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| Issue: # 95 | September 14, 2011 |
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| FALL FEST 2011 & ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF | |
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September 17
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hickory Road at Dixie Highway
Sponsored by Comcast and the Village of Homewood
Homewood's favorite fall time festival is this Saturday. 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 & 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 | 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)
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MEET MURAL ARTIST RICHARD HAAS | |
September 17
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
18062 Dixie Highway (Municipal Parking Lot next to Melody Mart)
The Homewood Council for the Arts will host a Meet and Greet with famous New York artist, Richard Haas on Saturday, September 17 from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Watch the final brush strokes of the new Homewood theatre mural. Mr. Haas will discuss his interest in Homewood, his works around the world, and the art technique, trompe o'l'oeil.
This event is held during Homewood's annual Fall Fest event.
The Meet and Greet location is next to Melody Mart in a cordoned off portion of the municipal parking lot. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Rachael Jones/PR & Special Events Manager at (708) 206-3375. For information about Richard Haas, visit www.richardhaas.com. |
| ZUMBA FITNESS PARTY FOR HORIZON HOSPICE | | |
September 24
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
H-F Park Auditorium 2010 Chestnut Road
Registration 1:00 until 1:30/$15.00 per person
Join the Party! Come ready to Zumba or just enjoy the entertainment and raise money for Horizon Hospice and Palliative Care. The event is MC'd by WGN's Mark Suppelsa and music provided by Official DJ's of Chicago International Salsa Congress. There will opportunities to win raffle grand prizes. For more information, www.HorizonHospice.org |
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FOUNDATION 153 HOMEWOOD SCHOOLS FUND RUN | | |
Fund Run and 153 Yard Dash
September 25
Millennium School
Foundation 153's is hosting second annual 5k run and 153 yard fun run, on Sunday, September 25. The race will start at Millennium School and make its way around beautiful Homewood neighborhoods. The 153 yard fun run will take place immediately afterwards, along with games and activities. Awards will be given to the top three males and females, and also to the top finishers in each age group. All proceeds from the "HOMEWOOD SCHOOL FUND RUN" will be used for programs throughout school district 153.For more information click here.
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Race Day Schedule
8:00 Registration
9:00 Start Time for Runners and Walkers
10:00 153 Yard Fun Run
Fees
$25 for adults
$20 for children (17 and under)
$70 Family Rate (2 adults and all children under 17)
$10 for 153 Yard Fun Run (children 12 and under)
T-shirts will only be provided to those running the race, and are only guaranteed to those registering before 9-12-11.
(Fees after 9-23-11: 5K Adult $30; 5K Child $25; Kid's Fund Run $10. No family rate after 9-23-11.)
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FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE AND EXPO | |
September 24th and 25th
Event starts at 10:00 AM
Tinley Park Convention Center 18451 Convention Center Drive
Come out to support the Village of Homewood Firefighters as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing at the Firefighter Challenge and Expo.
This is a great opportunity for the whole family to take part in and understand how important our firefighters are! Meet fire safety exhibitors and check out the latest fire equipment!
For more information visit www.MABAS24ffc.org |
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CUT-A-THON FOR THE CANCER SUPPORT CENTER | |
Expressions in Hair
1940 Ridge Road
Monday | September 26
12:00 PM until 6:00 PM Services
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Party and Raffle
Expressions In Hair has teamed up with the Cancer Support Center for a day of pampering and fun. Great services are being offered by the staff at Expressions and all proceeds benefit The Center.
- $20 for Haircuts only
- $10 Mini Manicures
- $7 Eyebrow waxing
- $7-$15 Feather Extensions
For more information, please contact Expressions In Hair at (708)798-7464 or the Cancer Support Center at (708)798-9171. |
| WALK OF HOPE | |
Walk of Hope
Sunday, October 9
Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue
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 Avenue.
Registration opens on-site at 10:30 AM
A special kick-off ceremony begins at 11:30 AM
Walkers and runners will begin around 12:00 PM
Register for The Walk and create your own web page to raise pledges on-line! Visit our website at 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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HOMEWOD FRENCH MARKET | | Homewood French Market
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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? Shop Homewood Kitchen Gardens and Bloomberg Gardens for the freshest selections of produce. |
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SAFETY TIPS FROM HOMEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT | |
These are helpful tips from the Homewood Police Department to keep you and your vehicle safe from burglars:
- Always lock your vehicle, even when it is parked in your driveway or on the street in front of your house.
- Do not leave personal property in your vehicle. This includes;
- GPS Systems visible on the dash.
- Laptops or bags clearly designed to carry laptops
- Purses, wallets and keys
- Briefcases, gym bags or other containers
- Shopping bags with purchases
- Loose cash or containers of change
- CDs and cases
- iPods, Cell phones and other electronic devices
- Tools
- If you must leave property in your vehicle, make sure it is not visible. Lock property in your trunk.
- Periodically check your vehicle if it is not driven everyday
If you are a victim of a car burglary, notify the police as soon as you discover the incident, even if nothing of value is taken.
The easiest way to prevent vehicle burglary is by keeping your vehicle locked! |
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