Filed under: EVENTS!, HEALTH!, Non-Profit of the Month
During the month of November, Eye Spy Optical will be collecting non-perishable, unexpired food items! Drop off your donation and receive a $25 discount on a pair of glasses!!!
One of Chicago’s largest and longest-operating food pantries, Lakeview Pantry’s mission is to eliminate hunger and poverty in our community by providing food to fill the basic need of hungry people; increasing the independence of our clients through self-help initiatives and other innovative programs; and raising awareness of hunger and poverty and working towards solutions to eliminate them.
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1 in 9 people on the North Side suffers from food insecurity.
With 3 food distribution programs that deliver more than 1.6 million pounds of food to our neighbors each year and social services that help clients achieve independence, Lakeview Pantry aims to end hunger for good. Join us to be part of the solution.
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How Can You Help:
There is a greater need for the following items:
- Canned Tuna, Chicken, and Beef
- Cereal and Oatmeal
- Ramen and Rice
- Microwavable Mac & Cheese and Soup
- Toiletries- Full and Sample Sizes
All non-perishable, unexpired food items are appreciated!
Consider donating modest sizes. For example; several 24oz cans are preferable to one 64oz can, easier to carry home.
For more information, please visit them online and follow them on Facebook.
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Filed under: EVENTS!, KIDS!, Non-Profit of the Month
October Donation Drive Benefiting: Share Our Spare!
During the month of October, Eye Spy Optical will be collecting new/gently used items for babies and children age 0-5. Drop off your donation and receive a $25 discount on a pair of glasses!!!
In 2011, ten Chicago mothers realized that they had more than enough “stuff” for their own children to grow and thrive and that there were plenty of other women in their community who could use the strollers, baby clothes and extra toys that their children had outgrown. They banded together to create a non-profit organization that would help mothers in Chicago who couldn’t afford to gather all the essentials for their babies and young children and Share Our Spare was born.
How Can You Help:
There is a greater need for the following NEW items:
- Diapers size 2, 3 and 6
- New packages of boys and girls underwear size 2T-5T
- Pacifiers
Have additional items to share? Share Our Spare will also be collecting:
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NEW / UNUSED ITEMS: |
- All Clothing and Outerwear (ages 0-5T)
- Baby Carriers
- Baby Swings
- Pack and Plays
- Blankets (Stroller or Swaddle Size)
- Bundle Me
- Exersaucers
- High Chairs
- Play Mats/Activity Gyms
- Strollers
- Books
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- Diapers (all sizes)
- Baby Soap and Lotion
- Bottles
- Burp Cloths/Bibs
- Diaper Cream
- Pacifiers
- Wipes
- Small Educational Toys
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For more information, please visit www.shareourspare.org or contact info@shareourspare.org.
“Nearly ½ of all children living in greater Chicago live below the federal poverty level. Sadly, parents are faced with heartbreaking decisions such as reusing diapers and going without food. Chicago offers an unparalleled network of social service agencies to support these families in education and training, job placement, housing and food. However, no organization provides reliable cost-free essentials for the early years like diapers, clothing and gear.”
Share Our Spare also collects donations at their River West warehouse located here. They work with over 20 community partners to distribute newborn kits and other collected items to families in need and put all that “spare” kid gear to good use.
Visit Share Our Spare’s website and follow on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated and inspired!
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Filed under: EVENTS!
Eye Spy is turning 19 and we are having a PARTY!
Here are the details:
- When: October 19th, 11am – 5pm.
- Where: Eye Spy Optical. 3350 N Lincoln Ave
- What: A party to celebrate YOU! 19% off lenses with frame purchase & select eyewear lines, cupcake-decorating, wine.
Thanks to all of our amazing customers who have supported us and independent eyewear for 19 years!
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Filed under: Anne et Valentin, Caroline Abram, EVENTS!, Francis Klein, Gentle Monster, Kaenon, Mykita, Niloca, Oliver Goldsmith, Piero Massaro, PlasticDelux, Rigards, Sabine Be., Spectacular Sunglasses, Super, Theo, Thierry Lasry, Unique Frame Lines
Our AUGUST SUNGLASS SALE is on!! Once a year, we round up all of our sunglasses, and discount every pair!
All sunglasses are on sale from the beginning to the very end of the month! Come by and take advantage of discounts from 10-75% off of almost every pair of sunglasses in the store. Yowza! Just to add to the crazy of the sale, we have also put a a few of our eyeglasses lines on sale for 25% to 75% off!
