The Giving Spree

Join The Giving Spree at Northbrook Court & Support Linus!
The Giving Spree is a fun way to start your holiday shopping with big savings while supporting Project Linus. On November 15, donors to The Giving Spree will get special savings from some of their favorite retailers – just for making a donation!
Here’s how it works: Shoppers make a donation to Project at TheGivingSpree.com between now and November 14, 2008. When you make a donation, you’ll get access to exclusive offers from retailers like The Disney Store, Steve Madden, Aeropostale, New York & Company, & The Body Shop at Northbrook Court to use on November 15, 2008. 100% of your donation will go to support the work of Project Linus.
Help Project Linus and save on holiday shopping – what could be better? Visit www.TheGivingSpree.com to donate and save. And, please pass this information on to your friends and family!

Save the Date-January 21st!

Project Linus was recently selected as a charity of the month at the Signature Room at the John Hancock Building in Chicago.
As the chosen charity, Linus has the month of January.
The Signature Room at the 95th offers a monthly, four-course dinner menu, known as the “Signature Selection” menu. Linus will receive 10% of the sales from this menu, which is offered throughout January.
In addition,on January 21st, The Signature Room at the 95th hosts the "Table of Twelve" Reception, to kick-off the yearly program and honor all 12 non-for-profit groups. All profits from the reception go directly to the charity of the month organizations.
This special party will have a vintage circus theme this year and promises to be a very special night that includes many Chicago celebrities and famous personalities.
Invitations will follow, but save the date--January 21st as a not to be missed evening of partying downtown. Tickets will be on sale at the 1st of the year for $75.00 each.
Contact Linda at Linuschicago@aol.com for additional information.

To view the Signature website and details about the events, please copy the following web address
http://www.signatureroom.com/CompanyInformation/CharityofMonthProgram.cfm?PID=8

Do you enjoy using the rotary cutter?

We currently have a huge inventory of quilters cotton and we are looking for people willing to cut this darling fabric into 8" squares for use in the Kids Helping Kids quilts.
Please consider donating a bit of time to this easy project.
Please email Linuschicago@aol.com to arrange a pick up.
Thank you

As the holidays approach, we have a fun gift giving idea that when purchased, also generates an automatic donation to Project Linus. Please copy and paste the following link to find a wonderful, soft and cuddly Linus blanket for adults.
http://search.urbanoutfitters.com/?q=linus
Part of the purchase price will be donated to Project Linus!
Judi and Linda are both lucky to have received one of these cuddly blankets last year and both of them are thrilled to report that nothing feels as cozy in front of the television as this luxurious Linus blanket!

Check them out. They are wonderful gifts indeed!

We have received a very large donation of quilters cotton. If you would like to stop by and "shop" for free fabric for your next Linus quilt, please call Linda at 4986074

Fleece blankets are fun to make and the children always enjoy the darling patterns.
HOWEVER, we ask that the follow a few important guidelines-please click on How to Make a Blanket at the left side of this site.

Below, find links to a demonstration utube video starring our own Blanketeers, Karen Grage and Penny Gidd. Click on the left side of this website under LINKS-Fleece Blanket Video or Copy and paste each address into your address bar to find great illustrations of how to make a fleece blanket as well as how to make a crocheted edged blanket!
no-sew fleece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv4WVOiUpYc
crochet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtLkkJs-kXI

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