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| Issue: # 67 | August 18, 2010 |
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Third Thursday Cruise Night |
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Thursday, August 19 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ridge Road (west of Dixie Highway) and Martin Avenue (south of Ridge Road to Hickory)
 Drivers will arrive in Homewood for dinner, shopping, and to show off their classic and vintage cars. Come by and look. Listen to the oldies and shop many of the downtown merchants open late on Thursday. If you're a Homewood resident that drives a fancy car, join the cruise. Call Thunder Road Productions to find out more about cruises and show prizes: (708) 474-1377. |
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Two New Attractions at Dog Days: Oscar-Meyer Weinermobile & Giant Flea Market
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| Dog Days of SummerSaturday, August 21 | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PMIrwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue The Community
Relations Commission and Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, along with Charter
One Bank, PETCO, AAA Rental, and the Oscar-Meyer Wienermobile will host the 10th annual Dog
Days of Summer event on Saturday, August 21 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in
Irwin Park, located at 18120 Highland Avenue in downtown Homewood.
This year, two new
attractions have been added: free tours of the Oscar-Meyer Weinermobile and
a giant flea market. "Everyone wants to
step inside the Weinermobile, it's one of the most famous mobile marketing
vehicles ever created," says Rachael Jones, public relations and special events
for the Village of Homewood. "I
understand the horn plays the Oscar-Mayer Wiener song, complete with lyrics."
The flea market
offers patrons a unique shopping experience and local not-for-profits an
opportunity to raise money for programs and projects. "We are excited to bring a flea market to this
year's event because it is an interest that will appeal to more members of the
community, not just our four-legged friend lovin' ones. Proceeds from the
unique finds event patrons buy, will benefit the many programs that serve this
community through youth groups, service leagues, and not-for-profits. Plus,
it's a funny way to promote the event - a giant flea market (save the fleas) at
Dog Days!" comments Jones.
The costumed pooch
parade will start promptly at noon with check-in at 11:00 a.m. This year, the parade route has been extended
to provide viewers a better look at each costumed dog and their owner as
compete for "Top Dog" in five unique categories: Most Original Owner-Dog Team, Most Humorous,
Most Unique, Best Celebrity Look-Alike, and Best in Parade (overall). Special VIP seating for family and friends of
parade entrants will be available. Judging will be based on originality,
showmanship, detail of costume and first impression. Prizes and bragging rights
will be awarded. Contestants should pre-register by calling the Village of
Homewood at (708) 798-3000. This year, parade donations will benefit NAWS
(National Animal Welfare Society) to help maintain their low cost spay/neuter
and wellness clinics and programs Kids Club, Food Pantry for Animals, Dog and
Cat Rescue. Sales from the new resale shop in town, Girlfriends, located at
18046 Martin Avenue benefit NAWS.
Jones adds, "Thomas Photographic Services will be onsite to
take professional photos of you and your family, including your fuzzy friend,
to create a keepsake of this 'petacular' day in the park. Throughout the day,
there will be vendor booths, rescue groups and pet adoptions, and purveyors of
specialty hot dog and sausage cuisine.
There will be a live concert by The Fret Brothers, starting at 9:00 a.m.
There are free activities for the kids and the annual hot dog eating contest
will be sponsored by Oscar-Meyer this year."
Dog Days of Summer Event Schedule - 8:00 AM: Flea Market and
Vendor Booths Opens
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9:00 -12:00 PM: Live Music by The Fret
Brothers
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11:00 AM: Pooch Parade
Registration
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12:00 AM: Pooch Parade
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1:00 PM: Pooch Parade
Results
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1:15PM: Oscar-Meyer Hot
Dog Eating Contest
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Last Minute Registrations Accepted for Pooch Parade |
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2009 Pooch Parade Winner  | The Community Relations Commission announces an extended registration deadline for all who have not yet signed up their four-legged friend in the annual pooch parade at Dog Days. Click here to register today. - On-site registration starts at 11:00 AM
- Parade steps off at 12:00 PM
- Judging and awards at 1:00 PM
Judges will award winners in the following five unique categories: - Most Original Owner-Dog Team
- Most Humorous
- Most Unique
- Best Celebrity Look-Alike
- Best in Parade
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Memorial Ribbons and Young Trees
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Village Arborist Jim Tresouthick encourages residents who have tied memorial ribbons around young, less established trees to relocate to a light post, railing, or more mature tree. The trunks of young parkway trees with ribbons tied around have been spotted growing beyond the ribbon. This isn't good for the overall health of the tree. The Village appreciates the cooperation of residents to keep Homewood's forestry thriving.
