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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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View the latest issue of the Village Key. Homewood's full-color, quarterly newsletter mailed to every address in town. View latest issue. | |
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| Issue: # 44 |
September 30, 2009 |
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| A Perfect Autumn Day |
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Last Saturday was a perfect autumn day in downtown Homewood as residents gathered on Hickory Road for the annual Fall Fest and Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Community Relations Commission. There was an activity for every member of the family: pedal tractor races, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, live music, horse drawn wagon rides, bean bag tournament, face painting, an outdoor movie, bonfire, and so much more. The event brought residents together, both young and old alike, to further strengthen Homewood's close-knit way of life. Click here to take our Fall Fest Post Event Survey.
The annual chili cook-off raised over $860.00 for the South Suburban Family Shelter. This year's winners were James Hughes for Boy Scout Troop #342, Chuck Mokijewski for Homewood Bunco Babes, and Hank Baldwin and Dave Staehlin for the H-F Band Parents Association. The winners were interviewed by Michael Drakulich, a reporter for the Southtown Star. Read the article here. |
| This Sunday, 11th Annual Walk of Hope |
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The Cancer Support Center will host its annual Walk of Hope on Sunday, October 4! This year, the Center expects over 1,500 to walk and is hoping to raise $170,000. The Center is privately funded and provides services free of charge to a diverse participant base including cancer patients, caregivers, children, teens and friends of the cancer patient.
Anyone can walk. Register yourself or a team today and start collecting pledges for the Center. Learn more. |
| Senior ID Bracelet Program |
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The Senior ID Bracelet Program provides seniors with an ID bracelet, which emergency responders can use to identify a person and obtain important medical and contact information. Click here to learn more about the program. |
| H-F Homecoming Weekend: October 2 |
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The 50th Anniversary Committee will host fireworks, an alumni recognition ceremony, and a golf cart parade during halftime at the homecoming football game. Visit the H-F website for a complete list of events planned for H-F's 50th Annivesary. |
| Inauguration Luncheon Deadline: October 2 |
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The deadline to place your reservation for the Heritage Committee's Eighth Annual Hall of Fame Inauguration Luncheon is Friday, October 2. The event will be held on Sunday, October 18 at Calumet Country Club. Click here to learn about the 2009 inductees and luncheon details, or contact the Heritage Committee Chairperson, Elaine Egdorf at (708) 798-9535. |
| Fire Department Annual Open House: October 11 |
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Meet your local firefighters and tour the station on Sunday, October 11 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Click here for a list of free kid activities. |
| Rail Committee's Story and Sing-a-Long Event |
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The Rail Committee will host a new event for children at the Rail Park located on Park Avenue at 6:30 PM on Saturday, October 17. Join the Committee for marshmallows, hobo stories, and old fashion sing-a-long. The Rail Park features a retired and restored Illinois Central locomotive and caboose. Learn more about Homewood's Railroad Attractions. |
| Fall Street Sweeping Starts October 15 |
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| Residential areas of the Village will be swept three times this fall. The first sweep will be done on Thursday, October 15. Click here to learn how to assist street sweepers and view future street sweeping dates. The Department of Public Works oversees this service, along with the upcoming Sticker-Free Leaf Program, which starts November 4. |
| Only Three Saturdays Left of Market Season |
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The Downtown Homewood Farmers' Market will be open for three more Saturdays: October 3, 10, and 17. The Market is open 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.
- 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. |
| Last Touch of Green Event: October 17 |
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Each month at the Downtown Homewood Farmers' Market, the Village hosts an eco-friendly activity : rain barrel drive, document shredding, and electronic waste and medication recycling. On October 17, the Village will distribute free CFL bulbs for all e-Newswire subscribers (while supplies last). Read more about CFLs and how they work.
Also joining the Touch of Green event is Batteries Plus on Halsted in Homewood. They will be receiving batteries for recycling. The following items will be accepted: lead acid (Pb) batteries used in cars, trucks and emergency lighting, Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries used in cordless phones, cordless tools and two way radios, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries used in camcorders, bar code scanners and digital cameras, Lithium Ion (Li Ion) or Lithium Polymer (Li Poly) used in cell phones and laptops. Click here to view Batteries Plus Recycling Program. |
| Save your Receipts Campaign Starts October 17 |
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- Residents are encouraged to save their receipts for all purchases made October 17, 2009 through January 31, 2010. For every dollar spent, participants will receive one point to bid on auction items. The Auction will be held on February 14, 2010 at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, 999 Kedzie Avenue. Become a Fan and learn more how to accrue auction bucks while shopping for everyday items. www.facebook.com/communityauction2010. Visit the Homewood Area Chamber website for auction rules, auction items, and tally locations.
Read the Village Key (Fall 09' Issue) article abou the Auction: Neighboring Villages Rally Around Local Retailers by Co-sponsoring Holiday Season Community Auction. |
| Preserve's Art Gallery Opens October 24 |
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The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is pleased to announce the opening of a nature-themed art gallery. The gallery open house will be on October 24 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please join the Preserve as they showcase local artists' works.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor, artists should contact John W. Miller at (708) 985-1040.
On the same day, the Preserve will also host its Fun Run at 9:30 AM. For information, please call John Brinkman at (708) 638-9418. |
| 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.
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