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Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF) is a not-for-profit festival established to celebrate and encourage the work of independent filmmakers from around the globe on the themes of peace, nonviolence, social justice and an eco-balanced world. POEFF invites filmmakers’ challenging perspectives on issues such as human rights, neighborhood violence, food deserts, domestic violence, bullying, war, world politics, environment, economics and more, while presenting alternatives of peace from all cultural perspectives.

Admission to all screenings and events are free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis.

2012 POEFF Film Festival Schedule:

- Thursday, February 23 (6:30PM - 10:15PM)

- Friday, February 24 (6:00PM - 10:05PM)

- Saturday, February 25 (9:00AM - 10:45PM)

- Sunday, February 26 (11:00AM - 9:00PM)

From 6 a.m. until the final whistle blows, watch and enjoy Super Bowl XLVI duty-free

CHICAGO— Forget the clean-up and cooking, Chicago’s Big Onion Tavern Group has planned the ultimate Super Bowl Sunday for guests who want to kick back, relax, and enjoy the game. Beginning at Brunch, 644 N. Orleans, Sunday, February 5 at 6 a.m., until the final whistle blows at Jack’s Bar & Grill, 2856 N. Southport Avenue, and Derby, 1224 W. Webster, guests will enjoy food and drink packages and specials for the ultimate in Super Bowl Sunday relaxation.

Kick off the morning bright and early at 6 a.m. at Brunch. Until 3 p.m., Brunch celebrates the NFL by offering $10.99 all you can eat buttermilk and red velvet pancakes. Fuel up with signature menu items including classic brunch selections like over-easy eggs and toast, a wide variety of omelets, pancakes, pastries, and lunch items, including sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads. To add to the game day excitement, guests wearing their favorite NFL gear will receive a 10% discount off their bill. Don’t hold back with showing that team spirit either; the biggest super fan of the morning will earn a $50 gift certificate.

Gear up for the big game and head over to Jack’s Bar & Grill or Derby, both featuring hearty $40 food and drink packages. From kick-off at 5:30 p.m. until the final whistle blows, each table will enjoy a food platter of football favorites including wings, mini burgers, fried pickles, turkey subs, tater tots and French fries. Drinks available in the package include Budweiser and Bud Light drafts as well as well drinks. Groups of four or more will have a reserved table. To purchase packages and for table reservations, contact Scott@jacks404.com at Jack’s Bar & Grill and shawn@derbychicago.com at Derby.

Finally, who can forget the talk of this football season, Tebow-mania? The Irish Oak, Chicago’s resident Denver Bronco’s bar will pay tribute to the tabloid-catcher with $33 food and drink package. This package price serves as remembrance for the Bronco’s last Super Bowl win in 1999, Super Bowl 33.

About Big Onion Tavern Group
Chicago-based hospitality company, Big Onion Tavern Group, serves up some of the best food, events, and entertainment the city has to offer at each of its restaurants: Brunch, 644 N. Orleans, 404 Wine Bar Co. and Jack’s Bar & Grill, 2856 N. Southport, Ave.; The Irish Oak, 3511 N. Clark St.; and Derby, 1224 W. Webster. For more information or special events reservations, call 312-643-0440 or visit www.bigoniontaverngroup.com.

February 22nd will feature Egyptian themed stories, starting with “One Blue Hippo” by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Children will practice counting with the help of works of art from the Metropolitan Museum’s Egyptian collection. The second book, “Tickle Tut’s Toes” by Julie Appel, explores the wonders of ancient Egypt including King Tut’s tomb, mummies, and Nefertiti’s tomb. Children will enjoy a tea time snack and create Egyptian inspired jewelry as well as an ancient Egyptian mobile.

Come take a trip to the museum in February - join Westfield Fox Valley and the Westfield Family Program for Family Fun Days featuring “Arts and Culture.” Kids will explore famous works of art and discover the artists within themselves.

On February 8th, join us for story time with “My Dog Thinks I’m a Genius” by Harriet Ziefert, and “Make Van Gogh’s Bed” by Julie Appel. Kids will then explore their artistic abilities by creating their own masterpiece with famous works of art for inspiration, and enjoy a snack. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, kids will also create cards for the occasion.

