Shoveling service available for Wheeling seniors
Older residents of Wheeling may be eligible to get their snow cleared for free with a new program.
The senior center in town offers a snow-shoveling program with the help of naval cadets.
The program is available to those 55 years and older with an annual income less than $35,000.
The program is first-come, first-served, so anyone interested should call (847) 459-2670.
The cadets will shovel driveways for free within 24 hours of a 2-inch snowfall.
Get ready for spring: Red Oaks in Long Grove will be holding a Spring Blooming Branches seminar from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 16.
Chris Wagner, a floral designer, will demonstrate techniques for creating spring florals. The $12 fee includes a boxed lunch, and those who register will get a 10 percent discount on florals.
Those interested should call Red Oaks, at 340 Old McHenry Road, at (847) 634-3044 with questions.
Lunch + Fashion: The Village Tavern in Long Grove will be hosting a fashion show from noon to 1 p.m. on Valentine's Day.
The models will be showing off the latest fashions from Long Grove shops, such as Olivia's Past, Trio and Inca's.
Participants will receive a gift bag with coupons and gifts from Long Grove shops. There is no additional charge for the lunchtime fashion show.
To make a reservation, call the Village Tavern, at 135 Old McHenry Road, at (847) 634-3117 by Feb. 12.
More time for business: The Buffalo Grove Park District is lengthening the evening hours at the Alcott Center one day a week to give residents more time to complete their business at the district.
The front desk at the center, 530 Bernard Drive, will be open until 8 p.m. on Mondays. Residents can use that time for registrations, payments and buying pool passes.
Questions can be directed to the Alcott Center at (847) 850-2100.
Fashion fundraiser: St. Mary Parish Women's Club will be hosting its fashion show, "A Red Carpet Affair" Feb. 15-16.
The event, starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15, will include Ellie Weingardt, a Joan Rivers tribute artist.
The lunch at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 16 will include Maria Rodriguez, mayor of Long Grove, as emcee. Both events will be at the Chicago Northbrook Hilton, 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook.
The fashion show itself features parishioners of all ages modeling fashions from area stores. The weekend also includes a silent auction and raffles.
For information, contact St. Mary Parish, 50 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, at (847) 459-6270.
Catch up on the parks: On Feb. 19, the Wheeling Park District will be giving a "State of the Park District" address. Anyone interested should call the district at (847) 465-2937 with questions.
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