William Tell Holiday Inn New Year’s Extravaganza

Wednesday, December 31

6:30 p.m. Doors Open

7 – 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Five Hour Premium Bar Package

8 – 10 p.m. Dinner Stations

William Tell Holiday Inn, 6201 Joliet Road, Countryside

$105 plus tax. Includes Champagne Toast and party favors at midnight, dancing and music with Tone Productions DJ. Special discounted room rates available with ticket purchase. For more information visit www.williamtellbanquets.com.

Santa Visits!

Sunday, December 21

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Chalet, Pleasant Dale Park District

8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs, 60480

Santa Claus is coming to town! Children can enjoy a Christmas craft, decorate a cookie, enjoy a snack, and take a picture with Santa (1-1:45 p.m.) Pictures - $3. Entry – FREE. More information, call 630-662-6220 or visit www.pleasantdaleparks.org.

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Skills Challenge

Pleasant Dale Park District

Saturday, January 17, 2009

1 – 2 p.m.

Pleasant Dale Park District, 8300 S. Wolf Road, Willow Springs, 60480

Boys and girls ages 9 – 14 will have the opportunity to showcase their shooting, dribbling and passing skills. Participants will compete in age groups. FREE! For information visit: www.pleasantdaleparks.org or call: 630-662-6220.

Chicago Canine Club Holiday Adoption Event

Saturday, December 20

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Chicago Canine Club, 16W129 83^rd Street, Burr Ridge, 60527 (off Madison)

Welcome a new dog or cat home for the holidays! Small Paws Rescue (bichons), Animal Care League (big and small cats & dogs), Recycled Rots (sweet as pie!), and more. Call 630-654-0004 for more information.

Cook County Provides Notification on Product Recall

Last week in Deerfield, Illinois, Walgreens recalled 173 teddy bears with chocolate bars sold in stores since late September 2008. Analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that certain samples of the chocolate provided with the teddy bears were contaminated with melamine. Customers who purchased the teddy bears should return them to the Walgreens stores where they were purchased for a full refund. Walgreens quickly instructed stores to stop selling the product, which is specifically described as an approximately 9-inch high Dressy Teddy Bear with 4-oz. Chocolate Bar. The product's UPC number is 047475864485, and the product tag also includes the item number 291332. Walgreens has not received any reports of illness or injury related to this product.

Winter Break at the MAX

Monday, Tuesday & Friday

December 22, 23 & 26 and

December 29, 30 & January 2

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

McCook Athletic & Exposition, 4750 South Vernon Avenue, McCook

Sports, activities, lunch & snacks in a safe environment for kids ages 4 – 14! Registration by December 15th. For more information call: (708) 485-9900

Lyons Township High School Theatre “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

December 12, 13, & 14

7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday

LTHS south campus, Performing Arts Center

4900 Willow Springs Road, Western Springs

$10 – Adults, $5 – Children & Seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the box office. Show starts promptly.

Mark Your Calendars for the Holiday in the Park

The La Grange Park Business Association cordially invites you attend the 2008 Holiday in the Park event on Saturday, December 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All activities will be held at the Community Park District of La Grange Park Recreation Center, located at 1501 Barnsdale Road.

Wii Bowling for Adults

This fun program is provided at the La Grange Park Library, located at 555 North La Grange Road. Come join the fun on Monday, December 8th at 7:00 p.m. Here is your chance to try out the Library’s Nintendo Game system. This program is meant for adults who have little experience with video games.

The Chamber will be collecting donations for three local charitable organizations !

In keeping with traditions of the season, the West Suburban Chamber will be collecting donations for three local charitable organizations (BEDS, CEP and Pillars) so they, too, will have a better holiday. There will be large “drop boxes” in the lobby of the LaGrange Country Club and a volunteer to assist you if you make cash or check donations. Tax donation receipts will be provided.

• BEDS – Needs coffee, and food/gift coupons to local eateries. Make checks made out to BEDS.
• CEP – Needs books, board and card games, craft items, socks, hats, and gloves for both girls and boys of all ages. Make checks out to CEP.
• Pillars – Needs gift cards to Jewel, Dominick’s, other area grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target, and similar retailers. Make checks out to PILLARS and put “Constance Morris House” in the memo section.