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20241204 Advanced Medical Directives A Rotarian group created a website MedicalDecisions.Info to help individuals create their medical directives. No personal information is stored on the website.	20241204 Advanced Medical Directives	STEVE HUNST	2024-12-04 06:00:00Z
20241201 Sunday Supper Sunday Supper – December 1, 2024 Great guest turnout for Spaghetti and Meatballs! Good service turnout too, as well as Interact members from both Maine South and East.	20241201 Sunday Supper	STEVE HUNST	2024-12-01 06:00:00Z
20241026 Canning for Polio October 26, Park Ridge Rotary Club raised $641 for Polio by Canning for Polio at various stores & intersections In Park Ridge.	20241026 Canning for Polio	Steven Hunst	2024-10-26 05:00:00Z
20241009 Craft Beer Fundraiser The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer fundraiser at Harp & Fiddle. The event raised $6,000 for College, Teacher and Trade scholarships.	20241009 Craft Beer Fundraiser	STEVE HUNST	2024-10-09 05:00:00Z
20241002 Dr Tatiana Bonuma District 207 Maine Schools Superintendent, Dr. Tatiana Bonuma, spoke to us of her background and of plans for the district’s three high schools.	20241002 Dr Tatiana Bonuma	STEVE HUNST	2024-10-02 05:00:00Z
20240821 Governor Thor Davidson District Governor Thor Davidson spoke to the Park Ridge Rotary Club. He discussed volunteering and keeping the Community engaged.	20240821 Governor Thor Davidson	STEVE HUNST	2024-08-21 05:00:00Z
20240515 Make a Difference Scholarships Eight Maine Township seniors received college scholarships in recognition for the good deeds that they have done for the community.	20240515 Make a Difference Scholarships	STEVE HUNST	2024-05-15 05:00:00Z
20240515 Hendee Scholarships Three District 64 teachers received scholarships to enhance their teaching skills.	20240515 Hendee Scholarships	STEVE HUNST	2024-05-15 05:00:00Z
20240515 RYLA Scholarships Four Maine East students received RYLA leadership scholarships.	20240515 RYLA Scholarships	STEVE HUNST	2024-05-15 05:00:00Z
20240515 Rotary Vocational Scholarship A Rotary Vocational Scholarship was awarded to a deserving individual.	20240515 Rotary Vocational Scholarship	STEVE HUNST	2024-05-15 05:00:00Z
20240501 Dr. Ben Collins Dr. Ben Collins, Superintendent of District 64, spoke about the aging school buildings and many facility challenges. Several buildings are over 100 years old but need updating for future school needs. The District is considering placing a bond referendum on the upcoming November ballot.	20240501 Dr. Ben Collins	STEVE HUNST	2024-05-01 05:00:00Z
20240403 PR Ronald McDonald House Melanie Keen spoke about the new Ronald McDonald Family Room that just opened in Park Ridge.	20240403 PR Ronald McDonald House	Steven Hunst	2024-04-03 05:00:00Z
Rotary Peace Scholar Moh Eid, Peace Scholar, spoke to the Park Ridge Rotary Club on February 21, 2024.	Rotary Peace Scholar	STEVE HUNST	2024-02-21 06:00:00Z
20231216 Clothing Drive The Rotary Club of Park Ridge collected 16 bags of clothes plus blankets which were delivered to St. Edwards. St Edward’s is one of several churches working to provide basic needs for migrants, access to shower facilities, quality meals, and pertinent goods including clothing and housewares.	20231216 Clothing Drive	STEVE HUNST	2023-12-16 06:00:00Z
20231216 Salvation Army Bell Ringing The Rotary Club of Park Ridge rang the Salvation Army bells at The Jewel.	20231216 Salvation Army Bell Ringing	STEVE HUNST	2023-12-16 06:00:00Z
20231209 Citrus Sale The Rotary Club of Park Ridge Citrus Sale sold over $9,200 in product. The proceeds pay for scholarships and Good Deeds in the community.	20231209 Citrus Sale	STEVE HUNST	2023-12-09 06:00:00Z
20231203 Sunday Supper The Rotary Club of Park Ridge served 75 meals to our neighbors who are food insecure.	20231203 Sunday Supper	STEVE HUNST	2023-12-03 06:00:00Z
20231011 H&F Fundraiser The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer fundraiser at Harp & Fiddle. The event raised $5,000 for College and Trade scholarships.	20231011 H&F Fundraiser	STEVE HUNST	2023-10-11 05:00:00Z
