| Public Meetings |
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Beautification Committee: Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Veterans Committee: Thursday, February 19 at 7:30 PM in the Police Department Training Room.
Heritage Committee: Monday, February 23 at 2:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Village Board of Trustees: Tuesday, February 24 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
Community Relations Commission: Monday, March 2 at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Economic Development Commission: Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 AM in the Village Hall Conference Room.
Plan Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 at 7:30 PM in the Village Board Room.
Zone Board of Appeals scheduled for Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 PM in the Village Board Room.
Appearance Commission: Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall Board Room.
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| Issue: # 28 |
February 18, 2009 |
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| Chocolate Fest and Amature Bake-Off 2009 |
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 H-F Park District Auditorium Saturday, February 21, 2009 11am - 2pm
The Community Relations Commission has been busy preparing for Homewood's Chocolate Fest 2009, where the community celebrates all things chocolate. Listen to live music and participate in activities for the kids, all while sampling scrumptious chocolate creations from local and regional chocolatiers. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, from 11 am until 2 pm in the Park District Auditorium (2010 Chestnut Road).
The CRC has planned fun activities and entertainment for the entire family and will expand our fundraising efforts by collecting money through donations for samples of this years Bake-Off entries. This year's recipient will be the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center in Homewood.
Come shop the finest confectioners around! Included in this year's event are; Fannie May Candies, Mitchell's Soda Shop, Culver's, Starbuck's, Panera Bread, Karen Scobie Cake Design, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Kilwin's Chocolate and Ice Cream, and Godiva Chocolatiers, andOberweis Dairy.
Homewood's Tree Committee will be back this year with activities for the kids, while the Homewood Girl Scouts will be collecting for their "Cookies for Soldiers" campaign and the Veterans Committee will help write and send "Sweet Messages of Support to our Troops".
The Homewood Area Chamber, along with Nielson's Bakery, are running this year's Chocolate Pie Eating Contest, be sure to sign-up and be hungry!
The Downtown Homewood Business Association will be handing out scavenger maps, leading the way to specials and chocolate surprises at participating businesses throughout Downtown Homewood. Specials at participating stores only and valid until 5pm. Details on map provided at Chocolate Fest. |
| Police Officer Examinations |
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| The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of Homewood will hold examinations on April 4, 2009, to establish an eligibility list for the position of POLICE OFFICER. Applications are available 24 hours a day at the Homewood Police Department. There is a $10.00 application fee. Completed applications must be returned to the Homewood Police Department by Monday, March 30, 2009, no later than 7:00 A.M. Click here for qualifications and further information. |
| Important Voting Dates for April 7, 2009 Election |
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 03/10: Last day to register to vote.
03/11: First day of grace-period registration and voting.
03/16: First day of Early Voting.
03/24: Last day of grace-period registration and voting.
03/30: Last day military and overseas voters may make application for ballot and send out ballot.
04/02: Last day of Early Voting.
04/03 - 04/06: In-person absentee voting at the Clerk's downtown Chicago office only
04/02: 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. |
| 2010 Census |
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| The U.S. Census Bureau has already begun preparations for the 2010 U.S. Census. Starting in April representatives from the Census Bureau will begin address canvassing in Homewood. Representatives will have identification cards. They will be on the streets taking pictures and verifiying addresses for the decennial count. If you have any questions or concerns call Community Development at 708-206-3386. |
| Spring for Homewood Schools Benefit |
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| Plan now for an evening of dinner, drinks, live music and an auction benefiting Homewood Schools! The evening is planned by the Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence, a not-for-profit corporation established to raise additional funds for local public education. This event will be held on Saturday March 7th at Balagio's located at 17501 Dixie Highway. Tickets are available at the door for $45.00 each and include a buffet dinner with soda, coffee, and tea. A cash bar will be available. The auction will begin promptly at 7PM with the dinner following at 7:30. For further details please call 708-647-2390. |
| Southland Footprints |
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| The Active Transportation Alliance (formerly the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation) is looking for residents of the south suburbs that want to decrease their carbon footprints. You may be thinking "What is a carbon footprint?" Good question. In brief, a carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment. For many of us, the desire to conserve energy and cut back on waste is there but we just don't know how. Well the Active Transportation Alliance is here to help you figure out how with the Southland Footprints program. Southland Footprints provides a Footprints coach to participants, similar to a personal trainer. Your coach will help you create a personal program of biking, walking, and transit options that are most convenient for you. Coaches are experts in the south suburbs' active transportation network and will assist you in finding the safest bike routes, easiest bus routes, and the most convenient transit alternatives to help you decrease your carbon footprint. Enrollment is free! Questions? Contact Falon Mihalic at 312-427-3325, ext. 289 or falon@activetrans.org or visit the Southland Footprints website at: www.activetrans.org/footprints. |
| Growing Up Ebony and 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. |
| Bi-Weekly FAQ |
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Q. My Village sticker is dated 2008- 2009, I was told the new stickers weren't available yet, am I going to get a ticket?
A. Thank you for your question. Vehicle stickers expire on April 1 of each year. Vehicle owners whose vehicles are registered with the Village are mailed a postcard-size vehicle sticker application prior to April 1. To expedite payment processing, this postcard should be provided with the payment.
Click Here for more specific information regarding vehicle stickers. |
Green Living: Lowering your energy costs
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Just a simple reminder of simple ways to lower your heating and energy costs during the remaining winter months;
Temper the temperature. Turning your thermostat down just 5 degrees can cut energy bills (and pollution) by 10 percent, so keep it at 68 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, and 60 degrees or less while you sleep. Chilly? Put on a sweater or add an extra blanket to your bed.
Fan the heat around. Running your ceiling fan clockwise, at a slow speed, re-circulates warmer air that accumulates at the ceiling, reducing energy consumption by up to 10 percent.
Green Tips found at-
www.sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/2007/11/on-a-winters-da.html |
| 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. |
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