Come by and let us fit you with lovely sunnies to enjoy for the rest of the summer… and throughout the winter!
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Filed under: EVENTS!, Spectacular Sunglasses
Join us at Lakeview Live every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30-8:30pm behind the shop on Paulina…just south of Roscoe.
On August 2nd, we will have a Vuarnet Pop-up with Iris the Airstream behind the shop on Paulina during Lakeview Live! We will have the entire Vuarnet collection…and it is huge!! Their mineral lenses are the best on the market, blocking out UV, infrared and blue light!!
Have you met Iris the Airstream? If not, swing by! See you soon!
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Filed under: EVENTS!
The newest Anne et Valentin collection is incredible in scope, design and color. This is their strongest collection yet. They introduced so many fabulous new colors and new shapes that we went over-board when placing an order for the shop. On June 15th from 3-7pm, you will be able to see every shape and every color in their current and new collections. They have eyewear for men, women *and* kids.
This show is definitely not to be missed! Sneak a peek at some of the images below and see you there!
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Filed under: EVENTS!, Theo
Who loves Theo? You do! So join us for the most colorful Theo trunk show yet on May 20 from 12-5pm!
Theo is really bringing it this year with all of the great new shapes and vibrant colors that eyewear lovers have come to expect!
From show stopping acetates and to interlocking metals, there really is something for everyone. Come try on all of the new shapes and colors and pick out one…or two…or three for yourself!
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Filed under: EVENTS!, FASHION!
Join us on Mother’s Day weekend for a one-of-a-kind manicure! Artist Hillery Sproatt will be at Eye Spy Optical painting works of art on your fingernails on Saturday, May 13th. Her abstract floral designs will make you smile every time you look at your hands:-)
Invite your mom or a friend to join you…and stay for high tea with finger sandwiches, and scones!
Appointments are every 30 minutes and the nail painting costs $35/person.
Register here: http://bit.ly/2pRyt8Q
After you register for the event, we will contact you to schedule an appointment time.
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Filed under: EVENTS!, NEWS!
Chocolate and Beer…2 great tastes that taste great together! Don’t believe me? Join us for a tasting of 4 artisan-made chocolate truffles matched with 4 craft beers and by the end of the evening you will definitely be a believer!
A cicerone from Bitter Pops will be on-site educating participants on the carefully chosen beer selections and a chocolatier from Katherine Anne Confections will be leading the tasting.
Katherine Anne Confections uses fair trade chocolate, locally sourced diary, and seasonal ingredients in each of her hand dipped truffles and other delightful confections. We have tried a few of their delectable chocolates and trust me, they are every bit as delicious as they look!
Bitter Pops is a neighborhood beer shop that specializes in American Craft and International beer. They have a tasting room in the back where you try a sampling of wonderful beer on tap as well as an extensive selection of beer and cider to take home. If you are looking for something, but you don’t quite know what to get, their staff is full of beer-loving and knowledgeable folks that are easy to talk to and who make fantastic recommendations.
Friday, April 21 from 5-7pm
Reservations are required. The cost is $25/person for the tasting.
Only 12 spots are available, so register now at: http://bit.ly/2nH629M
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Filed under: CUSTOMER OF THE WEEK!
As we looked through pictures of our gorgeous customers in their fab new glasses, we realized with a gasp that Leslie has never been featured as our Customer of the Week! Well, something had to be done about this enormous error and so…without further ado, we present Ms. Leslie, our phenomenal (and patient!) Customer of the Week!
This lovely lady has been a loyal customer at Eye Spy Optical for several years now and has a fine collection of handmade specs and suns.
Leslie is also part of Eye Spy’s sort-of-secret curly hair club (talk to Patsy and Alissa about membership opportunities).
Leslie loves to wear glasses that show off her fun personality, but has found it hard to find small frames that are fun AND that fit her petite face.
Patsy, the Specs Wrangler, knew exactly what would make Leslie smile…a pretty metal Theo frame that was small in size, but still big in personality. Theo’s bright pink and orange Pli was just the ticket!
Pli’s playful cat eye shape is ideal for women with smaller faces and it has just the right amount of pop! With the bright color and the unique folded detail at the temples, there is nothing boring about this frame.
Leslie is a breath of fresh air on these dreary winter days in her new specs, we can’t wait to see what she picks out next!
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