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American late 18th century Queen Anne mahogany drop-leaf table, club foot, 48" long, 18" deep (and 54" inch wide when both leaves are open). Appraised at $2,000 in 2001. Finish damaged, but repairable.
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Exquisite American early 19th century mahogany tilt top round table, pedestal base, appraised in 2001 for $1,500. 26-1/2" across and 28" high). Similar item on eBay listed currently at $1350 (Antique American 18th / 19th Century Mahogany Round Candle Stand Tilt Top Table)
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Would you like to cultivate more influence, be promoted, or be more effective at meetings with peers or clients? Do you have a tough or important conversation coming up you d like to prepare for? Or, it could be time for a change, and you d like support getting focused or in positioning yourself. Work with Jackie Sloane, a seasoned executive coach with 20 years experience to support you in achieving your goals. Estimated value up to $1200 (Individual coaching and executive coaching programs and consulting rates vary by project or program.)
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Excellent condition Burley tandem twin bike with aluminum alloy wheels and high end parts, courtesy of Deanne and Larry Honbo, Kim Yee and Eric Haab. Fully refurbished, reconditioned like new with new seats courtesy of Bucephalus Bikes!!
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A weeks worth of a sunny vacation in a beautiful Condo in Bonita Springs, Florida (2 BR, 2BA, 1Den foldout). Just steps to pool and hot tub. Tennis courts, gated community, carport, laundry, full kitchen, LR, DR, screened in porch, cable TV and wireless internet. Lots of yummy seafood options.
Restrictions: Available between now and February, 2015 only. Dates to be agreed with donor. Does not include airfare.Image Preview
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Paris Getaway for 2 for up to a week! It provides an excellent base for touring Paris, or for just staying in the neighborhood and enjoying the local joie de vie! The apartment faces and opens onto a small garden, so it is very quiet for being in the heart of the city.
Restrictions: Does not include airfare. Dates to be arranged with Barb Vaughan. Web:http://barbsparisapartment.blogspot.com/Image Preview
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Would you like to cultivate more influence, be promoted, or be more effective at meetings with peers or clients? Do you have a tough or important conversation coming up you d like to prepare for? Or, it could be time for a change, and you d like support getting focused or in positioning yourself. Work with Jackie Sloane, a seasoned executive coach with 20 years experience to support you in achieving your goals. Estimated value up to $600 (Individual coaching and executive coaching programs and consulting rates vary by project or program.)
Restrictions: To arrange appointment, call Jackie at 773-465-5906.Image Preview
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Solid cherry desk with 7 dove-tailed drawers, bracket feet, and original brass hardware. 48-1/2 inches wide, 31 inches high, and 21-1/2 inches deep. Value: $600 Minimum bid: $250
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Gift Certificate provides an exam, a 20 minute massage, up to 2 X-Rays and report of their findings. Complete Chiropractic' neurological and orthopedic exam helps you find a solution to your neurologic or orthopedic ailments.
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Oscar Isberian rugs carries a large assortment of traditional, contemporary, antique, runners, aubusson, and flatweave rugs. Find the perfect area rug to accent your home!
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Update your family portrait right in your home by Chicago Tribune photographer and LSC member Chris Walker. Chris will provide one black and white or color 8X10" print plus a high-resolution image on CD.
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Who DOESN'T need this valuable help! As a professional Technical Writer, Karen Telser developed computer manuals and training materials that were understandable, helpful, and used; corporate procedures that substantially improved workplace productiveness and consumer safety; communications that were accurate, honest, transparent, and persuasive; and résumés that consistently produced successful results.
Karen will provide for your or your family member: Help with the text of an explanatory or persuasive document or Website Guidance in writing strong college-entrance essays A new, updated, or improved résumé Tutoring in the rules and power of the English language Coaching in the use of Microsoft WordImage Preview
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Solid oak turn-of-the-20th-Century postal sorter, at one time used by the postmaster of a small town in Missouri. Great for storing curios, small boxes, rolled-up documents, and many other kinds of valuables. The upper, mail-sorting cabinet is 38-1/4 inches wide, 42 inches high, 11-1/2 inches deep. The table it sits on is 38-1/4 inches wide, 28 inches high, and 22-1/2 inches deep. With the two pieces fitted together, this treasure measures 38-1/2 inches wide, 70 inches high, and 22-1/2 inches deep.
