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Barbara Safani Fields Your Toughest Questions About Job Interviews

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 11:53am

Are you concerned about your ability to land job interviews due to employment gaps or excessive job changes?

Join The Chicago Rocks & Minerals Society

Submitted by barbara on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 11:52am

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The Chicago Rocks & Mineral Society meets monthly on the second Saturday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30pm at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 8013 Laramie Ave., Skokie.

Glenview Art League Exhibits At Midwest CareCenter

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 11:44am

Credit: Laurie Themm Walker

The Atrium Gallery at the Midwest CareCenter Glenview campus is now a permanent gallery for the Glenview Art League.

The 50-50 Rule

Submitted by barbara on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 11:08am

The 50-50 Rule is a new local program offering strategies for overcoming sibling differences to provide the best care for elderly parents.

Research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network reveals that an inability to work together often leads to one sibling becoming responsible for the bulk of care giving that can result in the deterioration of relationships with siblings.

The 50-50 Rule provides public education programs that help families with their relationships and communication.

Rep. Lou Lang Guest Speaker At Douglas Center's 2010 'Ray Of Light'

Submitted by skokienet on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 9:31am

Skokie Library's Kate Belogorsky at World Language Information Fair

Submitted by eh re ca on Sunday, May 1, 2011 - 3:40pm

Skokie Public Library Staff Member Kate Belogorsky stands in front of a display featuring Multicultural Programs at one of the participating libraries at the Libraries of the North Shore's Annual World Language Information Fair held at the Skokie Public Library last April. The goal of this fair every year is to share information about ESL collections in libraries across the North Shore area.

FIGURING OUT RETIREMENT

Submitted by Social Security News on Friday, April 29, 2011 - 6:54pm

By Mayra Salazar, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administra

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SPEED UP YOUR DISABILITY APPLICATION

Submitted by Social Security News on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 4:46pm

Reflections on Faith and Fair Housing

Submitted by barbara on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 3:18pm

Forty-three years since Congress passed the Fair Housing Act, in April 1968, we still await the promise of equal housing opportunity and integrated communities.

The Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs is pleased to release a rare audio, capturing a brief 1965 sermon for non-discriminatory housing by Rabbi Phillip Lipis of Highland Park. You can listen to the sermon at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o46S-9U6is.

DECA at Spring Greening

Submitted by eh re ca on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 3:11pm

Niles North High School's DECA club offered red slushies to Spring Greening visitors and politely asked for donations to Dance Marathon's charity of choice this year, RefugeeOne. Here, DECA members, Aquil & Samantha smile for a picture.

Walt Holden & Sherwin Ditlove

Submitted by eh re ca on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 2:49pm

Lion Walt Holden & Sherwin Ditlove of the Skokie Lions Club sit proudly at their booth at Skokie's first ever Spring Greening.

Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans Hosts Forum On 'Keeping The Promise' Of Social Security

Submitted by barbara on Monday, April 18, 2011 - 10:56am

You Are Invited to: ''Social Security: Keeping the Promise to All Generations'' a forum on Wednesday, May

Free Passover Car Wash Available!

Submitted by eh re ca on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 6:39pm

From April 10th to 17th, free Passover car washes are available for voucher holders at four different car washes in Chicago, thanks to the 50th Ward Democratic Organization. Call 773-761-0050 for more information.

Niles Twp. Food Pantry Serves Up Food & Fun With Client Cooking Classes

Submitted by barbara on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 6:08pm

'Circle of Empowered Women' Awards Delivered

Submitted by eh re ca on Friday, April 15, 2011 - 10:57am

The Circle of Empowered Women held its induction of new members at the Holiday-Inn on March 6th, the same day that the group honored previous members for their accomplishments.

Congratulations to Estrellita "Baby" Lizarondo and Antonette V.

SURVIVORS BENEFITS EXPLAINED

Submitted by Social Security News on Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 7:45pm

Homestay hosts needed for high school teachers from Madrid starting in June

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 8:57am

Clubs & Organizations

This in from World Chicago...

World Chicago is seeking homestay hosts for up to 30 bilingual (Spanish/English) high school science teachers from Madrid, Spain June 26-July 23, 2011. Monday through Friday, the teachers have a full set of classes at Roosevelt University downtown, but most weekends and evenings are free for these teachers to explore Chicago together with their host families.

We ask the homestay hosts to provide:

Urban Farm Skedded For Skokie In 2012

Submitted by skokienet on Monday, April 11, 2011 - 1:43pm

Plans for a new urban farm in Skokie are still on track although the non-profit organization behind them is pursuing a new location with the Park District.

Congrats To Hadassah On 100 Years Of Helping

Submitted by barbara on Monday, April 11, 2011 - 12:05pm

Congratulations to Hadassahm, which is celebrating 100 years of service in 2011. As a tribute to its 100 years of service, life memberships are available for a one time membership fee of $100.

This Centennial membership drive continues through Dec.

Schools Invited To Enter 'Win A Wireless Lab 2011' Sweepstakes

Submitted by skokienet on Friday, April 8, 2011 - 12:55pm

Educators are invited to enter the Ninth Annual Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes sponsored by CDW Government LLC (CDW-G), a leading provider of technology solutions to government, education and healthcare customers, and