Illinois State Treasurer, Dan Rutherford, will be in Homewood promoting the Cash Dash program. The Cash Dash program unites residents with unclaimed property. The Treasurer and his staff will arrive on Friday, January 20, 2012. The Treasurer's staff will be available at 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM to assist residents. Treasurer Rutherford will address the public and answer questions at 2:00PM. This event is open to the public and will be held in the Village of Homewood Board Room, 2020 Chestnut Road.

Information on the Cash Dash Program:

The Cash Dash program assists people in identifying if they are entitled to unclaimed property which is money or assets that have been separated from their owner for at least five years. Often the owner does not know the property exists. Businesses and banks are required to turn over the unclaimed accounts to the Treasurer's Office. This program was developed to connect owners to their property.

The Village of Homewood is proud of its heritage and its strong sense of community. It is the wealth if its heritage that has contributed greatly to the Homewood we are today.

Homewood has been privileged to have many individuals who have given generously of their time and talent to maintain and strengthen the sense of community that has been so vital in developing Homewood as a prosperous community. The Village of Homewood will acknowledge up to five current or past residents bi-yearly who have made significant and beneficial contributions to the life and well being of the Village of Homewood. 

Residents are encouraged to nominate individuals, married couples, or a family. Homewood is privileged to have many individuals who have given generously of their time and talent to maintain and strengthen the sense of community that is vital to developing Homewood as a prosperous community. 

Click here for the 2012 Hall of Fame Nomination Form, or forms are available at the Village Hall.

Nominations must be received by May 4, 2012.

FESTIVAL OF BRAZIL

Saturday|January 21

6:30 PM until 10:00 PM

H-F High School| South Cafeteria

999 Kedzie Avenue|Flossmoor

$8.00 in advance

$10.00 at the door

Come out for Festival of Brazil, benefiting the H-F Symphony Orchestra tour to Brazil. The evening will be filled with live entertainment, Brazilian hors d'oeuvres, desserts, live and silent auctions. Admission $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door. To purchase tickets, email HFTour2012@gmail.com or call Sharon Bouchie 708-288-7055. 

National Popcorn Day

Thursday|January 19

8:00AM until 5:00PM

Sponsored by Homewood Flossmoor Park District
 

It's National Popcorn Day! Visit any of H-F Park District facilities and receive fresh popcorn. Receive a hand-out featuring important event dates for 2012. Be the first on your block to fill your calendar with spring and summer events from the H-F Park District! For more information www.hfparks.com

Daddy Daughter Date Night

Friday|February 3

6:30PM until 10:00PM
H-F Sports Complex

It's time to make that special date with your little girl(s)! Daddy Daughter Date Night is a favorite for both dads and daughters. The event is packed with dancing, pictures, corsages, crafts, snacks and a keepsake to take home.

Digital pictures will be available at hfparks.com following the dance.

Note:  If you have daughters that are different ages, they can come to the same dance time.

Fee: $15R / $23NR
Extra Child: $7.50R / $11.50NR
Code: 420304-01 (ages 4-8, 6:30 p.m.) | 420304-02 (ages 9-13, 8:30 p.m.) For more information go to hfparks.com

Even though we have only had a few flurries this winter, we still have months to go. To assist during the snowy winter, Vineyard Church would like to offer assistance to shovel sidewalks for our senior Homewood residents.

 If you are interested in this generous opportunity, please call Shannon Olison of The South Suburban Vineyard Church at 708-960-4483. This is a volunteer program from Vineyard Church and they are eager to help as many seniors as they can handle. 

Saturday|February 4

7:30 AM  until 11:30 AM

Marie Irwin Community Center

18120 Highland Avenue Rooms A and B

Cause and Effect: You Give and People Live, consider donating blood on Saturday, February 4, between 7:30AM and 11:30 AM, at Marie Irwin Center. Donate blood and receive an exclusive t-shirt as a way of saying "thank you". Walk-ins welcomed, photo identification required to donate blood. To schedule your donation time, contact Laura at 708-890-4425 or www.heartlandbc.org 

 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.