| Public Meetings |
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The following Homewood Advisory Groups have meetings scheduled through June 24:
*Tree Committee
*Heritage Committee
*Beautification Committeee
*Veterans Committee
*Village Board of Trusteees
Click on the Calendar link for specific dates, times,meeting locations, and cancellations. |
| Village Ordinances You'll Want to Know About |
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| Check Out Events For 2009 |
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The Village co-sponsors several events throughout the year. Find out what's in store for 2009. Click here. |
| Event Applications Available on Village Website |
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Interested in participating in one of Homewood's upcoming events? The following applications are available online:
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| Issue: # 36 |
June 10, 2009 |
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Starry Nights Concert: June 12, The Guess Who
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Well known in the late '60s and
early '70s for experimenting with the sounds of freedom, psychedelic and garage
rock, The Guess Who reunited in 2000. They bring their unique, memorable sound
down from Canada to H-F this summer! Enjoy a long string of hits, as this band
was one of the very few that had double-sided singles where songs from both
sides went to No. 1 on the charts. Hits include: These Eyes; Laughing; No Time;
Undun; American Woman; Share the Land; and No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.
The show will be held at Irwin Park. Seating starts at 6:30 PM; performances start at 8:00 PM. Food and beverages will be available. Advance tickets are $20/adults and $7/kids ages 12 and under. For ticket information, contact the H-F Park District at (708) 957-0300.
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| Movies in Our Parks: June 19 |
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- Movie Title: Journey To The Center Of The Earth (3D)
- Show Time: All movies begin at dusk.
- Location: Patriot's Park located at 187th Street, just east of Riegel Road.
Snacks are available to purchase.This movie is Rated PG for intense adventure action and some scary moments. Movies in Our Parks is sponsored by the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor and the Homewood and Flossmoor public libraries. For information, contact Homewood Public Library at (708) 798-0121. |
Art and Garden Street Fair: June 20
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The Downtown Homewood
Business Association (DHBA) will continue Homewood's 28 year long history as an
art event venue on June 20 when it hosts the Downtown Homewood Art and Garden
Street Fair from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Martin Avenue at Ridge Road in downtown Homewood. The Street
Fair will feature work from artisans specializing in fine art, jewelry, pottery,
textiles, and photography, including antique and garden vendors. Art activities for children will include
ceramic painting, suncatchers, and beading and mosaic projects sponsored by Art
4 Soul, Bead Tribe, and Union Street Gallery. Art activity kits start at $5.00
and include all materials to complete project.
Bamboo Blue Restaurant and Dunning's Market will offer gourmet food and feature
a selection of fine wines and drinks for Street Fair patrons. The DHBA will
hold a raffle for patrons to win one-of-a-kind art pieces, which have been
donated by the participating art vendors.
Homewood businesses in the downtown will be open with special promotions
until 6:00 PM. For more information about the Street Fair call (708) 206-3375.
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President's Art Contest: June 20
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Village President Richard Hofeld will host his annual President's Art Contest on June 20 in conjunction with the Art and Garden Street Fair held on Martin Avenue at Ridge Road.
Amateur artists of all ages and media
styles will compete in two themed-categories:
"Home Sweet Homewood" and "The Four Seasons of Izaak Walton." Judging this year's contest is Anna Carroll, a
professional artist and resident of Homewood, who after attending the Art Institute
of Chicago studied under the tutelage of Mohamed Drisi; Frank J. Casella, a
professional publications and event photographer mentored by John H. White,
Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist; and Carol Boyajian, a graduate of the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Certified Illinois art teacher and
fine artist. Carol's artwork is included
in many corporate and private collections. Winning artists receive cash prizes
and are recognized by the Village President and Village Board of Trustees at
the June 23 board meeting. Winning entries will be on display in the
Village Hall and during Homewood Days at the Village booth. Enter the contest today! Application deadline is Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 PM. Contact the Community Information Coordinator for contest details: (708) 206-3375. |
Drivin' the Dixie: June 20
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On Saturday,
June 20 the 7th annual Drivin' the Dixie will take place along the
historic road in Blue Island, Posen, Markham, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Flossmoor,
Chicago Heights, Steger, Crete, Beecher, Grant Park and Momence. A new format
this year encourages registered participants to follow a tour guide and map to
explore historic sites, museums, intriguing places and community
festivities. Registrants will have a
passport stamped in each participating Dixie town to receive a free raffle ticket
upon arrival at the Island Park in Momence. The day is
an exciting low cost adventure for car collectors and admirers and families
alike as registration includes free coffee, rolls, hot dog lunch and Italian
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Visit
locations along the Dixie, which appeared in movies or on television such as
Universal Studio's "The Express" starring Dennis Quaid, "The
Road to Perdition" starring Tom Hanks, and WTTW Channel 11 Geoffrey Baer's
"South of Chicago, Suburbs, Steel Mills, Shoreline."
Registration
is $10.00 per car or $15.00 the day of the event.
