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HOMES ARE STILL SELLING! If you are considering a move, NOW is the time to plan! A SNAPSHOT OF SALES IN LAKE COUNTY BY RENEE CLARK HOMES JANUARY 1 ST , 2021 - SEPTEMBER 30 TH , 2021 * address
sold price
SP:LP
4565 Pamela Ct, Long Grove
$1,035,000
104%
4532 Eleanor Dr, Long Grove
$1,030,000
100%
4705 Cantibury Ct, Long Grove
$875,000
100%
3805 Turnberry Ln, Long Grove
$860,000
93%
4575 Pamela Ct, Long Grove
$822,000
98%
2239 Stayton Ln, Long Grove**
$785,000
96%
23277 Providence Dr, Kildeer
$705,000
101%
6876 Ellis Dr, Long Grove
$660,000
98%
20991 Chartwell Dr, Kildeer
$585,000
98%
2 Wayne Ln, Hawthorn Woods
$565,000
103%
3 Saint John Dr, Hawthorn Woods
$560,000
97%
278 Stanton Dr, Buffalo Grove
$555,555
104%
30 Tournament Dr, Hawthorn Woods**
$537,000
100%
6326 Valley View Ln, Long Grove
$514,500
98%
936 Crestfield Ave, Libertyville**
$510,000
102%
**
24162 Rose Ave, Lake Zurich
$510,000
97%
927 Parker Ln, Buffalo Grove
$470,000
101%
23927 Lakeside Dr, Lake Zurich**
$419,900
100%
1060 Dogwood Ct, Lake Zurich
$359,900
100%
586 Shaker Ln, Lake Zurich
$352,000
102%
1093 Alden Ln, Buffalo Grove
$345,500
103%
3413 Epstein Cir, Mundelein**
$320,000
102%
627 Courtland St, Mundelein**
$300,000
100%
270 Lake St, Grayslake**
$260,000
95%
*MRED, LLC, based on listing data for Renee Clark Homes @properties, 01/01/21-09/30/21. **Buyer Represented.
“Simply THE BEST ! I have worked with other agents in the past but none were as professional and thorough as Renee. Not only did Renee sell my home, she also helped me purchase my new home as well. Renee always answered my questions and promptly followed through on all matters.” - G.C.
847.612.0027 | renee@reneeclarkhomes.com
October Sales in Southwest Lake County Subdivision
List Price
Sold Price
SP:LP
LMT
Beds/Baths
Subdivision
List Price
Sold Price
SP:LP
LMT
Beds/Baths
Bristol Trai
$500,000
$545,000
109%
3
4/3.1
Wynstone
$872,000
$880,000
101%
3
4+1 bsmt/4.1
Hawthorn Woods
$1,999,000
$2,150,000
108%
74
5/5.0
Swansway
$759,900
$760,000
100%
66
4/4.1
Hawthorn Place
$545,000
$568,362
104%
1
4/4.0
Country Squire Estates
$599,000
$599,000
100%
27
4/2.1
Hawthorn Place
$669,000
$692,655
104%
2
4/3.0
Fields of Long Grove
$625,000
$625,000
100%
18
4/3.1
Deer Grove
$532,455
$551,220
104%
1
3/2.1
Tallgrass
$748,509
$748,509
100%
1
4/3.1
Meadowridge
$625,000
$641,000
103%
10
4/2.1
Doniecs Rainbox Hills
$799,000
$799,000
100%
3
4+1 bsmt/4.1
Hawthorn Knolls
$619,900
$632,500
102%
3
4/4.1
Stonebridge
$799,990
$795,990
99%
87
5/4.1
MLS statistics from 10/1/21-10/31/21. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Featured properties may not be listed by the agent/office providing this data. Supplied by Renee Clark, @properties.
