Please call ahead and schedule your appointment.

Vaccines are available to all individuals, regardless of insurance status.

847.784.6000

Next time you shop, please keep us in mind! Add a few items from our Priority Needs List to your cart and help make a difference for families in need.

We are proud to recognize and thank our Veterans for their dedication and service. Help us spread the word and ensure they receive the recognition they deserve.

4th Annual Domestic Violence CommUNITY Resource Fair

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore will host its 4th Annual Domestic Violence CommUNITY Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at 1215 Church Street in Evanston. The event is free and open to the public.



Community organizations participating include Open Communities, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, Howard & Evanston Community Center, Childcare Network of Evanston, North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, FLAP – Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, Connections for the Homeless, Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault, Evanston Public Library, Illinois Attorney General’s Office, KAN-WIN, and Youth & Opportunity United.

The event will also feature free parking, food and refreshments, childcare, and children’s activities.

Community Calendar

October

Alliance For Early Childhood



The Alliance connects educators, families, and partners with programs and resources to help children from birth to eight thrive.

🍂 Let's Play! Fall Forest Exploration

October 17 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Heller Nature Center, Highland Park

Explore the magic of fall with The Alliance! Families will wander the prairie, collect acorns and native seeds, create leaf prints, and observe the changing landscape through hands-on nature exploration and play.

🪨 Let's Play! Geological Exploration

November 14 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Tower Beach, Winnetka

Bring your beach shovels and your curiosity! Families will dig, uncover and investigate the geological wonders of Tower Beach alongside the Winnetka Park District, Forest Preserves of Cook County and local geologists.

Visit our website to explore our full range of activities and offerings.

Alliance for Early Childhood

Arts of Life

Arts of Life advances the creative arts community by providing a collective space for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities to expand their practice and strengthen their leadership.

Arts Of Life

Cancer Wellness Center

Cancer Wellness Center is here to help anyone touched by cancer find a way forward. Each year, our free counseling services, support groups, and health and nutrition programs serve over 2,000 community members of all ages and backgrounds. People with cancer, family members, friends, and caregivers all come to us to connect and cope.

With guidance from a caring team of professionals and comfort from a participant community who gets it, our holistic services offer a space to make sense of the diagnosis that changed your life — and navigate whatever comes.

Halloween Party with CWC and Dragonfly

Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join CWC and The Dragonfly Foundation to celebrate Halloween at Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook! We will have a morning filled with Halloween family fun activities. We encourage all kids (and the adults who are kids at heart) to join us in their costumes! Activities will be divided into stations and will include visits from our Rainbow Therapy Dogs, Halloween-themed arts and crafts, make your own candy bag, a scavenger hunt, and much more! All ages are welcome.

Tiny Greens, Big Nutrition

Monday, October 19, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Lori Bumbaco, Oncology Dietitian, will share approachable strategies that show how even small dietary changes can make a meaningful difference in how we feel each day, including ways nutrition can support individuals during and after cancer treatment. We will also be joined by Local Leaf Farms for a fresh and flavorful microgreens demonstration and sampling.

Grief Walk

Monday, October 19, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Join us for a gentle, two-mile hike through natural terrain at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. Please wear comfortable walking or running shoes and dress for the weather. This program is for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer within the last 5 years.

Yoga for Anxiety (In-Person and Virtual)

Thursday, October 22, 1:00 - 2:15 pm 

In this 75-minute workshop, you’ll learn how yoga supports physical and emotional well-being during and after cancer treatment. The session includes an introduction to the benefits of yoga, followed by a guided practice to help you apply these techniques in a gentle, supportive environment.

Cancer Wellness

Counseling Center of the North Shore

The Counseling Center of the North Shore (CCNS) is a nonprofit mental health center with a mission of helping people through life’s challenges and transitions by providing access to counseling, therapy, and community education.

We are accepting new clients.

CCNS

Center of Concern

The mission of the Center of Concern is to provide housing solutions, support services, and counseling for older adults, people with disabilities, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

Medicare counseling appointments available 

Center of Concern's Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) trained counselors give objective information and counseling about Medicare, supplemental insurance, and more to help you understand your specific rights and options.

The volunteer counselors do not sell or solicit any type of insurance and are trained to educate consumers and answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement, the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative, long-term care insurance, Medicare HMOs, private fee-for-service, and other heath insurance. 

Call 847-823-0453 for an appointment.

Center for Concern

Family Service Center

To strengthen and empower families and communities by providing accessible evidenced‐based counseling, crisis response, outreach and education.