In ancient Greece, no one threw a party like Dionysus, the Greek God of wine. Just in time for Mardi Gras, this year’s Carnival festival in Greektown will be no exception. Join the National Hellenic Museum for its second annual Midwinter Masquerade at 9 Muses Bar & Grill. A ticket to this pre-Lenten celebration gets you two drinks, a mask and plenty of beads to wear or share. Not Greek? Not a problem! Chicagoans from all walks of life are invited to party like a Greek god at this fanciful fete.

TICKETS: $30 in advance online, $40 at the door. Ticket price includes two free drinks, one raffle ticket to win an iPad 2 and other prizes, masquerade masks and party beads.

Logan Square Kitchen presents its 3rd Annual Valentine’s Day Pastry Market—a delicious event that gives attendees a taste of some the best sustainable, small-batch, pastry, cake, ice cream, handmade confections and culinary gift items available in Chicago. Logan Square Kitchen is committed to showcasing the best local, small-batch food artisans in the area—and this unique event is no different! Many of the artisans found here are not widely available outside the LSK and local Markets.

This is the perfect chance to shop for your Valentine or linger around the kitchen and enjoy your own savory creation over a great coffee, warm cider or hand-crafted cocktail.

Attendees will see a certified green kitchen in action and are invited to ask questions and learn more about the artisans, their craft and what makes this kitchen truly green.

Among the artisans, you will see emerging talent next to the familiar faces that make Chicago a great food town. And yes, vegan and gluten-free offerings are here, making it a great stop for all tastes!

The public is invited to taste, enjoy and purchase treats. Vendors make unique creations for each Market.

So far, the list of confirmed vendors includes:

BOT Bakery—all items vegan and gluten free
Celestial Kitchens—amazing artisanal pastries
De La Rue Patisserie—NOLA style beignets, bagels and candy
Defloured—gluten free bakery (Saturday only)
Mayana Chocolate—boxed chocolates and gourmet bars
Mess Hall & Co.—preserves, mustards and cherries
Paper Moon Pastry—muffins and more baked goods (Sunday only)
Pomegranate Sweets and Savories—cinnamon roles and more (Saturday only)
Puffs of Doom—cream puffs galore
Salted Caramel—where salty meets sweet!
Through the Liquor Glass—custom curated cocktails and recipes
Tushiya Sweets & Treats—truffles and baked goods (Sunday only)
Veruca Chocolates—boxed chocolates, newest chocolatier

More surprises are in store, so check LSK’s facebook, twitter or website for more announcements.

The Choral-Aires Chorus, a Sweet Adelines International medaling chorus, invites competitive female barbershop quartets to the final session of a three-part series of quartet workshops. This session focuses on readying quartets for competition and offers a significant experience to fine-tune each quartet’s performance package.

The workshop, held from 7 - 10 p.m., Thursday, February 23, at Downers Grove First United Methodist Church (1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove), offers a faculty with deep experience including the 2011 Region 3 Champion Quartet, Roxy, and Joan Boutilier, a master director and sound judge with Sweet Adelines International. Space for this free workshop is limited; early registration is recommended. Registration begins January 23 on the Chorus website at http://choral-aires.com. Contact Stacey Haskins at 219.743.2176 or at stacey5000@sbcglobal.net for more information.

More than 100 women from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin sing tight harmonies a cappella (without instrumentation) with the Choral-Aires Chorus, the 2008 Lake Michigan Region 3 Champion with the Sweet Adelines International. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. More information about the Chorus can be found at their website, http://choral-aires.com.

Cure your kids of the winter blues -- come see Justin Roberts and "The Not Ready for Naptime Players" live at Northwestern University's Ryan Auditorium Saturday, Feb. 4th at 10:30. Tickets available at the door.

$15 for children and adults (kids under 1 are free)

Welcome to Original Sewing & Quilt Expo! Get ready for your annual treat, the only event each year where it's all about YOU. Returning just in time to re-charge your creativity, this year’s Expo brings you MORE about quiltmaking, MORE on Stage and in the Classroom, MORE workshops, MORE shopping . . . much more for you to choose from and enjoy.

