See our own Joan Kuersten in a SongShowcase at

Little Bucharest Bistro on Elston Ave. in the Chicago. 

July 30 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 

Joan says, "There's no cover and no minimum, but donations would be appreciated.  About 7 or 8 of us will be singing based on the theme, 'Time After Time.'  You can order dinner at the bistro, but it's not necessary.  They also offer small plates (like tapas) and drinks.  To make a reservation (wise), go to www.littlebucharestbistro.com.  Address and phone number are there.

Donation Opportunities

1.           Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage

(847) 446-0575

Donation box on Pine Street at the east end of the Winnetka Community House parking lot.  7 days a week, 8:30 – 4:00. 

Clothing and everything except large appliances, mattresses, exercise equipment, office or baby furniture.  They even take vehicles!

Call to schedule your Tuesday furniture pick up.

 

2.           Saints Faith Hope and Charity Church (847) 446-7646

191 Linden Rd., Winnetka

A drop box for clothing is located in the parking lot on Hill Rd.  Donations go to St. Vincent De Paul’s resale shop.

 

3.           These agencies will pick up items from your home.  Just call for pick up date.  Once you are on their list, they will call you periodically to see if you have anything else to donate.

• National Children’s Cancer Society (888) 875-4066
• Purple Heart (708) 396-8995
• Am Vets (708) 388-7800
• Vietnam Vets (708) 371-4418

 

4.             Christ Church Rummage  (847) 446-2850

Drop off from 8am – 4pm weekdays, 8am – 12 weekends

Behind the church at 700 Oak Street in Winnetka

Get a receipt from the church office, enter from the parking lot

They will take almost anything. They will pick up if you call.

 

5.           Winnetka Library (847) 446-7220

Will accept paperback books that they will drop off at the train station for commuters.  Library hours:  Mon. – Thurs. 9 – 9, Fri & Sat. 9 – 5, Sun. 1 – 5.

 

6.             Glencoe Library (847) 835-5056

320 Park Ave., corner of Green Bay Rd. and Park

There is a collection box inside the front door. 

Library hours:  Mon. – Thurs. 9 – 9, Fri. 9 – 5:30, & Sat. 9 – 5,

Sun. 1 – 5 (after Labor Day, through spring)

 

7.             Wilmette Library (847) 256-5025

              1242 Wilmette Ave. Library hours:  Mon. – Fri. 9 – 9, Sat. 9 – 5, Sun. 1 – 5.

There is a door that is left unlocked for donations until 4pm daily.  It is located just off the parking lot at the northeast side of the building.  There are receipts available for you to fill out.  Bring donations to the front desk after 4pm. 

They accept all books, magazines up to 6 months old, CDs, DVDs, Videotapes, Cassette tapes, and Records.

8.           The Resale Shop at the Glenview Community Church (847) 724-2638 Downstairs at 1000 Elm St., 3 blocks west of Harlem Ave. at Glenview Rd.

Open Sat 9-1, Thursday 9-5

Receiving donations and consignments 9-noon

 

9.           Book Fair Hot Line from the Newberry Library (312) 255-3501

Listen to recorded message for details… they will take books, records, maps.  (Not current magazines, or marked up texts.)

Monday – Saturday, 8am – 4pm, after Labor Day

 

10.         Divine Word Gift Shop (847) 412-7237

              1985 Waukeegan Rd., Techny, IL 60082

Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 5pm; Saturday 10am – 4pm

They take books to male and female prisoners.  No cookbooks please.

 

11.         Call to Protect:  CELLULAR TELEPHONE DONATIONS (888) 901-7233

Mail cell phones to:

Call to Protect

2555 Bishop Circle West

Dexter, MI 48130-1563

Phones are refurbished and donated to victims of domestic violence.  Phones must be disconnected, and do not have to be functional.

Phone drop off locations:

• The Body Shop, 350 Old Orchard Rd, Skokie (in Old Orchard Mall)
• The Body Shop in Northbrook Court, Northbrook
• YWCA Evanston, 1215 Church Street, Evanston
• Beth Hillel Congregation, 3220 Big Tree Ln., Wilmette

Check www.calltoprotect.org for additional locations

• Family Service of Winnetka-Northfield is a private, not-for-profit community service organization that promotes the emotional well-being of individuals and families through quality, affordable counseling and psychotherapy. For articles of interest, and additional information about the agency, visit their web site at www.familyservicewn.org.

• Friends of Battered Women and Their Children in Rogers Park has served the North Shore since 1986. For information on individual and group counseling for women and children, court advocacy, teen dating violence prevention programs, and community education programs or our many volunteer opportunities, call Carrie Villa, Director of Programs at 773-274-5232 or e-mail them at info@afriendsplace.org. If you need immediate assistance, please call their 24 hour crisis line at 1-800-603-HELP. No one deserves to be abused