Chicago’s Turkey Trots

image credit: Turkey Trot Chicago

Thanksgiving is almost here!  One growing holiday tradition is the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, which gives families and friends the chance to get some fresh air and a little exercise before their delicious food-related festivities begin.  Most organized Turkey Trots also send contributions to non-profit organizations and charities, which provides participants the opportunity to say “thanks” in a meaningful way.

If a Turkey Trot sounds like an activity you’d “gobble” up, below are links to some Turkey Trots happening in Chicago:

33rd Annual Turkey Trot 8K in Lincoln Park

http://www.turkeytrotchicago.com

Over 5,000 walkers and runners are planned to participate in this 8K run/walk, which will also feature the Plymouth Rock Ramble for children ages 2-12. Don’t forget to bring a couple of cans of food to donate to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. At last year’s race over 10,000 pounds of food were collected.  For event registration and information, click here.

14th Annual Edison Park Turkey Trot in Edison Park

http://www.epturkeytrot.org/index.html

Held in Edison Park on the northwest side of Chicago, this 5K will benefit the The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago with The Danny Did Foundation & Emmett’s Hope.  There will also be a Gobble Gallop for kids 12 and under.  For event registration and information, click here.

Old St. Pat’s Annual Turkey Trot at Old St. Patrick’s Church

http://oldstpats.org/blog/event/old-st-pats-annual-turkey-trot/

If Thanksgiving doesn’t exactly inspire your competitive spirit, Old St. Pat’s noncompetitive trot through Chicago’s Loop, Museum Campus, and the lakefront may be for you.  Although participants will be dividing into groups of walkers, joggers, and runners, this trot is “easy, relaxed, no racing; just socializing.” All are invited to attend, just bring a few cans of food to donate.  For more information, click here.

What race are you doing?  Share your race times, stories and photos! Good luck.

Love Thy Neighbor

As we all know, one key component to green living is taking advantage of your local resources, which is why we’ve decided to dedicate this post to our wonderful neighbors in the River North District of Chicago.

Green Heart Shop – There’s more to being green beyond the tangible, and Green Heart Shop fully embraces this – this nonprofit shop carries eco friendly and fair trade products – twice as rewarding. Follow Green Heart Shop on Twitter.

Flair Tower – If you love our neighborhood as much as we do, be sure to check out Flair Tower for eco-friendly living. Follow Flair Tower on Twitter.

Scoozi Chicago – Enjoy the tastes of a home cooked Italian meal, and please, don’t forget to take a look at Scoozi’s Wine Spectator award-winning wine list. Follow Scoozi on Twitter.

East Bank Club – This is a gym that you’ll never have a hard time getting to, even on those lazy Sundays. East Bank Club’s amenities make any gym experience feel more like a retreat. Follow East Bank Club on Twitter.

Allyu Spa – Place the focus on you at Allyu Spa for an all around spa experience. This healing environment celebrates you and the world outside simultaneously. Follow Allyu Spa on Twitter.

WEAR Eyewear – a cutting-edge eyewear shop located in the heart of River North, you’re sure to leave with specs that will attract the attention of others. Follow WEAR Eyewear on Twitter.

Imerman Angels – This nonprofit organization ensures support and strength through one’s fight with cancer. Imerman Angels provides one-on-one cancer support, connecting fighters and survivors. Follow Imerman Angels on Twitter.

How do you and your neighbors work together for a more sustainable lifestyle?

Dream Date – Dinner for Two at Elate Restaurant

One of Chicago’s most anticipated fundraisers of the year is just around the corner. Hotel Felix’s Elate Restaurant is happy to participate in this year’s giveaways. Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest will be auctioning off dinner for two at Elate Restaurant on Feb. 5th at the 19^th Annual Dream Date Charity Auction.

Starlight is a nonprofit organization which helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education, family activities, community outings and other special events.  The fundraising goal of $150,000 has been set for the “Dream Date” event, which will host more than 550 attendees.

Elate Restaurant is proud to participate in this fundraising event to help support Starlight’s diverse line-up of programs and services.  Event details are listed below:

Who: Starlight Children’s Foundation Midwest

What: 19th Annual Dream Date Charity Auction

Where: Enclave (220 W. Chicago Ave.)

When: Friday, Feb. 5th at 6 p.m.

Why: To raise money to help support Starlight’s diverse line-up of programs and services

For tickets, please call 312.251.7827 or visit www.starlight-midwest.org

Hotel Felix announced as finalist in Greater Chicago Food Depository Commerical Real Estate Awards

Every year, the Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards Dinner recognizes the outstanding architects, designers, developers and brokers responsible for the city’s best real estate developments. This year, the developer of the Hotel Felix, Oxford Capital Group, LLC, has been honored to have been selected as a finalist in the redevelopment category.

The annual event is a benefit of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, and has raised more than $10 million for the cause in the last 21 years. Award nominations are reviewed by a Blue Ribbon Panel, comprised of representatives from last year’s award winners, representatives from real estate associations and members of the real estate community. The panel selects two to six finalists per category and then finalists are voted on by the Executive Committee.
The dinner is considered “the Oscars of the real estate industry.” This year’s event starts with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the Hilton Chicago.

The Hotel Felix would like to congratulate all who have contributed to this unique and distinctive project.

Haitian Relief Fund

Dear Associates and Guests,

Earlier this week, the nation of Haiti suffered through a massive earthquake that demolished the capital, Port-au-Prince.  Already the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, the earthquake and aftershocks have destroyed any semblance of normalcy and wiped out existing infrastructure.

If you would like to help our less fortunate neighbors living in Haiti, you can make a donation from your cell phone to the American Red Cross.

To make an immediate donation of $10 to the Haitian Relief Fund of the American Red Cross,

TEXT “Haiti” to 90999.

Your donation will help alleviate the suffering and make you feel a little better too.

All the Best,

Hotel Felix Management