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Update your family portrait for a holiday card or for any occasion with professional photographer and LSC Member Yancey Hughes, taken at an outdoor location of your choice. Yancey will provide one black and white or color 8X10" print plus a high-resolution image on CD.
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Lighten your footprint! Northshore's premier sustainable landscape company. Up to 5000 square feet of organic lawn fertilization care. Within service area.
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Let LSC Member Paula Casas and Community Plate, her gourmet cooking club, will shop, prepare, serve (and clean up!) a Gourmet Dinner for 8 in the comfort of your own home! Meet with Paula to plan the menu and they will take care of the rest, so you can simply enjoy your guests. Package includes all ingredients toward the meal plus two complimentary bottles of wine. Additional wine pairing suggestions will be offered.
Perfect for that special occasion or when you just want an excuse to throw a dinner party without the pain! Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed and excludes all major holidays. Contact Paula Casas 847-864-1854Image Preview
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A glorious and memorable farm weekend for a family (or two) or group of 10. Tom and Ann Pigman supply the outdoor farm spread fully stocked with animals, hayrides, campfires, singing and dancing with lots of musical instruments! Kitchen (Tom will even cook for the group, if bulk of the supplies are provided), some tents and a few indoor sleeping accommodations available.
You bring food, additional tents, sleeping bags, pads, etc. Kayaks/canoes can be rented in gorgeous nearby state park at Turkey Run State Park. Check out their website: http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/turkey_run_canoeing/ For pics, go to: https://www.facebook.com/wherepigsflyfarm Where Pigs Fly Farm is approximately 2.5 hours directly south of Chicago. Restrictions: Date to be mutually agreed.Image Preview
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Stunning twisted wire brown metal 5 candle fireplace candleabra. Beautiful on any dining room table or fireplace mantel. Candles replaceable.
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Choice of any FULL session (usually 8 weeks) of any of the following 1-hour class: for Children (Act Up & Dance, Circus Arts, Imaginastics, Parent-Tot Circus/Gymnastics, Parkour or Tumbling) OR Adults (Aerial Arts, Circus Arts, Circus Fitness, Contortion, Gymnastics or Parkour).
Restrictions: Use by 7/20/16. Not applicable to summer camps.Image Preview
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Towards custom flooring and window covering. Angie's List Super Service Award 2014! Nationwide brings the showroom to you!
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Artfully painted by well-known painter. Originally purchased for $250.
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Hoe Down caller Paul Collins will lead dancing at weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, graduation parties, corporate events, etc. with Ethnic Folk, Square (various forms), Contra, Mixers, Round Dances, some Line Dances, some Rock n Roll dances (50s-60s), some swing dance, some ballroom dance some contemporary dances.
Paul's main dance website is www.ethnicdance.net Paul also does programs for young people in schools, as well as in community organizations, churches, etc. You might want to check out my school program dance website: www.ethnicdance.org Both sites have video galleries and there are examples of school dance program outcomes there. For groups of 20 and more!Image Preview
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You can't miss this.....Pool Party for up to 20 adults and kids. Located in a 1920s era, Italian style indoor pool in Indian Boundary Park neighborhood. Loretta and Tim, your host, will provide drinks and snacks. You and your guest just need to bring bathing suits, towels and flip flops.
Restrictions: Date and time to be arranged with Loretta Line or Tim Harrington.Image Preview
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Fish, Aquarium and Science Lovers! Experience the Shedd with Shedd scuba diver Lou Nesslar (grandfather to Belaye and Quinn Hughes) as your guide behind the scenes and above the tanks! Learn how Lou builds cool stuff at the Shedd, such as hyperbolic chambers for seahorses! See shark eggs up close and the tops of the tanks, while scientists and aquarium personnel feed, clean and care for the fish.
