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| Issue: # 110 | April 11, 2012 |
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| CASH MOBS ARE COMING TO HOMEWOOD | | |
Mark your calendars: Saturday, April 14th, the first Homewood Cash Mob event will take place! The Cash Mob movement is a new grassroots effort that uses social and traditional media to gather people together to "mob" a local business. Re-acquaint yourself with all the great stuff Homewood has to offer, help provide a mini-economic stimulus and free publicity for a deserving business, and enjoy a fun opportunity to connect with other residents.
Visit the Homewood Cash Mob Facebook page(www.facebook.com/homewoodcashmob) and let us know what Homewood business you think should be the recipient of a Cash Mob. Planning to attend? Sign up in advance at www.facebook.com/#!/events/370844459615036/. Then follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@HomewoodCashMob). Show your support for local business and join the Homewood Cash Mob movement on April 14th! |
| ART AND GARDEN VENDOR APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE | | |
Calling all Artists! The Village of Homewood is looking for artists and craft vendors to participate in the Art and Garden Street Fair. This event is held on historic Martin Avenue in charming downtown Homewood. The tree-lined venue offers a uniquely welcoming atmosphere for artists and visitors to meet.
Exhibitors include all forms of paint application, photography, printmaking, antique jewelry, antique furniture, art glass, art works, decorative art, glass ware, textiles and handicrafts, from traditional forms to the avant-garde.
This year the Fair will be held on Friday, June 8 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 9 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Click here for an application and to learn more about the Art and Garden Street Fair. |
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HOMEWOOD VETERANS COMMITTEE SPRING PIZZA LUNCH | | |
Saturday|April 14
11:00 AM until 1:00PM
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Avenue
Join the Homewood Veterans Committee for an afternoon of great discussions and delicious pizza. Special Guest Speaker: Akeela White- Assistant Attorney General with the Military and Veterans Rights Bureau. Ms. White has served in the U.S. Army and deployed twice in support of Operation Joint Endeavor and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Each attendee must RSVP in order to participate. Please RSVP (708)798-3000 x5498 |
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ON SALE: HOMEWOOD VEHICLE STICKERS, PARKING STICKERS AND ANIMAL TAGS | | |
2012/2013 Vehicle stickers go on sale Monday, April 2. Preprinted applications are mailed to those who have purchased stickers in the past. Residents are encouraged to update outdated information on the applications. Vehicle sticker applications and payments may be mailed or placed in the Village's drop box located in front of the Village Hall. Completed applications, along with payment may also be brought to the Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road for processing. Late fees will apply to all vehicle stickers purchased after May 31.
All Village parking stickers expire on April 30. This includes Overnight Parking Ban Exemptions, No Parking Ridge Road Exemptions, Central Business District Business Parking, and Central Business District Residential Parking. Individuals who currently hold any of these parking stickers must renew them. A new application is required each year.
In addition to vehicle stickers, animal license tags also go on sale April 2. A current rabies certificate is required for purchasing an animal license each year. Please call (708)798-3000 if you have any questions. |
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SPRING FOR HOMEWOOD SCHOOLS | | |
Saturday|April 21, 2012
6:00PM to 11:00 PM
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 South Park Avenue, Homewood
sponsored by Foundation 153
Join Foundation 153 for their 7th Annual Spring Fundraiser. The event will take place at Ravisloe Country Club. The evening will include a delicious buffet dinner, a cash bar, auctions, raffles and live entertainment.
Look for these and many more fantastic auction items:
- Four Walt Disneyworld Passes
- Two tickets for the Bulls vs. Cleveland on April 26
- Cooper's Hawk Wine Tasting for 4
- 1 Year Museum of Science & Industry Family Membership
- Golf outings at Ravisloe and Flossmoor Country Club
- Hand Painted Rain Barrels
- Adult & Child Electric Guitars w/ Introductory Parent & Child Guitar Lessons
Funding raised from the event will help fund innovative programs in the Homewood Schools. For more information go to www.foundation153.org |
| HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING | | |
Homewood Library
17917 Dixie Highway
Wednesday|April 11, 2012
sponsored by Homewood Historical Society
Join Collette Renfro, owner of Blackberry Harvest Dollhouse Museum and Shoppe in Homewood, as she shares her reconstruction of Civil War history in miniature at the next meeting of the Homewood Historical Society meeting. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please call (708) 799-9055. |
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EARTH DAY AT IRONS OAKS | | |
Irons Oaks
20000 Western Avenue|Olympia Fields
Saturday|April 21
11:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Celebrate Earth Week with Irons Oaks! Climb on a tower as tall as a maple tree, discover nature's recyclers, go on a nature hike, visit our Discovery Center museum, and enjoy a hot dog by the fire and much more! Don't miss performances by David Stokes, Anna Stange & Ricky Recycle. This day is all about celebrating our earth. Bring the family out to enjoy a full day of fun! For more information, please call 708-481-2330 or click here for a complete schedule of events.
2012 EVENT SCHEDULE and much more!
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Climbing Wall -Activity Area
Discovery Center Museum-Lower Discovery Center
Make an Earth Bracelet-.Lower Discovery Deck
Plant a Flower in a Shoe-Activity Area
Rain Barrel Painting & Raffle-Activity Area
Meet Rocky Raccoon
Explore a Rotten Log-Near the Acorn Drop
Trash Creature Display-Upper Discovery Center |
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FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER COMFORT TREATMENT | | |
Evening of Yoga to Benefit
Friday,April 27|6:30PM - 8:00 PM
Reflections Yoga Center|18675 Dixie Highway
Enjoy an evening of yoga at Reflections Yoga Center and support Faye's Light.Your $20 donation will assist Faye's Light, a not-for-profit organization, that provides quality of life services to those currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Invite family and friends to join us! Please call Vicky to reserve your space at (708) 431-3643. |
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INFANT WELFARE SPRING LUNCHEON | | |
Friday| April 27, 2012
10:30 AM
12:00 Lunch Served
Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields
The Flossmoor Juniors Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society will host their annual spring luncheon on Friday, April 27th at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields. This event starts at
10:30 AM when various boutique vendors open for a day of shopping. Raffle prizes, baskets and a French bakery will also be on hand. A gourmet luncheon will be served at Noon followed by Barbara Rinella's book review of Paula McLain's bestselling novel, The Paris Wife. Ticket costs for the entire day of entertainment are $50.00 per person; however, guests who are unable to stay for the luncheon are invited to enjoy shopping and complimentary coffee from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM for a $10.00 donation to Infant Welfare. Luncheon tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Leslie Streitmatter at 708-704-6022 and walk-ins are welcome for the coffee & shopping portion of the day.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, which provides quality, community-based healthcare to underinsured and uninsured women and children who would otherwise lack access to basic medical services. |
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ELECTRONIC NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ALERTS | | |
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.
If you are not a subscriber of the e-Newswire or Electronic Neighborhood Watch community, sign up now. |
Welcome to Homewood's e-Newswire, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, containing information pertinent to Homewood's residents and business community. The Village has transitioned to this format to provide up-to-date information on its projects, programs,and plans. Subscribe today!
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