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| Issue: # 71 | October 13, 2010 |
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| Girls Night Out |
| Friday, October 15 | 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Participating Downtown Homewood Merchants
Look for the Open Flags and shop specials on Friday, October 15 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a Girls Night Out event hosted by the Down town Homewood Business Association.While you're out, take a picture and upload to the Village of Homewood's Facebook Page (search Village of Homewood). Post what you did and how much you saved! Contact your favorite Downtown Merchant for further information. Learn more about the DHBA, their members, and upcoming events at dhba.biz. |
| Last Green Saturday of the Market Season |
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Expired Medication Recycling
Saturday, October 16 | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Joseph Parking Lot | 17951 Dixie Highway
In conjunction with the Homewood Farmers Market, the Village hosts special eco-friendly activities for residents called Touch of Green events. In October, the last month of the outdoor market, the Village will offer recycling through Cook County's Expired Medication Recycling Program. Collect your old medications and bring them to this event. When you're done, shop in-season fruits and veggies and more with these local vendors:
- 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. |
| Fourth Annual Pasta Palooza |
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Fourth Annual Pasta Palooza
Saturday, October 23 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
James Hart Cafetorium, 18211 Aberdeen Street
Join Foundation 153 and the Parent Music Association for the Fourth Annual Pasta Palooza. This revamped benefit will offer lower prices than previous years, more pasta options, a great bake sale, and fun activities for children. The evening will feature performances by School District 153 students, including music, poms, choir, steppers, and drama groups. All proceeds from this event will be used for programs throughout School District 153. Foundation 153 and the Parent Music Association are volunteer based non-for-profit organizations. To purchase tickets online or for more information, please go to Foundation153.org.
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Rail Committee Hosts Second Annual Hobo Night
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Saturday, October 16 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Homewood Rail Park, off Park Avenue next to Amtrak Station
Last year was a huge success and fun evening out for the entire family, so the Homewood Rail Committee has coordinated another Hobo Night for Saturday, October 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The event will be held in the Homewood Rail Park located on Park Avenue, adjacent to the Amtrak Station. Come on out for an evening of stories, hot chocolate, and fun family activities by the campfire next to a fully restored antique locomotive.
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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.
Tickets are $30.00 per person. Cash or check accepted. 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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Foundation 153 Pepsi Refresh Project |
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The Pepsi Refresh Project grants money to organization with good ideas of how to spend a $25,000 grant from Pepsi Corporation.
Foundation 153 has posted an idea on the Pepsi Refresh Project website to help save memorable field trips for students in view of budget deficits in the State of Illinois. If the idea garners enough votes, they could win. The Foundation is asking residents to vote every day in October.
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Trick-or-Treat Hours |
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This year Halloween falls on Sunday. Trick-or-Treat hours are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Have a safe and sweet October 31st. |
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Two Upcoming Park District Events |
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The Stage presents The Hundred Dresses
Friday October 15 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, October 16 at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, October 17 at 2:00 PM
H-F Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road
(708) 957-0300
Learn a valuable lesson about friendship and how to stand up for others at The Stage's presentation of "THE HUNDRED DRESSES" the weekend of Oct. 15 at the H-F Park District Auditorium. This play is based on the 1944 classic book of the same name and is designed for ages 8 and up. Tickets - $7/adult, $5/child - are now on sale at 708-957-PARK. They will also be available at the door, beginning 30 minutes prior to show time.
3rd Annual South Side Snow Rail Jam
Saturday, October 23 | 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Millenium Park, 18600 Harwood Avenue
(708) 957-0300 |
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Events for All Veterans in November |
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The Homewood Veterans Committee invites all active, reserve, and retired members of the Armed Forces to two November events in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Breakfaast
Saturday, November 6 | 8:00 AM
Irwin Community Center
A complimentary breakfast catered and served for all members (past and present) of the Armed Forces. Fellowship, stories, and good times for all.
Veterans Day Service
Sunday, November 14 | 9:30 AM
Homewood Church, 18301 Governor's Highway
(708) 799-9360
A special service in honor of the time and sacrifice of veterans will be held at Homewood Church on Sunday, November 14 at 9:30 AM. Join members of the 308th Brigade and veterans from throughout the Homewood-Flossmoor community for a time of reflection and appreciation. Stay for the luncheon following the service.
If you have questions about veteran events, contact Veterans Committee Chair, Char Dyer.
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League to Host Meet and Greet |
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Meet and Greet
Wednesday, October 20 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway
The League of Women Voters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Area will host a "Meet and Greet" for the Cook County 15th Judicial Subcircuit on Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM at Homewood Library at 17917 Dixie Highway. This event is open to the public. The judicial candidates invited to participate are John C. Griffin, Linzey Jones and George Scully.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that neither supports nor endorses candidates but works diligently to educate voters on the issues and provide opportunities to meet candidates and elected officials so that voters cast informed, educated ballots. |
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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
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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| 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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| 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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