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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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| Special Events Information |
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The Village co-sponsors several events throughout the year. Learn more. |
| 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: # 48 |
November 25, 2009 |
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| Village Hall Offices Closed |
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The Village Hall and Municipal Service Center will be closed Thursday, November 26, through Sunday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 8:00 AM. Throughout the holiday observance, emergency water and sewer service is available by calling (708) 206-3420. Customary police and fire emergency services will also be available. Due to the holiday, Thursday and Friday pickups will be delayed one day for that week only; Monday-Wednesday pickups will remain on schedule. If you have questions regarding your scavenger service, contact Homewood Disposal at (708) 798-1004. |
| Black Friday Specials |
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 The Downtown Business Association invites subscribers to consider shopping in downtown Homewood the day after Thanksgiving. Go to the Association's website to view opening times and specials for your favorite merchant. Click here for more. |
| Thank You |
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Thanks to all who took the Strategic Planning Survey. From our e-Newswire community, we had over a 50% response rate. |
| 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 and Mrs. Claus, live ice scultping demonstrations, bonfire, carolers, festive food from Panera Bread Co., and holiday shopping specials and discounts from downtown merchants.
Click here for trolley stops, a list of activities, and merchant events and promotions. |
| 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 two weeks remaining for this free service:
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. |
| 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. |
| Chamber Holiday Luncheon |
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Thursday, December 3 | Noon
Calumet Country Club | 175th and Western Avenue
The Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce invites business owners, employees, and residents to its annual holiday luncheon. Live entertainment includes the James Hart Panther Choir
Ensemble. Cost: $20.00 Chamber Members | $25.00 Non Chamber Members.
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| 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. |
| Save the Dates |
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Sixth Annual ButterBall Burner Fun Run
Friday, November 27|9:00 AM
Homewood Estates Park
Live Nativity and Family Crafts
Sunday, December 6 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Homewood Church | 18301 Governors Highway
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 12 | 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Irwin Community Center
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| Buying Additional Insurance |
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Residents are encouraged to investigate their current homeowners insurance policy when solicited to purchase additional coverage, e.g.: water supply repair, tree care and maintenance, etc. |
| 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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