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On Tap For September's Science Cafe: The Science of Brewing Beer

 

Science Cafe is back for another season of thought-provoking discussion! On tap for September: the science of brewing beer.

 

"Beer Science! Beer Scientist!" will be presented at The Firehouse Grill, 7500 Chicago Ave. in Evanston on Wednesday, Sept. 22nd at 6:30pm.

 

We'll talk about the basics of processing and fermentation and the production differences between lager and ale.

African American History/Genealogy Study Group

Levy Activity Center

300 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202-3283
Phone: 847.448.8250

 

 

Historical research has become a passion for many African Americans and genealogy has become a fulltime hobby for many Americans. Individual research and pointers on how to use the Internet will be shared by the individual doing the family research. This group will meet on the second and fourth Monday evenings of each month at 7pm in the Levy Center, Evanston. There is no charge for this program.

Village Hall Offices Closed Labor Day

The Village of Skokie offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 in observance of the Labor Day weekend.

 

Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 6, 2010, no refuse or recycling collection will take place that day.

Annual Flu Shot Clinics Continue

The Skokie Health Department will offer influenza (“flu”) shots, by appointment only, to Skokie residents this fall. Proof of Skokie residency will be required for all participants, and appointments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. You can make your own appointment on line at www.skokie.org and clicking the appointment link or by calling the Health Department at 847-933-8252 if you do not have computer access. The clinics will be held on Tuesdays, September 28 and October 12 from 10 a.m. until 2p.m., and on Monday, October 4 from 3 to 7 p.m.

Vote for the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park

Cast Your Vote for the Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park in the

Competition The Village of Skokie is excited to announce that a video entry featuring the Northshore Sculpture Park has been selected as a finalist in the Placemaking Chicago "What Makes Your Place Great?

Some Words On Social Security By Agency Commissioner Michael J. Astrue

 

 

 

By Michael J.

Winners of the Skokie Trail to Fitness Announced

 

Here are the winners of the Skokie Trail to Fitness, a summer-long program promoting healthier diet and lifestyles.

  • Holly Jin is the grand prize winner of the Wii
  • Gail Peterson won one night's stay at Hampton Inn & Suites and a $100 L.L.

FEMA approves Federal Disaster Aid for Cook County Skokie Residents Impacted by Recent Storms Encouraged to Apply

 

 

The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that President Barack Obama signed a Disaster Declaration for Cook County for Individual Assistance in regards to the flooding disaster that Cook County suffered on July 24, 2010.

Village of Skokie Bond Refund Savings Exceed Projections - Village Retains Elite AAA Status with Bond Rating Agencies

 

 

 

 

The Village of Skokie sold its Series 2010 Refunding Bonds on August 25, 2010, resulting in a present value savings of more than $1.9 million. Financial advisors originally projected a present value savings of just over $1.3 million.

 

The bond sale refunded Series 2001 Bonds issued for the Skokie Public Library and Series 2003 Bonds issued by the Village.

Chicago Pakistani Consulate Spearheads Fundraising Efforts For Flood Victims

 

 

Pakistan has been severely affected by unprecedented floods caused by heavy rains. It has led to tragic loss of lives besides widespread loss of livestock and destruction of physical/communication infrastructure.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Raises Over $2,500 for Skokie Theatre

 

Rocky Horror aficionados, some of them sporting clothing right out of the camp classic, packed the house at the Skokie Theatre Saturday night.

Attend Lifeway Foods Festival Of Eastern European Communities In Illinois

 

You are invited to enjoy a day with family and friends at the 2010 Lifeway Foods European Festival scheduled at Westfield Old Orchard on Sept. 19th, 10am to 6m.

 

Entry is free.

CEDA Spearheads New Head Start Program Near Skokie -- School Starts September 7

The Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) has entered into a formal partnership with Kids Academy to provide a comprehensive Head Start program for children between ages of 3 and 5.  This project is being funded under the Office of Head Start/Administration for Children and Families.


Registration is occurring now. Opening Day is September 7, 2010.

100 Free Kaplan E-Books Through Apple Bookstore

According to iMedicalApps.com Kaplan is offering 100 free e-books through the Apple Bookstore for a limited time.  There are 19 medically related books available including USMLE books, MCAT, and CCRN books.

U.S. Dietary Supplements Often Contaminated

U.S. Dietary Supplements Often Contaminated

Many popular dietary supplements contain ingredients that may cause cancer, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, but U.S. stores sell them anyway and Americans spend millions on them, according to Consumer Reports.

Niles North High Tackles Beauty Bias With Screening Of 'America The Beautiful'

 

 

Niles North High School invites you to see the documentary movie, "America The Beautiful," and discuss its message with the film's director, writer and narrator Darryl Roberts.

 

The showing is scheduled for September 28th at 9800 Lawler Avenue in Skokie. Registration is at 6:30pm; the movie star

ESL Classes Fall 2010 registration

The registration for the Tuesday, Thursday classes will talke place on Tuesday, September 14, 9:30 am at the Skokie Public Library

The registration for Saturday classes wil take place on Saturday, September 11, 9:30 am at the Skokie Public Library.

New Law Dramatically Hikes Visa Fees, Spurs Protests

A new law that calls for steep hikes in fees for H-1B and L visas has spurred protests from Indian and American businesses and prompted the Indian government to warn that trade ties with the United States may be affected. In a bid to raise money to secure the nation's southern border with Mexico, Congress on Aug. 12 approved the bill that focuses on visas for skilled workers coming from overseas.

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