International Women’s Day event

International Women’s Day event

Community members joined us for inspiring presentations by local women business owners including: • Creative ETSY business or fulfilling side gig• Gift-making workshop• Peaceful art studio• Expansive sewing space• Commercial kitchen cooking space Join us on March 7 of...
Prayer Breakfast

Prayer Breakfast

Foundation Board members celebrating with community members at the Mayors Prayer Breakfast.
Just The Two of Us

Just The Two of Us

Guest Chef Jorge Solis and Foundation Directors  Renee Schwingbeck and Sharon Johlie prepare to serve ‘Date Night’ guests.
Foundation Recognizes Winners of its Scholarship for the Trades

Foundation Recognizes Winners of its Scholarship for the Trades

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library Foundation hosted a ceremony at the Makerplace this week to present scholarship certificates to the two winners of its new scholarship for the trades, Anthony Corsentino and Jake Nikolai, both 2023 graduates from John Hersey High...
Foundation holds “Spring into Salads”

Foundation holds “Spring into Salads”

In May, the Foundation hosted a new batch cooking class, featuring Chef Brian demonstrating techniques for making three delicious salads. One to take home (Caesar with fresh croutons and Creamy Caesar Dressing), and two others to make and taste at the end of the event...
Foundation hosts batch cooking class

Foundation hosts batch cooking class

On Jan. 27, the foundation hosted it’s first food event at the Makerplace. This‘batch cooking’ event was presented by Makerplace Chef Brian. Attendees learned how to improve knife skills by cutting up fresh chicken and fresh veggies. They took home savory...