News briefs: Glencoe Village Council to look at Comcast contract, coffee at Metra station

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Updated: April 25, 2011 6:08AM

Glencoe residents with either brickbats or bouquets for Comcast can toss them, figuratively, during a public hearing Thursday night on whether the contract with the cable TV provider should be renewed.

The hearing will take place during the Village Board meeting, which starts at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber in Village Hall, 675 Village Court. The vote on the contract is expected in May.

Thursday's Village Board agenda also includes Board discussion of an ordinance to allow commercial uses in the village's Metra station. The village zoning commission April 4 recommended by a 6-0 vote, after a public hearing, that the Village Board pass a temporary use amendment for a coffee cart in the 1891 depot. "Share the Warmth" Project needs knitting volunteers

North Shore Senior Center's "Share the Warmth" Project needs volunteers

Do you crochet or knit? Would you like to learn? Lend your helping hands by making blankets for persons undergoing chemotherapy. Join the North Shore Senior Center's dedicated volunteers who crochet decorative borders for colorful fleece blankets!

Here's how you can help:

* Join the volunteers who make blankets at North Shore Senior Center.

* Start a new volunteer group at a location of your choice.

* Make blankets on your own, in the comfort of your home.

Blankets have been donated to patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center and NorthShore University HealthSystem's Kellogg Cancer Centers.

To learn more, contact Maura Rogan, Director of Volunteer Services,

North Shore Senior Center, Arthur C. Nielsen Jr. Campus, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Glencoe Park District honors Roth

The Glencoe Park District held an intimate reception in memory of long-time art and early childhood instructor, Sylvia Roth, March 15 where a plaque remembering her service was added to an enrichment classroom at the Takiff Center. Friends, family and fellow Park District instructors were in attendance to celebrate the life and contributions of Roth, a dedicated mother and teacher.

Roth taught young children at the Park District for 15 years. With a personal love of art and culture, she developed "Introduction to the Arts," an art appreciation program for kindergarten students that is still offered today. Over the years, she shared with the youngsters she taught a joy for art masterpieces created by both famous artists and by small hands working with finger paints or other media. The classroom was previously endowed to the Park District by Nancy and Daniel Pollack.

Nancy Pollack taught with Roth for many years and wanted to recognize her wonderful contributions to the Park District by adding a dedication to the room plaque. The sign now reads, "In memory of Sylvia Roth who Artfully Enriched� the children of Glencoe."

For more information on the Glencoe Park District's programs, facilities, and services, call (847) 835-3030 or visit www.glencoeparkdistrict.com. Pill collection and disposal program

The Village of Glencoe, the Glencoe Department of Public Safety, and Save A Star Drug Awareness Foundation have partnered up and launched a new pill disposal and collection program. The purpose of this program is to collect and safely dispose of unwanted and unused medications, thus keeping them out of the hands of individuals who might otherwise become victims of prescription drug abuse.

The pill collection unit is located in the Glencoe Police Department located at 325 Hazel Avenue.

A complete list of items allowed and not allowed for collection are on the village's website. Church of the Ascension offers production

Lutheran Church of the Ascension will feature a children and youth led production of "Gather Us In" at 10 a.m. April 10 at 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. This event is a celebration of hope, peace and diversity featuring children participating in drama and dance, as well as music and vocal ensembles. There will be a reception that follows with an "international" flavor. The event is free. For more information, call (847) 446-8335.

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