October 2015 Newsletter 
  
Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
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Dear Chamber Members:

Congratulations Katie Cory of Skändal fame in The Hubbard Woods Design District for winning the award for Longest Drive, Women at our September golf outing at Evanston Golf Club.  Her son Tom Petric won the Longest Drive for Men.  Like mother, like son.  Way to go mom!!!!

Jeremy Ferentz from BMO Harris Winnetka rounding out his foursome with Charles Matthews, Oscar Mora, Jonathan Oh, won third place for their outstanding play on the fairway. 
 
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors; Brian Gawin The Private Bank Winnetka, Theresa Lucas Good Grapes Winnetka, Jeanne Montana Your Loss Your Gain Winnetka, John Bradley, Raynor Door Company and Mike Murrin Northfield Plumbing both businesses from Northfield.  Thank you to our generous donors for our raffle prizes, our silent auction items, gift bag item and pick n choose prizes. 
 
Our day on the golf course was a glorious 72 degrees, read Terry's letter in it's entirety... 
Terry Dason  
Executive Director | Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce
Terry Dason 
(847) 446 - 4451  
  
NORTHFIELD FESTIVAL
A Celebration of the end of construction and relaunch of Northfield
An all day celebration:  fun walk, treasure map open house, sales, music, food, and historic photo exhibit, etc.
Saturday, October 3, 9:00am-9:00pm
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS--NORTH SHORE SENIOR CENTER
Tuesday, October 6, 5:00-7:00pm
161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL
EAST ELM WINE WALK
to benefit the New Trier Booster Club
Saturday, October 10, 3:00-6:00pm
East Elm Business District, Winnetka
RIBBON CUTTING--THE WINNETKA CLUB
Join the WNCC in welcoming the Winnetka Club to their new location
460 Winnetka Avenue, Suite 13, Winnetka, IL
Thursday, October 15, 5:30pm-7:30pm
ART ATTACK!
North Shore Art League and Hubbard Woods Design District
Fine Art, Distinctive Wine and live music!
Friday, October 16, 5:00-9:00pm
THE NORTHFIELD FARMERS' MARKET
Saturdays through October 17, 7:30am-12:30pm
6 Happ Road, Northfield. Rain or shine
This is the last month for the Market--only 3 more!!!
See our website for events planned. participating vendors, and more information
Farmers market on WNCC Website
or log onto Facebook and read the latest
Northfield Farmers' Market posts!!!
ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE 12TH ANNUAL WALKATHON
Sunday, October 18, 1:00-3:00pm
New Trier HIgh School, 7 Happ Road, Northfield
WINNETKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Waves and Wine, a fall cocktail party
Sunday, October 18, 4:00-6:00pm
Enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and tour a unique lakefront home
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF EVANSTON--NORTH SHORE OPEN HOUSE
Monday, October 19, 7:00-9:00pm
The Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka
HADLEY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
2015 BRAILLE HOLIDAY CARD SALE
begins October 15!
BUSINESS FOR BREAKFAST
Member of the Month--Women's Exchange
Wednesday, October 21, 7:30-9:00am
Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Avenue
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
We are filling member of the month slots for 2016.  If you are interested in participating as a member of the month, please contact us. 
FUELFED COFFEE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW 
Last one of the season!
Sunday, October 25, 9:00-11:00am
Lincoln Avenue north of Elm Street in Winnetka
LET'S DO LUNCH--Wilmette
Monday, October 26, 11:45am-1:15pm
Nick's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
1168 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CREDIT CARD PROCESSING--PLEASE READ AND ACT APPROPRIATELY
click on link to read about it.
SPEED LIMIT LOWERED ON WILLOW ROAD
It's now 30mph --slow down, be safe and  don't forget to click it!
CONSTRUCTION ALERT: WINNETKA AVENUE 
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways is planning to begin the Phase II construction work on Winnetka Avenue between Hibbard Road and the Edens Expressway. 
SHERIDAN ROAD CONSTRUCTION
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin work on the "Lake Cook Road to Winnetka Avenue Resurfacing and Drainage Improvement Project" beginning the week of September 28.  
 THE 2015 WNCC COMMINITY GUIDE IS NOW AVAILABE AS A MOBILE APP
    Easy to download and nice to have all the info at your  fingertips
WEBSITE REMINDER
You have a marketing tool at the click of your mouse, 
The WNCC website.
If you are having an event that has a starting/ending time, it can post on our calendar. (if it is on our calendar, it also goes in our monthly newsletter!)  If you have job opportunities, we have a place for that and if you have any "hot deals", JUST POST 'EM!
WNCC MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
  
CLICK HERE to be directed to the Community News Section of the Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Website.  You can read about our members in the news and news from our members!
If there is Community News you would like to have included on the website, please use the link to the Community News submission form which is provided on the website or send an email to: wcc@winnetkanorthfieldchamber.com
Log onto facebook and check out our latest post from both the WNCC and Northfield Farmers' Market 
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT A GLANCE

Business After Hours-North Shore Senior Center--Tuesday, October 6, 5:00-7:00pm, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield, IL  
WNCC Board of Directors Meeting--Tuesday, October 13 , 7:30am-9:00am, The Winnetka Community House
Ribbon Cutting--The Winnetka Club--Wednesday, October 15, 5:30-7:30pm, 460 Winnetka Avenue, Suite 13, Winnetka, IL
 Business for Breakfast--Wednesday, October 21, 7:30--9:00am, The Winnetka Community House 
Let's Do Lunch--Wilmette--Monday, October 26, 11:45am-1:15pm, Nick's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, Wilmette

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