Last week two grant recipients spoke at our meeting. Laura Fry from the organization Live4Lali, told us that their mission is reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorder among individuals, families, and communities, and minimize the overall health, legal and social harms associated with substance use. Our donation of $500 to this group will pay for 500 doses of Naloxone, an easy-to-use, lifesaving antidote to overdose from opioids including heroin, prescription pain medications like Vicodin and oxycodone, and medically assisted treatment options like methadone and buprenorphine. Our donation means that 500 lives may be saved. Rich Rosen and Joanne Dicker from the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council explained that their mission is to foster understanding among those of different faiths, encourage cooperative social service efforts, and serve as an ethical and moral voice promoting the positive growth and unity of our community. Our donation will support their food pantry.
Join the Buffalo Grove Park District as we honor all veterans, their families and friends. VFW Post 981 will present and remove the Colors, as well as pay tribute by presenting the flag for each branch of service. Lunch will be served before the program. This is sure to be a day that will be remembered by everyone. All ages are invited to this special celebration of our veterans. For more information, contact Terri Ebner at 847.850.2117.
Date: Monday, November 11 Time: 12:15 - 1:15 pm Reception, 1:30 pm Program Fee: Free Location: Community Arts Center
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First Public Workshop - Village's Comprehensive Plan
Wed. Nov 13th 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Aptakisic Junior High School, 1231 Weiland Road
The Comprehensive Plan will look to establish a long-term vision for the community and explore what Buffalo Grove could look like in 2040 and beyond. Come learn about the project and help us plan for what Buffalo Grove should look like in the future! Families are welcome. Learn more, engage in our Ideas Exchange, and sign-up for project updates at: www.engagebg.org.
Questions? Comments? Contact Nicole Woods at nwoods@vbg.org or 847-459-5539.
There will be no lunch meeting on December 19th, instead we will be celebrating the holidays together at Continental Restaurant starting at 6 pm. Add that date to your calendar!
Our treasurer, Brian, went through the process of setting up Amazon Smile for the Rotary Foundation. Here is the link if you want to check it out: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-3653525
It's a great way to support our Foundation any time you are ordering from Amazon.
