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The Nature of Diamonds
Through March 28, 2010The Field Museum, Chicago. Unlocks the unique properties of diamonds and explores the gem in its natural state, from mine to market. Combines ancient manuscripts, multimedia, and fine diamond jewelry.

Spread the Magic of Christmas - Adopt A Family Program
Glen Ellyn Junior Woman’s Club & Salvation Army will distribute Christmas Baskets full of gifts and food to local families in need.
§ Purchase gifts
§ Donate money
§ Volunteer your time
Contact Gretchen GretchN68@aol.com or 630.690.6292 before December 1st for more information & details.

We need individuals, families, businesses, organizations, or anyone with a giving heart to help fill our Christmas Baskets with love!

More information about Christmas Baskets …

- What does it mean to “adopt” a family? A family that is “adopted” is given new gifts for each person in the family. Those gifts are guided by a list of needs/wishes the family provides (along with sizes, etc.). The needs will range from basic clothing necessities to household goods and linens. We have families that range from very small to very large and we will help you find the family that best fits your budget. We also have Seniors that need to be adopted.

- Who adopts the families? Individuals, families, organizations, playgroups, neighborhoods, businesses, etc. We can tailor a family for any group/individual.

- What is included in the “basket”? The word basket doesn’t quite do justice to what our adopted families receive! Along with the new gifts that are purchased for the families, our local schools do a HUGE toy drive, so every child receives at least one new toy or gift card. In addition, The Salvation Army partners with us so that each family receives basic nonperishable pantry items and fresh ingredients for a complete holiday meal … turkey included! When the baskets are finally put together, it is usually several large boxes that are delivered.

- Who delivers to the families? Volunteers! Anyone who would like to bring joy to a family is welcome to be a part of our delivery team. Many groups that adopt a family also choose to deliver personally – though this is by no means a requirement! Our local volunteer Fire Department is one of our largest donors – they deliver all morning long for us!

- Where do these families live? All of our adopted families are local. The families must live within the boundaries of our Glen Ellyn School Districts.

- How are the families identified? School social workers help us identify families in need, and each family is required to apply to our program. Those applications are then reviewed and confirmed. We have the capacity to service approximately 150 families and 20 Seniors; we anticipate maxing our capacity again this year.

- What are other ways to help this program? We need volunteers to help us wrap the toys from the toy drive, organize and sort out the food products, assemble the “baskets” (boxes), and deliver to the families.

- Where is the location? Parkview Community Church (764 St. Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn – in front of Ackerman Park) has graciously offered us the use of their facility.

- What are the dates?

BEFORE Dec. 1st contact Gretchen to adopt a family (GretchN68@aol.com)
Thursday, Dec. 10th 7am – 7pm: Gifts dropped off, toys wrapped, food organized
and “baskets” assembled @ Parkview Community Church
Saturday, Dec. 12th 9am: Baskets delivered to families

ESL Program at North Central College of Naperville, IL
Welcome English learners from all over the world. The main ages of the students would be between 15-25. But older students will be considered as well. North Central realize that there may be community members who may have relatives back home looking for short-term ESL programs in the area. They issue I-20s for F-1 student visas for students to come for the summer. Their program is all of July and a week in August, but the students could potentially stay in the U.S. from 30 days before the program to 60 days after, if the families wanted them to. Students could stay with local families or in our dorms.

Here is the link! 2010 fees are to be updated with in the month.
http://northcentralcollege.edu/x35237.xml

Food Festivals at Copernicus Center of Chicago, IL
The Beautiful Copernicus Center Theater at
5216 W. Lawrence Ave in Chicago is now home to The Food Feastivals, kicking off on Tuesday, November 17th from 6:00- 9:30pm. The Feastivals will feature samplings at food vendor tables, as well as wine, beer, and alcohol tastings. The Feastivals will center around multiple food & cooking programs on various topics, recipes, and food related themes. There will be spa treatments, crafts, ladies accessories, kitchen gadgets, state of the art cookware, an underground dining table, public food competitions, and the excellent Magic Frank Blues Band will perform at each event. Every month the Feastivals will change its food theme & topics along with a different charitable cause to be supported. This is the largest known cooking class event of its kind anywhere in North America.
Visit www.thefeastivals.com for contacts, ticket info, details, applications, and future events. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by email at helene@copernicusfdn.org.

New Bar and Lounge - Serenity Lounge of Woodale, IL
Thursdays everything in the bar is between $2-$5, Fridays $2 domestic beers and a manager special- as well as a free buffet every Fri from 5-7pm. Visit www.serenity-lounge.com

Christmas World Gift & Craft Fair at the Renaissance Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
November 20 - Friday, Noon to 8:00 p.m.; 21 - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 22 - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! Exhibits from a 5 state area!
Contact Anne at bcsn@blingclubsocial.com for discount admission coupons.

Be part of our Bling Club Social by joining today at www.BlingClubSocial.com First 100 joiners enjoy free membership with us. All proceeds will be put towards Bling Club Women's Grant. Stay tune to more information in 2010!

Join our Bling Club Social Buzz Blog to feel the buzz or submit your listing for broadcasting to our Network of Women and Friends! Contact us at bcsn@blingclubsocial.com