NORTHBROOK IN BRIEF
Welcome aboard
The slate has been set to fill vacancies on the 2021 board of the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
With no alternative candidates nominated in the chamber's Nov. 12 board meeting, three new board members will be sworn into leadership positions in January to serve three-year terms.
They are: Lee Brooks, Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Mark DeBartolo, Len Roofing & Remodeling; and Amy Kahhat, First Bank of Highland Park.
These new members will fill vacancies left by Michael Nortman, Crossroad Partners; the retiring Tom Fortman, Bell Flavors & Fragrances; and the late Paul Kaufmann, Shred Spot.
A new participant also has been selected for the chamber's Executive Board. Joining chair Bob Caldwell of Hallmark Homecare and treasurer Steve Schmit of Wiss Janney Elstner Associates Inc. will be current board member Katie Roberts, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Chicago.
Ludwig Van birthday
The Northbrook Symphony celebrates the 250th birthday of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven with a performance of his Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19. The selection will be led by Northbrook Symphony music director Mina Zikri and will feature Steinway pianist Susan Merdinger. Both will participate in a question-and-answer session following each broadcast.
Piano Concerto No. 2 is a prerecorded live performance that will be streamed and will be available at three different times: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5, and 4 p.m. Dec. 6. The price of each broadcast is $33.50. To order, visit www.northbrooksymphony.org/tickets.
Twofer Wednesday
The Northbrook Park District has two meetings this month, both on the same day.
The Golf Operations Committee meeting will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 16.
One hour later, at 7 p.m. Dec. 16, the park district will hold its regular board meeting at the same location.
These meetings will be conducted in-person at the Joe Doud Administration Building, 545 Academy Drive, with a virtual option. Attendees at the building must wear face coverings and practice CDC guidelines.
To join remotely via Zoom, contact Wendy Peterson, awpeterson@nbparks.org or call (847) 897-6106.
Hark!
Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook will present its Holiday Talent Show via Zoom at 7 p.m. Dec. 4.
Singer Katie Kadan, from the television show "The Voice," magician Luis Carreon and Second City alumni Katie Klein and Andrew Knox and Rashawn Scott will perform in a special holiday show to support Youth Services' work. Coarse Italian Restaurants and Ten-Ninety Brewing Company have partnered with Youth Services to donate a portion of dinner tabs that night when mentioning the Holiday Talent Show for carryout orders.
Tickets are priced at $50 and $100, with sponsorship opportunities also available. To learn more about the event, contact Erin Miller by email at erin.miller@ysgn.org or call (847) 724-2620.
Essential info
Given the onslaught of identity theft cases plaguing the North Shore, a virtual seminar offered by the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry may be of use.
From 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 9, the chamber will offer a presentation by Karla Zehnder, CEO of Hodgson Consulting & Solutions, titled "Cyber Security Threats You Must Protect Against Now."
The free program will provide information on how to protect businesses from ransomware attacks, bank fraud, negative online reports and data breach lawsuits. Specifics include topics such as firewalls, anti-virus protection, mobile phones and cloud applications.
The program will be screened on Zoom, with registration necessary. For information, visit northbrookchamber.org.
Dogs and cats
Yes, the West Suburban Humane Society is based in Downers Grove, but the volunteer-based, no-kill animal shelter serves six counties, including Cook.
The Humane Society is presenting its sixth annual "Pawction" fundraiser through 8 p.m. Dec. 13. It's an online bidding fundraiser to benefit homeless dogs and cats at the shelter. Items include gift baskets, jewelry, art, home decor, a simple donation to the shelter, and much more.
Every dollar raised goes to help provide care and training for the dogs and cats at the shelter. To get involved, visit wshs2020.givesmart.com.