20230830 Anti-Semitism Trent Spoolstra spoke on Anti-Semitism in the United States and the World.	20230830 Anti-Semitism	STEVE HUNST	2023-08-30 05:00:00Z
20230603 Operation Pollination Park Ridge Rotarians handed out flower seeds at the Farmers Market.	20230603 Operation Pollination	STEVE HUNST	2023-06-04 05:00:00Z
Teacher and College Scholarships On May 24, 2023 the Park Ridge Rotary Club presented 3 Ray Hendee teacher scholarships and four college scholarships to deserving members of our community. Two members of the Hendee family presented the Hendee scholarships.	Teacher and College Scholarships	STEVE HUNST	2023-05-24 05:00:00Z
20221217 Salvation Army Bell Ringing The Rotary Club of Park Ridge did bell ringing for the Salvation Army at The Jewel.	20221217 Salvation Army Bell Ringing	STEVE HUNST	2022-12-17 06:00:00Z
20221102 Zimmerman Nadya Zimmerman has been awarded the Paul Harris pin for donating $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation.	20221102 Zimmerman	Steven Hunst	2022-11-04 05:00:00Z
20221012 Craft Beer Fundraiser The Rotary Club of Park Ridge held their annual Craft Beer Fund Raiser at Harp & Fiddle raising money for scholarships and funding other Good Deeds.	20221012 Craft Beer Fundraiser	STEVE HUNST	2022-10-12 05:00:00Z
20220715 RILEE Exhibit RILEE--the Rotary (Polio) Iron Lung Education Exhibit. Those under sixty probably have never met anyone who has experienced the devastating affects of Polio.	20220715 RILEE Exhibit	STEVE HUNST	2022-07-16 05:00:00Z
20220702 Operation Pollination Rotarians handed out flower seeds at the Farmer Market to brighten your day.	20220702 Operation Pollination	STEVE HUNST	2022-07-02 05:00:00Z
20220615 Guatemala Good Deeds A group of D6440 Rotarians annually goes to Guatemala to help a couple communities. This year they built 200 feet of covered clothes lines, 40 bunk bed, 80 clothes lockers, 20 classroom rolling whiteboards and other infrastructure for a school.	20220615 Guatemala Good Deeds	STEVE HUNST	2022-06-15 05:00:00Z
20220607 Avenues Bingo We had a great time at Bingo Night at the Avenues!	20220607 Avenues Bingo	Steven Hunst	2022-06-07 05:00:00Z
20220518 College Scholarships The Rotary Club of Park Ridge awarded 5 Make a Difference Scholarships.	20220518 College Scholarships	Steven Hunst	2022-05-18 05:00:00Z
20220518 Hendee Scholarships The Rotary Club of Park Ridge awarded scholarships to two District 64 elementary teachers to enhances their knowledge.	20220518 Hendee Scholarships	Steven Hunst	2022-05-18 05:00:00Z
20220511 RYLA Scholarships The Park Ridge Rotary Club awarded four Rotary Youth Leadership Academy scholarships.	20220511 RYLA Scholarships	STEVE HUNST	2022-05-11 05:00:00Z
20220409 Easter Fundraiser The Rotary Club of Park Ridge raised funds for Ukraine and local charities.	20220409 Easter Fundraiser	Steven Hunst	2022-04-09 05:00:00Z
20121218 Bell Ringing Bell Ringing / Tooting for the Salvation Army at The Jewel.	20121218 Bell Ringing	STEVE HUNST	2021-12-18 06:00:00Z
20211211 Citrus Sale The Rotary Club of Park Ridge Citrus Sale sold $8800 of product to be used for College Scholarships.	20211211 Citrus Sale	STEVE HUNST	2021-12-11 06:00:00Z
Maine Township Food Pantry For the month of December, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge Rotary is donating food to the Maine Township Food Panty.	Maine Township Food Pantry	STEVE HUNST	2021-11-27 06:00:00Z
Trunk or Treat The Park Ridge Rotary Club distributed treats at the Park Ridge Park District Trunk or Treat Halloween event.	Trunk or Treat	STEVE HUNST	2021-10-22 05:00:00Z
Craft Beer Fundraiser The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer fundraiser at Harp and Fiddle raising over $6,000 to support various Social Service Organizations in the Park Ridge area.	Craft Beer Fundraiser	STEVE HUNST	2021-10-13 05:00:00Z
Park Ridge Road Rally Posted by Steve Hunst The Park Ridge Rotary Club held an in town road rally where each team had to find interesting icons of Park Ridge; take a picture of the site; and report back in 60 minutes. Shown is a wolf tree sculpture	Park Ridge Road Rally	Steve Hunst	2021-08-18 05:00:00Z
