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| Issue: # 53 |
February 3, 2010 |
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| Tally Locations Now Open |
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Volunteers are standing by to tally your receipts for purchases made in Homewood, Flossmoor, and Glenwood from October 17, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Qualifying receipts will be totaled in exchange for an Auction Voucher to be used at the Community Auction on Sunday, February 14 (yes, Valentine's Day) at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Click here for tally locations and Auction details. |
| Chocolate Fest |
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Saturday, February 20|11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
2010 Chestnut Road, H-F Auditorium
sponsored by the Homewood Community Relations Commission
On Saturday, February 20, the Community Relations Commission will host its eighth annual Chocolate Fest from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the H-F Park District Auditorium located at 2010 Chestnut Road (next to Village Hall).
- Residents are invited to sample and shop for the latest products by local and regional confectioners, bakers, and chocolatiers.
- The event features an amateur chocolate bake-off contest with an open tasting to benefit the South Suburban Girl Scouts. The Community Relations Commission is seeking amateur bakers to enter the contest. Click here for an application.
- The Homewood Tree Committee will host a free childrens' sweet art and nature project.
- Live music by the Kenneth E. Band, and free family activities and contests
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| Homewood Police Association |
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In January 2003, members of the Homewood Police Department formed the Homewood Police Association (HPA). The Association was organized as a "non-profit, professional, charitable association, non-political and non-partisan organization" whose aim is to form the unity of all Police Department personnel, to assist in recognizing the needs of the Department and create/promote the social, economic and educational policies that are in the best interest of all members and the community.
Dues paid by active members and bracelet sales from Homewood Days currently fund the Association. Last year, the money raised helped support Victory Reins', Team Aurelio, in the Breast Cancer three-day walk, Lake County Pipes and Drums, Homewood Baseball, Chicago Police Department Memorial, Homewood Chevrolet's Coat Drive, gifts for four children through the Homewood Giving Tree, and injured officers from both the Lynwood Police Department and Cape Coral Florida Police Department. The HPA also sponsors two scholarships a year: one for Homewood residents, and the other for children of active Association members.
The HPA is seeking donations from residents to further its involvement in the community. If you are interested in becoming a supporter, please contact the HPA or call the Police Department and leave a message for any of the Board Members listed below:
Blake Werner, President
Robert Misner, Vice-President
Kelly Kummelehne, Secretary
Denise McGrath, Treasurer
Brian Beauchamp, Sergeant at Arms
Blake Werner, President
Robert Misner, Vice-President
Kelly Kummelehne, Secretary
Denise McGrath, Treasurer
Brian Beauchamp, Sergeant at Arms |
| Reminder: PACE Service Change |
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Starting February 7, the following PACE routes will be discontinued:
However, PACE does offer an alternate for residents: The PACE Metra Feeder Vanpool Program. The program allows for the Pace Van to be parked at a Metra station near the worksite, so that 5-13 participants can take the train and then use the van to complete the commute. |
| HFEE Announces Spring Event |
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HFEE Fifth Annual Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 20, 2010 | 6:30 PM
Idlewild Country Club | 19201 Dixie Highway
On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence will be hosting its fifth annual fundraising event to benefit Homewood SD 153 schools. This exciting event will take place at Idlewild Country Club (19201 Dixie Highway) from 6:30-11:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, cash bar, entertainment, and plenty of raffles and games! Open to individuals 18 and older, tickets are $45 before the event and $50 at the door. For tickets, please contact Shelley Peck at the district office (647-2390) or purchase tickets online.
The Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence is a recognized 501(3)c non-profit organization, dedicated to supporting inspired teaching in our schools. The HFEE awards grants to District 153 faculty and staff who propose creative projects beyond the scope of the school district budget, including special field trips, technology, reading programs, visits by authors, innovative equipment and materials.
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| Shelter Seeks Used Cell Phone Donations |
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South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for their ongoing fundraising program. Proceeds from the collection fund the critical programs and services provided to families who experience domestic violence. These services include:
All victim services are provided free of charge and are available in English and Spanish.
Local cell phone collection sites include:
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SSFS Administrative office: 18139 Harwood, Homewood
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Bergsteins NY Deli- 200 Dixie Hwy., Chicago Heights
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Doyle Designed Salon- 2630 Flossmoor Rd., Flossmoor
All donations are tax-deductible and receipts are available at collection sites.South Suburban Family Shelter encourages faith community groups, schools, clubs and organizations to consider collecting cell phones for the agency.For more information about SSFS, or to become or help identify a new collection site, contact Ms. Meilach at (708) 794-2140, ext.303.
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| Upcoming H-F Park District Events |
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Daddy Daughter Date Night
Friday, February 5|6:30 PM (ages 4-8) | 8:30 PM (ages 9-13)
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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.
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