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DECEMBER 2021 PUBLISHER
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Winter Magic
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CAN YOU BELIEVE WE’RE WRAPPING UP 2021? Time really flies when you’re
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This month we revel in the magic of the season with holiday celebrations, festive light displays and gifts galore. Speaking of gifts, we’ve compiled our Annual Holiday Gift Guide with the season’s hottest gadgets and other goodies that are sure to please everyone on your list. This month be sure to Shop Local to help out family-owned businesses as much as possible. We reached deep into the memories bank to prepare a story about favorite holiday
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family traditions. This is brought to you by the team at SW Lake including some of our regular contributors and others in the community. We are very excited to share a story about a big special exhibit at the Dunn Museum, Lake County’s cultural resource. The nationally-acclaimed exhibition, “Ansel Adams: Early Works,” provides insight into Adams’ evolution as a champion of wilderness and the environment. Make plans over the holidays to take in this exhibit (or certainly before it closes March 27).
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FEATURES 14 Holiday Gift Guide Just in Time, the Annual Holiday Gift Guide is a Go-To Resource for Shopping Local.
20 Ansel Live Lake County Museum Hosts Unique Exhibition of Early Works From the Ansel Adams Estate.
28 Holiday Memories The SW Lake Team Recalls Special Personal Moments of the Holidays.
32 Gratefully Giving Away Lifestyle Publications is Giving
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Local Experiences
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Local’s Choice
20 Local Limelight 28 Our Contributors 32 Giving Back 34 Lifestyle Calendar
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Putting on the Petz in Downtown Long Grove Long Grove went to the dogs when Renee & Tom Clark of Renee Clark Homes (@Properties) sponsored a Halloween-inspired pet parade. Local families were invited to gather and parade their costumed pooches. The dogs appeared to have a lot of tail-wagging fun. So did a pig! (PHOTOS BY RENEE CLARK AND LAURIE WILHOIT)
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1. Pretty in pink. | 2. That’ll do, pig. | 3. Renee & Tom Clark hosted. | 4. Who knew? | 5. Seeing spots. | 6. Arrrr, a pirate.
Nicasa is partnering with the National Council on Problem Gambling to participate in this year’s “Responsible Gifting” campaign. The campaign seeks to educate parents and other caring adults about the risks of giving lottery tickets to teens and minors during the holidays, and other times of the year. Young brains are adversely affected by exposure to gambling, just like with alcohol or drugs. Nicasa will share tips on last-minute gift giving and other ideas to help adults forego giving lottery tickets to kids this year and moving forward.
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AROUND TOWN
It’s not just what they know. It’s who they become.
LOCAL SCOUT WINS GOLD AWARD NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Lauren Kolasinski from Tower Lakes was awarded a $2,000 Gold Award scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA, sponsored by Arconic Foundation and Kappa Delta Foundation. The Gold Award is the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn, available to girls in high school who create sustainable change on a community or world issue. Kolasinski’s Gold Award project was “Signs Make a Difference” in conjunction with Walk-On Farm, the home of eight specially-trained horses that provide equine assisted activities.
HISTORIC LONG GROVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Downtown Long Grove merchants are prepared for residents and visitors to rediscover the magic of the holidays this month! Our annual Vintage Holidays offers you a classic holiday small town experience: quaint shops, old-world charm and family memories. Through December 19, Vintage Holidays 2021 features horse-drawn carriage rides every weekend, and merchant open houses and specials on merchandise, food, drinks and more. Gifts from the Long Grove Visitors Center are available for shoppers who spend $150 (before tax/ tip) at any downtown merchant (until December 19 while supplies last).
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LOCAL EXPERIENCES
WINTER AND REVEL WINTER IS A TIME TO ENJOY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHILE USHERING IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON. Whether you are enjoying one of the many festive activities our city has to offer or spending time with loved ones, the memories made will be cherished.
