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I’ve never heard of an Orzo Garden Salad until now.  And now that I’ve tasted it, it’s something that I definitely have to test out at my Labor Day gathering.  If  you’re having a small gathering this holiday, add this to your menu and you’ll have your Glenlake Club guests craving for more!

Your favorite teams will be at it this Labor Day weekend!  Whether it’s football, baseball, or basketball, we have a game for every fan to enjoy!  Take a look:

Chicago Bears Preseason Game vs. Cleveland Browns – Thursday
This will be the final preseason game.  The Chicago will take on Cleveland tomorrow, which can be sort of a “pre-Labor Day weekend” event.  

Chicago White Sox vs. the Boston Red Sox at Home – Friday through Tuesday It’s going to be a “Soxcellent” kind of weekend! The White Sox will take on the Red Sox in a four-day series (Friday- Monday).  Check the White Sox schedule for additional information.

Chicago Sky vs. Washington Mystics – Friday – The Chicago Sky will play the Washington Mystics this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the UIC Pavillion.

Take your pick.  Enjoy your weekend Glenlake Club!

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Marking its 25th year  of the cool celebration, the Bucktown Arts Fest kicks off this weekend! Besides enjoying the fun, people in charge of the festival are looking for people to help volunteer!

For starters, plan to attend the Kickoff Party!  It’ll give you a chance to socialize, meet new people, and enjoy tons of food and drinks!  You’ll also get a chance to meet some of the artists who are planning to donate their work for the silent-auction portion.

The success of the events depends on the crowd it brings; so grab your friends from Glenlake Club and come out to enjoy the day!!!!

For more information, visit the home page for the Bucktown Arts Fest!

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For the remainder of August, IHOP will serve FREE meals to kids from 4-10:00 p.m. I’m not sure if this is for specific meals only, so you’ll have to call the Glendale Height’s restaurant for details.  I heard it on the radio this morning!   No wonder I’ve been so hungry!!!

With that said, what’s your favorite meal at IHOP? I absolutely LOVE the pancakes.  I can’t leave without getting a stack of them!  Top it off with two scrambled eggs and two slices of bacon– oh, and the hash browns on the side!! Yummy!!!

Enjoy!

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I can’t wait to get my fingers sticky again! After enjoying all of the delicious samplers during “Taste of Chicago,” I’m ready to attend the Rockin’ River Fest for more barbecue fun!

The Rockin’ River Fest kicks off this Friday with a “Family Friday” celebration.

“For three days, barbecue masters from all over the country and local restaurateurs will be spreading their one-of-a-kind sauces on chicken, ribs, pulled pork and other delicacies for your tasting pleasure.” ~Chicago Tribune

There will also be performances by Too White Crew, Good Charlotte, Chris Cagle, Maggie Speaks and more!

If you come out this Friday, you and your family will be able to get in with free admission until 3:00 p.m.! Otherwise, admission is between $10-$25. 

The Festival will be opened from 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m. on Sunday!

See you there!

Location: Freedom Center, 560 W. Grand Ave.

(photo courtesy of   Loulou000 from Flickr)

Come out to the FREE Chicago Air & Water Show!

It’s one of the largest shows in the States!  Be prepared for a show which includes entertainment from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.

The show is scheduled to be held on the lakefront this Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 14-15), from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

I’m SO EXCITED!!!

One year my father took me to see the show.  People crowded the area and awaited a fascinating show!

If you come out there early enough (10:45 a.m.), you’ll get to sing along with the National Anthem!

Enjoy!

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There are so many things that we have sitting around the house that can serve for more than its label says.  Here’s a few household items that you can reuse, with a different purpose:

Aluminum Foil: So we know you’ve been using it for the grill, but how about using a piece for a funnel? Shape a piece into a cone, and use it to transfer liquids and condiments into a decorative bottle with small openings. That will eliminate the mess.

Antacid Tablets: Got a bug bite? Off isn’t the only thing that will do the trick! Drop a couple of antacid tablets into some water and dab it onto the bite… one of the best soothers, ever!

Got tar?- If you’ve been walking bare feet on the beach all day, nine times out of ten, you’ll have tar and grime on the bottom of your feet.  Just take some baby oil and rub the tar away!

I’m sure you can find all of these items in cabinets at your place, but if you’re missing a couple, you can pick them up from your local Super Walmart.

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I LOVE JACK’s Kickback contests!  Here’s what I found this week:

104.3 is giving away SKYDECK Chicago tickets!  The entry deadline is this Saturday.  All you have to do is enter your name, address and a couple of other things, and wa-la! Your chance to win 4 tickets has been granted!

SKYDECK Chicago is located on top of Willis Tower downtown Chicago.  There, you’ll be able to get a 360 degree view off the city, not to mention possibly the state of Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois!

So enter now!

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Living in Glendale Heights means that you’re minutes away from Chicago, a town that’s hip and hot with sports. If you’re looking for a great place to get in a little sports fun on your own,  Chicago Magazine has listed the top areas for fun:

Go-Carts: Chicago Indoor Racing- There’s two 700-foot courses waiting for you to enjoy if you’re 18 an over.  At first glance, you might think it’s the kiddie ride, but you’ll feel like you’re “Tokyo Drifting!”

New Workout: Tabata 2010- It’s an interval training routine that includes 20 seconds of workout, followed by 10 seconds of rest…. and you do this for 45 minutes.  Talking about a strength training.

Ice-Skating Coach: David Santee- Want to take private lessons with a four-time, silver-winning medalist? David Santee offers classes specifically for you.  Group classes are also offered!

But there’s more! Visit Chicagomag.com for more places in Chicago to enjoy the sports world!

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