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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. |
| Current Issue of the Village Key |
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| Issue: # 40 |
August 5, 2009 |
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| Library Closed for Remodeling |
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The Homewood Public Library will be closed August 1 through August 14 to complete its remodeling project. Homewood and East Hazel Crest residents may access most library services by visiting area libraries and presenting their Homewood Library cards. Patrons will be unable to place their own holds during this time.
- Flossmoor Library: (708) 798-4006
- Grande Prairie Library: (708) 798-5563
- Glenwood-Lynwood Library: (708) 758-0090
Patrons should contact one of the three above mentioned libraries in order to place holds.
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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. |
| Touch of Green Event: August 22 |
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On Saturday, August 22, the Farmers' Market will feature a Touch of Green Event - free electronic waste recycling. Residents wanting to participate will also be helping a local not-for-profit, Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN), provide refurbished computer equipment to students with disabilities.
The following items will be accepted for e-waste recycling:
- PC and Macintosh Computers
- Printers
- Monitors
- Disk Drives
- Cell Phones
- Ink Jet Cartridges
- Peripherals (mice, keyboards, etc.)
- CD-ROM Drives
- Software (original disks)
- Server Equipment
- Communication Devices
- Low-Tech Devices (switches, key guards, etc.)
All recylable items will be accepted as donations; participants will receive documentation of their contributions for tax purposes.
For information on specific items, please contact ATEN directly at (708) 444-8460.
ATEN is a program of United Cerebral Palsy-Infinitec; it was established in June of 1995 in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). This processing facility is located at 7550 W. 183rd Street in Tinley Park.
Touch of Green Events feature eco-friendly activities for residents looking to conserve resources and recycle the items they use everyday.
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| Farmers' Market |
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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. |
| Dixie Highway Repairs Near Completion |
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The final asphalt surface will be laid on Dixie Highway from 183rd Street to the north viaduct. Expect long delays if traveling on Dixie Highway. Remember that all merchants along the route are open during construction. Please utilize the side streets and free public parking lots: 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.
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| Southgate Sidewalk Sales in September |
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Look for a giant sidewalk sale in the Southgate Shopping District in September. Ask your favorite Southgate merchant for details, or watch for information in an upcoming e-Newswire.
Also coming in September is Fall Fest and the annual Chili Cook-Off. Don't miss Homewood's favorite fall festival on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Hickory Road from Dixie Highway to Martin Avenue. |
| Safety Tips from Police Chief Burnson |
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The Police Department is reminding residents to practice good safety measures at all times of the day. The following are just a few tips that we encourage everyone to follow:
1. Lock your vehicles if they are parked outside.
2. Close and lock garage doors.
3. Take anything of value out of the vehicle.
4. Report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood. |
| 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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| 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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