Restrictions: Meet Lou at 9 am any Monday or Thursday only (when Lou dives-includes holidays) for a guided tour of the Shedd until Lou dives at 10:30am. After the dive, Lou will provide a tour of the tanks and stuff behind the scenes. All participants must be at least 5 years old. 7 days advance notice required.Image Preview
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Enjoy a nice evening of Wine Tasting for 10 people (extra people welcome for $10/person). Make it a party and bring your own hors d'oeuvres/entertainment for a truly special event!
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Thanks to LSC Member and widely acclaimed actress, Kate Bates Fry, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has donated 2 tickets to its upcoming production of The Heir Apparent! Chicago Shakespeare Theater, located on Navy Pier, is a leading international theater company and the recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award.
Restrictions: The Heir Apparent is playing from 11/29-15-1/17/16. Redeem no later than 1/17/16Image Preview
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Brighten your special occasion or gathering with a 30 minute live musical performance of classic Folk and Gospel favorites by the Wailin' Mahalias led by our own LSC, Christine Inserra!
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Dinner for 6 to be cooked in the home of the host. To include sumptuous authentic West African dishes, including Ground Nut Stew, Palm Butter, Butternut Squash, Greens, Cassava, dessert and rice. Ron spent 2.5 years in the Peace Corps in West Africa (Liberia) and will share stories of his experiences there.
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This 10-Class Card entitles an adult to any class offered at the DCE Sept 2015-June 2016. Dance Center Evanston offers quality dance training in a positive and encouraging environment. Choose from Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Musical Theater, and Ultra-Barre classes!
Life is a Dance. . . live a little! Restrictions: September 2015-June 2016Image Preview
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2 private sessions in Pilates Connections' beautiful and spacious downtown Evanston state of the art studio. Their instructors will tailor a workout to your specific needs using the full range of Pilates apparatus.
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Classic wicker picnic basket with linens and tableware for four. Comes stocked with wine, cheese, elegant crackers and a diminutive lantern to enhance the glow.
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Evanston location only. Does not include gratuity. Woman's Cut with Stylist Courtney ($55) and Color with Colorist Elvis ($75)
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Northlight Theatre changes perspectives and encourages compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community. Voucher is good for 2 tickets to one of their spectacular performances.
Restrictions: Subject to availability. Not valid for Opening Nights or Closing Weekends.Image Preview
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Valid for new members only, this certificate entitles the bearer family to a host of exclusive member discount prices on classes and tickets, invitations to member sales and advance concert announcements.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful Fall Scene laminated for permanent display.
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You and 3 friends will enjoy premium seating at an evening of song with Minnesota-based Peter Mayer, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 7:30pm, Lake Street Church. In addition, take home one of Peter's new CDs, to be autographed at the concert!
"Mayer s songs are crafted like shaker furniture, with no place for superfluous embellishments or throwaway lines... (his) world is bright and hopeful and the transcendent nature of his lyrics explore the mysteries of life Mayer s fluid, clean, and tremendously intriguing guitar playing is topped with warm, rich vocals. This is music for the soul." --Acoustic Guitar MagazineImage Preview
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You and 3 friends will enjoy premium seating at an evening of song with Minnesota-based Peter Mayer, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 7:30pm, Lake Street Church. In addition, take home one of Peter's new CDs, to be autographed at the concert!
"Mayer s songs are crafted like shaker furniture, with no place for superfluous embellishments or throwaway lines... (his) world is bright and hopeful and the transcendent nature of his lyrics explore the mysteries of life Mayer s fluid, clean, and tremendously intriguing guitar playing is topped with warm, rich vocals. This is music for the soul." --Acoustic Guitar MagazineImage Preview
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British Crown Ducal chinaware exquisitely made and in excellent condition. Closest match on Replacements.com: CRD270 by Crown Ducal [CRDCRD270] Description: Floral Center, Cream, Embossed, No Trim
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One hour session for 4-6 people - perfect for a girlfriend gathering or a small children's party, plus get a 10% discount on any purchases.