2021 Memorial Day Parade Posted by Steve Hunst Members of the Park Ridge Rotary Club attended the Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade.	2021 Memorial Day Parade	Steve Hunst	2021-05-31 05:00:00Z
Random Acts of Kindness Random Acts of Kindness were performed throughout the city. Read more...	Random Acts of Kindness	Steve Hunst	2021-02-10 06:00:00Z
20210127 Raymond Hendee Award Christina Dazzo is the recipient of the $1,000 2020-21 Raymond Hendee Award. Read more...	20210127 Raymond Hendee Award	Steve Hunst	2021-01-27 06:00:00Z
20210117 Sunday Supper The Park Ridge Rotary Club served over 85 nutritionally challenged clients at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday January 17^th.	20210117 Sunday Supper	Steve Hunst	2021-01-17 06:00:00Z
20201221 Christmas Card Delivery The Park Ridge Rotary Club delivers Christmas Cards to the Summit and the Park Ridge Care Center.	20201221 Christmas Card Delivery	Steve Hunst	2020-12-21 06:00:00Z
20201219 Salvation Army Bell Ringing The Rotary Club of Park Ridge rings the bell for the Salvation Army at the Park Ridge Jewel raising almost $700.	20201219 Salvation Army Bell Ringing	Steve Hunst	2020-12-19 06:00:00Z
20201212 Citrus Sale The Park Ridge Rotary Club held their annual Citrus Sale on December 12^th. Proceeds from the sale fund the Scholarship program.	20201212 Citrus Sale	Steve Hunst	2020-12-12 06:00:00Z
Little Libraries Park Ridge Rotarians create personal libraries in their front lawns that the public can use.	Little Libraries	Steve Hunst	2020-12-08 06:00:00Z
20201206 Sunday Supper The Park Ridge Rotary Club served over 85 nutritionally challenged clients at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 6^th.	20201206 Sunday Supper	Steve Hunst	2020-12-06 06:00:00Z
20201118 Avenues Pizza & Bingo The Rotary Club of Park Ridge sponsored a Zoom Pizza & Bingo event with “Avenues to Independence.”	20201118 Avenues Pizza & Bingo	Steve Hunst	2020-11-18 06:00:00Z
20201114 Maine Township Food Pantry The Park Ridge Rotary Club collected food for the Maine Township Food Pantry.	20201114 Maine Township Food Pantry	Steve Hunst	2020-11-14 06:00:00Z
20201024 Bernie’s Book Drive Posted by Steve Hunst The Park Ridge Rotary Club helped collect over 12,500 books for children.	20201024 Bernie’s Book Drive	Steve Hunst	2020-10-24 05:00:00Z
20201024 Polio Fund Raiser The Park Ridge Rotary Club raised $1,600 from the Polio Fund Raiser.	20201024 Polio Fund Raiser	Steve Hunst	2020-10-24 05:00:00Z
20200120 Digital literacy On 1/20/20, Rotarians Dan Davidson, Roger Crawford and John McNabola assisted Maine East Interact volunteers in a Digital literacy event hosted by the Center of Concern and the Summit of Uptown. Students are tentatively planning a follow up event at the Park Ridge Public Library on February 17, 2020.	20200120 Digital literacy	Steve Hunst	2020-01-20 06:00:00Z
20200112 Sunday Supper The Park Ridge Rotary Club served over 70 nutritionally challenged clients at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday January 12^th.	20200112 Sunday Supper	Steve Hunst	2020-01-12 06:00:00Z
20191211 Holiday Party Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 14, 2019 The Maine East Choral Group performed at the Park Ridge Rotary Holiday Party.	20191211 Holiday Party	Steve Hunst	2019-12-14 06:00:00Z
201912 Sunday Supper Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 09, 2019 The Park Ridge Rotary Club served over 75 nutritionally challenged clients at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 8^th.	201912 Sunday Supper	Steve Hunst	2019-12-09 06:00:00Z
2019 Salvation Army Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 09, 2019 The Rotary Club of Park Ridge rings the bell for the Salvation Army.	2019 Salvation Army	Steve Hunst	2019-12-09 06:00:00Z
Bill Kmiecik Rotary Foundation Discussion Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 20, 2019 District Governor Elect Nominee Bill Kmiecik shares information on The Rotary Foundation	Bill Kmiecik Rotary Foundation Discussion	Steve Hunst	2019-11-20 06:00:00Z