Exhibit Hall Hours
Thursday & Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

General Admission
General Admission is $8 in advance of the Expo (through March 13th) and $10 at the door. Register for a Value Package and receive FREE General Admission for each day of the Expo. Children 12 and under admitted at no charge when accompanied by an adult.

Vendor
Quilter's Haven
4616 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-1659 ‎
qulthaven@aol.com
http://www.quilterhaven.com/

Looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity for the kids? Bring them to IKEA Bolingbrook and let them decorate their own candy bar wrapper. It the perfect gift for a parent, teacher or friend. The craft is free. Candy bars may be purchased for $.99 each or 3 for $2.49 and are available in 3 flavors, Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate and Hazelnut.

CumbiaSazo dutifully returns for winter in the tropics! We'll be gathering Thursday, January 26th in Bridgeport to celebrate C-C-C-C-Cuuuumbia and other wordly & bass-heavy music of the peoples. The space is accessible and sexy, friends new & old welcome!

This month we've got special guest Cecil Thomas aka DJ C:DUB on board. He'll be sharing delectable Cumbias en vinyl and other goodies with the dancefloor. Resident DJs David Chavez (Sound Culture) and Itzi Nallah (Peoples DJs) return with some new tunes up their sleeves.

Free buttons & hugs as always.

SPONSORED BY:
- Peoples Djs Collective
http://facebook.com/peoplesdjs

PERCUSSION BY:
- YOU! Instruments welcome...

Elmhurst Choral Union sings a lively mix of choruses and solos from opera, Broadway, and the Great American Songbook in “Medley of Melodies” on Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Audience members can meet the singers and conductor in the small, casual setting of First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York, Elmhurst.

Free-will donations will be taken, and tickets are not required for this musical evening of giving back to the community. Proceeds benefit Elmhurst Choral Union’s programs. For more information, or for audio and video clips, visit elmhurstchoralunion.org.

Elmhurst Choral Union is in its 60th season of performing classical masterworks and great choral music of all eras.

Munster, IN–The hugely popular musical play about legendary country singer Patsy Cline and her most devoted fan, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE kicks off Theatre at the Center’s 2012 season. Based on a true story of this unparalleled pioneer for female performers and a fan from Houston she befriended in a Texas honky-tonk, the production previews February 23, opens February 26 and runs through April 1. ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE will be directed by Brian Russell. Russell, making his Theatre at the Center debut, is theformer Artistic Director of American Theater Company and Director of the 1996 Chicago Premiere of ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE which transferred from Northlight Theatre in Evanston to a lengthy commercial run at Chicago’s Apollo Theater. ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE stars LA Ovation Award winner and three-time Jeff Award nominee Michelle Duffy as “Patsy” and two-time Jeff Award Winner Janelle Snow as “Louise”.

Written and originally directed by Ted Swindley, ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE has enjoyed great success over the United States, including a popular run Off-Broadway. One of the most produced musicals in America according to American Theatre Magazine,ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE has also been enjoyed by audiences internationally in Canada, the UK and Australia.

ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE is a tribute to Patsy Cline’s true friendship with Louise Seger, a fan from Houston. Having first heard Cline on the “Arthur Godfrey Show” in 1957, Seger became an immediate and avid fan of hers. In 1961, when Cline went to Houston for a show, Seger and her friends arrived early for a show and met Cline. The two women struck up a friendship and remained pen pals until Cline’s untimely death in a 1963 plane crash at the age of 30.

This musical play offers fans who remember Cline while she was alive a chance to look back, and give new fans an idea of what Cline was like and what she meant to her fans. The title comes from the closing in all of Patsy’s letters to Louise – “Love always, Patsy Cline.” Complete with humor and true emotion, this 1960s tribute includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams, and Walking After Midnight.

