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HOMEWOOD'S FARMERS MARKET RETURNS | | |
Homewood Farmers Market
Village Hall Parking Lot
May 19 - October 20
8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
Homewood is celebrating their 30th anniversary of the Farmers Market. For 30 years Homewood has hosted a famers market with the finest vendors selling fresh food, drinks, vegetables, flowers, and more! Homewood's market is now open, every Saturday from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, in the Village of Homewood parking lot. Look for unique events at the Market throughout the season: music, dance, green activities, and more.
We have added to the market "Green Thumb Saturdays" this monthly, free program is designed to educate both novice and experienced gardeners of the latest techniques in gardening. The presentations will be held on Saturdays, from 9:30 AM-10:15 AM, in Homewood's Village Hall Council Chambers. Green Thumb Saturdays is co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardner Program and The Village of Homewood's Tree Committee.
Presentation Dates
June 9 Native Perennials
July 14 Manage Weeds Organically
August 11 Lawn Care Basics
September 8 Tree Planting and Care
October 13 Composting
The popular "Touch of Green" events will return this year. Currently scheduled are the following events with more to come!
July 21 Document Shredding sponsored by Harris Bank
August 11 Electronic Waste sponsored by ATEN
October 20 Expired Prescription Drug Collection sponsored by Cook County |
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Friday|June 8
12:00PM to 9:00PM
Saturday|June 9
10:00AM to 9:00 PM
Just listed in Chicago Tribune's Must Sees for this Summer!
 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 Grady's Grille. The festival is centered at Martin Avenue and Ridge Road.
Homewood has hosted art festivals for over 40 years. This festival showcases many of Chicago and Chicagoland's talented artistic exhibiters displaying 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.
In addition, The Downtown Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair highlights activities for the whole family. Homewood-based art studio and boutique Art 4 Soul will help children create terra cotta bird baths and yarn crafts. South suburban artist Terri Jabaay will conduct an adult mixed-media art class, pastel workshop, wine glass painting activity and children's chalk instruction. Homewood garden and home décor store Bella Vita will help participants create unique items for the inside and outside of the home. Homewood Florist will conduct a summer floral arrangement seminar to create the perfect centerpiece for a summer soiree. For class listing and sign up click here.
Entertainment
Friday, June 8
Noon: Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for the Nap Time Players
2:00 PM: TALK- Acoustic Guitar Performance
6:00 PM: X-tra X-tra
Saturday, June 9
12:30 PM: Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra's Brass Ensemble
3:00 PM: Rio Bamba
6:00 PM: Latin Satin Soul
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.
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CASTING CALLS AND AUDITIONS FOR JULY FOURTH PARADE
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Saturday| June 2
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot
The Homewood Community Relations Commission (CRC) will be conducting auditions for the July 4th Parade. The CRC is looking for people who are stilt walkers, jugglers, clowns, bagpipers, unicyclists, or owners of unique vehicles.
Auditions will take place on Saturday, June 2 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Village Hall Parking Lot at the Homewood Farmer's Market. There is no pre-registration requirement. For more information please calls 708-206-3393. |
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VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD WEBSITE HAS A NEW MOBILE APP | | |
The Village of Homewood has made it easier to obtain website information with the new mobile app for Smartphones. When viewing a traditional website on a mobile phone, content is reduced in size and may cause difficulties in reading the information. Links were designed to be clicked with a mouse, so even on a Smartphone navigation can be difficult.
A mobile website is designed and formatted for ease of access, navigation, and functionality for the visitor viewing a website on their mobile phone. Mobile websites are formatted with larger buttons for clicking with fingers instead of a mouse and larger fonts which makes the reading of text much easier. Scan the QR code below to go to Village of Homewood's mobile site, unless you're using your Smartphone (right now) to read this communication!
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PARISH OF SAINT JOSEPH CENTENNIAL FEST CELEBRATION | | |
Parish of St. Joseph Centennial Celebration
Sunday, June 3|2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
17951 Dixie Highway
Celebrate Parish of St. Joseph 100th anniversary with their Centennial Fest Celebration. The day will be filled with raffle, games and activities for all ages. Enjoy a variety of cuisines by local restaurants and dance into the night with live entertainment from Bill Hogan and "Extra Extra". Parking is available at Homewood Library, Village Hall, Ryan's Funeral Home, and Great Lakes Bank, with designated drop off and pick up zones. This is a free event, with food and beverage for purchase. For more information, contact Parish of St. Joseph at (708)798-0622 or POSJhomewood.org |
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HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOL RANKED #33 | | | H-F was ranked #33 in Best High Schools in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report this week. Once again, H-F is the top high school in the Chicago Southland Area! To read more click on the link. http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/illinois |
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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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