Park Ridge Community Church Pastor Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 23, 2019 The Reverend Carol Hill, new pastor at the Park Ridge Community Church was a guest of Rotarian John Davis.	Park Ridge Community Church Pastor	Steve Hunst	2019-10-23 05:00:00Z
Darling Kittoe of Hands for Peace Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 09, 2019 Darling Kittoe of Hands for Peace and PRRC President Nadya Zimmerman Hands for Peace empowers young Americans, Israelis and Palestinians to raise their voices as leaders of change!	Darling Kittoe of Hands for Peace	Steve Hunst	2019-10-09 05:00:00Z
Craft Beer Fundraiser Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 02, 2019 100 people attended the Park Ridge Rotary Club Craft Beer Fundraiser at Harp and Fiddle. Over $3,800 was raised for college scholarships.	Craft Beer Fundraiser	Steve Hunst	2019-10-02 05:00:00Z
Union League 20190828 Posted by Steve Hunst on Aug 28, 2019 Chuck Korcz addressed the Club about The Chicago Union League Club.	Union League 20190828	Steve Hunst	2019-08-28 05:00:00Z
Nadya Zimmerman Installation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 26, 2019 Nadya Zimmerman was installed as the Park Ridge Rotary Club President for Fiscal Year 2020.	Nadya Zimmerman Installation	Steve Hunst	2019-06-26 05:00:00Z
2019 Make a Difference Scholarships Posted by Steve Hunst on May 15, 2019 The Park Ridge Rotary Club holds an annual fall citrus sale and craft beer fund raiser to fund the “Make a Difference Scholarships.” This year, we are able to present 6 scholarships -- 3 recipients are from Maine East and 3 are from Maine South.	2019 Make a Difference Scholarships	Steve Hunst	2019-05-15 05:00:00Z
Sierra Leone Projects Posted by Steve Hunst on May 01, 2019 Dr. Sam Kormoi discussed Pan-African Rural Health & Social Service work being performed in Sierra Leone.	Sierra Leone Projects	Steve Hunst	2019-05-01 05:00:00Z
201812 Citrus Sale Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 08, 2018 On December 8, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge held its annual Citrus Sale raising money for service projects and scholarships.	201812 Citrus Sale	Steve Hunst	2018-12-08 06:00:00Z
Annual Citrus Sale Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 30, 2018 Every December the Rotary Club of Park Ridge holds their annual Citrus Plus Sale. Proceeds support college & vocational scholarships for high school youth and local charitable organizations.	Annual Citrus Sale	Steve Hunst	2018-10-30 05:00:00Z
2018 Craft Beer Fund Raiser Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 03, 2018 On Wednesday October 3^rd, the Rotary Club of Park Ridge held a craft beer fund raiser at Harp and Fiddle. Over $4,000 was raised for college scholarships.	2018 Craft Beer Fund Raiser	Steve Hunst	2018-10-03 05:00:00Z
Randy Wear Installation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 20, 2018 Randy Wear was installed as the Park Ridge Rotary Club President for Fiscal Year 2019.	Randy Wear Installation	Steve Hunst	2018-06-20 05:00:00Z
Make a Difference Scholarships Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 13, 2018 The Park Ridge Rotary Club presented 8 “Make a Difference Scholarships” to high school graduates with records of service and leaderships.	Make a Difference Scholarships	Steve Hunst	2018-06-13 05:00:00Z
20180131 100% Foundation Giving Award Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 31, 2018 20180131 100% Foundation Giving Award District Governor Don Brewer presented the Park Ridge Rotary Club the Rotary Foundation 100% Banner signifying every member of the club donated to the Rotary Foundation and the average member donation exceeded $100.	20180131 100% Foundation Giving Award	Steve Hunst	2018-01-31 06:00:00Z
20180124 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Speaker Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 24, 2018 What is happening in Washington? 10 term Congresswoman Schakowsky spoke for 20 minutes on what is happening in Washington. She then took questions from the audience.	20180124 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Speaker	Steve Hunst	2018-01-24 06:00:00Z
