2012 HALL of FAME NOMINATION DUE

MAY 4

Friday|June 8

12:00PM to 9:00PM

Saturday|June 9

10:00AM to 9:00 PM

The two day festival features over 45 unique artisans and vendors, activities for all ages, gardening workshops, music from around the world and food from Homewood's best restaurants. The festival is centered at Martin Avenue and Ridge Road in Homewood.

Family Concert at the Art and Garden Street Fair! Bring the family to watch Justin Roberts and The Not Ready For Nap Time Players perform at the Art and Garden Street Fair, on Friday, June 8, at noon.

Sign up for art and floral arrangement classes that will be held at the Art and Garden Street Fair . For class listing and sign up click here. 

May 19| Train Slide Show

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

St. Joseph Church Gymnasium

17951 Dixie Highway.

May 20|Rail Fest

9:00 AM to 3:00PM

H-F Park District Auditorium

2010 Chestnut Road

2012/2013 Vehicle stickers are on sale. 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 Residents are encouraged to update outdated information on the applications.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 are also on sale.  A current rabies certificate is required for purchasing an animal license each year. Please call (708)798-3000 if you have any questions.

Saturday|May 19

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Village of Homewood Fire House

17950 Dixie Highway

Friday| April 27

6:30 PM to 8:45PM

Irons Oaks

Ages 6-12

Moms and sons come out for an evening of games and fun! After the activities roast marshmallows around the campfire. Don't forget your camera; there will be plenty of opportunities for great pictures. Weather permitting, games and activities will be outside, so dress warm. For more information call the H-F Park District at 708-957-7275 or hfparks.com

Fresh Starts, of Flossmoor, announced they will have a drop box for recycling wine corks. Fresh Starts will collect the corks from their wine bar and invites residents to drop off their own corks, during business hours. Only natural corks will be accepted (no plastic corks or screw tops, please). Corks will be donated to Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center for use in their program and to Corkologie of Melrose Park that creates a variety of post-consumer products.

For additional information or to sign up your establishment, please contact program volunteer Jennifer Molski by phone at 312-804-0496 or email jennifermolski@gmail.com.

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.

The H-F Park District wants to reward you for shopping local and green. Join the H-F Go Green Program that helps you earn prizes as you support local businesses and community events that are eco-friendly.

Program Summary

• Community members can receive a "Go Green" punch card from the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District.
• Participating businesses and events will have designated "Go Green" approved purchases or activities. For example, shopping at the local Farmers' Market or riding your bike to a local store.
• A completed punch card can be turned in to the Park District to win raffle prizes.

What can you do to participate?

• Pick up your "Go Green" punch card from the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District.
• Start shopping and earning punches on your "Go Green" card. A list of participating vendors and events can be found at hfparks.com
• Turn in your completed card to the Goldberg or Irwin Center for your chance to win a monthly raffle prize.

Not only will you be supporting local businesses, you will be helping the environment! If you are a business that would like to participate in the "Go Green" program or have any questions, please contact The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Green Committee, at 708-957-0300 or email Shannon Olison at solison@hfparks.com. 

 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.