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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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| Issue: # 68 | September 1, 2010 |
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| Leaving Town this Labor Day Weekend? |
| | Notify the Police Department When Going on Vacation
The Police Department encourages residents to notify the department when leaving home overnight or for an extended stay. If the department is aware you will not be home, they offer a service to physically patrol the residence, checking doors and windows to make sure the property is secure. Requests are to be made by submitting the Vacation House Watch Request Form . Simply complete the form and drop off at the Homewood Police Station located at 17950 Dixie Highway. Please note requests to watch vacant homes and homes for sale are not accepted. |
Mom's Morning Out
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| Friday, September 17 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Participating Downtown Homewood Merchants
Look for the Open Flags and shop specials on Friday, September 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the DHBA's annual Mom's Morning Out event. Contact your favorite Downtown Merchant for further information. Learn more about the DHBA, their members, and upcoming events at dhba.biz.
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| Village Monitors Vacant Properties |
| | Through the cooperation of the Police Department, Community Development Department, and Finance Department (water billing), the Village monitors all vacant property in town. An early warning database is maintained to organize basic information about conditions that suggest a property is likely to become vacant.
Neighborhoods are the cornerstone of the community and the Village's pro-active property maintenance program has worked well to stabilize problem properties and promote healthy, vibrant neighborhoods.
To be most effective, the Village needs the help of all residents. If you see property in decline or have property maintenance questions, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (708) 206-3857. Through continued vigilance, the Village will successfully address any challenges that lie ahead. |
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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| Annual Chili Cook-Off Entry Forms Available |
| Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 25 | 2:00 PM, contest; 3:00 PM, open-tasting
Hickory Road, just off Historic Dixie Highway
A highlight of Fall Fest is the annual amateur Chili Cook-Off where residents vie for "Homewood's Top Chef" while raising money for a local not-for-profit in the Open Chili Tasting. Proceeds from this year's competition will benefit local Boy Scout troops. If you are interested in competing in the Chili Cook-Off, click here for an entry form.
- Amateur participants are Village employees, members of the Village's Boards, Commissions and Committees, and representatives from non-profit organizations - not professional chefs.
- Entries must be submitted in quantities of four gallons or more to provide for judging and sampling.
- Contestants must provide their own food warmers to keep chili hot (140ºf); electricity will be provided.
- Contestants should set up between 1:00 PM and 1:45 PM; judging at 2:00 PM, and open chili tasting at approximately 3:00 PM.
- The contest is held in the parking lot of the Hickory Professional Building located at the corner of Hickory Avenue and Martin Avenue. Contestant parking is available (first come, first served); enter lot from Martin Avenue and look for signs.
- Following judging, for a charitable donation fest participants will receive a bowl and spoon to sample the chili entries.
- Three placements will be awarded: $200, $100, and $50, respectively.
For information about Chili Cook-Off, please contact Rachael Jones or Chris Beele in the Manager's Office at (708) 206-3375. |
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News from Foundation 153 |
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NEW EVENT! Homewood Schools Fund Run & 153 Yard Fun Run Sunday, September 26 | 8:00 AM, registration; 9:00, races start
Join Foundation 153 on Sunday, September 26, for its inaugural 5k run/walk and 153 yard kids' fun run. Homewood Schools Fund Run will start at Millennium School and make its 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. For more information about the Homewood Schools Fund Run, visit Foundation153.org. Sign up for Foundation 153 Newsletter! There are so many great things taking place with Foundation 153 (Formally the Homewood Foundation for Educational Excellence). Learn the latest information about grants, upcoming events, and opportunities in a bi-weekly electronic newsletter. Click here to sign up. |
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Supper Club Program Starts New Season |
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Supper Club Program
Tuesday, September 21 | 6:15 PM
St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway
The Supper Club Program at St. Paul Community Church located at 18200 Dixie Highway will start its new season on September 21 at 6:15 PM with dinner followed by a program of harmonic singing performed by The Chasonettes - a well established and popular group in the South Suburbs. Guests and those interested in becoming members for the Supper Club are invited. The cost is $5.00. Please bring your own table service. Contact Beverly Hughes at St. Paul's for further information. |
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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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Now Accepting Reservations, Hall of Fame 2010 |
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Homewood Hall of Fame 2010 Induction Luncheon Sunday, October 24| 12:00 PM, reception; 1:00 PM, luncheon
Calumet Country Club, 175th Street and Western Avenue
The Homewood Heritage Committee invites the public to the sixth annual Homewood Hall of Fame.
The Committee will be inducting: Robert E. Ahlf, Aurelio Family, Thomas E. Brabec, Brian C. Carey, Henry W. C. Gottschalk, and Nicholas W. Kuhn.
Reservations are $30.00 per person and are due by
Tuesday, October 12. Cash or Check. Make checks payable to the Village of Homewood Hall of Fame. Mail-in or drop-off payment and list of names for each reservation to the Village of Homewood, 2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL 60430.
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| A Saturday Morning Tradition! |
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Every Saturday through October 16 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Joseph Parking Lot | 17951 Dixie Highway
The Homewood Farmers Market is more than an outdoor venue to shop organic and locally grown produce. It's a place to gather. Picnic tables provide a place to sit and chat with friends. And at each booth, local farmers share ideas on how to prepare good, tasty wholesome meals for the entire family.
- Bloomberg Gardens: organic herbs and produce
- Brzuchowski Farms: natural honey and beeswax products
- Charleston Transitional Facility: all-natural dog treats
- Enjoi Bake Shop: homemade baked goods
- Hansel Farms: organic produce, dairy, and flowers
- Herr Farms: organic produce and flowers
- Homewood Kitchen Gardens: 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
- Tempo Kettlecorn: kettlecorn
- 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 |
| | Here's a look at some of Homewood's special moments this summer - maybe you'll see yourself or a neighbor!
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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. |
| 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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