Restrictions: During normal business hours. Reserve at least one week in advance.Image Preview
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Package, valued at up to $112, includes free parking, r tram tour tickets to either the Bright Encounters Tram or Grand Tram, 4 tickets to the Model Railroad Garden or Wonderland Express, $10 coupon off the membership of your choice and the most recent edition of Keep Growing magazine.
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Thanks to LSC Member and widely acclaimed actress, Kate Bates Fry, Writers Theatre has donated 2 tickets to Marjorie Prime! Located in Glencoe, Writers Theatre is in the midst of constructing a phenomenal new facility designed by Studio Gang and Associates.
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Exquisite Hyde Park-based theatre company offers classical theatre in an intimate setting. Celebrating it's 60th season, Court Theatre's 2015-2016 Season will include Agamemnon, Satchmo at the Waldorf, Long Day's Journey into Night and One Man, Two Guvnors.
Restrictions: Excludes Sat Evenings and Sunday Matinees.Image Preview
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LSC Member Janet Alexander, a professional full-time therapist for 28 years, offers neuromuscular, myofascial and Reiki therapies for pain and stress. Receive a 1.5 hour professional massage therapy session, complete with cold stone therapy and aromatherapy of your choice!
Restrictions: Contact Janet for Appt: 847-869-1519Image Preview
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Men's or Women's Style and Cut at this stylish salon in Wicker Park, valued at $62-102 with Moe Stenson, favorite stylist for LSC member Kim Yee. Does not include tax or gratuities.
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Oscar Isberian Rugs has been cleaning and repairing rugs for 90 years in the Chicago area. Your quality Oriental or Area rug is an investment that will last for generations if cared for properly. Protect your heirloom now with specialized professional care!
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Exquisite set of 15 vintage (1934) Flowering Trees and Shrubs Wills' cigarette cards beautifully mounted and framed, 2-sided. Purchased at Custer Street Art Fair 2015
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Perfect next to any couch!
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Build an environmentally sustainable mini green Power House with your child! Or select another science fair project/experiment with these great books
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Diana Hamann has been schooling Chicagoans on the grape for ten years+ and she is excited to bring her Wine Goddess Presents series to Evanston. From Wine 101 to Pairing Wine & Food to Cheap 'n Good wines, Wine Goddess classes are convivial, interactive and FUN, and perfect for every level of expertise.
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Exquisitely handmade china dinnerware from renowned and award-winning New York interior design and architectural firm Tsao & McKown for Swid Powell.
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Graphics sent to Karen Telser; Check to be given to Pat Stringer
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$100 Gift Certificate. Glass Case and cleaning kit included. Expires June 12, 2016.
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It is time to get all those kinks worked out with a shiatsu massage that includes acupressure and stretching. This one hour shiatsu massage session with Kristin Andrews will help do just that!
Restrictions: Valid till 09/26/16, but open to honor later then that date.Image Preview
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It is time to get all those kinks worked out with a shiatsu massage that includes acupressure and stretching. This one hour shiatsu massage session with Kristin Andrews will help do just that!
Restrictions: Valid till 09/26/16, but open to honor later then that date.Image Preview
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The Orion Ensemble is what chamber music should be all about. You won't want to miss hearing LSC's own Diana Schmuck on piano. Andrew Patner review stated "In all cases the individual Orion members excelled separately and as partners."
Restrictions: Concerts can be heard at three different locations in October and November, 2015 and March and early June, 2016. Follow up with Diana Schmück at LSC for tickets.Image Preview
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Create your very own unique and beautiful beaded jewelry. You and a friend will learn to use one of the most simple and straight forward techniques to create individual works of art.
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Sewers take delight in making something special out of the simple things in life. Evanston Stitchworks offers 5-10 week after school (1.5 hours) children's sewing classes at their beautiful studio. Each class offers a useful and fun project.
For children ages 8 - 12 with a little wiggle room on both ends. Restrictions: Good for 5 years from date of issue. Contact Amalia Malos to schedule and for a coupon code (for online registration)Image Preview
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An important voice in regional theatre focusing on American classics... ... Chicago Sun-Times. "Raven continually mounts some of the more engaging revivals ..." The upcoming 2015-2016 Season, entitled The Fierce Five, includes plays by well-know play writes Horton Foote, Boo Killebrew, Mark Stein, William Inge and John Guare.