Michelle Duffy is returning to the Chicago area with this production, where she began her acting career working at theaters such as The Goodman, Northlight, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Wisdom Bridge, and Milwaukee Rep. Since that time, she has appeared in lead roles on distinguished stages throughout the west coast including The Old Globe, La Jolla Playhouse, South Coast Repertory, The Ahmanson, Pasadena Playhouse, American Conservatory Theater, Theatreworks, and Berkeley Rep. She’s been the recipient of an LA Ovation Award, Bay Area Theatre Critics’ Circle Award, BackStage Garlands, and is still exceedingly proud of her 3 Jeff Award nominations. Duffy has originated roles in seven world premieres-including the Broadway-bound Leap of Faith and, most recently, the new Burt Bacharach/Steven Sater musical Some Lovers. Her current screen credits include TheCloser, House, Desperate Housewives and the voice of the mom on Kellogg’s musical webisodes, Cereality.

Janelle Snow’s Chicago stage credits include The Crowd You’re In With at the Goodman, Spare Change at Steppenwolf, Suddenly Last Summer (Jeff Award) with Eclipse Theatre, Only the Sound (Jeff Nomination) at Chicago Dramatists, Flung and The Trip to Bountiful with American Theatre Company; Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Jeff Award), Auschwitz Lullaby (Jeff Nomination, After Dark Award) and Lips Together, Teeth Apart, all at Circle Theatre. Her film appearances include Ca$h, Death of a President, The Watcher, New Port South and the award-winning comedy short The Widower and her television appearances include Boss, The Beast, ER, Early Edition and Turks.
The Artistic Team, led by Theatre at the Center Artistic Director William Pullinsi, features Direction by Brian Russelland Musical Direction and Orchestrations by William A. Underwood. The design team includes Scenic Designer Jack Magaw; Lighting Designer Emil Boulos; Sound Designer Barry G. Funderburg; Costume Designer Brenda Winstead, Wig Designer Kevin Barthel, and Props Designer Elizabeth Fandrei.The Stage Manager is Rebecca Green, the Technical Director is Ann Davis; and TATC’s General Manager is Richard Friedman.

Theatre at the Center is offering numerous special events to enhance the theater experience in conjunction with ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE. The first is a Beer & Wine Tastingevent held Friday, February 24. The tasting will be held at 6:30p.m. followed by the 8p.m. performance. Additionally, tickets buyers for this event will be automatically entered to win a Gourmet Beer & Wine Basket. The Beer & Wine Tasting can be added to any theater ticket for $15. Ticket holders for the Saturday, February 25th performances also have an opportunity to win great prizes. Ticket holders are automatically entered to win either “Patsy Cline- Sweet Dreams”,her Complete Decca Masters 1960-1963 double CD set or an autographed Taylor Swift photo. Next, on Thursday, March 1 Theatre at the Center will present a Talkback Thursday event. Audience members will enjoy a free post-show discussion directly following the performance featuring members of the cast and creative team. The ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE 2nd Saturday Symposium will be held Saturday, March 3 at 3 p.m. Steve Zana, Indiana 105.5’s radio personality will lead a free pre-show discussion titled “From Patsy to Taylor – What’s Old is New Again.” Reservations are required. Finally, on Thursday, March 15 Theatre at the Center will present a Crazy for Country Dinner/Theatre event. The cost is $50 for Dinner & Theatre. The pre-show dinner at 5:30 p.m.is conveniently located right across from the theatre lobby. This is followed by the 7:30 p.m. performance.

Founded in 1991, Theatre at the Center is a year-round professional theatre at its home, The Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. Theatre at the Center is Located off I-80/94, just 35 minutes from downtown Chicago, and has free parking.

Performances are Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m.; and select Thursday evening and Saturday matinees. Individual ticket prices range from $38 - $42. Season subscriptions for the full 2012 season are available for only $145 - $155. To purchase season tickets, please call the Box Office at 219.836.3255. Individual tickets are also available by calling the Box Office or Tickets.com at 800.511.1552. Group discounts are available for groups of 11 or more and gift certificates, perfect for all special occasions, are also available. For more information on Theatre at the Center, visit TheatreAtTheCenter.com.

Free Session: February 14, Aurora, IL

Start earning great money quickly as a freelancer and consultant in the field of your choice!

Join successful freelancer / consultant Diana Schneidman for this inspirational and informative session that is sure to help you move from dreaming to implementing.

