Community Corner
Get Out April 7 to April 10: Chad Briggs, Blood Drive and Networking
What are you doing this weekend?
Where/When: Friday, April 8, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Martha Church, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove.
Why Go: What more could you want for a Friday night than to watch live wrestling in a church? The Morton Grove Lions Club is hosting a fundraiser for “Strike Out Diabetes” with wrestling veterans! Tickets are available at the door. Call Jim at 847-650-2136 for more information.
Pricing: $15 at the ringside and $10 for general admission
Where/When: Thursday, April 7, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove.
Why Go: It’s a great way to donate and give back to the community. You don’t have to sign up in advance, you can just walk right in. For more information or to schedule an appointment, you can call LifeSource at 847-543-3768. Remember to stay hydrated and bring your ID.
Pricing: Free- Improv Commandos
Where/When: Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m. at Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield.
Why Go: Share the excitement of a live, unscripted comedy performance created entirely from audience suggestions and featuring improv games similar to those seen on Whose Line is it Anyway? You can even volunteer to join the Improv Commandos onstage!
Pricing: Free - DBR Chamber of Commerce Networkers Breakfast
Where/When: Friday, April 8, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at 3000 Lakeside Dr, Bannockburn (GCG Financial, First Floor Conference Room).
Why Go: Join Professional business people working together to increase their businesses through referrals. No restrictions apply to the number of businesses or leads. Please register at rsvp@dbrchamber.com, or call 847-945-4660 for further information.
Pricing: $10 members, $15 non-members. - Comedy at the ‘Mette’ with Chad Briggs
When/Where: Saturday, April 9 at 9pm at the Wilmette Theatre 1122 Central Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Why Go: Chad Briggs has previously performed on TBS’ “Just for Laughs” and is a 2009 Impress the Apes award winner. Briggs is sure to crack a few laughs as the April headliner for Wilmette Theatre’s comedy series. Wine and beer will also be sold.
Pricing: Tickets $12, 21+ event - “Trust Issues” Encore Screening
When/Where: Sunday, April 10 at 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
Why Go: The 16-minute film is a light-hearted narrative of boy-meets-girl but can’t quite keep her. The short movie was made by a Wilmette native and will be shown several times Sunday afternoon through evening.
Pricing: Free
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