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Let Ron assist you to trim and prepare YOUR garden! Time and date to be agreed upon beginning Spring 2016. Location: YOUR Garden!
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Blossoming Intuition Private Intuitive reading and consultation with Elena Arrigo. Specializing in career, relationship, and life transitions.
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Package of 3 haircuts! Get your haircut by Sports Clips Stylists while catching a game on the TV! Open every day.
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The Evanston History Center, located in the historic Charles Gates Dawes House, strives to capture and teach Evanston s rich history. If you are interested in Evanston s past, take a tour of this wonderful home or enjoy some of its special events throughout the year!
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There is nothing more satisfying than a summertime evening dinner, sunset sail with the Chicago's skyline as a backdrop on a warm summer evening. This exquisite experience is for four special guests.
Restrictions: Time/date to be mutually arranged with the Reeds and their guests Summer 2016Image Preview
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Kathy Kessenich, experienced Licensed Massage Therapist and LSC Member, trained at the Wellness and Massage Training Institute. Pamper yourself and let Kathy help ease your pain!!
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Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Learn conversational German from native speaker Annette Braden-Rozier - perfect for the beginner, traveller or former German student wishing to brush up on conversation skills. 3-60 minute sessions.
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Scheherazade and Other Tales
RossiniOverture to William Tell TchaikovskyThe Tempest; Fantasy Overture, Op. 18 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35 Julie Fischer, ConcertmasterOur Platinum Anniversary season opens with orchestral favorites depicting literary tales, and each one includes a storm! Of course there is much more, including the Lone Ranger and one of Tchaikovsky s most impassioned love themes. ESO Concertmaster Julie Fischer will portray the wily Scheherazade with her many violin solos. Restrictions: Pick Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern.Image Preview
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Gator Magma Red backpack
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Keep your pet in good health with an examination of your beloved pet dog or cat by Dr. James E. Hagedorn, DVM, hospital director of Bramer Animal Hospital.
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Experience Chicago's phenomenal architecture up close and personal through Chicago Architecture Foundation's famous walking tours. Each tour is guided by an expert docent who reveals the people, places, and stories that have made Chicago a place for innovative architecture.
Restrictions: 4 Passes to Chicago Architecture Foundation's Famous Walking Tours. Reservations required at 312-922-TOUR (8687)Image Preview
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Lovely ceramic dishes perfect for serving nuts or sweets.
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Carlyle Carter will provide an introduction to the basics of Mahjong, an ancient Chinese game of strategy, skill and calculation using a beautiful set of 144 tiles with Chinese characters and symbols. Like Rummy, Mahjong boosts your brain powers!
Restrictions: Contact Carlyle at mcarlylecarter@yahoo.com or 847-207-2523 to arrange a date and time.Image Preview
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Get ready for the holidays!
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Enjoy the sweet sounds of a Barbershop Quartet with David Reed, Jim Bell and friends, followed by dinner and drinks in the Reed home.
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Your choice to see one of the following plays at the Royal George Theater, 1641 North Halsted: Late Nite Catechism, Bible Bingo (An Act of Charity. . . in Two Acts) or Christmas Bingo (It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night!).
Restrictions: Expires 6/20/16. Date and time restrictions. Call the Royal George box office to reserve at 312-988-9000.Image Preview
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Your choice to see one of the following plays at the Royal George Theater, 1641 North Halsted: Late Nite Catechism, Bible Bingo (An Act of Charity. . . in Two Acts) or Christmas Bingo (It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night!).
Restrictions: Expires 6/20/16. Date and time restrictions. Call the Royal George box office to reserve at 312-988-9000.Image Preview
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Your choice to see one of the following plays at the Royal George Theater, 1641 North Halsted: Late Nite Catechism, Bible Bingo (An Act of Charity. . . in Two Acts) or Christmas Bingo (It's a Ho-Ho-Holy Night!).
