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| Issue: # 78 | January 19, 2011 |
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CHOCOLATE FEST | | |
Chocolate Fest
Saturday, February 19 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road
sponsored by the Community Relations Commission
Chocolate Fest will roll back to the fabulous 50's this year, with a local soda fountain feel, so wear your poodle skirts, or grey flannel and hop in to the Park District Auditorium for a poppin' good time. As always, Chocolate Fest will showcase the best, local and national confectioners. The event will feature live music from Fast Eddie and the Corvettes, demonstrations from professional dessert chefs, and delicious activities for the entire family.
BINGO Stroll and Trolley Rides
Downtown merchants will also host a BINGO Stroll and trolley rides. Get your card at Chocolate Fest and hop in to participating downtown stores. At each store, get a number (and a sweet treat). Winners will receive generous prizes.
Chocolate Bake-Off
Do you have a family favorite recipe with Chocolate as the main ingredient? The Community Relations Commission will host its annual bake-off contest. All entries will be available for sampling, by making a small donation. Applications are available online (click here for the current application) or the Village Hall. Participants must register by February 14, 2011.
Some restrictions do apply. |
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Homewood Flossmoor Viking Band Auction |
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Viking Band Auction
Saturday, January 22 | 6:30 PM
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
sponsored by the H-F Band Parents Association
The Viking Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will be traveling to Spain this March. The invitation to perform as representatives of the state of Illinois is an exciting opportunity for these student musicians. They will share musical, social, and cultural experiences with the people of southern Spain and Tangier, Morocco. To help defray the cost of this trip, the H-F Band Parents Association will be hosting a live and silent auction on January 22, 2011 which will begin at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. Food and entertainment will also be provided. There will be items such as get-away packages, Black Hawks, Bears, Bulls, and Sox tickets, dinner and golf certificates, business services, collectibles, new hearing aids, jewelry, and a variety of other items from local area merchants. Please join us for an evening of fun at Homewood Flossmoor High School.
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| ICE CREAM SOCIAL | | |
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!
Mitchell's Ice Cream Social!
All you can eat Ice-Cream
Every Sunday in January from 12 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy up to 12 of Mitchell's Handcrafted Flavored Ice Creams.
For more information, call Mitchell's Soda shop at (708) 799-3835. |
| FOUNDATION 153 | | |
Foundation 153
Spring for School Event
Saturday, April 9 | 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Save the Date for the Spring Event
Spring for Homewood Schools Dinner and Auction will be held on April 9. This exciting fundraising event is to benefit Homewood School District 153. Foundation 153 will be hosting the event at Ravisloe Country Club. There will be a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, cash bar, entertainment, and plenty of raffles and games! For more information, please contact Shelley Peck at Schoool District 153: (708) 647-2390.
To learn more about Foundation 153 and to sign up for their monthly e-newsletter, visit www.Foundation153.org . Each month receive updates about upcoming Foundation-related events in the schools and community, or any implemented grant projects. Foundation 153 is a volunteer based not-for-profit 501c3 organization. |
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Keep your Money close to HOMEwood- Shop Local | | |
Did you know?
Successful local business pay property taxes to park and school districts.
Join the movement to shop locally! |
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Snow Removal Etiquette | | Helpful information for Winter Parking and Snow removal.
- It is mandatory that cars are removed from the streets for safe plowing when snowfall exceeds two (2) inches. The Department of Public Works continues to plow streets even after the snow has stopped. Repeated plowing ensures adequate removal of snow and proper salting. Do not return your vehicles to the roadway until plow trucks have ceased repeated plowing and salting. Violators are subject to ticketing and towing.
- When clearing your own sidewalks or driveways, it is illegal to deposit the snow on a public place such as a street or sidewalk. It is usually best to wait to clear your driveway until after snowplows have cleared the street so you don't have to clear your driveway entrance multiple times.
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| Leaving Homewood for the Winter? | | |
Residents who "fly south" during the cold season should contact the water billing clerk for two reasons: 1) so the Village can expect low usage in their water, avoiding an estimated bill, and 2) they can request their next bill be mailed to their winter address. If a change of a winter billing address is requested, please remember to call and have it changed back to the service address upon your return to the Village. For more information contact Debbie Gaston at (708) 206-3365. |
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