| Public Meetings |
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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. |
| 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: # 47 |
November 11, 200 |
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| Homewood Veterans Committee |
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 The Homewood Veterans Committee is an 11 year old organization with former military and civilian members. They are all Homewood residents with a mission to support the country and its veterans, particularly veterans in Homewood and the surrounding area. On this day, Veterans Day, the Committee honors all those who serve and have served in the US Armed Forces.
Veteran News
- Click here to view the Committee's first newsletter. Link may open slowly due to the size of the file.
- Click here to read Chicago Tribune story about Homewood soldier shot at Fort Hood.
- Saturday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m. the Veterans Committee will host its annual Veterans Breakfast at the Irwin Community Center located at 18120 Highland Avenue. RSVP to (708) 798-3000 xt. 5498 (veterans only).
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| Final Day to Take Planning Survey |
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As an e-Newswire subscriber you were sent an invitation to participate in the Village of Homewood Strategic Planning Survey. If you have not already responded, please make sure you do so today. The survey will close tomorrow. Take the Survey!
Please encourage your friends and neighbors to participate in this very important survey. Simply direct them to the survey link found on the homepage of the Village website. If someone you know is without Internet access, a computer station is available in the lobby at Village Hall. |
| Downtown Merchants Open House |
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 Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15,downtown merchants will open their doors to showcase the best of this year's holiday gift ideas during the Annual Merchants' Open House. For information on hours, special promotions, discounts, raffles, and giveaways contact your favorite downtown business. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Homewood Business Association. |
| Free Leaf Pick Up Program Begins |
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Homewood Disposal Service provides residents a free fall leaf collection during regular garbage pickup. There are three weeks remaining for this free service:
- November 18
- November 25
- December 2
Please remember, this program requires that only leaf debris be collected sticker free. If you have any questions related to garbage service, please call Homewood Disposal directly at (708) 798-1004. |
| Tree Trimming Service |
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Winkler's Tree Service, operating blue colored equipment, has begun tree trimming operations, heading eastbound at 191st and Center Avenue. If you have a concern regarding this service, please contact Village Arborist Jim Tresouthick , or call (708) 206-3396. |
| Holiday Lights in Homewood |
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Friday, December 4|6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Homewood, Irwin Park & Hickory Road
The evening of Friday, December 4th promises to be a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to create a lifetime of memories celebrating the holiday season in downtown Homewood: musical trolleys, annual tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, live ice scultping demonstrations, bonfire, carolers, and holiday shopping specials and discounts from downtown merchants.
Click here for trolley stops, a list of activities, and merchant events and promotions. |
| Firefighter/Paramedic Examines |
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The Homewood Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an examination on December 19 at 7:00 AM to establish an eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Click here for salary information, qualification requirements, and to download an application packet. |
| Support Local Businesses & Earn Auction Bucks |
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 Every purchase you make through January 31, 2010 - groceries, gas, school and pet supplies, holiday gifts, doctor and dental visits, prescriptions, haircuts, attorney fees - gives you bidding power toward awesome auction items at the Community Auction on February 14, 2010. On the 17th of every month, earn double bidding dollars.
Four Simple Steps
- Save your receipts when you shop in Homewood, Flossmoor, and Glenwood through January 31, 2010.
- Bring them to a tally location February 3 through February 11.
- Receive an Auction Voucher.
- Come to the Community Auction on Sunday, February 14, 2010.
Read the Village Key (Fall 09' Issue) article about the Auction: Neighboring Villages Rally Around Local Retailers by Co-sponsoring Holiday Season Community Auction. |
| Library Book Bonanza |
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Friends of the Homewood Library will host its annual Book Bonanza, November 27 through December 2. The sale will take place for several days and will feature fine quality, collectable books, most in gift giving condition. For more information, contact the Homewood Public Library at (708) 798-0121 xt. 278. |
| 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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