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Village Board of Trustees/Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 12 at 7:00 PM in the Village Board Room.
Zone Board: Thursday, August 14 at 7:30 AM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Beautification Committee:
Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Heritage Committee:
Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
The following committees/commissions will discontinue monthly meetings and resume with bi-monthly meeting schedules:
Beautification
Economic Development
Cable Television
Veterans
Railroad Heritage
Storm Water Resource |
| Village Ordinances You'll Want to Know About |
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| Issue: # 14 |
August 8, 2008 |
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| Summertime Fun in Homewood |
| Family Fun Before School Starts |
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Come out to Irwin Park the last weekend before school starts for Dog Days of Summer. This is a family event, featuring games, activities, live music and entertainment. Homewood restaurants and grills will serve up tasty summer treats, while the H-F Park District provides free crafts and activities for the kids, including face painting, spin art, tee-shirt coloring, and a giant bulldog bouncer to jump on and play. At 1:00 PM, watch the annual pooch parade, emceed by WHFH 88.5 FM. At 2:00 PM and at 4:00 PM, Disc Dogs A2Z will demonstrate their amazing skills as seen on many TV networks such as Animal Planet, Discovery, and ESPN. Fest goers can compete for the "mustard yellow belt" in the Chicago Southside Hot Dog Eating Contest held at 4:30 PM; sign-up at the Community Relations Commission booth by 3:00 PM. At 6:00 PM, families and friends will kick back to a live concert from Obvious Surprise.
The event is August 16 from noon to 6:00 PM at Irwin Park located on Ridge at Highland Avenue (18120 Highland Avenue). Click here for full details. Dog Days of Summer is brought to you by the following pet-friendly sponsors: Chicagoland Tails Magazine, PETCO, Homewood Animal Hospital, Rover's Run, and the Village of Homewood's Community Relations Commission. |
| Meet "Ramona" Next Weekend |
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The H-F Park District is pleased to announce its summer production of "Ramona Quimby." The play - a comedy based on the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary and dramatized by Len Jenkin - will take place at the H-F Park District Auditorium, located at 2010 Chestnut. Four performances will be held: 11 AM and 7 PM on Friday, Aug. 15; 7 PM on Saturday, Aug. 16; and 2 PM on Sunday, Aug. 17. The play tells the story of Beezus and Ramona Quimby - sisters in a middle-class Oregon family - through a collection of vignettes about school and family relationships. Tickets are currently on sale at the Irwin Center (18120 S. Highland Ave.) and the Goldberg Center (3301 Flossmoor Road) for $7/adult, $5/children age 12 and under. View the cast list at H-F's Ramona Quimby |
| Power Outages & Storm Event |
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| On Monday, August 4, storms hit Homewood leaving over 2,600 residents without power. Trees and limbs were downed blocking major thoroughfares throughout the Village. All week, departments worked to keep residents informed of power outages and restorations. The Department of Public Works worked tirelessly to help Com Ed expedite restorations, mitigate flooding issues, and clear roadways and parkways of storm debris. Public Works continues to chip branches and limbs from the storm. As of Friday, August 8, Com Ed reports that all storm related outages have been restored in Homewood. If you are still without electricity, call Com Ed directly at 1-800-334-7661. Remember, Com Ed will not restore electricity to a house if the service connection on the house is damaged. You must contact an electrician to repair the damaged service connection before ComEd will restore electrical service to the house. |
| National Night Out |
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In spite of the heavy storms that ripped through Homewood on Monday, the Police Department continued its participation in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at Irwin Park from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Families came out to Irwin to meet police officers, hop on a patrol motorcycles and squad cars, and eat dinner prepared by Homewood's Police Chief Larry Burnson. There were games, raffles, and a giant inflatable bouncer for kids. Many of those who came out were without electricity and appreciated a place to keep the kids entertained. View the National Night Out photo gallery from the Southtown Star. |
| School Back in Session August 21 |
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The first day back for students in School District #153 is Thursday, August 21. The first day of school is an early release day. Dismissal times are: James Hart, 11:15 AM; Willow, 11:40 AM; Churchill, 11:50 AM; Millennium, 12:00 PM.
Start and end times do vary, please check the school web site or call, to obtain pertinent information on the beginning of the school year. Contact the School District #153 Business Office
at 799-5661 for full details. |
| Movies in Our Parks: August 22 |
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The Joint Community Relations Commission will host the final Movies in Our Parks event on Friday, August 22. Come out to Irwin Park and watch Disney's High School Musical; activities start at 6:00 PM; showtime is at 8:00 PM, call the Homewood Public Library for details: 798-0121. This event is FREE. |
| Edy's Ice Cream Block Party Winner |
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Valarie Moore is a resident on Hart Drive who won an Edy's Ice Cream Block Party for her neighborhood after submitting an essay on living in Homewood. Her essay described the close-knit way of living in Homewood and listed the numerous events and programs that keep residents in touch with one another. Valarie received a complete kit from Edy's with block party games, invitations, and of course, ice cream. The Community Relations Commission helped serve ice cream and coordinated games for the children. The Police, Fire, and Public Works departments brought out their heavy equipment and safety vehicles. Homewood's Block Party Program is an integral part of the community. Learn more about the program.
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| Shop the Farmers Market and Save Money |
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Homewood residents have discovered the Downtown Homewood Farmers Market to be the frugal choice for grocery shopping - not to mention the healthy choice with a large selection of organic and traditionally grown produce. The market runs every Saturday through October from 8 AM to 1 PM in the St. Joseph's parking lot.
- Vegan and organic (Smith Natural Creations)
- Gourmet Cheeses (Stamper Cheese)
- Homemade aprons (Dorcas Designs)
- Whole bean coffees (Espresso Yourself)
- Gourmet baked goods (Fatty's)
- Organic Produce (Hansel Farms)
- Produce & Flowers (Herr Farms)
- Produce (Jeffrey Farms)
- Fresh baked breads and rolls (Luciano's Labriolas Bread Co.)Homemade jams (Paula Newton Jams)
- Garden décor (The Tattered Gardner)
- Organic and specialty teas (Valerie's Hands)
- Natural cleaning products (Watkins Products)
- Organic produce, culinary herbs (Witvoet Farms)
The market is sponsored by the Village of Homewood and the Homewood Rotary. For market information, please call 206-3375 or view Homewood's listing on Local Harvest. |
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