* How to decide which freelancing or consulting service to offer
* The best ways to land choice assignments
* How to decide what to charge
* How to coordinate the job search with freelance & consulting work
* How long it should take to start getting assignments

Diana founded Stand Up 8 Times to help others step into freelance and consulting success quickly. Stand Up 8 Times refers to the Japanese proverb, "Fall down seven times, stand up eight," referring of course to the essential trait of resilience. You are invited to connect with Diana and sign up for her free newsletter at http://www.StandUp8Times.com and listen to her on a recent interview on WJJG, 1530 AM, Chicago/Elmhurst, "Job Talk" radio. Learn more about her e-book at http://www.StartFreelancingAndConsulting.com.

Are you frustrated with your job search? Do you desire freelance and consulting assignments to keep you active in your field, bring variety to your workday and earn respectable-to-great income?

Diana Schneidman will discuss the benefits of freelancing and consulting while conducting a job search, how to know if this is right for you, and her three-step system to start earning money quickly.

Please join us for the monthly networking meeting of the:

Crossroads Career Network Ministry

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

7:00 pm - 9:00pm

Aurora Fox Valley (Eola) Community Center & Library 555 South Eola Rd.
Aurora, IL Rm 111

Having alternated between periods of self-employment and corporate employment, Diana learned through study and experience exactly what works to start the money flow. Not only did being a solopro create income, but it boosted her self-confidence, filled in resume gaps and helped her endure a frustrating, dysfunctional job market. Diana shares not only what to do but also what not to do to have your business up and running in a single day.

In addition to coaching others on how they can start to freelance and consult, Diana Schneidman is a freelance writer and editorial consultant specializing in the insurance and asset management industries. Past freelance clients include Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Allstate Insurance and diverse marketing research firms. Past employers include Nationwide Insurance, Caterpillar Investment Management, Ltd., and Calamos Investments.

No prior registration required for this FREE skills training & networking meeting

For more information, call George Carson at 630-675-4509 georcarson@aol.com

Directions: ½ mile north of intersection of Eola Rd & Ogden Ave on west side of road in large red brick building. Room 111 where meeting is being held is on north end of building. If the parking lot is full, please feel free to use the adjoining church parking lot on the south end of the building.

PRESENTS
The Chicago Premiere of
UNNECESSARY FARCE
Two cops, three crooks, eight doors - GO!

OAK BROOK, IL- First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83, now in its 15th season of bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs presents the Chicago Premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s side-splitting and bawdy comedy UNNECESSARY FARCE directed by Alison C. Vesely. UNNECESSARY FARCE runs Wednesday, February 1 through Sunday, March 4, with press opening on Saturday, February 4 at 8pm.
When Billie and Eric, a pair of inept police officers, set up a sting operation to trap the crooked mayor, nothing can go wrong---unless everything goes wrong! Set in a pair of matching hotel rooms, UNNECESSARY FARCE is filled with doors slamming, clothes flying, and bagpipes bleating, all of which adds up to an over-the-top tale of mix-ups and mayhem that’s laugh out loud funny from start to finish. This quick-paced and expertly crafted comic masterpiece has been called a “Laugh ‘till you weep comedy!” by theFort Worth Star Telegramand WLAJ radio raved that UNNECESSARY FARCEis "Two hours of non-stop laughter!"
UNNECESSARY FARCE starsErin Noel Grennan as Officer Billie Dwyer, Kevin McKillip as Officer Eric Sheridan, Molly Glynn as Karen Brown, Joe Foust as the deadly Todd, Jeannie Affelder as Mary Meekly, Raymond Fox as Agent Frank, and the legendary Dale Benson as Mayor Meekly.

Author Paul Slade Smith spent fourteen years in Chicago, working as an actor at First Folio (Much Ado About Nothing), and at Chicago Shakespeare, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Goodman, Marriott, Steppenwolf, and many others. Six months prior to joining the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera, Smith began the first draft of what would become Unnecessary Farce. Since its debut in 2006 at Michigan’s BoarsHead Theater,Farce has been performed in seventy-five productions in countries including Canada, Great Britain and Australia, and translated into French and German. Smith is currently appearing as “Dr. Dillamond” in the national tour of Wicked, and working on his next play, A Real Lulu.

