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| Issue: # 74 | November 24, 2010 |
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The Snowflakes are Up! |
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A sign that the holiday season has arrived is when Public Works dresses Village streets with the bright and festive snowflakes. Well they're up and the tradition of holiday events and gift giving in Homewood has begun. |
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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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Small Business Saturday |
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November 27th marks the first-ever, Small Business Saturday, a promotional campaign launched by American Express, which rewards cardholders who spend spend at least $25 at a small, independently owned business on November 27th - the day after "Black Friday," the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season.
Residents are encouraged to participate whether they have an American Express card or not. The idea is to support small shops in Homewood to keep the local economy strong during these tough times. Pam Dennis, owner of Bella Vita Home Accents on Dixie Highway in downtown Homewood, was interviewed by Crains about Small Business Saturday and how support of this campaign is needed by this year's holiday shoppers. Read story.
Small, local businesses add character and enhance business areas such as the downtown, Cherry Creek, Southgate, Northgate, Halsted Street, 183rd and Kedzie.
Small businesses are the heart and soul of a community. Many of these shops and restaurants employ neighbors and reinvest money in youth programs, special events, and local not-for-profits.
Take the pledge to support small businesses, and join the movement to shop locally.
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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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Homewood's Newest Holiday Souvenir Mug |
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Make sure you get your Homewood holiday souvenir mug on December 3rd at the Hickory Road Christkindlmarket. The mug features a scene from 1915 of a sleighing party in downtown Homewood. Sleighing parties were a popular winter pastime. And just like in years past, families still establish heritage and build life-long relationships with neighbors through Homewood's rich history of social and cultural activities. Proceeds from holiday mug sales will benefit future Homewood events.
o Holiday mug with mulled wine: $7.00
o Holiday mug only: $5.00
o Mulled wine refills: $3.00 |
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Don't Let a Crook Ruin your Holidays! |
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By Homewood Police Officer Curt Wiest
The holidays are a special time of year, but they are also a time when busy people become careless and individuals are especially vulnerable to theft and other crimes.
- When someone asks you for a donation on the street, ask to see official identification for the organization or the solicitor. Find out what the purpose o f the charity is and how your donation would be used. Ask if contributions are tax deductible. If you're not satisfied with the answers, don't give!
- Give only to charities that you know, for those you don't, ask for a brochure or other written documentation describing the charity and how its funds are used.
- Be suspicious of charities that accept only cash. And when you send a check, make it out to the organization, not to an individual.
- When a solicitor reaches you by phone, offer to mail your donation. Don't give your credit card number over the telephone.
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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 is:
- December 1 (also the last day for yard waste pickup)
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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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. |
| Ride for Boo/Carey Memorial Fund Donation |
 In the spirit of honoring fallen Firefighter Brian Carey, Homewood Firefighters Mike Bell, Steve DeJong, and Country Club Hills Fire Lt. Ray Bernadisius coordinated the donation of a firefighter suit to an underfunded Fire Department in Phoenix, IL. The donation was made possible by the money raised from the Ride for Boo/Brian Carey Memorial Fund.
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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.
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!
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