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Residents can now join the Village of Homewood on Facebook. Become a Fan by joining this growing online community. The Village's Profile will keep fans up-to-date and provide networking opportunities. | |
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| Third Thursdays Cruise Nights |
 The Village of Homewood and Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the first Cruise Night in downtown Homewood on June 17 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Classic and vintage car drivers will arrive for dinner, shopping, and a car show with prizes. The cars will line Ridge Road, west to Harwood Avenue, and south along Martin Avenue. Residents are encouraged to come out for late night shopping and dining as merchants will host sidewalk sales and menu specials! If you are a car buff and want to join the cruise, contact Thunder Road Productions at (708) 474-1377.
Third Thursdays Cruise Nights Schedule: July 15, August 19, and September 16. |
Downtown Homewood Art & Garden Street Fair
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 co-sponsors: AAA Rental, Art 4 Soul, Bella
Vita, Clever Betsy, Downtown
Homewood Business Association, Grady's Grill, Homewood Florist, Illinois
Philharmonic Orchestra, Karen O'Donnell, DDS, Nathalie's Interiors,
Ravisloe
Country Club, Star Events, LLC, Super Loot, & Village of Homewood
Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Downtown Homewood on historic Martin Avenue at Ridge Road
(708) 206-3375 | homesweethomewood.com | dhba.biz
This highlighted two-day event in the Midwest Art
Fair Journal will feature:
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hundreds
of original works and unique finds by artisans and vendors
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performances by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and other performance art
groups
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children's
crafts: mosaics, ceramic painting, beading, & painting
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plant-your-own
garden projects
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onsite
antique & collectible appraisals
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professional
family photographs
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tastings:
Scotch, Bourbon, wine, & handcrafted
brew
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special
interest exhibits on Sunday for dads: classic cars, cigars, golf, & outdoor
grilling
Activities for the whole family and all interests include children's crafts, garden projects, onsite appraisals, family photographs, woodworking workshop, and special offerings for dad's on Father's Day.
The event will be held in conjunction with opening day of the Farmers' Market (St. Joseph's Parking Lot), the President's Art Contest, the annual antique car rally, Drivin' the Dixie, and even a bike tour - Homewood Green Streets Open House Tour - hosted by the Active Transportation Alliance and area real estate professionals - a great town to bike in is a great town to buy in!
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| Drivin' the Dixie 2010 |
hosted by the Homewood Heritage Committee
Saturday, June 19 | cars pull into Homewood at 10:00 AM
Hickory Road, special parking and viewing
The Dixie Highway is a historic route in the United States, and in Illinois several groups come together every year to "Cruise" the Dixie from Blue Island to Momence. The event started in Homewood with the Homewood Heritage Committee and continues more than seven years later with a huge following, featuring classics from Model A Fords to anything from the present. Stops are made along the way in several of the cities and everyone has a great time while celebrating a piece of history. Those seeking to participate (all are welcome) should contact Heritage Committee Chair Elaine Egdorf at (708) 798-9535; those wanting to view the cars should go to Hickory Road at Martin Avenue around 10:00 AM. Event held in conjunction with the Art and Garden Street Fair.
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| Homewood's Farmers' Market to Open |
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Every Saturday through October 16 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Joseph Parking Lot | 17951 Dixie Highway
Have you missed the fresh baked breads of Labriola and Paula Newton's homemade jams and jellies? Or, do you miss picking up your fresh and organic produce from Hansel, Witvoet, Herr and Lyons farms. Well, Market Season will open June 19 with a vast array of specialty products and organic produce, including fresh cut flowers and perennials, coffee and tea, culinary herbs, and specialty meats and cheeses.
