I have volunteered here several times doing different roles such as sorting and stickering books…read more The facility here is amazing, with an enormous warehouse and the other areas being a great place to socialize as well, surrounded by tons of books, coat area, and lots of Bernie's Book Bank branded items. The staff here is always super friendly and great at helping new volunteers with understanding their roles and how to perform their jobs. If going with a group from work, this is a great way to meet others and socialize, while doing your volunteer job.

I went there for a yelp event. it was calledneon night and it was a fundraiser. I have never been…read morehere prior to it nor was I familiar with it. It seems like a wonderful organization. You can donate books or money, and it helps children that don't have the means to buy books and you donate money or books, and it helps them. The CM of the North Shore suburbs Keisha and her assistant were kind enough to organize this.

What's not to like?…read more You're volunteering for an important cause, it's fun and social, and you're done in about an hour and forty-five minutes. All ages are welcome from 5yo and up and if you are unable to stand, there are other options for serving that allow you to sit. I serve here about 3-4 times a year with my company and I'm taking my family here soon! This is a great Christian-centered organization that you should support, even if you're not Christian. There are also a lot of items for sale that serve as additional donations!

What a great idea and effort to support the less fortunate abroad. It's educational, team fun and…read morerewarding! DO IT!

As a foster, I have seen disturbing, unethical practices of dogs being sourced from Amish breeders…read moreand adopted out without undergoing required spay/neuter surgeries, putting them at risk of being exploited again by whoever adopts them. Sandy is treating AEAR as a money-making business, not a genuine rescue with animals' well-being as the main goal. I've resigned in protest.

I have been volunteering with AEAR since 2015. I wanted to find a local organization where I could…read morelend my own skills and provide useful support. I have found a wonderful community of volunteers who offer their time with love. I have volunteered elsewhere, but with AEAR the drama is low and the camaraderie is high. I've had the pleasure to foster animals as well as screen applications. AEAR fulfills their mission in a purposeful way. None of the services are provided thoughtlessly. AEAR serves the local community, provides educational programs, works to show the value of bringing people and animals together, and teaches children how to treat animals with respect. An important aspect of AEAR is that they don't just rescue cats and dogs, but also many other types of pets. As long as their is someone willing to foster an animal, AEAR will take it in and try to find the best home for it. All of the individuals involved with AEAR--mostly volunteers--are committed to the mission of rescuing animals, educating the community, and bringing people and animals together.

Great community center! I had an office here for about 10 years and ran a non profit and watched…read morethe center grow from well appointed but not fully utilized community center into a bustling hub of classes, shows, private events, parties for the town. Rents are reasonable for private events. Shows are very reasonably priced. Classes are well attended.

I wasn't aware this place existed, as it's a bit out of my usual distance for going to events. But…read moreI saw an instagram ad for Michael Cavanaugh and couldn't pass up the opportunity to see him (Movin' Out is one of my favorite Broadway shows). The location is very convenient to the Metra, and there's free parking in the lot for the building, which is always appreciated. The venue itself is nice -- intimate and a community-based feeling (there was a community band of some sort rehearsing in a room outside the theater when I left, which is charming). The theater itself isn't elaborate, but it's a nice space. It's great for this type of event. The show itself was great -- he's a fantastic performer, and I loved the set list and how interactive he tried to be with the audience (more on that later). I also loved that I was able to get a discounted seat because I bought a single seat in between seats that had already sold, so it was half price. (I don't know if they always do this, or if it was just because there were still quite a few seats left at the time I bought my ticket 2 weeks beforehand. Regardless, my frugal self appreciated it. I wish more places did that.). There were a few times during the show that the house lights randomly came on during a song, and it didn't seem like it was intentional. Maybe it was the light board operator hitting the wrong thing, or maybe a house manager bumped a switch. It was a little odd though and it happened a few times, which kind of took me out of the performance and made me think something was going on. But oh man, the crowd itself was an interesting experience from a people-watching perspective. It must be a Lake Forest thing? 96% of the audience seemed to think they were in the waiting room of a dentist office waiting for a root canal, and about 1% of the audience thought they were at Coachella (including the three 55-65 year old women next to me, who I'm pretty sure were drinking vodka out of a water bottle because they were getting progressively more wasted during the show despite only drinking from a clear water bottle lol. No judgement. We've all been there...I just haven't been there since I was 21 and trying to sneak my own alcohol into a street festival because I was cheap and not going to pay for overpriced drinks. But hey, you do you. YOLO!). The other 3% were like myself and wanted to get into it, but because everyone else seemed like they were afraid to move, we were holding back (because we didn't want to be "those people", like the ladies next to me...although honestly they seemed like they had a GREAT time, by the way they were grooving and had their hands up in the air even though not another soul in the theater did lol. I can only hope I'm that carefree when I grow up. I'm certainly not at this stage in my life). I almost feel bad for Michael, because I assume he wanted the audience to be a bit more into it than they were. He asked people to clap along a few times and he would start it and then as soon as he put his hands back on the piano to play, people stopped clapping (then he would start clapping again to try to get people going, and they would until he went back to playing. My dudes....he wanted you to clap along to the beat during the song. That's literally how that song works). I tried to keep it going but it was awkward (and bless the people next to me...they tried to clap but the alcohol was definitely impacting their ability to find and stay on the beat. I was fighting a losing battle trying to guide them haha). Also, the crowd here could stand to learn a few things about technology to avoid annoying everyone around them. Obviously people are going to take videos and photos, which is fine. I did too. But it seems like no one knew to turn down their screen brightness in a dark theater so you don't blind the people around you. It was super distracting and headache-inducing to see super bright phone screens out of the corner of my eye every few minutes (maybe it was just the section where I was seated). It would be nice if the ushers or house manager could've said something to folks or reminded people at the beginning not to let their phones be distractions. I was a house manager out in the western suburbs for a similarly sized theater while I was in grad school, and I worked at a theater that held concerts like this in high school, so I've worked at (and attended) hundreds of concerts just like this. This was definitely the strangest experience of an audience I've ever encountered. Apparently this is par for the course, though, because I made an IG story post describing my people observations during intermission and my friend asked me if I was at Gorton Center...I asked her how she knew and she said it was because of the audience description I gave lol. I'd go back and I'm glad I went. I'd just need to prepare myself so I'm not so jarred by the bizarre audience vibes.