Family Service Center

Family Services of Glencoe

We help individuals, families, and organizations thrive by providing social and mental health services to members of Glencoe and surrounding communities.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

11-12-26

10:30 AM- 11:30 AM

The Dementia Caregiver Support Group, held on the second Thursday of each month, is a collaboration between Family Service of Glencoe and Guardian Home Health Care that provides a confidential, supportive space for caregivers to connect and share experiences. Facilitated by Emily Mysel, LCSW, and Judy Altman, LCSW, the group offers guidance, resources, and meaningful peer support for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia.

Senior Coffee Connection

11-11-26

9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Senior Coffee Connection

Join us for Senior Coffee, a relaxed monthly gathering for older adults which offers a welcoming space to enjoy coffee, conversation, and connection with neighbors and community partners. Hosted by Patrick Kelley, LCPC, of the Winnetka Police Department and Emily Mysel, LCSW, of Family Service of Glencoe, this free program invites all older adults to stop by, grab a coffee, and build community together.

Family Service of Glencoe

Haven Warming House

Located at the northwest corner of Howard Park in Wilmette, Haven’s Warming House is a free after-school drop-in center for 6th-12th graders. Check the website for summer hours.

The Warming House provides a welcoming environment to all teenagers.

Structured programs are offered daily and include cooking/baking, cultural humility, volunteering, creative arts, health discussion groups, youth leadership board, academics, community service, mental health check-ins, and recreation. We list our weekly programs on our Instagram!

Haven/ Warming House

Josselyn Center

To improve lives by providing quality mental health care for communities.

Whether you're seeking care for yourself or a loved one, Josselyn is here to help. Visit our website to find the support and resources you need.

This month and year-round, Josselyn is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive mental health care to those who need it.

Learn more about Josselyn’s services at josselyn.org.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential, 24/7 support.

      Josselyn - Mental health for all

Keshet

Keshet creates an invigorating and loving environment for children, teens, and adults with special needs and disabilities. Consisting of over 75 programs, 3 residences, 200 dedicated staff, dozens of partners and corporate contributors, and thousands of engaged donors around the world, few organizations compare to Keshet. Through inclusive programs, community involvement, and consultations, Keshet's impact expands far beyond the 600 participants served each year with one goal in mind: creating communities of belongings classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to 600 people with disabilities and special needs each year.

Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to 600 people with disabilities and special each year.

Keshet

Lambs Farm

Lambs Farm’s residential program is designed specifically to provide a nurturing environment for our participants while promoting self-reliance. We offer a variety of housing options, both on the farm and in the community, to better meet each participant’s needs. Please keep our greenhouse in mind as you start planning your garden this season.

Please check out monthly events!

Lambs Farm

North Shore Senior Center

To foster the independence and well-being of older adults, enhance their dignity and self-respect, and promote their participation in and contribution toward all aspects of community life. 

Whether you’re looking to try something new, connect with others, stay active, or simply find a place to feel at home, there’s something here for you. Come see what makes North Shore Senior Center a community worth celebrating! Visit our website or stop by for a visit Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Volunteer Position Open at NSSC

We're always seeking volunteers to donate their time to NSSC!

We are currently in need of a House of Welcome Lunch Volunteer! This position would entail helping prepare and serve lunch as well as interacting with HOW participants as they dine. Food Handler Training (online and covered by NSSC) is required. We are looking for a volunteer on Mondays or Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Email Julie Droste or call 847.242.6257 to learn more.

Memory Care Programs at NSSC

Did you know that NSSC has a staff art therapist working in our Memory Care Programs? Participating in art therapy is a great way to express yourself, connect with others, and engage your brain. Learn more here.

Mind Matters Early Memory Loss Program and House of Welcome Adult Day Program are both open for new participants.

Call us today at 847.242.6250 or email how@nssc.org to see which program is right for your family.

Check out the calendar for more daily events and programs.

Free Medicare Counseling Available

Do you have questions about Medicare or other health insurance options? Through the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP), trained volunteer counselors provide free, unbiased guidance to help older adults understand Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, prescription drug coverage, long-term care insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, and other health insurance choices.

Counselors do not sell or recommend insurance products. Their goal is to provide objective information and personalized assistance so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage.

To schedule an appointment, call 847.784.6000

NSSC Events and Programs

North Shore Suburban Legal Aide

We provide accessible, quality, equitable, free legal services in the areas of domestic violence, housing, and immigration to give low-income, at-risk community members access to justice and the opportunity to live productive and secure lives.

The Domestic Violence Law Practice at NSLAC provides free domestic violence legal aid to at-risk survivors living in north suburban Cook County and Lake County. Domestic violence is any systematic behavior — whether physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual — used for the purpose of gaining power and control over another person. Our team uses a careful trauma-informed approach to mitigate the effects of domestic violence on survivors and their families. 

NSLAC

Pickles

Pickles Group provides free peer-to-peer support and resources for kids and teens impacted by their parent or guardian’s cancer.