THINGS TO DO IN WINTER + Get the holiday spirit at the magnificent explosion of Christmas trees & decor that is Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington! Visit Treetime.com. 22102 N. Pepper Rd., Lake Barrington + One Life Kitchen is an upscale culinary space offering hands-on cooking classes, nutritional seminars, wine tastings, privately hosted dinner parties, and more. OneLifeKitchen.com, 224.347.3374. 742 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington + Get out and try some winter sledding with the kiddos. Try the sledding hills at Paulus Park in Lake Zurich! LakeZurich.org. 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich + Enjoy Lake County Fairground's drive-thru animated light show "Santa's Rock N Lights" this winter with the whole fam! Reserve your timed ticket at SantasRockNLights.com. 1060 E. Peterson Rd., Grayslake + Get in the swim or in the gym at the Foglia YMCA! Fitness classes, indoor pool, swimming lessons for all ages, much more. www.ymcachicago.org/foglia. 1025 N. Old McHenry Rd., Lake Zurich 12
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LOCAL’S CHOICE
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01 Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Body Wash and Lotion from THE GENT’S PLACE (Deer Park): Adventurous. Confident. Iconic. Wash $32; Lotion $15. | 02 White gold diamond ring contains 78 round brilliant diamonds at TIMOTHY GRANT JEWELRY (Lake Zurich & Schaumburg): Total diamond weight is 1.85 carats. $7123. | 03 Give the gift of better-than-organic from MILK & HONEY FARMSTEAD (Wauconda), featuring a wide variety of products raised on the farm or sourced from other local organic providers. | 04 Life is easier for someone close to you with the gift of home automation from ECO AUTOMATED DESIGNS (Mundelein): the Ring X Line Video Doorbell ($499) is professional grade, flush mounted and includes Lifetime Basic monitoring plan. | 05 OM4 Organic Male, from 18 I 8 FINE MEN’S SALON (Barrington), is the first skin-type and condition-specific professional men’s line in the US: Voted
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American Spa’s Best for Men. $38—$58. | 06 In Lake Zurich, owners Bob and Sunny Kryscha of ZIN GASTRO PUB serve fresh, farm-to-table goodness 6 days a week. Give a ZIN gift certificate to the discerning diner on your list.
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07 Crown Shaving products are for men who appreciate the art of a close shave from 18 I 8 FINE MEN’S SALON: Barber-approved for the man who wants the best. $20—$24. | 08 Control4 Neeo Universal Remote from ECO AUTOMATED DESIGNS ($600) integrates control of audio, video, media, lighting and more with touchscreen display and stylish design. | 09 Give the swinging life of dance to your favorite partner. FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIO (Long Grove) offers a great package to trip the light fantastic: four private and four group lessons. $360. | 10 You have to see ACOSTA’S HOME (Lake Zurich) to believe it. Browse upstairs in roomafter-room of gift items perfect for the home cook, a favorite guy, the family pet and more. | 11 Truefitt & Hill Sandalwood products at THE GENT’S PLACE are modern 12.
and sophisticated classics. Cologne $85, Shaving balm $56 and Shave Cream $35. | 12 Blue topaz suite in 14k white gold with topaz and diamond accents from TIMOTHY GRANT JEWELRY: Earrings (shown) $2,727; matching Pendant $2,178.