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Fall Fest 2010 & Annual Chili Cook-Off
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| Fall Fest 2010 & Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 25 | 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Hickory Road at Dixie Highway
Homewood's favorite fall time festival is scheduled for Saturday,
September 25. Fall Fest will feature
live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, the annual bean
bag tournament, petting zoo and pony rides, outdoor movies and bonfire, a
pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local
eateries.
Entertainment & Activity Schedule
Great music is a staple of Fall Fest, and four talented bands -
Gruv-6, Replay, Staff Infection and the South Side
Horns, and a fourth band to be announced - will carry on this
finger-snapping, toe-tapping tradition. - 12:00 PM - 4 PM
| Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
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2:00 PM - 3:00
PM | Chili Contest
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3:00 PM - 5:00
PM | Open Chili Tasting
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
| Gruv-6 (Classic Rock and Motown)
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4:30 PM - 7:30
PM | Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Painting
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5:00 PM |
Doubles Bean Bag Tournament
- 5:30 PM -7:00 PM
| Replay (Classic Rock)
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6:00 - 9:00 PM | Horsedrawn Wagon
Rides
- 7:30 PM - 9:30
PM | Staff Infection & the Southside Horns (Rock and Roll)
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8:00 PM |
Outdoor Movie & Bonfire
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Foundation 153 Homewood Schools Fund Run |
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Sunday, September 26 | 8:00 AM, registration; 9:00, races start
Foundation 153, formally the Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence, announces a new event this fall, the Homewood Schools Fund Run. A 5k run/walk and 153 yard kids' fun run to raise money for programs and grants for students of District 153. The event takes place on Sunday, September 26. Registration begins at 8:00 AM with the 5k starting at 9:00 AM and the fun run at 10:00 AM. Runners/walkers will start at Millennium School and make their way around beautiful Homewood neighborhoods. Younger family members (age 12 and younger) can participate in the 153 yard fun run, along with games and activities, if they do not want to participate in the 5K event. Awards will be given to the top three males and females, and to the top finishers in each age group. All proceeds from the Homewood Schools Fund Run will go towards maintaining vital educational experiences for students in District 153. To pre-register or volunteer to help, go to foundation153.org. |
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Art at Izaak Walton Preserve
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Art at Izaak Walton
Saturday, October 23 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 W. Ridge Road
 Join the Preserve for its third "Art at Izaak Walton" event - displaying works
of art relating to nature - with an emphasis on works inspired by or executed
at the Izaak Walton Preserve. The public is welcomed to a free art exhibit sponsored by
the Izaak Walton Preserve. Many of the
works of art will be available for purchase. Artists interested in displaying their work should contact
John Miller at (708) 985-1040. There is
no entry fee for those works accepted and there will be awards given: - $50 Best in Show Award for Photography
- $50 Best in Show Award for Paint and other media
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Green Saturday at the Farmers Market
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 e-Waste Recycling
Saturday, August 28 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
17951 Dixie Highway Residents will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted electronic items on Saturday, August 28 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Farmers Market. The Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN) refurbishes donated computers and gives them to Illinois children in special education programs.
Accepted items include: - PC and Macintosh computers
- Printers
- Monitors
- Disk drives
- Cell phones
- Ink jet cartridges
- Peripherals (mice, keyboards, etc.)
- CD-ROM drives
- Software (original discs)
- Server equipment
- Communication devices
- Low-tech devices (switches, key guards,etc.)
Donations are tax-deductible. To contact ATEN directly about recycling certain items, please call (708) 444-8460. |
| Picnic Tables and Music at Farmers' Market |
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Every Saturday through October 16 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Joseph Parking Lot | 17951 Dixie Highway
Shopping at the Downtown Homewood Farmers' Market is a great overall experience: buying good, wholesome foods for the family, supporting local farmers and entrepreneurs, sitting at a picnic table catching up with old friends over fresh coffee, and listening to local performers while browsing a vast array of specialty products and organic produce. Make sure you don't miss out on this Saturday morning tradition.
- Bloomberg Gardens: organic herbs and vegetables in a pot
- Brzuchowski Farms: natural honey and beeswax products
- 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
- Paul's Dogs: Chicago-style hot dog stand
- 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
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. |
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Photo Galleries of Summer Events |
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The Village Key is Homewood's community newsletter mailed to each residence and business address. Extra copies are available at Village Hall, and version is available for online viewing by clicking here. |
| 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. |
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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! |
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