March KeyNews from the Palatine Chamber

Palatine Bank & Trust is celebrating 5 Years in Palatine this month. They will be celebrating during the week of March 1st with daily specials and on Saturday March 6th 9 am-noon we will be having a celebration with a game & refreshments. Stop into the bank to find out more details!

Von Sydow's Moving & Storage has become agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving Palatine, Ill. Von Sydow's Moving and Storage, Inc. has been in business for more than 122 years in the Chicagoland-area. It has affiliated with Wheaton World Wide Moving, the nation's sixth-largest van line. The affiliation between Von Sydow's and Wheaton means the moving company will begin transporting interstate shipments of household goods under the Wheaton flag beginning March 1, 2010. As a charter member of Allied Van Lines, Von Sydow's operated under the Allied brand for more than 82 years. The change to Wheaton represents Von Sydow's desire to work with a van line that better represents its own customer-first philosophy. The transition to our new brand will be seamless, and we believe our current and future customers will be quite pleased with the change.

Guidant Wealth Advisors will be hosting a seminar "The Rise of the Roth IRA - Should you take advantage in 2010?" The rules of the Roth IRA have changed in 2010, and we are providing an in-depth look on Saturday, April 10, 11:00 am-12:30 pm at the Hotel Indigo Palatine, 920 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60074. RSVP: Call (847) 330-9911 or email marcia.parker@guidantwealth.com to register or for more information.

A new program, Illinois Energy Star, offers rebates for consumers who purchase energy efficient appliances during a limited time. Starting April 16th-25th rebates will be available for smaller appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, freezers, and refrigerators. The program is designed to provide individuals and families a way to help save energy and money by giving an incentive for replacing old appliances. For more information, please call the rebate hotline at 877-782-7005. or visit http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Appliances2.htm.

Elements Therapeutic Massage announces the hiring of two new massage therapists at their location in Palatine. Edward's philosophy is on healing: Positive intention can have more success than all the knowledge in an anatomy book and Emily's philosophy on healing: Health and well being should be the first and foremost thing in your life. Call Elements today to make an appointment with one of these outstanding therapists!

Join us for a new program at the Salt Creek Park District. Bring home a tasty treat that adds excitement to your typical craft projects! March is almost here, which means St. Patrick's Day and Easter are right around the corner. It's time to get creative with some of the things we love to eat! Chocolate Brownie Cakes will be covered in butter cream frosting and decorated with assorted candies. Don't delay in registering for this delicious new holiday themed project! Contact Jessica Hart for more information at 847-934-6050.

Hip Hoppity Fun at Knupper's. Knupper Nursery in Palatine will be hosting an eggciting Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3rd at 10 am sharp for kids of all ages. Hop on over for face painting and balloons. Bring the camera too, because the Easter Bunny himself will be there from 9-11 am. For more information call Knupper Nursery, 1801 N Rand, Palatine, 847-359-1080.

With our rapid growth over the past several months, we at In Home Personal Services are looking to expand our team! If you or someone you know would be interested in working in the fastest growing industry in the country, contact Iris Santiago at i.santiago@inhomeservicesinc.com or 847.551.9096. The following positions are available: Director of Human Resources, Staff Nurses, Accounting and Billing Personnel Management Personnel, CNAs & Caregivers.

The Little Sisters of the Poor in collaboration with the Theater of the Word present "Little Saint of the Poor". The inspiring story of St. Jeanne Jugan, Mother Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be performed on Sunday, March 7, 2010 in the St. Joseph's Home Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Diana Olson at 847-358-5700 or dvpalatine@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

Clearbook Guardians Spring Casino Night/World Series of Poker-Texas Hold em' Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 5:00 p.m. until 1:00 am Getz Workshop, 746 S. Vermont Avenue, Palatine. The first place winner will receive a $10,000 pre-paid seat at the 2010 World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas. The first hand will be dealt promptly at 6:00 pm. Buy-in is $250 per player in advance and $275 per player at the door. Players must be at least 21 years old. Contact Krystle Seifert at 847-385-5009 or kseifert@clearbrook.org for more information or visit www.clearbrook.org.