All performances take place at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, which is owned and operated by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. Indoor shows are presented in Mayslake hall, a 35-room Tudor Revival style mansion originally built by coal baron Francis S. Peabody. Completed in 1922, the mansion is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Located at 1717 W 31st St., just off Rt. 83, in Oak Brook, First Folio is easy to get to from either the East-West Tollway (I-88) or the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Free parking is available on the grounds.
UNNECESSARY FARCEruns February 1 through March 4 Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday Matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets range $30-37 with special discounts for Students and Seniors. Tickets for preview performances are $22. Season subscriptions and individual tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 630.986.8067 or online at www.firstfolio.org.

Tis the season for Winter Markets.. but how many can say they have their entire season in the same indoor space?? Not many.. this is why we're taking this opportunity to invite you to be a part of Elgin's Winter Market starting Saturday November 5th, 8am-2pm, at "the Haight" 166 Symphony Way (right across the street from Centre -Kimball/Douglas).

From locally grown vegetables, herbs, meat, poultry, eggs, breads, preserves and gourmet treats to handcrafts....all under one roof -all winter long!

Free to the Public/Free Parking/Handicapped Accessible

This week's list of vendors include
Avon
Basket of Pasta
Breadsmith
Chiro One
Door County Coffee
Easy to Use Jewelery
Gourmet To Go- BBQ Sauces
Health Plus
In the Neighborhood Deli
Jewels By Jazzy- Popcan Art
JZ Dips
Klehm Growers- Florist
Laura's Kitchen-Granols and Pickles
Led Foot Pet Bakery
Lisa Madrid- Retro Collectibles
Lisa Sophia-
Nickles
Remembrance by Sandy- Sweets and Collectibles
Riverdale Alpaca-
Scentscy
Nuns
Sulyn- Tax Services
Tastefully Simple
T-Dogs BBQ
TMI Tshirts
Tony's Knife sharpening
Wooden Writers- Pens

If you're a vendor and want to participate call Anthony
312-402-8880

Market Days - every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Nov. 5,12,19, 26
Dec. 3,10,17,24,31
Jan. 7,14,21,28
Feb. 4,11,18,25
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

Our Elgin Winter Market Objective: Sustain local producers and their laborers year round; Decrease the number of food miles from farm to table; Educate consumers about buying, storing and using produce during the winter; To give the growers alternative marketing opportunities; To improve the variety, freshness, taste and nutritional value of produce available in the Elgin area during the Winter; To provide an opportunity for farmers and people from all communities to deal directly with each other rather than through third parties, and to thereby get to know and learn from one another; and To enhance the quality of life in the greater Elgin area by providing a community activity which fosters social gathering and interaction

Tis the season for Winter Markets.. but how many can say they have their entire season in the same indoor space?? Not many.. this is why we're taking this opportunity to invite you to be a part of Elgin's Winter Market starting Saturday November 5th, 8am-2pm, at "the Haight" 166 Symphony Way (right across the street from Centre -Kimball/Douglas).

From locally grown vegetables, herbs, meat, poultry, eggs, breads, preserves and gourmet treats to handcrafts....all under one roof -all winter long!

Free to the Public/Free Parking/Handicapped Accessible

This week's list of vendors include
Avon
Basket of Pasta
Breadsmith
Chiro One
Door County Coffee
Easy to Use Jewelery
Gourmet To Go- BBQ Sauces
Health Plus
In the Neighborhood Deli
Jewels By Jazzy- Popcan Art
JZ Dips
Klehm Growers- Florist
Laura's Kitchen-Granols and Pickles
Led Foot Pet Bakery
Lisa Madrid- Retro Collectibles
Lisa Sophia-
Nickles
Remembrance by Sandy- Sweets and Collectibles
Riverdale Alpaca-
Scentscy
Nuns
Sulyn- Tax Services
Tastefully Simple
T-Dogs BBQ
TMI Tshirts
Tony's Knife sharpening
Wooden Writers- Pens

