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District 30 Toastmasters

To learn more or find a local club, visit https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club or email prm@d30toastmasters.org. Guests are welcome. District 30 Toastmasters is a dynamic professional development community serving individuals and organizations across northern Illinois through a network of local clubs that meet both in person and online. As part of the global Toastmasters International organization, District 30 empowers people to build confidence, strengthen communication, and develop leadership skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Members don’t just study communication and leadership concepts—they actively practice them through structured meetings, real-time feedback, and leadership opportunities that mirror real-world challenges. From first-time speakers finding their voice to experienced professionals refining their executive presence, District 30 provides a space where growth is both intentional and measurable. Beyond individual development, District 30 fosters strong community connections. Its clubs create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and relationship-building across communities, industries, and backgrounds. District-wide events, including training sessions, speech contests, and the annual conference, bring members together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and expand their impact. District 30 also strengthens the broader community by equipping individuals with skills that translate directly into the workplace and civic life. Members become more effective leaders, clearer communicators, and more engaged contributors within their organizations and communities. At its core, District 30 Toastmasters is about transformation—helping individuals move from hesitation to confidence, from ideas to action, and from potential to purposeful leadership. Membership is open to adults 18 and older. Youth Leadership programs are periodically offered for those under 18.

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PEER Services, Inc.

PEER Services is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. PEER Services provides community-based substance use prevention and treatment services to teens, adults and families in Northern Cook County, including Evanston, Maine, New Trier, Niles and Northfield Townships, and the north side of Chicago. PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Our Programs: Adult Treatment: •	Individual &amp; Group Counseling •	Intensive Outpatient Program •	Medication-Assisted Recovery for Heroin, Opioid Use or Alcohol Use Disorders •	Case Management •	DUI Risk Education &amp; Aftercare •	Alcohol and Other Drug Evaluations •	Recovery Support Specialists •	Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Coalition •	Substance Use Crisis Support at The Living Room (Evanston) •	Partnerships with the United States Probation Office and the Cook County Skokie Court House through our Second Chances Program Adolescent Treatment: •	Early intervention education •	Individual counseling •	Family Support Prevention Services: PEER Services prevention department partners with schools, local non-profit organizations, businesses, local coalitions, and others to help support the community to act as a united front in substance use prevention (SUP) and mental health support. We provide presentations, trainings, and resources for youth, parents, community members, local organizations, and other community entities on topics such as Alcohol, Cannabis, Current substance trends, Fentanyl, Life Skills Training, Decision Making, Peer Pressure, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Opioid Overdose, Prescription Medications, Tobacco, and Vaping

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Touch of Egypt LLC

Hello, My name is Nyssa Perkins and I'm a licensed massage therapist providing therapeutic massage at my private &amp; secure massage studio in Niles, Illinois and in Silvis, Illinois for those willing to travel for quality. Each session is personalized for your individual need. I provide deep tissue massage to provide relief to the sore muscles of the body. I also incorporate a light feeling Swedish massage that brings a soothing therapeutic quality. You can choose table or chair massage along many other modalities like hot stone, aromatherapy and cupping. I also provide ongoing in-home or in-office therapeutic massage for athletes, busy professionals and seniors. To check availability and book your experience visit:🌞 https://www.TouchofEgyptLLC.com

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ProCare Family Dental – Morton Grove

Welcome to ProCare Family Dental, proudly serving patients in Morton Grove, Niles, Skokie, Glenview, and surrounding towns for over 25 years. We are a family-owned, private dental practice focused on modern, compassionate care in a welcoming environment. At ProCare, patients are treated like family—one at a time, with personalized attention and consistent providers. Our experienced team offers comprehensive dental care for all ages, including: General &amp; preventive dentistry Emergency dental care (same-day appointments available) Dental implants &amp; restorations Crowns, bridges &amp; cosmetic dentistry Invisalign &amp; orthodontics Children’s dentistry starting at age 1 Conveniently located at 5700 Dempster St. in Morton Grove, our stand-alone office with free parking is easy to access and well known in the community. We pride ourselves on on-time appointments, a gentle approach, and a multilingual team dedicated to your comfort. New patients and families are always welcome. 📞 Call: (847) 965-6223 💻 Learn more or book online: https://book.patientconnect365.com/#/02f6f5d3-e088-4874-a29e-d712a54eedd3

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The warm summer nights, the sounds of music, the delicious food all around, that feeling like you’re on a Greek island. It can only mean one thing - the perfect start to summer at the Lincoln Square Greek Fest! Join us June 12th through June 14th at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, located at 2727 W Winona in Lincoln Square.&nbsp; 
Come enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries like Greek style chicken, gyros, shish kebabs, baklava and more. There will also be market place vendors, great live music &amp; dancing, and a kid zone! Parking will be available next door at Swedish Hospital.&nbsp; Dine in or carry out all weekend long.
Live music on Friday night features Cretan Youth of Chicago, Girldad, and Northside. 
Saturday and Sunday, music from Whispers of the Mediterranean and the Panopoulos Orchestra. We will also have performances from the Thriamvos Dance Troupe and the St Demetrios Adult Dance Troupe. 
For more information, please visit www.stdemetrioschicago.org.&nbsp;
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Skokie, IL — Old Orchard Nissan Honors gives police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers a free oil change and car wash June 15–20
Active first responders across the Chicago area can get a free oil change and car wash in Skokie this June, with no purchase necessary.
The program is called Old Orchard Nissan Honors, and it runs Monday, June 15 through Saturday, June 20, 2026. It is open to active police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers from any department — not just those in Skokie, Niles, Morton Grove, Evanston or Lincolnwood. First responders from anywhere in the Chicago area are welcome.
Here is how it works. Eligible first responders bring their vehicle to the <a href="https://www.oldorchardnissan.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Old Orchard Nissan</a> service department during the launch week and show an active work ID at drop-off. They receive a free oil change — up to five quarts of oil with a new filter — and a complimentary car wash. The offer covers most makes and models, so a non-Nissan vehicle is fine, though trucks, diesel engines and V8 engines are not eligible. Work is done by the dealership’s certified technicians.
An appointment is recommended to keep wait times down, though walk-ins will be accepted. Spots are limited and offered first come, first served. First responders are encouraged to call the service department to check availability and book a time.
“We wanted to thank the people who take care of our neighborhoods, and this is a simple, real way to do it,” said Tim McKay, Fixed Operations Director at Old Orchard Nissan. “If you’re a first responder, give us a call to set up a time that week, and we’ll take care of the rest.”
Old Orchard Nissan Honors is what the dealership describes as its first formally named community program, and the plan is to bring it back every June. Details are available at oldorchardnissan.com.
Program details: Valid June 15–20, 2026, at Old Orchard Nissan, 5240 Golf Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Open to active first responders with a valid work ID. One offer per eligible first responder. No purchase required. Most makes and models eligible; excludes trucks, diesel engines and V8 engines. Offer available while capacity lasts.

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Local Event: Old Orchard Nissan Honors: Free Oil Changes for First Responders 

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