David Taxman in (the play) Skirmishes in June

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This in from David Taxman, Niles North alum, and my husband's second cousin once removed...

I am in an hour long comedy called Skirmishes, which is a series of skits dealing with the battle of the sexes. It takes place on Wednesdays in June starting June 8, going until June 29, at 8 p.m. So there are a total of 4 shows. Tickets are only $12.

Gorilla Tango Theatre
1919 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, Illinois (map)

I hope you can come and hopefully enjoy a great show.

More info about it on Facebook.

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Gorilla Tango is new Margie's Candies. Love that place. Love their sundaes!

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Skokie Green Business Network

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Skokie resident Greenout Cleanout's Fran Horvath has started a new LinkedIn group for Skokie businesses: Skokie Green Business Network.

Says Fran: This is a place to share ideas, ask questions, or bring up challenges you face trying to make your business more sustainable (green). Every business owner can do something large or small to make a difference.

Niles North Class of '80, Fran is one of the founders of BASE, Business Alliance for a Sustainable Evanston, and former owner of Ethical Planet, a vegan general store.

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Social Media Drop-in Clinic May 27

Benefit for End Polio now

My firm, Kring Lerner Group, is hosting a social media drop-in clinic to benefit clients, colleagues, friends, neighbors and End Polio Now campaign of the Rotary Club of Evanston. My husband Joel and I are members.

Drop in with your questions about LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, blogging, etc. between 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday, May 27 to Kring Lerner's office at Coworking Evanston, at 600 Davis in Evanston. Whether you are new to using social media tools, or more experienced, you'll learn something.

Suggested donation to End Polio Now fund is $1/minute.

Come casual. Prepare to leave smarter.
Our credo: There's not such thing as a dumb question. Being an expert is only a relative term. There's always something to learn.

Snacks will be served.

RSVP by messaging me with approximately time we can expect you. Deadline to reply: 4 p.m. on May 27. I ask for this so that if no one comes, I know I can eat all the guac, popcorn, cupcakes, whatever snacks I get by myself.

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By the way, social media for business is the topic of discussion at the next Evanston Women in Business luncheon May 31.

Also, if you're needing a new headshot for LinkedIn or other sites, Kring Lerner's next BizPics shoot is June 12.

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Hazardous To Your Health: Radiation, Oil Spills, and Coal Mine Collapses

Join a lively discussion on May 10 in Chicago

This just in from journalist Laura Washington...

From oil spills to coal mine collapses, disasters have, unfortunately, become commonplace. And now, after being struck by earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan is facing a nuclear crisis. Closer to home, Chicago is only 60 miles from its own nuclear power plant and Illinois has more of these facilities than any other state in the U.S.

Join us for a panel discussion about how we get our energy, measure the pros and cons, and discuss how the aftermath of recent disasters affect life in our city today.

When: Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Chicago History Museum

Laura will moderate this discussion. Panelists include Henry Henderson, Director, Midwest Program-National Resources Defense Council, WBEZ’s Michael Puente, a bureau reporter who has covered a range of topics related to energy use in the community and Kennette Benedict, the Executive Director and Publisher of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, a magazine established by Manhattan Project scientists in 1945 to inform the public about the dangers of nuclear weapons and other catastrophic threats to humanity.

The event is free, but we request you make a reservation on our website http://chicagohistory.org/planavisit/upcomingevents/special-events/in-the-k-now.

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Monday Toolbox for Chicago-area business leaders

This just in...

Chicago-area professionals are invited to attend the Monday Toolbox hosted by Cynthia Early.

Mission: Local professionals meet biweekly to talk about challenges and successes in the small business arena. Not exclusively geared toward salespeople, we meet to learn how to better connect with our clients, in a positive and open atmosphere.

Group Format: We usually meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month for an hour starting at noon at 1131 Emerson St. in Evanston.  So we have the room ready to accommodate everyone, we appreciate RSVPs via 847-328-7853. It's BYOL, bring your own lunch.
 
PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Monday, April 11: In the interest of spring cleaning, Sue Koch and Angie Garbot will talk about How to Clean Up your Image!!  Sue has presented to the Toolbox crowd before, specializing in Social Media and how to get yourself out to the public!  Angie is a professional photographer that will talk about the importance of updating your photographic image, both in print and and online!  Angie specializes in showcasing the real YOU in her work.  Angie will also give us an opportunity to get new head shots taken!

Monday, April 25: Revitalize yourself with this program featuring Heather McCutcheon of Mindful Marketing and JJ Jones of Indigo Studios!  Heather will present her expertise in energy and shakra work to improve your focus and emotional well-being.  JJ owns a studio featuring yoga booty ballet, Zumba, and other dance/movement classes, and she also teaches yoga and meditation classes.  JJ will teach us some conscious meditation techniques which can be used anywhere to make you feel energetic, focused and more rested.

Monday, May 9: Captain Dale Fochs of the Evanston Fire Department will come in to give us helpful hints on staying safe at home and at work during this season of spring cleaning!  We will also talk about other City of Evanston programs that are there to help you at home and in business!

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