Local

Local Businesses:

In keeping with KCDW goals, we are providing you with information regarding some local businesses. Buying locally brings more money into the community than national chains. Please consider them when you are making your purchasing decisions.*

Art/Music/Books

Apocalypse Cow (www.callthecow.com): Recording studio and music composition. Sound for your vision. - Theresa Brooks.

Arranmore Center for the Arts (www.arranmorearts.org): Indoor/outdoor performance theatre, Art gallery and sculpture garden.

Art Unlimited: Bringing the world of art into your home and office. Offering custom framing and a new line of custom window treatments. - Doris Turano (artunlimitedllc@sbcglobal.net).

Barefoot Books (www.mybarefootbooks.com/DebbieYelensky): "Read, Inspire, and Dream." - Debbie Yelensky

Kristin Walker, author (www.kristin-walker.com): A young adult novel by local author Kristin Walker available now from Razorbill/Penguin Group.

Venus Glass Studio (www.venusglassstudio.com): Fused glass jewelry and gifts. Flattened wine bottles used for serving/cheese plates or snacks.

Clothing/Textile

Amber's Blankets (ambi121488@yahoo.com): Custom sports, logo, and theme acrylic blankets - Amber DeLancy

I Create It (tamcancreate.weebly.com): Creates one-of-a-kind, stylish, artful items by revamping old clothing into new. By recycling, repurposing, and reusing, we are not only helping our pocketbook, but we are reducing our dependence on new material. - Tam O'Connell (i_create_it@hotmail.com)

Consulting/Professional/Event

Face to Face Communications and Training (http://www.face2facetraining.com): Training, consulting, facilitation, and solutions for your organization. - Gail Johnson (JohnsonG@face2facetraining.com)

Jane Bodine, LCPC: Therapist specializing in anxiety and panic disorders, as well as OCD, trichotillomania, dermatillomania, phobias,depression, Tourettes, ADHD, and obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders in Naperville. - Jane Bodine (janeoctric@yahoo.com)

Water Lily Floral (www.waterlilyfloral.com): Mother-daughter home based wedding and event florist with ten years of design experience. - Lori Marco (lmarco@ameritech.net) and Tricia Marco

Food/Drink

Tastefully Simple (www.tastefullysimple.com/web/khannigan): From main dishes to desserts, we offer a wide variety of easy-to-prepare foods and gifts for every day and every occasion. Best of all, our products can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes! - Kim Hannigan

Tipps - Sirloin on a Bone (cjtipps@sbcglobal.net): Catering

Health/Beauty/Personal

Annie's Om Towne Fitness: Om Towne Fitness specializes in yoga, Pilates and hip-tease instruction. - Annie Craig

Avon (www.avon.com): Cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, perfume, and much more. Enter my phone number 630-801-7644 at checkout. - Lynn Lohman

Passion Parties (http://duhnae.yourpassionconsultant.com/): Danae Iacovella (passionmuse@ymail.com)

Shaklee (www.lorihaff.myshaklee.com): Where the best of science and nature come together. Here you'll find that everything you need for creating a healthier life is just a click away. - Lori Haff-Delancy (foryorhealth@yahoo.com).

Home/Garden

Bruce Zentmyer Heating and Air Conditioning (630-306-9453)

Christina Miller (iChristinaHomes.com): Realtor (christina.miller@bairdwarner.com)

S&J Carpet Care (630-554-8008)

Online Shopping/Computer

Compassionate Family Store (www.cafepress.com/compassionfam): Online store promoting family, compassion, and peace. Items include Democratic, homeschooling, sci-fi, humor, vegetarian/vegan, travel, nature, seasonal, conservation, anti-cancer, and custom message items. Contact for simple web design, or computer training, as well. - Brandy Carrelli (kbmailbox1-blog@yahoo.com).

Kendall County Democratic Central Committee store: http://www.cafepress.com/kcdcc

Kendall County Democratic Women store: http://www.cafepress.com/kcdw

Printing

Premier Mailing Services (http://www.premiermailingink.com/): PJ Elizondo, President, pj@premiermailingink.com. Estimates, info@premiermailingink.comor 630-554-3380.

* The KCDW is sharing information, but is not responsible for the businesses, products, or services listed.

Local Non-Profit Organizations

Kendall County Food Panty: The KCFP (http://www.kendallcountyfoodpantry.org/) has been generously supported by the communities of Kendall County for more than two decades. The KCFP is committed to providing essential, supplemental and emergency food and foodstuffs to the neediest individuals and families in the county. The KCFP welcomes food, clothing, and monetary donations from individuals, families, churches, civic groups and various food drives throughout the county.

Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS): Anne Engelhardt is the Executive Director for PADS, a nationwide program which became available to Kendall County's homeless this fall thanks to the dedication of a team of determined individuals. Kendall County PADS offers homeless guests shelter every night from Oct. 17 - April 16. If you are interested in volunteering, email padsvolunteers.kendallcounty@gmail.com or contact Engelhardt at 630-553-5073.