| Public Meetings |
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Rail Committee:
Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Ethics Commission:
Thursday, February 5 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Village Board of Trustees:
Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Tree Committee:
Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Beautification
Committee:
Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Veterans Committee:
Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 AM in the Police Department Training Room.
Cancelations:
Appearance Commission:
Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 PM.
Plan Commission:
Wednesday, February 11 at 7:30 PM.
Zone Board of Appeals:
Thursday, February 12 at 7:30 PM. |
| Village Ordinances You'll Want to Know About |
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| Issue: # 27 |
February 4, 2009 |
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| Village Hall Closings |
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Village Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2009 in honor of President's Day. This holiday WILL NOT affect garbage service. Homewood Disposal will operate on schedule throughout the week. Please direct garbage service inquiries to Homewood Disposal: 798-1004. |
| Village Launches New Website |
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| Visit the newly designed Village website: www.homesweethomewood.com
Colorful design
Simple, clean look
Easy navigation
Interactive links
When you visit the new site, please take our survey to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve online communication. |
| Growing Up Ebony & Ivory |
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The Story of an Interracial Friendship - Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Homewood Public Library. Lim De Priest, an African-American who grew up in Jim Crow Mississippi, and Joyce Elizabeth Norman who is white and hails from a small farming community in Minnesota found they had much in common when they met several years ago as teachers at Buffalo Grove High School. As they shared their very different life experiences, they became fast friends and have recently co-authored a book about the strong friendship they have forged in spite of their different racial and cultural backgrounds.
Help celebrate Black History month and join us to hear their stories and have a conversation about how differences that divide us in an increasingly multi-cultural society can be bridged when we concentrate instead on our similarities and the hopes and dreams that unite us. |
| Financially Savvy Seniors Workshop |
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| Have you ever wondered if you were receiving all the benefits you qualify for? Have you considered getting a reverse mortgage, or wondered how you are going to keep up with your rising property tax bills? Are you spending over half your monthly income on medication? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this workshop is for you. The University of Illinois Extension is offering a FREE workshop on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Grande Prairie Public Library, 3479 W. 183rd Street, Hazel Crest, IL. For more information, please contact Kimberly Nute-Jones at (708) 720-7500 or nutejone@illinois.edu. |
| Chocolate Fest 2009 |
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The Community Relations Commission will host its annual Chocolate Fest on Saturday, February 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM in the HF Park District Auditorium. The event features the fares of chocolatiers from around the country. The annual bake-off will also be held in conjunction with this event. Amateur bakers can enter their favorite chocolate recipe for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Learn more. |
| News from Homewood Heritage Committee |
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| It's nomination time for the 2009 Homewood Hall of Fame. Nominate those friends, family members or individuals you believe have given generously of their time and talent to strengthen the sense of community that has been so vital in developing Homewood as a prosperous village. Click here for a nomination form or visit Village Hall. The deadline for nominations is March 27. Good Luck! |
| Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events |
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February 5th - Chamber Breakfast at 8am
Fresh Starts Restaurant
1040 Sterling
Flossmoor, IL
(708) 957-7900
Topic: Economic Forecast Forum
Chamber Annual Dinner - February 27th
Flossmoor Country Club
March 5th - Chamber Lunch - Noon
Northwoods Restaurant
(Coyote Run Golf Course)
800 Kedzie Avenue
Flossmoor, IL
(708) 957-5600
Guest Speaker: Homewood Flossmoor Lions Club
March 18 - Business after Hours - 5 to 7pm
(Reservations required. Please call the Chamber for details)
Asian Harbor
1930 Ridge Road
Homewood, IL
(708) 799-5388
Questions? Please contact:
Kathy Nussbaum
Director
Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce
(708) 206-3384
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Green Living: Give Green this Valentine's Day
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If Valentines Day is an important day for you or the one you love; then you can show a bit of extra love for the environment by carefully considering what you buy. Here are some ideas:
- Cards made from recycled or tree-free paper (this will be indicated on the card)
- Consider sending an e-card instead using one of the many quality services around.
- Choose organic and/or locally grown flowers
- Give natural perfumes and fragrances. Popular mainstream fragrances are chemical cocktails. By buying natural fragrances, you'll be showing you not only care for the environment, but the person's health.
These are just a few ideas to get you thinking, for more tips visit the Green Living Tips website by clicking the link below.
Michael Bloch
Green Living Tips.com
Green Living Tips is an online resource powered by renewable energy offering a wide variety of earth friendly tips, green guides, advice and environment related news to help consumers and business reduce costs, consumption and environmental impact . |
| Check Out Events For 2009 |
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The Village sponsors several events throughout the year. Find out what's in store for 2009. Click here. |
| Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts |
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 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.
If you are not a subscriber of the e-Newswire or Electronic Neighborhood Watch community, sign up now. |
Welcome to Homewood's e-Newswire, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, containing information pertinent to Homewood's residents and business community. The Village has transitioned to this format to provide up-to-date information on its projects, programs,and plans. Subscribe today! | |
| The appearance of external links within Homewood's e-Newswire does not constitute endorsement by the Village of Homewood for the information , products or services contained therein. The Village of Homewood does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these websites. Contact the external sites for answers to questions regarding its content. | |
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