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| Issue: # 73 | November 10, 2010 |
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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.
WWII Exhibit Now Open
Thursday, November 11 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Homewood Historical Society, 2035 W. 183rd Street
(708) 799-1896
The Homewood Historical Society invites residents to visit the World War II exhibit at the Dorband-Howe House located at 2035 W. 183rd Street. The exhibit features one-of-a-kind war memorabilia. Visiting the museum is a great way to remember the sacrifices made by servicemen from Homewood who fought in WW II.
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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| Merchant Open Houses |
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Weekend of November 12 - 14 | shops open late
Participating Downtown Homewood Merchants
 Look for the Open Flags and shop specials the weekend of November 12 during the Downtown Homewood Holiday Open House Walk. Most shops open until 9:00 PM. Contact your favorite merchant for more, or visit dhba.biz. |
| League to Host Discussion |
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Topic: The Future of Cook County Health Services
Wednesday, November 17 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Public Library | 17917 Dixie Highway
- What will happen at Oak Forest Hospital?
- What are the chances of the south Suburbs getting trauma care?
- What will be the impact of the Health Care Reform Act on Cook County health services?
Join the H-F League of Women Voters and learn the answers to these questions. A presentation will be given by guest speaker William T. Foley, CEO of Cook County Health and Hospital System. He will outline their strategic plan to address existing problems and discuss how they plan to upgrade and dramatically improve services.
This discussion is open to the public and designed to inform and educate the residents. For further information, you may contact Syvia Tillman at (708) 799-9721. The Program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor Area. |
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Dixie Highway Bridge Reopens |
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If you have driven near the Dixie Highway Bridge located in Flossmoor, you will see that the pavement is in place. The bridge will open on Thursday afternoon. There will be daytime lane closures (outside lanes) as necessary for landscaping work and miscellaneous punch list work, but the road will be open fully overnight. If you have any questions about these projects, please contact Village Engineer Max Massi at (708) 206-3470. |
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Blackhawks Coming to H-F Ice Arena |
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Saturday, December 4 | 5:00 PM
H-F Ice Arena | 777 Kedzie in Flossmoor
(708) 957-0100
See your favorite Chicago Blackhawks return to the ice at the 2010 Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Classic, to be held at the H-F Ice Arena on Saturday, Dec. 4. Game time will be 5 PM, as retired players such as Grant Mulvey, Cliff Koroll and Reid Simpson don equipment once again to take on local hockey players.
Doors will open at 3:15 PM for player autographs, and an open-skate session will follow the game at 7:30 PM. Advanced general admission tickets - just $10 each - are now on sale at the H-F Ice Arena. Tickets at the door - if available - will be $12. A limited number of VIP tickets are also available; for $50, your admission fee will include reserved center-ice seats, premier parking, and unlimited food and beverages during the game. Proceeds from this event will be used to to support the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois' Hockey is for Everyone program and other charitable organizations. |
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Sticker Free Leaf Pick Up Service |
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Free leaf pickup provided by Homewood Disposal is scheduled on the same day as regular garbage pickup (residential). The remaining free pickups are:
- November 17
- November 24
- December 1 (also the last day for yard waste pickup)
The Village thanks Homewood Disposal for picking up leaf bags for no extra cost on November 3. A confusion over when the free service started resulted in several residents in need of a pick up. If you have any questions related to garbage service, or what can be put at the curb, please call Homewood Disposal directly at (708) 798-1004. |
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Village Hall Holiday Closings |
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Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Holiday Lights in Homewood |
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 Friday, December 3
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Homewood | IrwinPark & Hickory Road Sponsored by the Village of Homewood, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Homewood-Flossmoor Lions Club, Homewood Fire Department, & members of the Downtown Homewood Business Association.
On the evening of Friday, December 3, come out for a winter wonderland of fun in Homewood's charming downtown.
From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, musical trolleys will travel to merchant open houses for special promotions and unique gift ideas not found in any mall. At each stop, make a handmade gift, holiday card, ornament, or delicious dessert. Raffles from every purchase and a big drawing sponsored by NWI Times for a $3,000 travel voucher. Look for the Open Flag and shop local. Click here for trolley routes and merchant details.
Visit Irwin Park at 7:00 PM for hot cocoa, caroling, a bonfire, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. After the ceremony, follow Santa to the Irwin Park Gazebo and share your holiday wish list, or follow the brightly lit and festively decorated antique car parade to Hickory Road for Christkindlmarket in Homewood.
On this special evening, Hickory Road will transform into Homewood's very own Christkindlmarket with unique vendors, costumed carolers, hot cider and mulled wine, and an exciting ice sculpting demonstration by Nadeau's Ice Sculptures - Chicago's premier ice carving company (demos start at 7:30 PM). |
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Community-Wide Luminaria Lighting |
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Friday, December 17 | 5:00 PM
Throughout Homewood and Flossmoor
Coordinated by the Infant Welfare Flossmoor Juniors
 Light Up the Night...Light Up a Child's Life
Infant Welfare Flossmoor Juniors hope to initiate a new tradition in the H-F community, a village-wide lighting event to be held on Friday, December 17. They are sponsoring a luminaria sale at the Homewood Tree Lighting on Friday, December 3 and Flossmoor's Winterfest on Saturday, December 4.
Luminarias are festive accents to brighten outdoor spaces, walkways, and porches during the holiday season. Select downtown retail shops, including Art 4 Soul, will be selling kits through the month of December. Each kit will be sold for $6.00 (contains bags and candles for five luminarias). Every purchase helps Infant Welfare Society of Chicago bring community-based healthcare to underinsured and uninsured children and women who lack access to basic medical services.
Residents are asked to light their luminarias at 5:00PM to create an elaborate display throughout the streets of Homewood and Flossmoor and a reminder of the care and services provided by the Infant Welfare Society for women, infants, and children. Contact event co-Chair, Carla Franz for details.
Downtown merchants will be open late on the 17th for last minute shopping too! Stroll the bright streets of downtown Homewood and shop local. |
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News from Foundation 153 |
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On Facebook
Foundation 153 is on the social networking scene! Come visit and join their new Facebook page. It is another way to get the latest information and keep up with their wonderful endeavors.
Holiday Lights
Come out and support the Foundation 153 team as they sell popcorn at Holiday Lights outdoor market in downtown Homewood, on Friday, December 3 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Save the Date for the Spring Event
Spring for Homewood Schools Dinner and Auction will be held on April 9. The event will be held at Ravisloe Country Club, featuring great music, fabulous food, and spectacular auction items.
E-newsletter
To learn more about Foundation 153 and to sign up for their monthly e-newsletter, please visit them online at www.Foundation153.org . Each month receive updates about upcoming Foundation-related events.
Foundation 153 is a volunteer based not-for-profit 501c3 organization. |
| 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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 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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