201801 Sunday Supper Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 21, 2018 The Park Ridge Rotary Club and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church served over 75 nutritionally challenged clients at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on Sunday January 21^st.	201801 Sunday Supper	Steve Hunst	2018-01-21 06:00:00Z
State Senator Laura Murphy Speaker Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 15, 2017 State Senator Laura Murphy spoke at the Park Ridge Rotary Club.	State Senator Laura Murphy Speaker	Steve Hunst	2017-11-15 06:00:00Z
World Polio Day in Park Ridge The Mayor of Park Ridge, Marty Maloney, presented Club President, Gayle Mountcastle, with a proclamation recognizing October 24, 2017 as World Polio Day in Park Ridge. Past Club Presidents Roger Crawford and Allan Bartel accepted the proclamation with President Mountcastle. World Polio Day is recognized around the world and raises awareness of the efforts of Rotary International, World Health Organization, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United Nations Children’s Fund, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. To learn more about efforts to end Polio a livestream update about eradication efforts will be presented on October 24, 2017 at 2:30pm Seattle time. To watch the livestream in English go to endpolio.org/world-polio-day . Read more...	World Polio Day in Park Ridge	John Davis	2017-10-23 05:00:00Z
Park Ridge Charity Classic Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 23, 2017 The Park Ridge Rotary Club sponsored the Park Ridge Charity Classic. Proceeds from the run support the club’s college scholarship donations.	Park Ridge Charity Classic	Steve Hunst	2017-09-23 05:00:00Z
Craft Beer Fund Raiser Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 14, 2017 The Park Ridge Rotary Club held a Craft Beer Fund Raiser. The moneys raised will support various organizations in Park Ridge.	Craft Beer Fund Raiser	Steve Hunst	2017-09-14 05:00:00Z
WGN Morning Show Parade Posted by Steve Hunst on Jul 14, 2017 Rotary members marched in the WGN Morning Show Parade in Park Ridge on July14th! 15 Rotary members continued their community service and presence volunteering 40 hours at the Taste of Park Ridge selling event tickets!	WGN Morning Show Parade	Steve Hunst	2017-07-14 05:00:00Z
Rotarians in WGN Block Party Posted by Steve Hunst on Jul 14, 2017 Park Ridge Rotarians in the WGN Park Ridge Block Party parade.	Rotarians in WGN Block Party	Steve Hunst	2017-07-14 05:00:00Z
FY2018 Installation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jul 05, 2017 Gayle Mountcastle was installed as the Park Ridge Rotary Club President for Fiscal Year 2018.	FY2018 Installation	Steve Hunst	2017-07-05 05:00:00Z
Make a Difference Scholarships Posted by Steve Hunst on May 31, 2017 This year the Rotary Club of Park Ridge presented six scholarships to recipients who made a difference in our community. The recipients are Isaiah Easo, Jigarbhai Patel, Clara Kochanski, Liza Henn, Emily Pieta, and Sarah Baker.	Make a Difference Scholarships	Steve Hunst	2017-05-31 05:00:00Z
Interact Club RYLA recipients Posted by Steve Hunst on Apr 19, 2017 Maine East and Maine South Interact Club RYLA recipients are shown. The Maine South Interact Club for raising $2,650 as a part of the school’s Rett Syndrome charity fund raising event held this year.	Interact Club RYLA recipients	Steve Hunst	2017-04-19 05:00:00Z
Zinga Children’s Hospital Posted by Steve Hunst on Mar 15, 2017 $105,000 Zinga Children’s Hospital Rotary Foundation Grant is completed. The lead lined door on the imaging building that will house the imaging equipment project that our club has spearheaded is completed.	Zinga Children’s Hospital	Steve Hunst	2017-03-15 05:00:00Z
Super Bowl Sunday Supper 05Feb2017 Posted by Steve Hunst on Feb 05, 2017 The Park Ridge Rotary Club and the Maine East Interact Club served over 90 nutritionally challenged clients at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on Super Bowl Sunday 2017.	Super Bowl Sunday Supper 05Feb2017	Steve Hunst	2017-02-05 06:00:00Z