I solicited an estimate for mold inspection and remediation at 7:30am and roughly fifteen minutes…read morelater Mark reached out to let me know he'd be calling. Then he and Willie were at my house before noon. They displayed excellent communication and integrity, taking the time to educate me about my options and what the state of the basement was. They confirmed with their moisture sensor what we already suspected - that the carpet had dried out already, but was continuing to harbor mold, so we needed to finish ripping it out, which we had started ourselves. They recommended a cleaning product, and since we were already doing the work ourselves, waived the inspection fee and went on to their next customer. I wouldn't hesitate to call them back if we have any remediation needs in the future.

We had an unusual situation where our garage needed cleaned and re-floored. I made an emergency…read morecall to Mark and he came out immediately to assess the damages. He provided timely and professional service from start to finish of project. He made suggestions on new flooring options and kept himself well within budget. His communication from start to finish was excellent, service was excellent, and workmanship was impeccable. We will definitely use their service again and we highly recommend them to anyone!

Dropping off clothes and items at this location is easy. They have a donation box that you use on…read moreyour own time. I do also like purchasing items from here. Look for the color tag of the day for 50% off or senior citizens get a discount on Wednesdays. They have nice items for sell.

If I could give 0 I would. They take practically nothing unless it's in like new condition…read more Outrageous. Folks that need items would take items "with a scratch". Desk, storage bench, file cabinet. Appreciate your tone deaf response.

This places pricing is ridiculous. I saw a small end piece, that was listed for $1200!! are you…read morekidding me? the only reason is because it's "designer". even if it's designer it's not worth $1200 unfortunately 90% of this stores prices seem to be out of line. don't recommend.

I have found some excellent treasures here over the years. Many designer dressings for a few…read moredollars each, unique antique furniture, and some brand new or barely worn items. Time is needed to sort through and find the good stuff, but it is always worth the investment. Nurses who show a badge get an additional 25% off an already good bargain! One of my fav thrift stores

Mr. Duct sent Miguel out to clean our ducts. He did a great job. For those looking at duct cleaning…read moreservices, you should look for National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) certified shops. You should also shop around because some places offer bonus services that you may or may not need, or may even be hazardous to the occupants of the home, like sealants or chemicals. Check the EPA page on "Should You Have the Air Ducts in Your Home Cleaned?" for a thorough treatment of the topic, though note that it's much less enthusiastic about duct cleaning than people's subjective experiences, especially people with allergies or sensitivities, or if you've just done a remodel. I'd refer to "Is it worth it to get your air ducts cleaned?" on r/homeowners and "Is air duct cleaning a scam?" on r/hvacadvice. With that out of the way, Miguel cleaned our ducts quite thoroughly. He inserted the vacuum to the air handling unit. This would provide the negative pressure to ensure most of the dust and debris would go to the vacuum. Then he use a air compressor to knock loose the dust at each register and as far into the ventilation as he could push the nozzle. My registers unfortunately went up towards the attic, so dust was guaranteed to get knocked loose into the room, so we had to vacuum. This would have gone smoother if Mr. Duct had sent a partner with Miguel. Miguel was also very helpful in airdropping the photos of the ducts to my phone, which was important because we were trying to identify what might be triggering allergic reactions. For roughly $300, it was very reasonable. I would recommend Mr. Duct to those who need duct cleaning services.

I recommend this company, they were able to fit me in the same day service at a great price! The…read moregentleman that did my air ducks and dryer vent was okay, a little bit careless and worked rushed. I wish he would've been more careful and taken his time he would have better work quality. He broke my ring holder while moving furniture around (I got credited back) and left residue of the dust behind. Price was good, I would hire them again but not have the same gentleman do the project.

This is a great little tool library that I stumbled upon. They have a large assortment of tools…read more Both outdoor and indoor. They tale donations but it is pay as you can. I was able to check out an aerator for a yard project I had. The staff is very friendly and it's a welcoming environment. I highly recommend this tool library. It's great place to check out tools for any project you might run into, and not break the bank.

From the owner: Mundelein Tool Library is an all-volunteer, community-based 501(c)(3) non-profit tool lending…read morelibrary located in Mundelein IL serving all residents of Lake County. Join today and borrow free tools from our growing inventory. We offer a variety of power and hand tools for projects including carpentry, lawn & garden, woodworking, electrical, plumbing, masonry, automotive and much more! What is a 'tool library'? A Tool Library is just like a book library — you can "check out" hardware tools, free of cost. If you don't want to spend the money to buy a tool that'll be used lightly, MTL is perfect for you. We're dedicated to improving the lives of those in our community. Your donations directly fund our mission, and are tax deductible. As part of the sharing economy which prioritizes access over ownership to save money and conserve resources for Lake County residents, the Mundelein Tool Library is a community resource that encourages civic engagement and volunteerism while building skills and relationships.