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Join The Volunteer Center for its 24th year of community impact by donating new and gently used items. You can contribute everything from clothing and furniture to technology and musical instruments to benefit various local organizations. Please sort, bag, and label your donations by category before driving through this convenient community event.

Local Event: Make A Difference Day

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Come celebrate with a free open house all day long featuring music, food, and prizes. Test your skills in a beat the pro challenge and take advantage of exclusive membership deals and pro shop sales.

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Step Up for Recovery 2026 

Blurb:
Walk. Connect. Make a Difference.

Join <a href="https://peerservices.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PEER Services</a> on Sunday, October 4, from 1–3 PM at the Evanston Lakefront for a festive, family-friendly afternoon supporting substance use prevention and affordable treatment. Enjoy a half-mile walk, music, refreshments, children’s activities (face painting, balloon creations), a raffle, and a Community Wellness Fair with local organizations and giveaways.

Tickets: $50, $25, or Free—everyone is welcome. Register or donate at <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stepupforrecovery2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://secure.qgiv.com/event/stepupforrecovery2026/</a>

Local Event: Step Up for Recovery

Step Up for Recovery

Step Up Calendar Event


Event Title:
Step Up for Recovery 2026 

Blurb:
Walk. Connect. Make a Difference.

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Celebrate the season with <a href="https://www.thetalkingfarm.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Talking Farm</a> at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk and bluegrass sounds of The <a href="https://www.sullivansistersbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sullivan Sisters</a>!
We’ll serve two vegetarian dishes made with fresh, seasonal produce from the Howard Street Farm, along with cocktails by <a href="https://us.mothdrinks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moth</a> and delicious desserts from <a href="https://www.threetartsbakery.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Three Tarts Bakery</a>. Bring your favorite picnic extras—charcuterie, proteins, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages—to make your meal your own.
We’ll also fire up the grills, so feel free to bring something to cook. Grilling utensils will be provided.
Pack your favorite picnic gear if you’d like, or simply bring yourself! We’ll have tables, chairs, and compostable dishes, utensils, and cups ready for you.

Local Event: Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters

Celebrate the season with The Talking Farm at a festive fall picnic at the Howard Street Farm, featuring the toe-tapping folk...

Prairie View Park

Bring your favorite furry friend and join us for a morning of Halloween fun. There will be an agility course, photo area, a costume contest, and a dog trick contest. Costume prizes for Funniest, Scariest, Cutest, Most Creative, and Best Dog/Owner team costume will be awarded. All dogs must be healthy and up to date on shots to attend the event and must be controlled on a 6ft. leash or less.
This event is sponsored by<a href="https://mortongroveanimalhospital.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Morton Grove Animal Hospital</a> and Dog Obedience Group LLC. Code: 460118-01 Fee: $8/$10<a href="https://ilmortongroveweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&amp;module=AR&amp;PrimaryCode=460118" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Happy Howl-o-ween

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Bring your favorite furry friend and join us for a morning of Halloween fun. There will be an agility course, photo area, a...

CHICAGO, IL &mdash; For renters watching thousands of dollars disappear every year into housing they will never own, Harbor Point at Wolf Lake is offering a very different alternative.
Located on Chicago&rsquo;s Southeast Side, Harbor Point offers the feel of single-family living without the $300,000-plus price point that comes with many traditional homes. Brand-new three-bedroom, two-bath homes are currently offered from approximately $89,000 to $103,000, giving professionals, families and retirees an opportunity to own something of their own without sacrificing privacy, comfort or style.
No shared walls. No upstairs neighbors. No crowded condo hallways. Instead, buyers have their own home, private driveway, storage shed, outdoor space and room to create a home that feels personal.
For many renters, the numbers are becoming harder to ignore. Even $1,000 per month in rent adds up to more than $60,000 over five years&mdash;money that never creates ownership or equity in the home they live in.
&ldquo;More buyers are starting to ask themselves what they actually have to show for years of rent payments,&rdquo; says Brandy Crask, Director of Sales. &ldquo;For many of them, Harbor Point opens the door to a type of homeownership they didn&rsquo;t realize was within reach.&rdquo;
Crask is closely involved in the design and selection of homes within the community, focusing on cabinetry, flooring, lighting, kitchens, appliances and upgraded finishes that give each home a polished and elevated feel while maintaining an attainable price point.
&ldquo;There is something very different about Harbor Point when you drive in,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;It is quiet, beautifully maintained and tucked back among the trees along Wolf Lake. These are not simply homes we are selling. When I design each one, I think about the person who may eventually live there&mdash;the first-time buyer, the Chicago professional looking for peace at the end of the day, the single woman creating a home and life of her own, or the family ready for more space. I want every home to feel as though it was created for someone, not simply placed on a lot.&rdquo;
A key part of the Harbor Point experience is Erik Salas, a bilingual member of the sales team who works closely with English- and Spanish-speaking families to understand what they are looking for and help locate the home that best fits their lifestyle, household and budget.
Crask added that Harbor Point can also work with no financing needed, self employed and&nbsp;ITIN buyers, creating additional pathways to homeownership for families who may not fit the traditional financing model. Financing options with terms of up to 23 years may be available, with a wide range of credit profiles considered. A down payment may be required, with the amount varying by lender and individual applicant. For buyers who need help identifying where that down payment may come from, Crask also works with them to explore resources they may already have available, including eligible retirement funds such as a 401(k), depending on the terms of their plan.
The setting is another major part of Harbor Point&rsquo;s appeal. Although the community remains within Cook County&mdash;important for buyers who need or prefer to stay within county limits&mdash;it feels far removed from typical city living. Quiet streets, mature trees, friendly neighbors and a peaceful setting near Wolf Lake give the community the feel of a tucked-away suburban or rural neighborhood while still maintaining a Chicago address.
&ldquo;I always tell buyers to drive the streets, look at the yards, walk through the clubhouse and take in how peaceful it is here,&rdquo; Crask says. &ldquo;You can compare square footage and pricing online, but you really have to come here to understand what makes Harbor Point something very special.&rdquo;
Community events bring residents together, neighbors get to know one another, and the overall atmosphere feels more personal and connected than traditional apartment or condominium living.
For professionals, Harbor Point offers privacy and space after a long workday. For families, it offers bedrooms, outdoor space and room to grow. For retirees, it provides a quieter, more manageable home in a community that still feels welcoming and connected.
View available homes for sale here, preowned homes also available, starting around $50,000.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.zillow.com/community/harbor-point-estates/30361399_plid/</a>
At Harbor Point, homeownership is not just about the house itself. It is about pulling into your own driveway at the end of the day, knowing your neighbors, having room to breathe, and finally putting your monthly housing payment toward a place that feels like yours.
For some buyers, it may be their first home. For others, it may be a fresh start, a quieter chapter or simply a chance to live differently.
That is what makes Harbor Point special.
It is not just an affordable place to live.
It is a place to come home to.
Contact The Ravinia Team, Brandy Crask and Erik Salas: 815-426-9834

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