100% Participation Certificate Posted by Steve Hunst on Jan 10, 2017 Linda Burton presented to the Park Ridge Rotary Club the 100% Participation Certificate. To earn this certificate, each club member made a donation to The Rotary Foundation in the fiscal year and average club member donation over $100.	100% Participation Certificate	Steve Hunst	2017-01-11 00:00:00Z
2016 Park Ridge Charity 5k Classic Run Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 23, 2016 The Park Ridge Rotary Club ran the registration for the 2016 Park Ridge Charity 5k Classic Run. More than 325 runners participated in the event. The event generated over $6,500 to be given to various local charities.	2016 Park Ridge Charity 5k Classic Run	Steve Hunst	2016-09-24 00:00:00Z
2016 Rainbow Hospice Craft Beer Fund Raiser Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 06, 2016 The Park Ridge Rotary Club raised over $6,000 to help support Rainbow Hospice & Palliative Care and other local organizations.	2016 Rainbow Hospice Craft Beer Fund Raiser	Steve Hunst	2016-09-07 00:00:00Z
FY2017 Installation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 28, 2016 Roger Crawford was installed as the Park Ridge Rotary Club President for Fiscal Year 2017	FY2017 Installation	Steve Hunst	2016-06-29 00:00:00Z
Howard Frimark PHF + 2 Presentation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 14, 2016 Howard is honored for achieving PHF + 2 donation level to The Rotary Foundation.	Howard Frimark PHF + 2 Presentation	Steve Hunst	2016-06-15 00:00:00Z
Make A Difference Scholarship winners. Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 07, 2016 Patrick Doherty, Karolina Jekielek, Aneri Patel and Syed Jaffri Make a Difference scholarship winners are shown. Read more...	Make A Difference Scholarship winners.	Steve Hunst	2016-06-08 00:00:00Z
The Harbour BBQ Posted by Steve Hunst on May 31, 2016 A BBQ party was held for the young women of The Harbour on Wednesday June 1, 2016. 12 Rotarians served the young women and their staff a hearty meal followed by basketball. The Harbour is a local nonprofit organization that provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and supportive services for homeless girls ages 12-21. Read more...	The Harbour BBQ	Steve Hunst	2016-06-01 00:00:00Z
Irish Dancer Posted by Steve Hunst on Mar 15, 2016 Maizie Pleuss (parent’s, Jesse and Patti), gave an outstanding Irish Dance performance at our regular meeting on March 16, 2016. Maizie attends the Trinity Irish Dance Academy and hopes to one day in the not too distant future to compete in the Irish Dance World Championship. Read more...	Irish Dancer	Steve Hunst	2016-03-16 00:00:00Z
February 2016 Induction Posted by Steve Hunst on Feb 09, 2016 On February 10, 2016 Richard LaVecchia and Brent Williams were inducted into the Park Ridge Rotary Club.	February 2016 Induction	Steve Hunst	2016-02-10 00:00:00Z
Maine East Interact Club Induction Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 12, 2015	Maine East Interact Club Induction	Steve Hunst	2015-11-13 00:00:00Z
Rotary Citrus Sale Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 28, 2015 The Rotary Citrus Sale supports local and international causes. www.parkridgerotary.com Read more...	Rotary Citrus Sale	Steve Hunst	2015-10-29 00:00:00Z
Sunday Supper 25Oct2015 Posted by Steve Hunst on Oct 27, 2015 The Park Ridge Rotary Club and the Maine East Interact Club served over 100 nutritionally challenged clients at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on Sunday October 25^th.	Sunday Supper 25Oct2015	Steve Hunst	2015-10-28 00:00:00Z
Park Ridge Charity Classic 5K Run Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 19, 2015 The Park Ridge Rotary Club sponsored the Park Ridge Charity 5K Run. Over 900 runners participated in the run which happened on a beautiful September morning. The proceeds of the event is used to pay for college scholarships and Sunday Suppers.	Park Ridge Charity Classic 5K Run	Steve Hunst	2015-09-20 00:00:00Z
