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Talking Farms Announces LAST THREE SEEDLING SALES – 5/25, 6/1, 6/2

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 10:58am
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We still have tomatoes (7 types), bell peppers, poblano peppers, and various kinds of hot peppers, eggplant, cucumber (2 types), cantaloupe, purple and green basil, thyme, parsley, collards, cauliflower, peas, red and green cabbages, strawberries, and seed potatoes (prairie blush, yukon gold, adirondack red, butte (white russet) and all-blue).

Shopping our seedling sales means great things for our community: all proceeds go directly to The Talking Farm so we can continue our mission of supporting the appreciation and production of local foods.

Oakton Receives $374,000 Grant from National Science Foundation to Fund Nanotechnology Education

Submitted by skokie on Friday, May 24, 2013 - 1:07pm
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Oakton Receives $374,000 Grant from National Science Foundation to Fund Nanotechnology Education Des Plaines, IL (May 22, 2013) – The National Science Foundation (NSF), an independent federal agency responsible for enhancing the progress of science, has awarded Oakton Community College a $374,279 grant to introduce community college and high school students throughout the state to nanotechnology and potential careers in this emerging field. Oakton’s Board of Trustees approved the funding, channeled through NSF’s Advanced Technology Education (ATE) program, on May 21.

Poignant Prose from an Amateur Poet

Submitted by taylor ervin on Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:42am
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Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die . . .

FEMA Announces Additional Help for Individuals in Need of Help After the Recent Flooding

Submitted by skokie on Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:13am
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I wanted to share some important information from FEMA that I received today. 

1.There will be an additional Disaster Recovery Center opening in Des Plaines. More information can be found here.

2.

A Favorite Yearly Respite from Bad News

Submitted by Lisa Sachs on Friday, May 24, 2013 - 9:26am
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The Greeks participated in a band with the Turks and Armenians. The Pakistanis, Indians, and Bangladeshis helped each other out. The Czechs and Slovaks could be seen cooperating…You probably want whatever I was on while seeing all that, but honestly, I was cold sober. All that and more could be seen at the 23rd annual Skokie Festival of Cultures. Read more at http://recipesforabetterworld.blogspot.com/AFavoriteRespitefromBadNews

Eugene Salganik Discusses His Life in Skokie

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 4:30pm
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Mr. Eugene Salganik discusses his life in Skokie. He immigrated from Soviet Union many years ago and has made Skokie his proud home almost ever since. http://skokiestories.org/2013/05/23/skokiestories-eugene-salganik/

SkokieStories: Eugene Salganik

Submitted by kate on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 3:44pm
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Mr. Eugene Salganik discusses his life in Skokie. He immigrated from Soviet Union many years ago and has made Skokie his proud home almost ever since.

5th Annual Back-to-School Health Fair

Submitted by kate on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 3:02pm
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FREE school physicals & dental exams on June 12 at the ELL Parent Center. Call & make your appointment today! 847.568.7611 more

Author of "Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows" Speaks

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 1:50pm
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The Sexual Health Education Bill (HB 2675) was passed by the Illinois Senate

Submitted by skokie on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 12:35pm
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The Sexual Health Education bill (HB 2675) was passed by the Illinois Senate. The final vote resulted in 37 voting in favor and 21 voting against.

 

HB 2675 creates a standard for existing sexual health education courses taught in grades 6-12. It provides medically accurate, age-appropriate, complete information on reducing STIs and unintended pregnancies including information on abstinence, contraception, healthy relationships, and boundary setting.

 

HB 2675 is headed to Governor Quinn's desk.

 

Former Skokie Resident Honored for Activism

Submitted by taylor ervin on Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 10:45am
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She was a feminist, ecologist and activist, well before these terms became popular. Shirley Odegaard of Friendship Village considers herself to be a late bloomer because she didn’t drive a car until she turned 39 and didn’t earn a college degree until she was 52. Sustained bloomer is a more appropriate description as at the age of 84, Shirley remains a vibrant and intelligent role model for her community. In honor of Women’s History Month, Shirley was invited by State Representative Michelle Mussman to participate in a panel discussion at an event called Talk and Tea.

2013 Downtown Skokie Construction Projects Update

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 3:22pm
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Downtown Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvement Projects Activities planned for the next week on Oakton Street west of Lincoln Avenue include:

 

* Paving/restoration of sidewalk and driveways

* Continued installation of curb, gutters and sidewalk on the north side

* Continued sod restoration

* Continued paving of Village Hall parking lot

* Continued installation of the underground conduits and foundations for the upgraded street lighting

* Continued installation of Oakton Street medians

Skokie Memorial Day Observance

Submitted by lee on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:56pm
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Six Chicago-area Rabbis, Including One from Skokie, Make National List of Top Rabbis

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:54pm
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Six Chicago-area Rabbis Make National List of Top Rabbis May 21, 2013 By JUF News Leave a Comment Six Chicago-area rabbis have named among the nation’s best and most inspiring. The Jewish Daily Forward recognized five Chicago rabbis on its list of “America’s 36 Most Inspiring Rabbis” and The Daily Beast, online hub of Newsweek, ranked Rabbi Asher Lopatin of Anshei Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation in Lakeview No. 22 on its list of “America’s Top 50 Rabbis for 2013.”

 

Rep. Fine to Host Town Hall Meeting in Glenview

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:27pm
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GLENVIEW, IL – In an effort to reach out to area residents and provide an update on the spring legislative session, state Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview) will host a town hall meeting Thursday, June 6 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Glenview Police Station located at 2500 E. Lake Ave., in Glenview.

 

One State registration is open and line-up is set!

Submitted by skokie on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:19pm
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Internationally acclaimed artist and urban planner Theaster Gates will keynote the One State Together in the Arts conference this June 24 & 25 in the Quad Cities.

 

Joining Theaster is an all-star line-up of pioneering and inspiring presenters. These thought-leaders and change-agents are working to engage and impact their communities through the arts:

• Community engagement evangelist Doug Borwick is author of Building Communities, Not Audiences: The Future of the Arts in the U.S.

Skokie 2013 Merchant of the Year Deadline Extended to June 1st

Submitted by tratoff on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 11:33am
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Which store, service or business in Skokie is outstanding? The Skokie Consumer Affairs Commission will recognize a business that has distinguished itself to consumers. Skokie consumers can cast their vote for merchant of the year through the ballot that was located in the April edition of NewSkokie or by clicking here. The deadline for nominations has been extended to June 1st.

 

Senate Judiciary Committee approves immigration overhaul

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:20pm
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After three long weeks of hearings and debates, spectators burst out into screams and applause Tuesday night after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration bill that would be the biggest overhaul to the nation's immigration laws in a generation.

Infant-Toddler Event

Submitted by kate on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 1:56pm
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Industry Leaders in Early Care and Education & Parents of Infants and Toddlers to gather on June 1 for the Largest Infant-Toddler Event in the Midwest. June 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Center located at 525 S. State Street, Chicago. The conference was created and is hosted by the Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children (Chicago Metro AEYC). People have relied on them as their go-to resource to build professional competence for 87 years.

SBA Small Business Learning Center: Free Training, Tools and Answers

Submitted by skokie on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 9:49am
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Starting or growing a business? Learn about the many aspects of business ownership with SBA's Learning Center, an online portal with a variety of self-paced training courses, quick videos and web chats.

 

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