The Downtown Wheaton Association announces their 2007 Annual their 2007 Annual Award recipients. Business people and property owners were presented with the prestigious awards today at the organization’s Annual Meeting held at The Bank Restaurant. Winners are chosen by their peers in the Downtown Wheaton business district.

Facade Improvement of the Year was presented to Mike Phillips of The Bank Restaurant for their extensive renovation to the property at 121 W. Front Street.

Spirit of Downtown Wheaton was presented to the Department of Public Works for their continued dedication to the community.

Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Xristina Rahn of It’s Our Earth for her support and commitment towards the DWA.

Mothers make the world go round.  Being a mother/daughter shop we know the unique bond that is motherhood.  We want to hear about your mom this year.  Why is she so special this year?  Has she completed a life long goal?  Given countless volunteer hours?  Or taken care of your family with every fiber of her being?  We want to hear your stories.  Please submit a short essay about your “Mother of the Year”  Only one winner will be chosen and your mom will receive an afternoon in Wheaton with all of the following prizes.

• $100 Gift Certificates to JB Winterberry, 124 N. Main St., Wheaton
  
• $25 for Tea or Lunch at Suzette’s Creperie, 211 W. Front St., Wheaton
• Free Haircut, Color and Facial at Zazu Salon & Day Spa, 133 N. Main St., Wheaton

Entries can be mailed or dropped off at JB Winterberry, 124 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL  60187 beginning May 1.  Please include your name and phone number.  For further questions, call JB Winterberry at 630-653-9667.

JB Winterberry in downtown Wheaton begins a new charity program entitled “JB Gives”. Every third Friday of the month, JB Winterberry will donate 10% of their sales to a specified organization. While JB Winterberry continues to give to area schools and churches, this monthly event is being held to benefit larger charities. The premier “JB Gives” event will be held on Friday, April 18th from 10am-5pm. The first organization which is close to their heart is the American Brain Tumor Association. This non-profit organization founded in 1973 exists to eliminate brain tumors and to meet the needs of brain tumor survivor. The American Brain Tumor Association’s annual walk called “Path to Progress” is being held on Saturday, April 26 in Chicago. 100% of the proceeds raised through this event support brain tumor research. JB Winterberry takes a stand to help raise money for this organization. They will continue to give through “JB Gives” on the third Friday of each month. Upcoming charities include The Humanitarian Service Project, The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans and the 3-Day Walk for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Please visit JB Winterberry on these days to help the community around you. Extra envelopes will be available for donations if a particular charity is close to your heart. For more information, contact JB Winterberry at 630-653-9667.