Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
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Presenting Sponsor
Slotnick Family
Tent Sponsor
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Sign Sponsors
Representative
Jonathan Carroll
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NSSRA is looking for enthusiastic staff to join our team. If you would enjoy helping our participants engage in recreation activities, then you're just what we're looking for! No experience is necessary and we offer flexible scheduling and competitive pay.
We're hiring
Program Assistants
,
Program Leaders
,
Drivers
and
Inclusion Companions
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"'I am offering Tom Ricketts a challenge,' Stefan Xidas said. 'I wrote if I am able to raise $5,000 for Special Olympics, then Tom Ricketts, will you please allow me to sing the National Anthem at a Cubs game? If he does not answer me, at least the money will go to a worthy cause.'"
Read the full article.
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Takiff Center Parking Lot Construction
On August 13, the Takiff Center began Phase II of their parking lot project. This phase will involve re-orienting the parking lot to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, pedestrians and adults dropping off children. It also includes adding more bike racks and sidewalks, as well as solar-powered lights and a designated drop-off lane to lessen traffic back-ups on Green Bay Road.
Construction will be a disruption to normal Takiff Center operations and NSSRA programming during the fall.
During construction, the main entrance will be closed sporadically.
Please use the West Entrance (the blue awning near the Early Childhood Entrance) to enter and exit the Takiff Center or drop your child off at program.
Parking may be limited, so we encourage you to park behind the gym or in the Early Childhood lot.
Click here for a map of open/closed lots and entrances.
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NSSRA Summer Rituals:
Camp Duncan & Camp Wigwam
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Each August we send off dozens of campers to Camp Duncan in Ingleside, IL and to Camp Wigwam in Waterford, ME, for a week of hiking, rock climbing, crafts, dancing and so much more! Campers experience the wild and wonderful adventure of being away from home in the great outdoors, collecting magical memories to last a lifetime!
Check out photos for both trips below, as well as the Camp Duncan wrap up video. Stay tuned for Wigwam's video!
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Friday, September 14 • Winnetka Golf Club
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Saturday, October 13 • 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Benefitting NSSRA
Enjoy curated wine tastings and food pairings while supporting a great cause, NSSRA! Each donation includes a wine walk guide and keepsake wine glass, entry into wine tastings at participating businesses and special discounts.
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Sunday, September 9 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm • KGH Autism Services
Rush University Medical Center is partnering with the KGH Autism Services and bringing their SPARK research team to Deerfield for an event in September. SPARK is an online research initiative designed to become the largest autism study ever undertaken in the United States. SPARK will collect information through a short questionnaire and DNA for genetic analysis from a saliva sample from 50,000 individuals with autism — and their families — the goal of collecting this information is to advance our understanding of the causes of this condition and to hasten the discovery of supports and treatments.
Click here for details.
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Sa
turday, September 8
Live music begins at 2:30 pm, and kid’s activities will take place from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. An expanded food selection available for purchase from 4:00 pm along with beer and wine. Fireworks show at dusk. Local grillers and bakers are invited to enter the Ribfest and Pie Baking contests. Registration is mandatory for all contest participants (register online before September 6 or at the event).
Click here for details.
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Congregation Beth Shalom (Northbrook)
Monday, September 10 • 3:30 - 4:30 pm
This service is designed to be accessible, sensitive to a variety of needs and is open to the entire community (members and non-members). All ages are welcome.
With questions or to RSVP, please contact Cantor Steven Stoehr at
cantorstoehr@bethshalomnb.org
or (847) 498-4100 x14.
Click here for details.
The HUGS consortium includes 13 north suburban congregations. Visit their website at
www.hugschicago.org
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Tuesday, September 11 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Bring a buddy and join the Highland Park Library for a fun adaptive STEM workshop. We will use Scratch (a free online coding site) to design a fun interactive computer program. This class is for anyone with special needs (age 7 and older) and a parent, sibling (age 16 or older), or assistant.
Registration is required. Please call (847) 681-7032 to register.
Click here for details.
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Sunday, September 23 • 12:00 - 1:00 pm
For children, teens, and adults of all abilities and their families/caregivers
Would a gentler library environment work better for you or your family? Join us an hour before the library opens for a quiet event to learn more about the library, enjoy sensory activities and feel comfortable!
Click here for details.
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Wednesday, September 26 • 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join Deerfield Public Library for an inclusive and interactive storytime filled stories, songs, sensory play, and socialization! Children of all abilities with their siblings and caregivers are welcome.
Click here for details.
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NSSRA Board of Directors
Thurs
day, September 13 at 10:00 am
NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Monday, October 15 at 7:00 pm
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We are part of a program through Amazon called Amazon Smile. When you shop online through
smile.amazon.com
, Amazon gives NSSRA Foundation a portion of the profits from your purchase.
Click here for details.
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Deerfield Park District
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Glencoe Park District
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Glenview Park District
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Park District of Highland Park
, City of H
ighwood
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Kenilworth Park District
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Lake Bluff Park District
, City of L
ake Forest
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Northbrook Park District
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Northfield Park District
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Village of Riverwoods
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Wilmette Park District
and
Winnetka Park District
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NSSRA | 3105 MacArthur Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9400 • info@nssra.org • www.nssra.org
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