Restrictions: Expires 6/20/16. Date and time restrictions. Call the Royal George box office to reserve at 312-988-9000.Image Preview
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Perfect for the man-cave or anyone special in you life that enjoys a 16oz drink while working on a project around the house. This includes (8) 16oz Craftsman glasses with tin coasters.
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Enjoy a blow dry and manicure at this lovely Northshore salon!
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A family café and imaginative indoor playground for kids, boasting a delicious assortment of coffee drinks and snacks for parents, while kids have the freedom to play, learn, imagine and create in their custom interactive indoor village and playground.
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Sewers take delight in making something special out of the simple things in life.
Beginner sewing classes are designed to introduce you to a sewing machine and complete a simple project. Advanced Beginner sewing classes assume you know how to thread a machine and sew a straight line. Intermediate sewing classes assume you are fairly comfortable with a sewing machine, have sewn a few projects and are not put off by pattern reading. Sewing classes are limited to 4 or 5 participants and are one day. Restrictions: Good for 5 years from date of issue. Contact Amalia Malos to schedule and for a coupon code (for online registration)Image Preview
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Join Marcia Heeter and Kim Yee on their double canoes/kayaks for a casual exploration of the Skokie Lagoons in Glencoe, a real treasure spot just 15 minutes north. Marcia will highlight bird species and native plantings, followed b an elegant picnic lunch on shore provided by Kim.
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Everyone needs new shoes! Select from numerous styles for the whole family at Williams Shoes in Evanston, a venerable, family-run storefront stocking casual & dress shoes for men, women & children.
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Everyone needs new shoes! Select from numerous styles for the whole family at Williams Shoes in Evanston, a venerable, family-run storefront stocking casual & dress shoes for men, women & children.
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DD Guitar Studio offers guitar for all styles and levels, with a customized approach to playing new tunes, rhythmic sills, theory, ear training, technique/fretboard, etc.
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Bearer entitled to 2 complimentary tickets to Piven's 2015-2016 Season, including performances Anytime/Anywhere, The Piven Improv Series and Dead Man Walking (by Tim Robbins)
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Semi-glazed eartheware statuette (Japan circa 1958) represents Shoulao (Chinese)/Fukurokuju (Japanese), the God of Longevity, identified by his prominent cranium and often depicted holding a peach, a symbol of long life. Typically dressed as a scholar holding a staff and scroll containing sacred teachings, the wisdom of the world and life span of every person.
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Used for the giving of special holiday gifts, this elaborate Bento Box can be used to serve food or to store special items.
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Join Marcia Heeter and Kim Yee on their double canoes/kayaks for a casual exploration of the Skokie Lagoons in Glencoe, a real treasure spot just 15 minutes north. Marcia will highlight bird species and native plantings, followed b an elegant picnic lunch on shore provided by Kim.
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Garden basket to hold your produce, with hand shovel and spade, tulips and daffodils for Fall planting and seeds for spring planting!
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Gather, Evanston's only community art studio and play space designed for children birth to 8 years, offers classes that span the creative arts and caregiver resources for the community.
Restrictions: 1 child and up to 2 caregivers can take advantage of drop in classes, complimentary coffee, tea and wifi or the $50 can apply towards a registered class or birthday party.Image Preview
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One of Evanston's newest gastro brewpubs teaming its beers with cocktails, wines & gastropub grub in a brick-walled space.
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A rare behind-the-scenes tour of our Evanston Police Headquarters courtesy of Police Chief Richard Eddington and Evanston's own t-shirt and baseball cap.
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Picnic Time Duet Picnic Tote with wine, wine cork, cheese board and knife.
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Gale Hartman's paintings reflect her love of life, her joy at nature s beauty and her understanding of the energy in all living things. This you will find to go perfect in your den or living room!
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Anton's is a local Evanston nurseries that grows and sells one of the largest selections of quality annual bedding plants, perennials, vegetables and herbs in the area. Get ready for Fall, Winter or Spring!
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Certificate can be used towards custom framing, photo frames, home decor, cards, album or fine pens.
