The North Shore Women's Conference and Expo is due to take place in just a few days time in Skokie. An annual event, it is sponsored by 21 local chambers of commerce including the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce.

The Swing into Spring Senior Expo, aimed at those 55 and over, will take place in Niles next month and is a presentation of the MaineStreamers.

Those who are dedicated to promoting the arts should make sure you don't miss the Art for All Gala which is taking place in Chicago in about a week. The gala is a fundraiser for Urban Gateways.

Three Viewings is an exciting production being presented by the Oil Lamp Theatre until well into next month.

Every country has different Christmas traditions that often get incorporated into other societies. For example, the Christmas tree came from Germany and is now a tradition all over the world. The Museum of Science and Industry is currently holding and exhibit which highlights some of these traditions and international customs for celebrating Christmas.

The Christmas Light Tour is an annual event designed in the form of a road rally. On its way this evening, it enables guests to partake in the sounds and sights of the holiday season by passing by some of the most fantastic Christmas decorated homes in the suburbs. Guests do not have to have previous rally experience to participate.

People of all ages enjoy the holidays and want to celebrate with their peers. There are usually a variety of activities and events suitable for people of every age and interest taking place across various communities in Illinois. Morton Grove is no exception and will have at least two very different Christmas celebrations this year. Local printing companies will no doubt be doing their utmost to letting the community know about those celebrations.

The BSGC, Bead Show, Sell, and Tell is open to the public and features the beaded handwork of BSGC (Bead Society of Greater Chicago) members available for sale, just in time for the holiday season. This show is also intended for the artisans to discuss and showcase their works they have created.