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| Check Out Events For 2009 |
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| Issue: # 39 |
July 22, 2009 |
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| Starry Nights Concerts: July 24 |
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This Friday, come out to Irwin Park for Beatles' tribute band 1964. Advance tickets are $15/adults and $7/kids ages 12 and under. The concert will be held in Irwin Park. The Park will open at 6:30 PM with performances beginning at 8:00 PM. Food and beverages will be available. Starry Nights is a smoke-free event. For ticket information, call (708)957-0300,or visit the Goldberg Center (3301 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor). For more information, visit hfparks.com.
Sponsors of this year's series include: AAA Rental; Target; Clarion Inn; Walt's Food Centers; the SouthtownStar; Comcast; Sir Speedy; Citizen's Financial Services; Lighthouse Printing; Kirschner Vision Group; Advocate South Suburban; Harris Bank; Homewood Disposal; Charter One Bank; Hayes Beer Distributors; Bimba; Sherry Liang, Baird & Warner; and Thiernau Financial Services. |
| Free Document Shredding & Recycling: July 25 |
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| This Saturday, July 25, the Downtown Homewood Farmers' Market will feature a Touch of Green event from 9:00 AM to 1:0O PM in the parking lot of St. Paul Community Church (18200 Dixie Highway). Eco-minded residents can bring their personal documents to be shredded and then recycled. This is a free service courtesy of Harris Bank in Homewood. Trouble deciding what to keep and what to shred? Read more on guidelines to personal record retention.
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Remember to shop the Farmers' Market every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the parking lot of St. Paul Community Church (18200 Dixie Highway). The Market is sponsored by the Village of Homewood and Homewood Rotary Club.
Market Vendors:
- Clever Betsy: recycled crafts and gifts
- Espresso Yourself: gourmet coffees
- Fatty's: gourmet baked goods
- Hansel Farms: organic produce, dairy, and flowers
- Herr Farms: organic produce and flowers
- Homewood Kitchen Gardeners: organic produce
- 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. |
| Veterans' Summer Picnic: July 25 |
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This Saturday, July 25, the Homewood Veterans Committee will host its annual summer picnic at the Marie Irwin Community Center from noon to 3:00 PM for all active and retired members of the Armed Forces. The free lunch will include live entertainment, music and good times. For information, call (708) 798-3000 xt. 5498. |
| Shop & Share for HPA |
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Shop & Share is a program designed to help non-profit charitable and service organizations raise funds. The program offers groups a 5% cash return on purchases made at any Jewel-Osco store.
August 3 through August 5, the Homewood Police Association (HPA) will receive 5% cash return for all purchases made at any Jewel-Osco store. The HPA is a not-for-profit organization comprised of police officers and residents who assist the Homewood Police Department by raising public awareness about crime prevention and the general needs of the Department. The HPA also sponsors little league baseball teams, scouting, and local service groups. Each year, the HPA awards two college scholarships for local students.
To help raise funds for the HPA, simply download and print the Shop & Share Identification Slip and bring with you when you grocery shop August 3 through August 5 at any Jewel-Osco store. No additional purchases or contributions necessary - just buy what's on your grocery list. Contact the Homewood Police Department at (708) 206-3420 for further details. |
| All Shops Open during Road Repairs |
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| Dixie Highway from 175th Street to 183rd Street is being resurfaced. There is no parking from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM along the route. However, merchants along Dixie Highway are still open during construction. Utilize the side streets and free parking lots located off Hickory Road, Kroner Avenue, and Chestnut Road (Village Hall). Questions about these projects should be directed to the Village Engineer, Max Massi, at (708) 206-3470. |
| Block Parties |
In addition to the many special community events throughout the summer, the Community Relations Commission would like to remind residents that a block party is the best way to meet neighbors and simply have a great time. Learn more about hosting a block party this summer season. |
| Reminder: Traffic Safety Cameras |
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Red light traffic safety cameras are installed at the following intersections:
- southbound Halsted Street at 175th Street
- southbound Halsted Street at Ridge Road
- southbound Halsted Street at 183rd Street
- eastbound 183rd Street at Governor's Highway
- northbound Governor's Highway at 183rd Street
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| Former Little Leaguer in White Sox Minor League |
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Homewood resident and former player in local Babe Ruth League, John Ely, is a pitcher in the White Sox Minor League System. Currently Ely plays in the AA Southern League in Birmingham (AL). This week, Ely was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. Read on.
Congrats to the Ely Family. We will continue to periodically track Ely's status in the Minor Leagues and look for more Homewoodians in the headlines for future e-Newswire and Village Key issues.
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| See Spot Strut: August 15 |
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The Homewood Community Relations Commission and Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a 'petacular' Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, August 15 from noon to 4:00 PM in Irwin Park.
- Watch costumed dogs strut Irwin Park in the annual pooch parade as they compete for "Top Dog" in five unique categories: Most Original Owner-Dog Team, Most Humorous, Most Unique, Best Celebrity Look-Alike, and Best in Parade (overall). Enter your pooch today!
- Enjoy an amazing Frisbee show by the Flying Aces; live entertainment & music.
- Win prizes when you compete in the dog treat stacking race, hot dog eating challenge, & Frisbee throwing matches.
- Taste the best summer recipes from Homewood's favorite restaurants & grills.
- Shop specialty dog care products & services.
- Support area rescue groups.
- Bring the kids for free activities: crafts, face painting & bouncers.
Activities Schedule
- 12:00 PM: Parade Registration (entrants must have current rabies tag & leash no longer than 6'ft. Please no retractable leashes).
- 1:00 PM: Pooch Parade
- 2:00 PM: Frisbee Show
- 2:45 PM: Parade Results
- 3:00 PM: Contests & Challenges
For event details call (708) 206-3375. |
| 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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| 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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