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| Issue: # 83 | March 30, 2011 |
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VEHICAL STICKERS AND PET TAGS ON SALE | | |
Vehical stickers and pet tags may be purchased at Village Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00PM. Avoid the lines and mail in your renewal form or put it in the drop box. The application will be processed and mailed back to you within two businesses days.
Click here to learn more about vehicle stickers, or call (708) 798-3000. |
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PARKING STICKERS EXPIRE ON APRIL 30 | | |
All Village parking stickers expire on April 30. This includes Overnight Parking Ban Exemptions, No Parking Ridge Road Exemptions, Central Business District Business Exemptions, and Central Business District Residential Parking. Individuals who currently hold any of these parking stickers must renew the parking sticker during April and May. A new application is required each year. Stop in Village Hall during business hours for your 2011/2012 sticker. |
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ELECTION DAY, APRIL 5 | | |
The Consolidated Election will be held on Tuesday, April 5. For more information visit the Cook County Clerk's office website, or click here. |
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SPRING VILLAGE KEY ONLINE | | |
Click here  to view the Spring issue of the Village Key. |
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2011 SPRING TREESHARE PROGRAM | | |
The Village of Homewood's TreeShare Program offers residents the chance to purchase selected trees at a 50% discount. These trees can be planted anywhere on your private property or parkway area, as long as no utility conflicts exist. The trees come from top-quality nurseries located throughout the Midwest region and are chosen for their ability to survive in Homewood's soil and climate. Each tree is hand-selected and inspected by the Village Arborist, and delivered to your property. To purchase a tree, please go to the Village Hall and fill out an order form. Limit two per resident. Orders will be taken until noon on Saturday, April 2nd. To view trees that are available for purchase, click here. |
| EIGHTH ANNUAL RAIL DAYS | | |
Eighth Annual Rail Days
Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15
Coordinated by the Homewood Rail Committee
 This year we will be commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Illinois Central Railroad Green Diamond. The Green Diamond was the first diesel powered passenger train operated by the Illinois Central. Additionally, the 40th anniversary of Amtrak occurs in May.
On Saturday, there will be an Illinois Central Railroad History Symposium at the Homewood Public Library from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 PM, free admission. Saturday evening the Annual Multi-media Rail Photography Show will be held at St. Joseph's Church Parish Hall from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Rail Show will be held at the Village Complex, Auditorium, Village Hall, and Fire Station. In addition to the vendors, layouts, and equipment display, "Lil Obie" from Canadian National will be giving rides to kids of all ages. The "World's Largest Mobile Model Railroad Layout" will be on display, featuring over 400 feet of track and housed in a 47 foot trailer. There is over eight miles of wiring, 800W theatre audio system, interactive accessories and much more. Multiple Lionel and MTH O gauge trains run continuously and automatically. The lighting simulates 24 hours going from day to night with a fiber optic star show designed by Walt Disney Designs.
Also on Sunday a hosted rail fan train watching and photography event will be held at the Rail Watching Platform. The caboose will be open at the Rail Park.
The Committee will host a rail photography display and contest, railroad model contest, and will be raffling off a HO scale model railroad layout.
For information on this year's event, please contact Dan Gunderson, or call (708) 957-7944.
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| SSFS's SPRING BOUTIQUE | | |
Spring Boutique
Sunday, April 3 | 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Flossmoor Community Church-Community House
South Suburban Family Shelter is hosting it annual Spring Boutique. There will be a variety of artisans, crafters and other sellers offering unique and distinctive gift items for Mother's Day, Easter, graduations and other events. SSFS will benefit from 20% of all sales from the Spring Boutique, which support the services provided to families who experience domestic violence. These services include:
- 24-Hour Hotline
- Emergency Shelter
- Counseling for adult victims and their children
- Abuser Intervention program
- Court Advocacy
- Medical Advocacy
- Prevention program
All victim services are provided free of charge and all programs are available in English and Spanish. For more information about South Suburban Family Shelter or the Spring Boutique, please call (708) 794-2140, ext.303. |
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H-F PARK DISTRICT DRIVER'S SAFETY PROGRAM FOR 55 OR BETTER | | |
Wednesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 7
9:00AM -1:00PM
Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Avenue
Participants, 55 or better, will learn current driving safety skills and tips for safer travels. This eight hour class work on two consecutive days may make participants eligible for reduced auto insurance rates. Fee is $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. Payment is due to the instructor the morning of the first class.
For more information or to register, call the H-F Park District at 708-957-PARK or visit www.hfparks.com |
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HCTV CHANNEL 4 OR 99 | | |
 The Homewood Cable Commission encourages residents to tune in to the Village's community access channel for information on events, projects, and helpful programs. Village Board Meetings are televised and many unique programs, featuring people and places to know about in Homewood. For Comcast subscribers, tune to Channel 4; AT&T subscribers, tune-in to Channel 99 for local programming.
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| FOUNDATION 153 | | |
Foundation 153 Spring for School Event
Saturday, April 9 | 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Ravisloe Country Club
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 School 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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28th ANNUAL FREE FAMILY HEALTH FAIR | | | Sunday, April 10 | 9:00 AM - 2:00PM
James Hart School H-F Sports Complex, 183rd Street and Aberdeen Avenue
Sponsored by the Homewood Rotary Club and Ingalls Health System
Come out for the 28th Annual Free Family Health Fair. This event offers more than 30 free screenings such as:
- Total Cholesterol Blood Test
- 12-lead EKG
- Cancer Screenings
- Allergy Tests
- Vision Exams
- Hearing Screening
- Mini Massages
Physicians on Ingall's staff will conduct breast health exams, skin cancer screenings and a full battery of discounted blood tests. Bring in your children for a $15.00 school physical that includes all necessary immunizations . Please bring all paperwork and forms that need to be completed. Click here to register ahead. For more information, call Ingalls at 1-800-221-2199, . |
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NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION (NFFF) | |
National Fallen Firefighter Foundation (NFFF)
Wednesday April 27 | 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Participating Baskin and Robbins (2353 183rd Street in Homewood)
NFFF and Baskin Robbins will be the 2011 charitable partners for the fifth Annual 31-Cent Scoop Night. Come out on Wednesday April 27, from 5:00PM until 10:00PM to Baskin and Robbins as they roll back the price of cups and cones to 31-cents and meet some of Homewood's finest firefighters.
Baskin and Robbins is donating $100,000 to NFFF, and you can help as well. Consumers can text to 6333 (NFFF) to 50555 to make a $5.00 donation. Consumers will receive a text message to their phone asking them to reply YES to confirm the donation. For more information www.firehero.org |
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14th ANNUAL SOUTH SUBURBAN DIVERSITY DINNERS | |
A night of delicious food and great conversation.
Since the 1990's, residents of the Chicago south suburban communities have gathered at houses throughout the region to celebrate its rich diversity. The Diversity Dinners bring people of different races, ethnicities, religions, lifestyles, and age together to share a meal, discuss their common goals, understand their differences, and address misperceptions and offer solutions to strengthen their communities.
The Dinners will be held on Thursday, April 28, at 7:00PM.
For more information and to register online go to: www.Facebook.com search South Suburban Diversity Dinner, or call (708)335-5411. |
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