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13 From AVALON SALONS (Lake Zurich & Crystal Lake), a holiday favorite is the Aveda hand relief trio with three aromas: calming Shampure, invigorating Rosemary Mint and Sweet Cherry Almond, just $24. | 14 In Wauconda, THREADS has the Sea Lily collection of upcycled piano wire and fresh water pearls: linked necklace ($60), bracelets ($34) and wrap bracelets ($20). | 15 Made in America leather wireless recliner exclusively at LRS INTERIORS (Lake Zurich). Place it anywhere since it’s powered by a rechargeable battery pack ($6600). Stop in for holiday discounts. | 16 On the second floor of ACOSTA’S HOME there’s a candlecopia with hundreds of options, including Swan Creek, 100% American Made Soy Wax with intense fragrances. | 17 Win the holidays for everyone on your list with luxurious gifts of self-care from AVALON SALONS. Buy a $125 gift card & they’ll bump it to $150, plus a chance to win a free spa day. | 18 Accent your home from the wide selection of one-of-a-kind accessories from LRS INTERIORS, including hand-wrapped books with clever quotes ($60 each) and handblown paperweights ($95—$275) from a local artisan. Stop in to find seasonally priced specials. | 19 THREADS keeps hands warm with handmade Wooly Mittens
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT LAKE COUNTY MUSEUM HOSTS UNIQUE EXHIBITION OF EARLY WORKS FROM THE ANSEL ADAMS ESTATE
A NS E L LI V E
ARTICLE KIM MICUS | PHOTOGRAPHY ANSEL ADAMS, LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
Ansel Adams at Yosemite, ca. 1970. Photo: Ted Orland.
AS A PHOTOGRAPHER, CONSERVATIONIST, WRITER AND TEACHER, ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) WAS OVERWHELMINGLY INFLUENTIAL WITH GENERATIONS OF ARTISTS AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS. The Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, at 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, is featuring the photographer’s work from November 6, 2021 through March 27, 2022. This nationally-acclaimed exhibition, “Ansel Adams: Early Works,” provides insight into Adams’ evolution as a champion of wilderness and the environment. “Ansel Adams, a giant in the field of landscape photography, was one of the most influential photographers of his generation,” said Andrew
Other accredited museums include the Art Institute of Chicago
Osborne, superintendent of educational facilities
and the Museum of Science & Industry.
for the Lake County Forest Preserves, which oper-
This is not the first time Adams’ work will be featured at the
ates the Dunn Museum. Many viewers are familiar
Lake County museum. “Classic Images: Photography of Ansel
with Adams’ heroic, high-contrast prints from the
Adams,” ran from September 2011 through January 2012 and
1970s. “The upcoming exhibit focuses on the art-
was a popular exhibition. “I am excited about giving Lake County
ist’s masterful, less-well-known small prints from
residents another opportunity to connect with this beloved artist
the 1920s through 1950s,” Osborne said.
through a new exhibit featuring images that have rarely been
The exhibition features more than 40 original small-scale black and white photographs. Exhibit
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seen,” Osborne said. A handful of the artist’s most popular photographs from later in his career will also be on display.
designers at the Dunn Museum created interactive
“Every time you look at an Ansel Adams image, you see
components geared toward children and families
something you didn’t see the last time. It’s incredible,” said Steve
as part of the exhibition. Another feature is a video
Furnett, exhibitions and collections manager for Dunn Museum.
that includes footage of the landscape photogra-
“In addition, sharing and educating visitors about the nature pho-
pher and interviews with his son.
tographer’s work fits in perfectly with our mission.
“I am so proud that an exhibition of this caliber is
“A fascinating aspect of Adams’ work is that there is so much art-
opening at the Dunn Museum,” said Angelo Kyle,
istry behind every printed image,” Furnett said. “He was a genius in
president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
building the equipment in his darkroom to work much like Photoshop
The Dunn Museum is nationally accredited, a dis-
does today. He was an artist in the field and in the darkroom. His
tinction held by only 3% of American museums.
manipulation of photos was masterful.”
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Coastal Road, ca. 1953 Photograph by Ansel Adams © The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust CityLifestyle.com/SWLake
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Storm, Yosemite Valley, California, 1938 Photograph by Ansel Adams © The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust GETTING TO KNOW THE ARTIST
It was at Yosemite that he met his wife, Virginia Best, an aspiring
Adams was born in San Francisco, California and was an only child. He
singer and daughter of landscape painter Harry Best. After a long
did not adapt well in school and was painfully shy. When he was only four,
courtship, they were married in 1928 and had two children, Anne and
an aftershock of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 threw him to the
Michael. Virginia’s father owned a gallery in Yosemite, where Adams
ground and badly broke his nose, noticeably marking him for life. In his
would exhibit his photographs. Virginia, who acted as producer,
later years, he noted that he might have been diagnosed as hyperactive.
archivist and proofreader for her husband, later inherited the gallery.
