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| Issue: # 93 | August 17, 2011 |
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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
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Dog Days of Summer
Saturday, August 20| 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue
This Saturday, join the Community Relations Commission from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Irwin Park for Dog Days of Summer.
Come for an afternoon of family-focused fun, including kids' crafts and activities, face painting, jugglers, stilt walkers, live music, and food and drink from local vendors.
The Fret Brothers start at 9:00 AM for those coming out to shop pet-focused vendors and learn about the efforts of local rescue groups. Registration is open all morning for those wanting to participate in the annual Pooch Parade. *Remember, there's a fabulous, stainless steel grill to be won from the generous folks at Ebel's Ace Hardware in Homewood. And, at 1:00 PM, watch the amazing Chicago Boyz Acrobatics Team.
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| GREEN SATURDAY AT THE FRENCH MARKET | | |
e-Waste Recycling
Saturday, August 27 | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
French Market|Village Hall Parking Lot
Residents will have an opportunity to recycle unwanted electronic items on Saturday, August 27 from 8:00 AM to 11:300 AM at the French Market. The Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN) refurbishes donated computers and gives them to Illinois children in special education programs.
Accepted items include:
- PC and Macintosh computers
- Printers
- Monitors
- Disk drives
- Cell phones
- Ink jet cartridges
- Peripherals (mice, keyboards, etc.)
- CD-ROM drives
- Software (original discs)
- Server equipment
- Communication devices
- Low-tech devices (switches, key guards,etc.)
Donations are tax-deductible. To contact ATEN directly about recycling certain items, please call (708) 444-8460. |
| FALL FEST 2011 & ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF | | |
Fall Fest And Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 17 | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hickory Road at Dixie Highway
Homewood's favorite fall time festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17. Fall Fest will feature live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, the annual bean bag tournament, petting zoo and pony rides, games, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children's crafts, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries. A highlight of Fall Fest is the annual Chili-Cook Off where residents vie for "Homewood's Top Chef" while raising money for a local not-for-profit in the Open Chili Tasting.
Fall Fest Entertainment & Activity Schedule
Great music is a staple of Fall Fest, and three talented bands - The Fret Brothers, Latin Satin Soul, and Staff Infection and the South Side Horns - will carry on this finger-snapping, toe tapping tradition.
Fall Fest Activities Schedule
12:00 | Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
1:00 | Face Painter
2:00 | Chili Contest
2:00 | Mr. Magic's Magic Show
3:30 | Open Chili Tasting
4:00 | Stilt Walkers & Strolling Jugglers
4:30 | Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting
6:00 | Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
6:30 | Doubles Bean Bag Tournament
8:00 | Outdoor Movie & Bonfire
Fall Fest Live Entertainment Schedule
11:00 | The Fret Brothers (Acoustic )
2:00 | Mr. Magic's Magic Show (Children's Entertainment)
3:30 | Latin Satin Soul (Classic Rock and Motown)
7:00 | Staff Infection and the Southside Horns (Rock and Roll) |
| WALK OF HOPE | |
Save the Date for The Cancer Support Center's 13th Annual Walk of Hope.
More than 1,500 walkers, volunteers and participants are expected at The 13th Annual Walk of Hope, Sunday, October 9th, presented by Franciscan St. James Health. The walk will be held at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave.
Registration opens on-site at 10:30 a.m.,
A special kick-off ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m.
Walkers and runners will begin around 12:00 p.m.
Register for The Walk and create your own web page to raise pledges on-line! Visit our website at www.CancerSupportCenter.org. You may also register at The Center or by faxing your registration form to (708) 798-0052.
- Individual (adult 15 yrs & up): $25
- Child (ages 5 - 14 yrs): $10
- Child (ages 4 & under): free
- **Note: Adult registration fee will be raised $10 after September 30th.
For more information, please call The Walk of Hope hotline at (708) 356-1201. |
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POLICY FOR UNDOMESTICATED ANIMALS
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If an undomesticted animal appears to be sick, or if the animal is causing an immediate problem inside of a residence, the Homewood Police Department will respond to a resident's call for service.
It is prohibited for the Police Department to pick up dead animals on private property and Public Works can only remove dead animals on Village property.
- Traps are available to loan from the Police Department.
- The traps can only be used inside a dwelling. Conservation laws prohibit anyone, including the police, from trapping undomesticated animals "in the wild". Homeowners will be responsible for placement of traps and for placing the occupied trap on the driveway so that the Police Department can dispose of it.
- If there is an issue with an undomesticated animal out side of a resident's home, the Police Department will advise resident to either contact a licensed private pest control company or purchase a trap themselves.
- It is also advisable to make the area where the undomesticated animal is living or visiting "uncomfortable" for the animal and to close off those areas once the animal is gone.
Here are a few additional suggestions to keep undomesticated animals away from your property:
- Spread mothballs throughout the area where the animal is residing or visiting.
- Animals do not enjoy flashing lights so set up flashing lights in the problem area (a string of flashing Christmas lights should work).
- Play music/talk radio on a portable radio in the problem area.
There are agencies available that can offer additional advice:
- Willowbrook Wildlife - DuPage County Forest Preserve
- Little Red School House - Cook County Forest Preserve
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Homewood French Market | | |
Homewood French Market
Every Saturday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot, 2020 Chestnut Road
Live music at the French Market every Saturday, starting 10:00 AM.
Did you know that the Market has two vendors with produce grown from Homewood soil?
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