Avenues to Indepenence BBQ Posted by Steve Hunst on Aug 26, 2015 The Rotary Club of Park Ridge sponsored the “Avenues to Independence” Annual Surf's Up BBQ Party. Over 100 clients enjoyed the BBQ at the Avenues to Independence Work Center. The club helped with the cooking, distributing the meals and running some games. Everyone enjoyed the Samba dancing and having their picture taken in Ed’s jeep.	Avenues to Indepenence BBQ	Steve Hunst	2015-08-27 00:00:00Z
Park Ridge Rotary Club Jun 2015 Installation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jun 23, 2015 Read more...	Park Ridge Rotary Club Jun 2015 Installation	Steve Hunst	2015-06-24 00:00:00Z
Shannon and Karen Coyne Service Recognition - Dec14 Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 16, 2014 The Park Ridge Rotary Club recognized Shannon and Karen Coyne for their participation in the Rotary/Avenues game nights, the Sunday Suppers and the recent art show by awarding them with Paul Harris Fellowships.	Shannon and Karen Coyne Service Recognition - Dec14	Steve Hunst	2014-12-17 00:00:00Z
Ed McCabe Celebration Dinner Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 09, 2014 On Wednesday, December 10 Ed McCabe was honored for the lifelong work that he has done for the Park Ridge Rotary Club and other Park Ridge organizations.	Ed McCabe Celebration Dinner	Steve Hunst	2014-12-10 00:00:00Z
Sunday Supper - 07Dec2014 Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 06, 2014 The Park Ridge Rotary Club and Maine East Interact Club supplied the meal and served the nutritionally challenged at the Park Ridge Community Church on Sunday December 7, 2014.	Sunday Supper - 07Dec2014	Steve Hunst	2014-12-07 00:00:00Z
Nepal Digital X-Ray Machine Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 28, 2014 The Park Ridge Rotary club has spearhead the Nepal digital x-ray machine project. Read more...	Nepal Digital X-Ray Machine	Steve Hunst	2014-11-29 00:00:00Z
December Holiday Party Guest of Honor Ed McCabe Posted by Marta Hoover on Nov 25, 2014 *It is a Jolly Holly Holiday Time* *Come join the fun and celebration on December 10 2014 from 5:30pm to 8pm.* Read more...	December Holiday Party Guest of Honor Ed McCabe	Marta Hoover	2014-11-26 00:00:00Z
Coyne Art Show and Fundraiser Posted by Steve Hunst on Nov 13, 2014 A selection of CoyneArt featuring the metal sculptures and paintings of Park Ridge Resident Ed Coyne are displayed. Read more...	Coyne Art Show and Fundraiser	Steve Hunst	2014-11-14 00:00:00Z
ME Rotary Interact 2014-2015 Kick-Off Meeting Posted by Steve Hunst on Sep 11, 2014 The new Maine East Rotary Interact Executive Officers planned, promoted, and hosted the most successful Interact event in our short history. Over 300 interested students attended the 2014-2015 Rotary Interact Kick-off meeting in our school cafeteria. Big thanks to John VandenBrink for being at the meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNlrfRwGEW0&feature=youtu.be	ME Rotary Interact 2014-2015 Kick-Off Meeting	Steve Hunst	2014-09-12 00:00:00Z
Make a Difference Scholarship 2014 Posted by Steve Hunst on Aug 05, 2014 The Park Ridge Rotary Club presented 2016 Make a Difference Scholarships to Gaurav Agnihotri, Ryan Dysart, Juliane Joseph, Massimo Montalbano, Emily Rafalik, Christina Serrano, and Patrick Zajac. Read more...	Make a Difference Scholarship 2014	Steve Hunst	2014-08-06 00:00:00Z
Park Ridge Rotary Club FY2015 Service Projects Posted by Steve Hunst on Jul 17, 2014 Read more...	Park Ridge Rotary Club FY2015 Service Projects	Steve Hunst	2014-07-18 00:00:00Z
Eco-mission to Burkina Faso Posted by Steve Hunst on Jul 10, 2014 Read more...	Eco-mission to Burkina Faso	Steve Hunst	2014-07-11 00:00:00Z
Friedman Place for the Visually Impaired – Exercise Equipment Donation Posted by Steve Hunst on Jul 07, 2014 Read more...	Friedman Place for the Visually Impaired – Exercise Equipment Donation	Steve Hunst	2014-07-08 00:00:00Z
Maine East Interact Award Presented to Pat Ahern Posted by Steve Hunst on Feb 19, 2014 Read more...	Maine East Interact Award Presented to Pat Ahern	Steve Hunst	2014-02-20 00:00:00Z
