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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: # 69 | September 15, 2010 |
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| Last Cruise Night of Season |
| Thursday, September 16 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Ridge Road, west of Dixie Highway & Martin Avenue to Hickory Road 
This Thursday is the last Cruise Night of the season. Drivers will pull in to town to showcase their classic and vintage cars. Downtown merchants will be open late and restaurants and grills will feature menu specials. |
| Mom's Morning Out |
| 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. Visit at least six participating shops to enter a raffle to win one of three groups of gift certificates. Click here to download the Shopping Passport.Contact your favorite Downtown Merchant for further information. Learn more about the DHBA, their members, and upcoming events at dhba.biz. |
| Fall Fest Next Saturday |
| 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
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Chili Contest
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Open Chili Tasting
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Gruv-6 (Classic Rock and Motown)
- 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Pumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Painting
- 5:00 PM | Doubles Bean Bag Tournament
- 5:30 PM -7:00 PM | Replay (Classic Rock)
- 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
- 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Staff Infection & the Southside Horns (Rock and Roll)
- 8:00 PM | Outdoor Movie & Bonfire
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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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League Hosts Candidate Forum |
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Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 5| 7:00 PM
Flossmoor Library, 1000 Sterling Avenue
The League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor Area invites H-F residents to attend a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM at the Flossmoor Library.
Candidates for State Senate for the 40th District (Toi Hutchinson and Adam Baumgartner) and candidates for the 19th Senate District (Maggie Crotty and Adam Wojcik) have been invited to attend.
State Representative candidates for the 29th Representative District (Thaddeus Jones and Kenneth "Keyyn" Williams) have also been invited.
The Candidate Forum will be moderated by a League member who does not reside in these districts.
"The General Election is November 2 and it is important that all voters have an opportunity to meet those who may represent them in the future," states H-F League President Syvia Tillman. "Everyone is urged to attend and meet the candidates vying to represent you in the Illinois General Assembly. It's a great opportunity to get answers to your questions and concerns."
For additional information, please phone (708) 799-9721.
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14th Annual Parade of Lights |
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Parade of Lights
Tuesday, October 5 | arrives in Homewood at 8:15 PM
Ridge Road from Halsted to Dixie Highway
The Homewood Fire Department will participate in the 14th Parade of Lights, a silent parade of fire apparatus that honors firefighters who have given their life in the line of duty or have suffered injury. The parade also marks the start of Fire Prevention Week, a reminder of the importance of fire safety in our daily lives.
In remembrance of lost firefighter Brian Carey and injured firefighter Karra Kopas, the Parade of Lights will travel through Homewood for the first time.
The parade will begin in South Holland and end at the Homewood Fire Station. An impressive light show with 40-50 engines, aerial ladder trucks, squad cars and ambulances will arrive at Ridge Road and Halsted at approximately 8:15 PM. The parade will then travel west on Ridge Road to Dixie Highway.
Residents are encouraged to come out and line the parade route to show their participation in this moving event. Click here for an event flier and parade route. |
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WebQA Expedites Response to Online Requests |
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The Village has implemented an online service request system to help expedite responses to frequently asked questions and requests. Check out the new Online Services tab on the Village website to learn more. |
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Southgate Businesses Remain Open |
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As the Illinois Department of Transportation continues improvements to the bridge on Dixie Highway in Flossmoor, businesses in the Homewood Southgate Shopping Area want to remind residents they are still open for business. Dixie Highway is not closed north of Butterfield Creek, so your favorite Southgate business (e.g.: Cilantro's, Coldstone Creamery, Chuck's House of Magic, Homewood Family Liquor, and the Art Corner, to name a few) are open with plenty of parking. Think Homewood first when you shop, dine, and explore! |
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Village-Wide Improvements |
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DIXIE HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT
The project will extend from Harwood Avenue to Sycamore Drive.
Three new decorative informational signs on the east side of Dixie Highway north of the north viaduct will be installed; brush cleared and new landscaping installed, including a retaining wall at the northwest corner of Harwood Avenue and Dixie Highway. The work is scheduled to be completed in six weeks once started. This section of Dixie Highway will remain open throughout construction, however, expect some delays when traveling during the day.
DIXIE HIGHWAY BRIDGE CLOSURE
Due to the heavy spring and summer rains and the three week labor strike, the project has fallen behind schedule and therefore the projected opening of the new bridge to traffic is now the middle to end of October of this year. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the pouring of concrete for the bridge deck should take place near the end of September. Initially, only the two interior lanes will be open to traffic until the landscaping and punchlist items are complete.
HARWOOD AND MAPLE AVENUE RESURFACING PROJECT
Near the end of September, Harwood Avenue and Maple Road will be resurfaced. The resurfacing on Harwood will extend from 183rd Street south to the south Village boundary in Homewood. The resurfacing on Maple Road will extend from Dixie Highway to Ashland Avenue in Homewood. The work is scheduled to be completed in three weeks. Roads will remain open throughout construction, however, expect some delays when traveling during the day.
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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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Newly Added, 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!
photos taken by Thomas Photographic Services and Mike MacDonald. |
The Village Key is Homewood's community newsletter mailed to each residence and business address. Extra copies are available at Village Hall, and the current 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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