Wilmette native shines at Maine Law graduation

Elyse Apantaku of Wilmette earned her J.D. degree and won an individual award at the University of Maine School of Law graduation on May 19. Apantaku won the National Association of Women Lawyers Recognition Award. The award goes to a Maine Law graduate who has …

DePatie to perform at Rolling Thunder

John DePatie, who grew up in Winnetka and attended Washburne Jr. High, New Trier High School and North Shore Country Day School, to play guitar behind Nancy Sinatra at Rolling Thunder in Washington, D.C. later this month. “I lived in Winnetka when I started playing …

Open-Casting Calls: Short Film

Management by Morgan (MbM) is hosting an open casting call between 10-2 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, located at 3100 West Dundee RD. Suite Unit 202 in Northbrook. MbM is calling those between the ages of 10-16, male and female, who are interested in pursuing …

Sts. Faith Hope and Charity Women’s Guild hosts Fabulous Finds

Saints Faith Hope and Charity Women’s Guild hosted its first “Fabulous Finds, A Day on the Town to Shop and Save” on April 26 in the downtown district of Winnetka. The event featured in-store discounts and door prizes at more than 40 participating downtown Winnetka …

Glencoe’s committee for senior housing aid launches annual fundraising drive

Since 1982, the Committee for Senior Housing Aid in Glencoe has been providing annual grants to Glencoe seniors who meet the program’s asset and income criteria to help them pay their property taxes or monthly rent. These grants enable economically disadvantaged Glencoe seniors to continue …

Pet of the Week: Mandy Mae loves attention

Mandy Mae is a beautiful girl who would rather get some love from people than play with even the most interesting toy. Although she is lovely and sweet, she has lost her home twice through no fault of her own. Mandy was rescued from a …

Vlahakis speaks at Women’s Exchange

At the first-ever Women’s Exchange President’s Luncheon earlier this month, Stephanie Vlahakis credited the organization as being a driver for her inspiration to take on a job leading the National Hellenic Museum. “The Women’s Exchange, just like the National Hellenic Museum, is all about learning …

Christ Church host Cinco de Mayo event

Christ Church Winnetka will host its seventh annual Cinco de Mayo FiestaFest on Sunday, May 6. The benefit dinner at 470 Maple Street, Winnetka, typically attracts 75-100 people, and raises funds for maintenance projects at its partner church, Jesus de Nazaret, located in the small …

North Shore Senior Center launches new website

North Shore Senior Center will officially launch its new website on April 24. Featuring a contemporary and streamlined design, this website will offer seniors and families a user-friendly online experience as they access information about North Shore Senior Center’s various programs and services.

Following a …

North Shore Congregation Israel,B’nai Torah collaborating on educational programming

B’nai Torah and North Shore Congregation Israel have agreed to optimize their joint resources to create educational programming for their members.

The collaboration will provide both congregations with the ability to maintain their unique identities, existing clergy, and separate facilities while providing an enhanced educational …

Lions honor instructor at Winnetka’s Hadley School

Hadley instructor Geraldine Lawhorn was recently named the 2012 District1A Lions Richard J. Daley Citizen of the Year. An accomplished poet, pianist and actress, Lawhorn is 95 years old and is deaf-blind. The award was established in the 1970s and was designed to honor somebody …

Warga inducted into society

Dr. George F. Warga, owner of a private dental practice in Winnetka, was recently inducted into a prestigious world renowned dental society, The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Warga was officially recognized as a member of the Academy at their annual meeting and reception held …

Maggie Lyon celebrated at the Winnetka McDonald’s

Maggie Lyon of Wilmette was nominated to McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Girls Team. Lyon celebrated her achievement with family, teammates and friends March 19 at the Winnetka McDonald’s. Maggie Lyon was one of 600 high school females nationwide to be nominated to the …

Winnetka Covenant Church artist work on display

Winnetka Covenant Church will welcome the public to walk The Stations of the Cross during Holy Week: From noon-1:30 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. April 6 and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 7 at 1200 Hibbard Road, Wilmette. Participants are invited to “journey” through the 14 …

PET OF THE WEEK Precious is friendliness personified

Precious was given her name by the folks at the shelter where she ended up because that’s what she is – precious. She has stolen their hearts as she will surely steal yours. This beautiful, freckled girl with a huge smile on her face is …