cityofchicago.org/dcd [ http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=hv5dg6cab.0.0.uhpxqmbab.0&ts=S0410&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofchicago.org%2Fdcd&id=preview ]
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Chamber Member Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Donna's Garden is proud to announce its 20th anniversary in 2009.  Located at 4155
W. Peterson Avenue in Sauganash Village, Chicago, the flower shop is always creative,
reliable and friendly.

Owners Harriet Luden and Avi Menachem believe that what sets Donna's Garden apart
from all other flower vendors is making sure that their customers are pleased with
their products and services.

Harriet has been in active part of the community and has served on the Boards of
the Edgebrook, Sauganash and Lincolnwood Chambers of Commerce.  They are currently
a proud member of the West Ridge Chamber.

Donna's Garden can provide for all occasions, whether it be a lavish wedding or
the purchase of a single flower.  Beautiful fresh, dried and silk floral arrangements,
blooming orchid plants, varieties of long stem roses, green and blooming plants,
fruit baskets, gifts, balloons and more are available.  Delivery throughout Chicago,
suburbs and worldwide is available.

Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am -6pm and many holidays

Donna's Garden Flower Shop
4155 W. Peterson
Chicago, IL 60646
773-282-6363
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CHAMBER MEMBERS - Celebrate with Donna's Garden by taking an extra 20% off in August!
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Willye B. White Park National Night Out
Tuesday August 4, 2009
5:00p.m to 8:00 p.m.
Willye B. White Park, 1610 W. Howard Street
Games and Activities for All Ages:
·         Petting Zoo, Pony rides and Games
·         Aerobics and Martial Arts Demonstrations
·         Register to Vote
·         Find Out What Is New in Your Neighborhood
·         Learn About Safety Initiatives
·         Show Solidarity and Take a Stand Against Crime
·         Limbo and Dance Until Dark
·         Get Tips on How to Keep Your Neighborhood Safe
·         Community Information & Resource Fair
In Partnership with:  24th District Chicago Police Dept., Chicago Alternative Policing
Strategy (CAPS), Chicago Park District, National Association of Town Watch (NATW),
Rogers Park Business Alliance (formerly DevCorp North), Target Stores, Willye White
Park Advisory Council, ZAM's Hope
In-Kind Donations from: 40th Ward Ald. Pat O'Connor, 49th Ward Ald. Joe Moore, Devon
Bank, Dominick's Finer Foods, Loeber Motors, Rogers Park Fruit Market, The New 400
Theater
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