He may have also suffered from dyslexia, according to his biography. It
It has since changed its name to The Ansel Adams Gallery and is still
was during this difficult childhood that he found a joy in nature.
in operation today in Yosemite National Park.
In 1919 Adams joined the Sierra Club, an environmental organization
Like Monet with his serial paintings of haystacks or Edward
founded in 1892 by conservationist John Muir. During the summers he
Weston with his variegated photographs of the sand dunes in
worked in the Yosemite Valley as “keeper” of the club’s LeConte
Oceano, Adams would return again and again to his favorite spots
Memorial Lodge. He became friends with many of the club’s leaders,
from which he would capture the spectacular changes of the sea-
who were trailblazers in America’s early conservation movement.
sons and endless variations in light and clouds at Yosemite.
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Ansel Adams, ca. 1950
Adams was also a musician. For much of his early adulthood, he was torn between a career as a concert pianist versus one in photography. He famously likened the photographic negative to a musical score, and the print to performance. He said that family and friends tried to convince him to continue with piano. “Do not give up your music; the camera cannot express the human soul,” friends told him. Adams replied, “I found that while the camera does not express the soul, perhaps a photograph can!” The famed artist suffered financial pressures until late in life. In an effort to make ends meet, he spent much time as a commercial photographer for clients including the National Park Service, Kodak, IMB, and Life, Fortune and Arizona Highways magazines. He said that the commercial work was necessary for practical reasons but that it was very restraining to his creative work. Early viewing night
While
other
notable
photographers
felt compelled to document the Great Depression, and later World War II, Adams recognized his strengths and remained true to his purist vision. “I still believe there is a real social significance in a rock—a more important significance therein than in a line of unemployed,” he asserted in a letter to Weston. The “Ansel Adams: Early Works” exhibition is organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions LLC. All photographs are from the private collection of Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg. Support for this exhibition was provided by Dan and Shirley Mayworm and a grant from the Preservation
Exhibit designer Robin Hill
Foundation, the charitable partner of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941 Photograph by Ansel Adams © The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust “Adams was committed throughout his professional life to the
American landscape. In his citation, President Carter stated that “It
promotion of photography as a fine art,” said Rebekah Snyder, direc-
is through [Adams’] foresight and fortitude that so much of America
tor of community engagement & partnerships and Preservation
has been saved for future Americans.”
Foundation executive director. “He played a key role in the establish-
Dunn Museum admission for Lake County residents is $6 for adults,
ment of the first museum department of photography at the Museum
$3 for seniors, $3 for youth ages 4–17 and free for children ages 3 and
of Modern Art in New York.”
under. Nonresident admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and youth.
Over the years, Adams became an unrelenting activist for wil-
Plan your visit at DunnMuseum.org. An array of events and education
derness and the environment. His images became the symbols and
programs will take place at various times while the exhibit is on display.
icons of wild America, according to his biography. In 1980 Adams was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Kim Mikus is a communications specialist with the Lake County Forest
by President Jimmy Carter. The award was in recognition of Adams’
Preserves. Before visiting the museum, please visit DunnMuseum.org
contribution to photography and the preservation of the great
to check COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS
THE SW LAKE TEAM RECALLS SPECIAL PERSONAL MOMENTS OF THE HOLIDAYS
H o l i d ay M e m o r i e s CHRISTINA SIKORSKI SWL REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR ZOO TRIP Since we were first married, we have made a habit of visiting Brookfield Zoo to see the holiday lights. Now with the kids, we have a routine of visiting our favorite cold weather animals (polar bears, gray wolves, and penguins), getting special cocoa, and taking photos all around the zoo. Last year to encourage social distancing, the Brookfield Zoo offered the “Game of Gnomes.” We trekked all around the park on our festive scavenger hunt. Every year, we enjoy the lights, the music, and most of all, the time together.