If you're a vendor and want to participate call Anthony
312-402-8880

Market Days - every Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Nov. 5,12,19, 26
Dec. 3,10,17,24,31
Jan. 7,14,21,28
Feb. 4,11,18,25
March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

Our Elgin Winter Market Objective: Sustain local producers and their laborers year round; Decrease the number of food miles from farm to table; Educate consumers about buying, storing and using produce during the winter; To give the growers alternative marketing opportunities; To improve the variety, freshness, taste and nutritional value of produce available in the Elgin area during the Winter; To provide an opportunity for farmers and people from all communities to deal directly with each other rather than through third parties, and to thereby get to know and learn from one another; and To enhance the quality of life in the greater Elgin area by providing a community activity which fosters social gathering and interaction

Do you want to get a good workout and learn basic fighting skills? The South Elgin Budokan is bringing back it’s MMA programs starting with a beginner training program open to mature youth and adults. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full contact combat sport, known also as cage fighting or ultimate fighting. The main features of MMA are its exciting combination of striking and grappling techniques from standing or seated or ground positions, allowing a range of sports persons with fighting training to compete. This is not a full-contact program but you will learn all the disciplines that make up mixed martial arts—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Boxing—all the techniques you’ve seen in the UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator.

You’ll have fun, improve your physical fitness level and come away with the look, skills and conditioning of a fighter. Of course if you are looking to get in the ring, we can help you with that too. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to improve your core strength, increase endurance and stamina, learn how to defend yourself better on your feet or on the ground, our South Elgin Budokan MMA programs are perfect for you.

Try your first class for free

Join us on Sunday, January 29. The Knights of Columbus & Ladies Auxiliary - Good Shepherd Council #5573 will donate the kitchen labor for a French Toast, Scrambled Eggs and Sausage Breakfast after the 7:30, 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. masses that day!

Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the St. Mary Immaculate Gym. The menu includes French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice, Coffee or Milk. A free will donation is requested. All net proceeds will be distributed to our Seminarians

For more information call Steve Zimmer at 815-436-0458 or John Arduino 708-837-5225.

Please help those less fortunate. Please bring your non-perishable foods donation to all K of C events. They go to help local organizations like The Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, Daybreak Shelter and others.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield. For more information about St. Mary Immaculate Parish, our outstanding Catholic School or any of our many services, please call 815-436-2651 or go to www.smip.org.

Good Shepherd Council #5573 of the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1964. For more information on the many services provided by the K of C in Plainfield, visit www.kofc5573.org.

Sponsored by the St. Mary Immaculate 8th Grade Class

Enjoy a fine Spaghetti Dinner prepared and served by the 8th-graders and their parents on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in the St. Mary Immaculate Gym at 15629 South Rt. 59 in Plainfield.

Dinner includes spaghetti & meatballs, salad, and bread. The cost is $5.00 for seniors & children over 5 years old (children 5 years and under are free); $7.00 for adults, with a maximum of $25.00 per family (2 adults per family please. Beverages and desserts (including coffee) are available for $1.00.

Support SMI’s 8th grade class as they raise funds for their spring field trip to Chicago. An 8th grade tradition, the entire class has their last "field trip" as students of St. Mary Immaculate school to Chicago for three days and two nights.

It’s an opportunity to experience, to tie in, the many interesting things about the great City of Chicago that the 8th grade teachers, Mrs. Feigh and Mrs. Hamer, have included in what the students studied throughout the school year. They’ll visit sites such as The Frank Lloyd Wright Museum, (Willis) Sears Tower, The Chicago Board of Trade, The Chicago Stock Exchange, Lincoln Park Zoo, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Pullman District and many other great things Chicago has to offer.

Throughout the school year, the 8th graders hold fundraisers to help defray the cost of the trip. The Spaghetti Dinner is one of the last main events the 8th graders hold as a class and requires a lot of hard work and time from both students and their parents.

St. Mary Immaculate School provides an outstanding Catholic education in both faith and academics for Pre-school students age 3 through Junior High School 8th grade. It is located at 15629 S. Rt. 59 in Plainfield. For more information call 815-436-3953 or visit www/smip.org/school.