Fowl Play, Duck Duck Goose At Golf Mill Shopping Center

Shoppers at Golf Mill recently had to duck to avoid cars in the parking lot, but a little rain helped goose the traffic along. Watch the video to see what really happened.

Fowl Play Duck Duck Goose At Golf Mill Shopping Center

Shoppers at Golf Mill recently had to duck to avoid cars in the parking lot, but a little rain helped goose the traffic along. Watch the video to see what really happened.

  Golf Mill Shopping Center has long been a draw for shoppers in Niles, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Glenview.  Recently, though, rain and the resultant puddles have been attracting visitors of the most fowl kind.  But, everyone has to get their shopping done for Easter, Passover and other rites of spring.

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Win Jewelry, Dinner Before Valentine's Day

Golf Mill Shopping Center is holding two drawings: for a bracelet from Michael Hill Jewelers and for dinner for two from Ginza Steak and Sushi. Shoppers can also get photos taken in front of the Larger Than Love display.

  If a giant were to wander into Golf Mill Shopping Center this weekend, he'd find a bouquet sized just right for his Valentine giantess. Artist Mahir Naoia, owner of the Charcoal Art shop in the mall, constructed a 12-foot high "Larger than Love" display of Valentine roses and a guitar on a 16-foot long stage.  Shoppers can get a 5" x 7" photo taken of themselves in front of the display by Nablus Photography for $8 on Feb. 9, 10 and 14. There are also two drawings to enter. The first is for a story bracelet with two accessory beads from Michael Hill, with the winner to be chosen on Valentine's Day. Contestants must be at least 16 years old. A second drawing, for dinner for two at Ginza Steak, Seafood & Sushi Buffet, can be entered by …

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Ginza Steak, Seafood & Sushi Is Open In Niles

The grand opening will take place Friday. The buffet has lobster, crab, steak, noodle dishes, chicken and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts.

  The grand opening of Ginza Steak, Seafood & Sushi Buffet at Golf Mill Shopping Center will take place Friday, the mall announced. Earlier: Ginza Steak, Seafood & Sushi to Open at Golf Mill  Manager David Kuo said the buffet will offer more than 100 items, including seafood, sushi, stir fry, lobster, crab, chicken, vegetarian and noodle dishes, as well as the grill area. The owners invested more than $1 million in remodeling and decorating the space, he added. Ginza will have its own entrance on the side of Golf Mill facing Milwaukee Avenue, just north of the food court.  Like Niles-Morton Patch on Facebook for news, conversation

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Craft Fair to Showcase Local Artistry at Golf Mill Mall

Variety is the spice of the Heartland Creative Craft Fair.

Niles Police Win Golf Mill Food Drive Contest

It's a fierce competition each year to see which local agency can collect the most food items in Golf Mill's "Festival of Trees" food drive.

  One year, the Niles Fire Department won. Another, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church took home the honors. This year, the Niles Police Department got the glory of winning Golf Mill Shopping Center's "Festival of Trees" food drive by collecting the greatest number of donations to the holiday food drive--4,423. "I am very excited that we won the contest and want to thank all of those that supported the Police Department," said Niles Police Chief Dean Strzelecki. Like Niles-Morton Grove Patch on Facebook "However I am overjoyed with the response to the food drive and very happy for the people in need during this season.  I would encourage all that participated during this time of giving to try and think of those in need all year long by …

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What Time Does Golf Mill Open Black Friday?

It varies wildly, with Sears flinging open doors at 8 p.m. Thursday and Target following at 9 and others at midnight. Gloria Jean's will start brewing at 3 a.m. and the mall officially opens at 6 a.m.

  Black Friday at Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles will get going at 8 p.m. Thursday, Thanksgiving Day 2012, with Sears being the first to open. Target follows an hour later, and Kohl's and The Children's Place start doing business at midnight. By 3 a.m., you'll need caffeine, so it's a good thing Gloria Jean's will start brewing it up at that hour. At 4 a.m., many fashion stores, including Bath and Body Works and Express, open. McDonald's and more stores come to life at 5 a.m.  Get Niles and Morton Grove news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more.  And by 6 a.m., the entire mall will be humming with life. See the detailed list, hour by hour. The Wal-Mart kitty-corner from Golf Mill opens at 8 p.m. …

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Santa Arrived With Parade, Doggie Reindeer

The Niles Fire Department sure did have to go a long way to pick him up.

  On Saturday, Santa Claus continued his tradition of arriving at Golf Mill Shopping Center via firetruck, just in time for the Christmas season. To celebrate the joyful arrival, kids and their families gathered to see him coming on the impressive red sleigh, non-reindeerly though it may be, and wave to the crowd.  Earlier: Santa set to arrive Once he disembarked and greeted the crowd, they paraded through the mall, led by doggie reindeer from Wright Way Animal Rescue in Niles. Children who showed up with their families got to march in the parade and show off the elf hats they received, along with goody bags and treats.  The event culminated with Santa pressing a button to light up 11 decorated trees in an area just north of JCPenney in …

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Santa Arrives At Golf Mill, 10 A.M. Saturday

The man in red will make a dramatic entrance to kick off the season, and press a button that lights up the decorated trees. Bring canned food--each items counts as a vote for your favorite tree.

  Ready for some holiday excitement, kids of all ages? Santa will arrive on a shiny red firetruck at Golf Mill Shopping Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17.  After stepping off near Entrance #8, the jolly elf will parade inside, then magically light up 11 decorated trees. That will kick off this year’s Festival of Trees giving program. Anyone who brings one or more cans (or boxes) of food can use them to vote for their favorite decorated tree. The food donations will replenish the Maine Township Food Pantry. Earlier: Santa arrives at Golf Mill, 2011 The day’s festivities boast several free incentives which include: children’s goody bags in Center Court filled with coloring books, stickers and candy canes, elf hats, cookies and …

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Fall Fashion Show Sunday Benefits Students

The "Fall Into Fashion" show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Golf Mill features the latest in style for Autumn 2012, and proceeds benefit W.I.N.G.S and the Niles Chamber's Dollars for Scholars program.

  Do strangers often stop you on the street and say, "hey there, you're looking great today"?   No? Well perhaps you, like all of us, could use a little inspiration for what to wear this fall. And if perfect strangers DO stop you on the street to admire your fashion savoir faire, then just attend the Fall into Fashion show for the drinks and appetizers. So--the Fall into Fashion Show is taking place Sunday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center, Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue, Niles.  (Main Entrance). The show will feature attire from stores like JC Penney, Ross Dress for Less, Kohls, Target and more. Tickets ($50) include entrance to the event, a light meal, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages open bar, and appetizers. …

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