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On Sunday, October 5, the Fire Department will host its annual open house; a kick off to National Fire Prevention Week.  The event will be held at the station located at 17950 Dixie Highway from 11 AM to 2 PM.  Residents are invited to visit the station to meet firefighters, view equipment, and learn about fire and burn safety.  Special guests this year will include representatives from Commonwealth Edison who will demonstrate electrical safety around the house and in the community.    Children and adults will have opportunities to win raffle prizes.

On Sunday, October 5, is the Jennifer S. Fallick Cencer Support Center's  Walk of Hope. The Walk of Hope features three walk routes (1-, 3-, and 5-mile courses) and a 10-Step Walk of Hope. All walks begin and end at Irwin Park in downtown Homewood. All participants are invited to enjoy a family-focused celebration following the Walk with food, fun and entertainment. Click here for more.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will sponsor a household hazardous waste collection event to provide eco-minded citizens an opportunity to dispose of harmful household products.  Click here to view a list of restricted items.

 

The Heritage Committee invites residents to their fourth annual Hall of Fame luncheon to celebrate the induction of seven outstanding individuals who have contributed to Homewood's history and success.  Click here for a list of the inductees and an invitation to the luncheon. Reservations must be made by October 10.

The Market has been extended to October 18 to provide residents a greater selection of their favorite fall fruits, vegetables, pumpkins, and gourdes. The Downtown Homewood Farmers is open every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM in the St. Joseph's parking lot located at 17951 Dixie Highway.  Click here for a full listing of vendors.  The market is co-sponsored by the Homewood Rotary Club and the Village of Homewood. 

Important Dates
10/7: Last day to register to vote.
10/8: First day of grace-period registration and voting.
10/13: First day of early voting.
10/21: Last day of grace-period registration and voting.
10/30: Last day military and overseas voters may make application for ballot and send out ballot.
10/30: Last day of early voting.
10/31 - 11/3: In-person absentee voting at any of the Cook County Clerk's offices
10/30: Last day voted mail absentee ballots can be postmarked for acceptance by the Cook County Clerk's office.
Learn more at www.voterinfonet.com , or call the Cook County Clerk's office at (312) 603-0906.

The Public Works Department and neighboring communities to the north and west have discovered the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) among their ash tree population. Learn more.

IT Manager Tim Stinnett loaned his web-savvy to assist flood relief volunteers and victims in Munster.  Stinnett, along with his wife Tina, are both residents of Munster.  Although they did not experience the devastation and loss of their home like many of their neighbors and friends, the Stinnetts couldn't bare to not help speed relief and restoration within the community.  The site that Stinnett developed, www.munsterfloodrelief.org, communicates the needs of flood victims for those seeking to donate supplies and provides the location of relief sites for volunteers providing transportation support.  The site also features an online chat forum for victims and volunteers and a classifieds section for victims trying to put their homes back together.  Stinnett states that he is just one of the many Munster citizens who provided his skills, talents, and resources to serve neighbors in need. 

The Homewood Police Department has moved its Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to the same email marketing service as the e-Newswire.  If you are a subscriber, make sure to update your profile by adding the Electronic  Neighborhood Watch list to your interests. 

 

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