Events for December 2017
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
Dec 1    The Best of Bloomingdale 2018 ~ Seeking Nominations
    
    The Best of Bloomingdale 2018 is a signature event designed to recognize outstanding members of the business community.

    This event reaches beyond the chamber and into the community, requesting nominations and incorporating a voting component to augment judging in the selection process.  The Best of Bloomingdale culminates with an award dinner to recognize the winners.  Recognition of nominees and award recipients will continue throughout the year.  This premier event will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Bloomingdale Golf Club from 5:30-8:30pm.

    The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Best of Bloomingdale 2018 Awards.  For sponsorship opportunities for this event CLICK HERE

Thank you to our 2018 Elite Sponsors:


       
 
Date: December 1, 2017
Location: Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 1, 2018
5:30-8:30pm
Dec 1    Seeking Nominations for Georgene Geils "Woman of the Year" 2018
 This award is named for prominent local business woman Georgene Geils (1928-2011), who was a forerunner in the movement of professional women, known for mentoring through her involvement in the community and within her own business.  To honor her memory the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and Bloomingdale Chamber annually recognize a woman who:

Strives to empower, embrace and equip women with the knowledge and resources to achieve their personal goals and reach their professional potential.  

Demonstrates excellence, imagination, and initiative in their business or profession.  

Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.

Please click on the link below to record your nomination!

NOMINATION FORM
Date: December 1, 2017
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Nominations accepted from December 1, 2017- January 19, 2018
Dec 1    Chamber Holiday Open House & Old Town Tree Lighting
Please join us for an Open House at the Bloomingdale Chamber office
from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, for a bit of holiday cheer.


Please be sure to RSVP so we can plan for enough refreshments
Note that parking in Old Town will be limited due to the number of activities.

 
Evening Festivities Include:
  • Ice sculptures throughout Old Town sponsored by Chamber member businesses
  • Tree Lighting (at 6:30 p.m.)
  • Kris Kringle Market coordinated by the Village of Bloomingdale - be sure to stop by the Chamber tent to pick up your little red bag full of promotions and giveaways from various Chamber members
  • Light sculptures throughout Old Town Park, Carolers, and special exhibits in the Bloomingdale Park District Museum provided by the Bloomingdale Park District 
  • Santa and live reindeer provided by Pan American Bank

We would like to thank our sponsors:
Frosty Sponsors
Fruitful Yield
Pan American Bank & Trust

Elf Sponsors
Mayor Franco Coladipietro
Star Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry
Stratford Square


 
Date: December 1, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
104 S. Bloomingdale Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 1, 2017
4-6 p.m.
Activities from 4-9 p.m.
Tree Lighting at 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Dec 2 - Dec 3    Anderson Animal Shelter Mega-Adoption Event
More than 75 dog, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for adoption at Anderson Animal Shelter's Bloomingdale Adoption Center, located inside the Bloomingdale petco store on Army Trail Road. Adoption fees waived on cats over 1 year of age!
Date: December 2, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.andersonanimalshelter.org
Location: Petco, 412 Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale
Contact: Bloomingdale Adoption Center 847-697-2880 x 90
EMail: neuteryourpets@andersonanimalshelter.org
Date/Time Details: 12/2 & 12/3 11am-5pm
Dec 6    Holiday Luncheon ~ December 6 at Scottish Rite
Holiday Luncheon
Please join us to celebrate the holiday season
at this annual signature event
.
 
Wednesday, December 6
at
Scottish Rite
383 East Lake Street
Bloomingdale
 
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
11 a.m.    Registration opens (tours available)
11:30 a.m.    
Reception with entertainment provided by
Westfield Middle School student choir
12 p.m.    
Lunch - menu prepared by Belgio's Catering and followed by
a visit from St. Nick
 
 $50 Members
$60 Non Members
 
RSVP by December 4
 
Holiday/Business Attire

 

Date: December 6, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:

Scottish Rite
383 E. Lake Street

Bloomingdale IL 60108
(Corner of Lake Street and Medinah Road)

Contact: 630.980.9082
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details:

December 6, 2017
11 a.m.  Regist
ration and tours 
11:30 a.m.  R
eception 
12 p.m.  Luncheon

Fees/Admission: $50 Members
$60 Non Members
Dec 9    Artist's Reception ~ Annie Occasion for Any Occasion ~ December 9
Artist's Reception Saturday December 9th 4-7 pm
 
Featured Artists:
Peter Thaddeus- Painter
Thomas Skibbie- Photographer
 
Join us for the 2nd year in a row at this open house style event.  Visit with us, the artists, and see what we have been working on all year.  Make a night out of it and bring a friend!

Artist?s work will be available on canvas, metal, and fine art prints.  Hand painted ornaments and many great unique gifts for those people that are hard to buy for.
 
Annie Occasion for Any Occasion is located on the SW corner of Schick Rd. and Bloomingdale Rd. behind Delish Cakes.
  