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The perfect daily backup battery for your smartphone with two built-in-charging connectors. Small enough that you'll barely notice it's there-until you need it.
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Get in the holiday spirit at Kay and Janet's lovely Victorian home with evening of holiday delights, including their extravagant spread, secret recipe Eggnog, desserts, music and MORE!
Bring all your family and friends and celebrate the holidays, without ANY of the hassle! Restrictions: Date: Saturday, December 12, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m.Image Preview
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13"x13" glazed ceramic
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10" (opening) x9" glazed ceramic
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The Muller/Harris home will serve as the Grandstand as we celebrate the KENTUCKY DERBY! Come eat Southern fare (Burgoo, too!), Drink Bourbon Mint Juleps, And merrily wager on your favorites (Mimi is holding the Purse!) While wearing your Derby attire!
Saturday, May 7, 2016. 4 p.m. Shotgun goes off at 5:30pm! Sponsors: Carlyle Carter, Sally Lipscomb, Mimi Roeder Restrictions: Party begins Saturday, May 7,2016 at 4pmImage Preview
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Get in the holiday spirit at Kay and Janet's lovely Victorian home with evening of holiday delights, including their extravagant spread, secret recipe Eggnog, desserts, music and MORE!
Bring all your family and friends and celebrate the holidays, without ANY of the hassle! Restrictions: Date: Saturday, December 12, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m.Image Preview
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Enjoy these sweet favorites with your children!
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Need curtains or a pillow? It's easy, with these home decorating/sewing books and fabric for your next project!
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Richard Barnes and Carla Shute will host a fish dinner for 8 in their home, with appropriate wine/beer/beverages.
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Lake Street Youth will plant a surprise flock of pink flamingos on a lawn of your designation to celebrate a birthday, graduation, other event or just as a fun surprise!
Restrictions: Contact Kim Yee 847-328-7655 to arrange date/time. 1 month notice required. Flamingoes to be returned in 1 week.Image Preview
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LSC Member, Sydney Reed will personally plant arugula in your garden or pots, yielding a summer's worth of salads and goodness!! Arugula is the perfect green for your salads...loaded with bold flavor and healthy nutrients.
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Triple Four Card Game and Polygon Strategy Game
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful floral scene matted for display.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful floral scene matted for display.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful floral scene matted for display.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful floral scene matted for display.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful floral scene matted for display.
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4 General Admissions tickets valid for entry to the aquarium galleries, including Waters of the World, the Caribbean Reef and Amazon Rising. Special exhibits, Abbott Oceanarium, Wild Reef, aquatic show and 4-D experience available for an additional fee.
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Redeemable for food and beverages at Farmhouse Evanston, a comfy farm-to-table gastro pub with authentic farmhouse decor in Evanston.
Restrictions: Not valid for tax or gratuityImage Preview
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Lube, Oil & Filter Change. Valid at all Duxler locations. Call for an appointment.
Restrictions: Expires 9/26/16Image Preview
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Lube, Oil & Filter Change. Valid at all Duxler locations. Call for an appointment.
Restrictions: Expires 9/26/16Image Preview
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Create special occasions cards at Paper Source on Central Street Evanston, followed by a fun lunch down the street at Curt's Cafe.
Restrictions: Date October 15, 2015 at 11 am. Meet at Paper Source. Contact Muffie Dondlinger if questions at muffhome@att.netImage Preview
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A warm and inviting gathering place, the Celtic Knot Public House blends the atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub with the sophistication of a modern European restaurant.
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Antique botanical print, "Field Knautia". Color lithograph by Anne Pratt from her book on wild flowers published in London in 1853.
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Homestyle Mexican favorites with a modern twist in colorful digs.
Restrictions: Does not include alcohol, tip and no cash back.Image Preview
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Given to Pat
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Trattoria D.O.C.is dedicated to fresh ingredients, time honored recipes, and details to ensure a quality dining experience. Don't miss those savory Italian favors.
Restrictions: Dining Sunday through Thursday, lunch or dinner.Image Preview
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Your neighborhood pizzeria. . . . famous worldwide! Lou's famious deep dish pizza is now a Chicagoland legend!