This Season's Vendors:
- Big Dog Bakery: homemade dog treats
- Bloomberg Gardens: organic herbs and vegetables in a pot
- Charleston Transitional Facility: all-natural dog treats
- Enjoi Bake Shop: salsas, spaghetti sauces, and specialty sauces
- 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
- Pampered Chef: cooking supplies and spices
- Paula Newton's Jams: jams, jellies, and fruit butter
- Stamper Cheese: gourmet cheeses
- Twin Garden Farms: produce and flowers
- Watkins Products: organic household products and spices
- Witvoet Farmstand: produce and flowers
Green Saturdays at the Market
The Village will offer activities for eco-minded residents on three dates during the Farmers' Market Season:
· July 24| Document Shredding
· August 28 | Electronic Waste Collection
· October 16| Prescription Drug Disposal.
For more than two decades, Homewood's market has linked local farmers to consumers with fresh nutritious foods. For market information, please call (708) 206-3375. |
| Summer Music at Ravisloe |
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IPO Chamber Players, 4 + 4 = Mendelssohn's Octet
Saturday, July 10| 7:30 PM
Ravisloe Country Club | 18231 Park Avenue
Ticket Info: (708) 481-7774| ipomusic.org
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and Ravisloe Country Club are pleased to announce the start of Summer Music at Ravisloe - an outdoor live concert series, featuring performances by the IPO Chamber Players at one of the Chicago Southland's most beautiful concert settings.
 Don't miss the inaugural performance on Saturday, July 10. The IPO Chamber Players will bring three masterworks of string chamber music:
- Mozart: String Quartet No. 21, "Prussian"
- Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C Major
- Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat Major
The IPO will perform two additional concerts this summer:
- Thursday, July 29 ~ OPO Chamber Orchestra
- Friday, August 13 ~ Chicago Classic Brass
Ticket sales start Monday, June 14. They are $25 per person and available at Ravisloe Country Club located at 18231 Park Avenue, the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce located at 2022 Ridge Road, or by contacting the IPO at (708) 481-7774, and online at ipomusic.org. |
| AT&T Homewood Days |
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Thursday through Saturday
July 8, 9, and 10 | 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM (all three days)
Downtown Homewood
One of the Chicago Southland's favorite events of the summer, AT&T Homewood Days, hosted by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce is almost here. This year's festival will provide three action-packed days of family fun. There will be food vendors, games, carnival rides, great merchant shopping and a crafter's alley full of unique surprises. Check the latest features and event highlights online at homewoodareachamber.com, or contact the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce at ( 708) 206-3384. |
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Welcome Homewood 308th Brigade! |
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Saturday, July 10 | 11:00 AM
Marie Irwin Center and Irwin Park
On Saturday, July 10th, the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Homewood will be welcoming home 110 soldiers from the 308th Brigade. There will be a parade starting at 11:00 AM at the Marie Irwin Center. The soldiers will walk west on Ridge Road to the main stage at Homewood Days where there will be a military award ceremony. Help us give these soldiers and their families a Homewood Welcome Home. Show your support by coming to the parade and into Homewood Days to cheer them on as they receive their awards. |
| Dixie Highway Bridge Closure |
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Dixie Highway will be closed through October 1 for the replacement and reconstruction of the bridge over
Butterfield Creek between Flossmoor Road and Holbrook Road (Flossmoor,
IL). Flossmoor Road and Holbrook Road will remain open just north and south, respectively, of the construction site. The designated detour on adjacent State routes around construction will be as shown on the Dixie Highway Detour Map. The proposed detour will be adequately signed in order to guide and advise motorists about the bridge closure. Any questions about this project should be directed to the Village Engineer Max Massi at (708) 206-3470. |
| Brian Carey Scholarship Fund |
 In honor of Firefighter Brian Carey a scholarship fund has been established at Loras College, his alma mater. Contributions are being accepted at any Charter One Bank (nationwide). This is a way to honor and perpetuate this fine young man's memory. For information about making donations at a local Charter One Bank, contact Homewood Branch Manager Dave Zimmerman at (708) 647-2070, or simply visit any Charter One location and request to make a donation to the Brian Carey Scholarship Fund. Once $25,000 is reached, Charter One Bank will present a check to Loras College for a scholarship endowment in honor of Carey. Money will not be accepted at Homewood Village Hall or the Homewood Fire Department for the Carey Scholarship. |
| 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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