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MICHAEL BEIGHTOL PUBLISHER, SW LAKE FAMILY PHOTOS The Beightol Family has put some thought and effort into our annual holiday card. Over the years the card has included the kids picking out a Christmas tree, enjoying a snowy wintry day or out and about at various holiday events (including Christkindl Market). One year I had the idea of mixing things up by hiring a photographer to shoot campy staged photos of our family. While the photos by Matthew Bowie were terrific, I find myself the butt of all jokes from my family.
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SEAN LEE OWNER, RESTORATION FITNESS (LAKE ZURICH) SEEKING WARMTH The Lee family has a tradition of escaping the cold for some warmth and sun for the holidays. Our go-to destination for many years now has been Naples, Florida. While Amanda and I take advantage of basking in the warmth of sunny Florida for the holidays at the beach or fishing, our boys, Jackson and Tyler, indulge themselves in yummy treats!
LAUREN EVE LAKE ZURICH RESIDENT HOLIDAY LIGHTS When we tell our kids to get in their comfy pajamas (including mom and dad), grab some warm blankets, and head to the car, they know it can only mean one thing; it’s time to see Christmas lights! A quick drive-thru stop for hot cocoa is a must. Together, we spend the evening marveling at the dancing lights and singing along to Christmas carols from the radio. Our holiday adventure ends at home snuggled up together, eating popcorn, and watching The Polar Express.
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STEPHEN NEILSON EDITOR & CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER, SW LAKE HOLIDAY MUSIC For the Neilsons, it’s always been the music. Songs of the season, songs sacred and secular, of saints and santas and scrooges and sinners alike, they’ve spawned spectacular memories we’ll never forget. Launching and leading the Chorale at Discover Card for 27 years of seasonal celebrations is both a personal and professional career highlight. Bringing genuine joy, cheer and laughter to workplace celebrations, nursing homes, small business celebrations, employee recognitions, support-services celebrations, civic events and more has inscribed an indelibly warm imprint on our hearts. Directing, singing in, and writing music for church choirs and congregations in Arizona, California, Georgia and Illinois has been a center of our faith experience and our friendships. Rallying the remarkable, recklessly rowdy, raconteur-like locals to form the Wauconda Singers and for two years spread holiday cheer at local main-street businesses and help lead the march to our annual community Christmas Tree lighting a few years back was delightful icing on our holiday cake. To our musical family connected over distance and decades: thanks for sharing your talents and spreading joy and cheer to so many. It means so much personally to Lisa and to me. CityLifestyle.com/SWLake
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GIVING BACK
Gratefully
ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES
GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!
ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my
“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” —Anna Sarol
family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have
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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy
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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.
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Based on the 2003 hit movie, Elf is the story of Buddy, a young
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Enjoy an in-person cabaret-like experience or watch online as
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setting alongside the Marianne Kim Jazz Duo. Interested musicians may contact Roger Reupert at bwhcc@barrington-il.gov. Begins at 7 p.m. Tickets at BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com.
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“CAROLS NEAR AND FAR: A GLOBAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” Barrington’s White House
Join the Bella Voce Camerata at 3 p.m. for a joyful journey around the globe this holiday season. Enjoy familiar and
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A juried art show, open at 6 p.m., will showcase the accomplished work of various CFC volunteers, members and Barrington-area students, sharing their love of nature across various media, including recycled materials. Register at BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com.
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Wouldn’t it be great if there were a New Year’s Eve show you could enjoy while still making it home in time to fall asleep long before midnight? Starting at 3 p.m. say goodbye to 2021 (and 2020) with Steve Cochran, Mikey Toomey, John DaCosse, and Tim Benker. Tickets at RaueCenter.org.
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