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There is nothing like fresh bread!!
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Redeemable for food and beverages at Farmhouse Evanston, a comfy farm-to-table gastro pub with authentic farmhouse decor in Evanston.
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You will love to send these 8 notecards with two original photos: Mt Hood, OR and Sunflower. Works for the men and women in your life.
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Dine on delectable Swedish delights at any Ann Sather location in Chicago (2 in Lakeview (909 W. Belmont, 3415 N. Broadway) and 1 near Loyola (1147 W. Granville). Good towards dining room, catering or carry out.
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Get ready for the holidays!
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Enjoy some flowers, plants or a host of other gardening supplies!
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Enjoy French cuisine at its finest!
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Colorful book detailing birds and bird life
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Join this group of 15 beer and bbq lovers (over 21!) to tour Downtown Evanston's brewpub and smokehouse serving craft beer, wood fired pizza, and Texas inspired BBQ. Beer sampling and food included (pizza and pretzel bites).
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Sturdy and tip free!
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Join this group of 15 beer and bbq lovers (over 21!) to tour Downtown Evanston's brewpub and smokehouse serving craft beer, wood fired pizza, and Texas inspired BBQ. Beer sampling and food included (pizza and pretzel bites).
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Get Hip to this Timely TIp! Come on an All-American Road Trip and Homecoming featuring tunes by Bacharach, Kerns, Newman, Porter, Waits and much more!
Date: Saturday, November 7 at 7 pm LSC Sanctuary. Lise Jacobson, vocals; Chris Roe and Diana Schmuck, piano. Tickets $15/advance, $20/door. All proceeds will benefit the Music and Children and Youth Programs of Lake Street Church.Image Preview
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Cookies courtesy of Fred Ash
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Cookies courtesy of Grace Haab
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Dress up, be silly, grab your friends and family and get down with Hoe Down costumes galore against a Western backdrop specially painted by Gale Hartman! Can you spell "Daguerreotype?" Photos by professional photographers, LSC members and Sheriff Deputies David Jennings, Chris Walker and Yancey Hughes. Each matted 5x7 is $10.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful notecards for any use.
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Dress up, be silly, grab your friends and family and get down with Hoe Down costumes galore against a Western backdrop specially painted by Gale Hartman! Can you spell "Daguerreotype?" Photos by professional photographers, LSC members and Sheriff Deputies David Jennings, Chris Walker and Yancey Hughes. Each matted 5x7 is $10.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful notecards for any use.
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Dress up, be silly, grab your friends and family and get down with Hoe Down costumes galore against a Western backdrop specially painted by Gale Hartman! Can you spell "Daguerreotype?" Photos by professional photographers, LSC members and Sheriff Deputies David Jennings, Chris Walker and Yancey Hughes. Each matted 5x7 is $10.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful notecards for any use.
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Dress up, be silly, grab your friends and family and get down with Hoe Down costumes galore against a Western backdrop specially painted by Gale Hartman! Can you spell "Daguerreotype?" Photos by professional photographers, LSC members and Sheriff Deputies David Jennings, Chris Walker and Yancey Hughes. Each matted 5x7 is $10.
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Courtesy of LSC Member, avid gardener, artist and photographer, Lucy Elam. Beautiful notecards for any use.
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Dress up, be silly, grab your friends and family and get down with Hoe Down costumes galore against a Western backdrop specially painted by Gale Hartman! Can you spell "Daguerreotype?" Photos by professional photographers, LSC members and Sheriff Deputies David Jennings, Chris Walker and Yancey Hughes. Each matted 5x7 is $10.
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Lovingly hand made by our own Joy Bloyd! Pick from a wide selection of colors and patterns to match and amuse!
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Get truly relaxed!
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Do you hate the color pink and birds, but particularly pink birds? Do you hate attention and surprise or have a significant birthday coming up that you'd like to forget? Then Anti Flamingo Flocking Insurance is for you! Lake Street Youth will avoid your front lawn and not come anywhere near your (or your designated beneficiary's) property! We promise!