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Ten Thousand Villages
www.tenthousandvillages.com
719 Main St. • Evanston
847.733.8258
This fair trade retail phenomenon was founded by visionary
entrepreneur Edna Ruth Byler in 1946. It has grown into a
global network of social entrepreneurs working to empower
and provide economic opportunities to artisans in developing
countries. From rings to rain sticks, from table linens to toys
and games, you’ll find gorgeous artworks from around the
globe. Sales benefit thousands of disadvantaged artisans
worldwide.

Village Toy Shop
www.villagetoyshopil.com
807 Elm St. • Winnetka
847.446.7990 Wheel and Sprocket, Evanston
A local favorite for wonderful toys since its opening in 1948.
Each customer is given special attention to help find the perfect Vivid Art Gallery
toy for any child. Classic games like Battleship and Monopoly, www.vividartgallery.net
plus new favorites like Blokus and Apples to Apples and puzzles 895 Green Bay Rd. • Winnetka
from simple 6-piece wooden tray puzzles to 1,000-piece 224.505.5961
puzzles great for adults. Collector dolls, plush stuffed animals The North Shore’s newest art gallery is the destination for
too. Free gift wrapping. Free local delivery. those who love to discover new finds in contemporary art.
You will find a wide variety of emerging and mid-career
Vinic Wine Company artists in a charming and welcoming space.
www.vinicwine.com
1509 Chicago Ave. • Evanston Westfield Old Orchard
847.733.7000 www.westfield.com/oldorchard
Opened by North Shore native Sandeep Ghaey in 2009, with Westfield Old Orchard
sommelier credentials and a background in distribution, Vinic I-94 and Old Orchard Rd. • Skokie
Wine Company has built a varied selection of wine, beer and 847.673.6800
spirits that offers both quality and affordability. To help navigate One of the Midwest’s most celebrated shopping malls. With
the world of craft producers Vinic offers tastings every Friday over 140 specialty stores including retail giants Bloomingdale’s,
and Saturday, and also has wines by the glass with cheese Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, this spectacular outdoor
and meat plates. mall features beautiful gardens, landscaped walkways,
sparkling fountains and children’s play areas. McCormick
and Schmick’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Cheesecake Factory,
and Buffalo Wild Wings offer a superb dining option.

Wheel and Sprocket
www.wheelandsprocket.com
1027 Davis St. • Evanston
847.864.7660
A Top 100 bicycle shop serving all cyclists. Selling the top SHOPPING
brands of bikes, parts, and accessories. Repair and
maintenance of all brands. Bicycle fitting. Local clubs, rides,
and events.
Village Toy Shop, Winnetka

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