Looking for a break from wine tastings and book club get-togethers? Feed your wild side with a trip downtown to watch a few of your North Shore neighbors on wheels with the Windy City Rollers.

Jenniffer Weigel of Evanston just wanted to have a chat with her dad. Only problem was, he had died six months earlier. Yet that didn't stop her from getting in touch with him.

Each week the Make It Better Staff assembles a hot list of recommended events and activities for the week. Check out our suggestions for date night, family outings, with teens, just for you and making a difference.