Recognize Philip Palmer for WHIS-RAD Program Posted by Steve Hunst on Dec 18, 2013 Dr. Philip Palmer is recognized for his support of the Rotary WHIS-RAD program. Read more...	Recognize Philip Palmer for WHIS-RAD Program	Steve Hunst	2013-12-19 00:00:00Z
Park Ridge Rotary Helps Welcome Students Back to School Posted by Patricia Ahern on Aug 23, 2011 District Simplified Grant Enhances Experience for Students at Maine East Read more...	Park Ridge Rotary Helps Welcome Students Back to School	Patricia Ahern	2011-08-24 00:00:00Z
Maine East High School and Rotary Club of Park Ridge IL Posted by Raymond Oschger on Aug 16, 2011 Excerpt from the Chicago Tribune Newspaper Read more...	Maine East High School and Rotary Club of Park Ridge IL	Raymond Oschger	2011-08-17 00:00:00Z
Park Ridge Rotary Club Posted by Marta Hoover on Jun 30, 2011 50th Installation Dinner June 29th Read more...	Park Ridge Rotary Club	Marta Hoover	2011-07-01 00:00:00Z
Harry O'Brien Multi-Community Run/Walk August 28, 2010 Posted by Marta Hoover on Jan 30, 2011 August 28th - Second Annual Harry O'Brien 3 Mile Run. Register at www.prcommunityfund.org by August 26th. Read more...	Harry O'Brien Multi-Community Run/Walk August 28, 2010	Marta Hoover	2011-01-31 00:26:50Z
Flyers Baseball Game August 11, 2010 Posted by Marta Hoover on Jan 30, 2011 Fellowship event - contact Diane Forsythe if you wish to attend. Read more...	Flyers Baseball Game August 11, 2010	Marta Hoover	2011-01-31 00:26:36Z
Installation Dinner Posted by Claudia Vignola on Jan 30, 2011 June 29, 2010... Diane Forsythe will be sworn in as our Club's President for the year 2010-2011. The dinner will take place at The Sunrise Grill at 1930 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you all there!!! Good luck to Diane and her Board of Directors...!	Installation Dinner	Claudia Vignola	2011-01-31 00:25:57Z
Fellowship Event August 6, 2010 Posted by Marta Hoover on Jan 30, 2011 Brian Patti Big Band Concert Read more...	Fellowship Event August 6, 2010	Marta Hoover	2011-01-31 00:00:00Z
Rotary Provides X-ray System for Children of Guatemala City Posted by Marta Hoover on Jan 25, 2011 Rotary Provides X-ray System for Street Children of Guatemala City. Two-thirds of the world’s population does not have access to basic X-ray services? That is a huge problem since sixty percent of all medical diagnoses require X-ray analysis. Read more...	Rotary Provides X-ray System for Children of Guatemala City	Marta Hoover	2011-01-26 00:00:00Z
The Rotary Foundation, Major Donor Award Presented Posted by Marta Hoover on Nov 30, 2010 Congratulations Charlotte Ogorek Read more...	The Rotary Foundation, Major Donor Award Presented	Marta Hoover	2010-12-01 00:00:00Z
Park Ridge Rotary Says Be Healthy and Help Others Posted by Don Ely on Oct 17, 2010 News Release for Immediate Distribution by Park Ridge Rotary Park Ridge Rotary kicks off new year of fruit sales for local programs to help others. Read more...	Park Ridge Rotary Says Be Healthy and Help Others	Don Ely	2010-10-18 00:00:00Z
Senator Dan Kotowski Speaks at Park Ridge Rotary Luncheon Posted by Don Ely on Sep 26, 2010 Senator Dan Kotowski declared, “Springfield is broken,” at Park Ridge Rotary luncheon September 22 held at the Summit of Park Ridge, 10 North Summit Ave, Park Ridge. He faced tough questions from some Rotarians. Read more...	Senator Dan Kotowski Speaks at Park Ridge Rotary Luncheon	Don Ely	2010-09-27 00:00:00Z
Andrea Hetzke "Kenya" 2010 Hendee Scholarship Recipient Posted by Marta Hoover on Sep 19, 2010 Andrea's Africa from andrea hetzke on Vimeo. Read more...	Andrea Hetzke "Kenya" 2010 Hendee Scholarship Recipient	Marta Hoover	2010-09-20 00:00:00Z
Make A Difference Scholarship Posted by Marta Hoover on Aug 10, 2010 Vanessa Righeimer Recipient of 2010-2011 Scholarship Read more...	Make A Difference Scholarship	Marta Hoover	2010-08-11 00:00:00Z
Growing Project in Diagnostic Imaging Posted by Marta Hoover Wide Volunteer Help Needed Read more...	Growing Project in Diagnostic Imaging	Marta Hoover