Family Cancer Support Kit

The Support Kit is a booklet that helps parents and caregivers have open, age-appropriate conversations with their kids and teens about cancer and helps reinforce coping skills and connections at home. Given the increased volume of requests, hard copy orders will be shipped within one month.

PICKLES

Special Gifts Theater

Check out classes and upcoming performances.

Special Gifts Theatre's programs & classes for neurodivergent children and young adults. View our programs on our website.

Please register for our fall programs.

Special Gifts Theatre

Total Link to Community

At Total Link to Community, we believe that when adults with disabilities thrive, our entire community gets stronger. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve grown into a leading resource for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or who are neurodiverse.

Total Link Events

The Volunteer Center



Connect with us to volunteer in the community. We work with people of all ages and abilities.

Our nonprofit partners are always looking for adult volunteers, and we’ve highlighted several opportunities on our website.

Looking for a Volunteer Opportunity? The Volunteer Center Can Help!

Whether you have a few hours to give or are looking for an ongoing commitment, The Volunteer Center can help you find a meaningful way to give back! We partner with more than 100 local nonprofits offering volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups.

Visit www.volunteercenterhelps.org to explore opportunities and find the right fit for you.

Need a little guidance? Reach out to us at info@volunteercenterhelps.org. We're here to help you get connected and make a difference!

The Volunteer Center

Village of Glencoe

Glencoe, IL

Village of Glenview

Glenview, IL | Official Website

Village of Kenilworth

Kenilworth, IL | Official Website

Village of Northfield

Northfield, IL | Official Website

 Village of Wilmette

Wilmette, IL | Official Website

Wilmette Park District

The next step is a comprehensive Recreation Feasibility Study Survey. It will focus on current facility use, areas of success, opportunities for improvement and future recreation needs.

The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Please consider the needs and perspectives of your entire household when responding.

This round of feedback is especially important, as it will inform the development of preliminary concepts for the Community Recreation Center, Centennial Recreation Complex and Big Tree Lane.

There are no predetermined plans or outcomes. Your input is essential to ensure the process reflects the needs of those who use our parks, facilities and programs.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has already taken part in this process, and we hope you’ll continue the conversation with us by completing this next survey.

Please complete the survey by Wednesday, October 28. All responses are confidential and will be combined with others. A summary of the results will be available on the Wilmette Park District project webpage this winter.

Your voice is helping shape The Future of Rec in Wilmette.

Please fill out a survey by October 28, 2026.

Wilmette Park District

Police Station Temporary Location

3220 Big Tree Lane

Construction on the new Wilmette Police Station (on the site of the existing station at 710 Ridge Rd.) is expected to begin this spring and continue through fall of 2027. While demolition and construction are underway, the station will be temporarily located at 3220 Big Tree Lane in Wilmette beginning March 3. The lobby will be open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The non-emergency number will remain 847-256-1200. Always call 911 in the event of an emergency. 

 Wilmette Police Station Temporary Location

Village of Winnetka

Winnetka, IL | Official Website

YWCA

The YWCA Evanston/North Shore is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

40 Hour Domestic Violence Training

Oct 19 - Oct 30, 2026 (M-F)

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

YWCA Evanston/North Shore

YWCA Evanston/North Shore is an approved ICDVP training site for the 40-hour domestic violence training, which provides a solid base of knowledge for anyone working with individuals affected by domestic violence. The training covers all ICDVP-required topics using a trauma-informed lens.

Our trainers all have years of experience, both as educators and as service providers. Where beneficial, we bring in guest trainers with more in-depth knowledge on specific topics.

Domestic Violence Training Ticket

4th Annual YWCA Domestic Violence Awareness Month CommUNITY Resource Fair

Wed, Oct 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM - 7:00 pm

Join YWCA Evanston/North Shore this October for our 4th Annual Domestic Violence CommUNITY Resource Fair—a welcoming, family-friendly event where anyone can explore local resources for housing, counseling, legal aid, health services, financial wellness, and more. Meet trusted partners, ask questions, and discover practical ways to support survivors and be an ally in our community.

To respect the privacy and safety of all attendees—especially survivors—registration is not required. You’re welcome to attend without RSVPing and there will be no check-in at the door. 

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Zacharias Center

At ZCenter, we provide quality, comprehensive, client-centered services to survivors of sexual assault and abuse. These services are provided in partnership with the survivor in the spirit of equality, free from judgment or oppression.

Monthly Lunch & Learn Series

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center | ZCenter – From Here to Healing

We're excited to announce that Family Insight has a new home! We'd love to invite you to join us on the first Wednesday of the month our next Family Insight Evening on October 7th — which will be held at its new location, Turning Point, located at 8324 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. Family Insight is a monthly gathering offering education, support, and connection for family members and caregivers of those living with mental illness. This event is free and open to all, please feel free to bring a friend or family member!

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