R.S.V.P. is not necessary but appreciated to help us prepare refreshments.  Please R.S.V.P. to any of them in person or at
https://www.facebook.com/peterthaddeusart/https://www.facebook.com/ThomasSkibbiePhotography/ https://www.facebook.com/annieoccasionforanyoccasion/


 
Date: December 9, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Annie Occasion for Any Occasion
148 S. Bloomingdale Road
Suite #110 

Bloomingdale 
Contact: (630)283-5973
EMail: annie@annieoccasion.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, December 9
4-7pm
Fees/Admission: Free To Attend
Dec 15    Seeking Nominations for Georgene Geils "Woman of the Year" 2018
This award is named for prominent local business woman Georgene Geils (1928-2011), who was a forerunner in the movement of professional women, known for mentoring through her involvement in the community and within her own business.  To honor her memory the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and Bloomingdale Chamber annually recognize a woman who:

Strives to empower, embrace and equip women with the knowledge and resources to achieve their personal goals and reach their professional potential.  

Demonstrates excellence, imagination, and initiative in their business or profession.  

Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.

Please click on the link below to record your nomination!

NOMINATION FORM
Date: December 15, 2017
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Nominations accepted from December 1, 2017 - January 19, 2018
Dec 15    TAP's 1st Transition Holiday Craft Fair ~ Friday, December 15th
You’re Invited!
TAP's First Transition Holiday Craft Fair!
 
Date: Friday, December 15th
 
Time: 11:00-1:00 PM
 
Location: Lake Park High School East Campus - Community Room
                    600 S. Medinah Road, Roselle.
 
Crafts: All-Natural Dog Treats, Beaded Lanyards, Ornaments, Bookmarks, Wine Bags, Small Gift Card Bags, Breads, Reindeer Dust, Handmade Cards, Cookbooks, Coffee, and much more!
 
Participating Transition Programs: Lake Park (District 108), Addison (District 88), Lyons Township (District 204), Leyden (District 212), Hinsdale (District 86), and Sunrise Lake Outdoor Education (NSSEO)!
 
eWorks, one of TAP’s vocational training community partners donated brand new AA batteries! If you have Christmas toys that need batteries, stop by the craft fair! 8 brand new AA batteries for $1.00! Thanks eWorks!
 
RSVP to Stephanie Hester by December 11th!
From,
Lake Bark Cafe
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Lake Park High School
 
 
Stephanie Hester - Vocational Teacher
shester@lphs.org
lakebarkcafe@lphs.org
Date: December 15, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Lake Park High School East Campus 
Community Room
600 S. Medinah Road 
Roselle, IL 60172
Contact: Stephanie Hester
EMail: shester@lphs.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 15, 2017
11am-1pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend
Please RSVP by December 11
Dec 22    The Best of Bloomingdale 2018 ~ Nominations
    
    The Best of Bloomingdale 2018 is a signature event designed to recognize outstanding members of the business community.

    This event reaches beyond the chamber and into the community, requesting nominations and incorporating a voting component to augment judging in the selection process.  The Best of Bloomingdale culminates with an award dinner to recognize the winners.  Recognition of nominees and award recipients will continue throughout the year.  This premier event will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Bloomingdale Golf Club from 5:30-8:30pm.

    The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Best of Bloomingdale 2018 Awards.  For sponsorship opportunities for this event CLICK HERE

Thank you to our 2018 Elite Sponsors:


       
 
Date: December 22, 2017
Location: Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 1, 2018
5:30-8:30pm
Dec 27    DEADLINE for The Best of Bloomingdale 2018 ~ Seeking Nominations
    
    The Best of Bloomingdale 2018 is a signature event designed to recognize outstanding members of the business community.

    This event reaches beyond the chamber and into the community, requesting nominations and incorporating a voting component to augment judging in the selection process.  The Best of Bloomingdale culminates with an award dinner to recognize the winners.  Recognition of nominees and award recipients will continue throughout the year.  This premier event will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the Bloomingdale Golf Club from 5:30-8:30pm.

    The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the Best of Bloomingdale 2018 Awards.  For sponsorship opportunities for this event CLICK HERE

Thank you to our 2018 Elite Sponsors:


       
 
Date: December 27, 2017
Location: Bloomingdale Golf Club
181 Glen Ellyn Rd.
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@BloomingdaleChamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, March 1, 2018
5:30-8:30pm
Dec 29    Seeking Nominations for Georgene Geils "Woman of the Year" 2018
 
This award is named for prominent local business woman Georgene Geils (1928-2011), who was a forerunner in the movement of professional women, known for mentoring through her involvement in the community and within her own business.  To honor her memory the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and Bloomingdale Chamber annually recognize a woman who:

Strives to empower, embrace and equip women with the knowledge and resources to achieve their personal goals and reach their professional potential.  

Demonstrates excellence, imagination, and initiative in their business or profession.  

Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.

Please click on the link below to record your nomination!

NOMINATION FORM
Date: December 29, 2017
Contact: Kari Zehme
EMail: info@bloomingdalechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Nominations accepted from December 1, 2017- January 19, 2018