Send payment, along with name, address,
vehicle make, model, color, tag#, proof of license, proof of insurance:
A's R Us Model A
Ford Car Club of America
P O Box 3, Crete, IL 60417
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information about Drivin' the Dixie contact Elaine Egdorf at (708) 798-9535, or for car
registration information contact event sponsor, the A's R Us, at (708) 596-6302. |
Farmers' Market NEW Location: June 20
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This year, the Downtown Homewood Farmers' Market will relocate to the parking lot of St. Paul Community Church located at 18200 Dixie Highway. The new location brings the foot traffic from the Market into the heart of the downtown business district to serve both the merchants and downtown patrons. The Market is sponsored by the Village of Homewood and Homewood Rotary Club.
Every Saturday, starting June 20 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, shoppers will find a vast array of specialty products and organic produce, including fresh cut flowers and perennials, coffee and tea, culinary herbs, and specialty meats and cheeses.
Market Vendors:
- Fatty's: gourmet baked goods
- Hansel Farms: organic produce, dairy, and flowers
- Herr Farms: organic produce and flowers
- Homewood Kitchen Gardeners: organic produce
- Howard's Dog Bakery: organic dog treats
- Jeffrey Farms: produce and flowers
- Labriola Breads: fresh breads
- Lyons Fruit Farm: produce and flowers
- Oh Fudge: gourmet fudge and chocolate
- Paula Newton's Jams: jams, jellies, and fruit butter
- Rosanne Tadsen: produce, flowers, granolas
- Stamper Cheese: gourmet cheeses
- The Pampered Chef: kitchen items and pantry goods
- Watkins Products: organic household products and spices
- Witvoet Farmstand: produce and flowers
Vendor listing subject to change throughout the season.
On June 27, the Market will feature a green event: purchase a rain barrel and learn how to incorporate a rain garden in any landscape. Rain barrels are $40.00 and available on a first-come-first-served basis. For Market details, contact the Assistant Community Information Coordinator at (708) 206-3393.
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Relay for Life: June 27
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On June 27, Relay for Life of Homewood, Flossmoor, and Olympia Fields will be hosting their annual overnight event to celebrate the lives of those who have cancer and remembered loved ones lost to the disease. Teams from local families, community groups and businesses are still needed to participate in this life-affirming experience to share hope with cancer survivors, caregivers and other supporters in the fight against cancer. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at (708) 633-7770 xt. 226, or visit www.relayforlifehfof.com. |
July 4th Parade: Application Deadline, June 26
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Does your service organization want to participate in Homewood's July Fourth parade? There's still time to submit your application.
Every year the Fire Department organizes the line-up for the annual parade, which marches from the Fire Station on Dixie Highway to Ridge Road, and east to the Izaak Walton Preserve. Thousands of Homewood residents, friends, family and visitors enjoy the parade as well as the Family Fun Fest sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District held after the parade at the Izaak Walton Preserve.
A new application form will be used this year to better organize the line-up. Applications are available at Village Hall and at the Fire Department, or on the Village website under the "Events" link. All entries to the parade must be decorated in patriotic themes. All entry forms must be received by June 26 at 5:00 PM.
For parade information, contact the Fire Department: (708) 206-3418. |
5th Annual Run for Freedom 5K
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On Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 AM the H-F Racquet and Fitness Club will host the fifth annual Run for Freedom 5K. The race will start and end at Lions Club Park with the course winding through the residential streets of Homewood. For information, please contact the H-F Racquet and Fitness Club for details: (708) 799-1323.
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| A Reminder from Homewood Disposal |
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Homewood Disposal would like to remind residents that this year the July Fourth holiday falls on Saturday. This means that residential service will not be affected by the holiday. Please put garbage out on your regular day of service the week before and after this holiday. For questions regarding your garbage service, please contact Homewood Disposal at (708) 798-1004.
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| Online Water Bill Payments Now Available! |
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Pay your water/sewer bill online:
- Log on to the Village website and select "Pay Your Water Bill On-Line"
- Follow the easy payment instructions
- First time users, please use your 12 digit water account number, without any dashes, for both your account number and your password
- Select to have an E-Bill notification sent to your e-mail address, print your current bill and view your usage and payment histories
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Business News
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The Village of Homewood welcomes Smokey's Ribs at 913 Maple
Road as the newest business in the Village. Please stop in.
The Lily Pad has expanded to a larger
store and is now located at 18681 Dixie Highway. They will be celebrating
their grand opening on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Stop in and see their new store and expanded wares.
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FAQ: Beautification Awards
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| Q: Has the Beautification Committee begun their search for Beautification Award Recipients?
A: Yes. The Committee, comprised of ten residents, begins its search during the growing season, May through September. The Committee looks for properties that show neatness and maintenance of the entire property (house and other structures), including the maintenance of planting areas, landscape and all visible yard. Learn more about the Beautification Program.
To nominate yourself or your neighbors for consideration, contact the Department of Public Works at (708) 206-3470. |
| 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! |
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