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| Issue: # 118 | July 18, 2012 |
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VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD'S POP UPRIGHTS | | |
Visit the new location of the Pop Upright Piano! Stop by Art 4 Soul and enjoy the opportunity to play the Pop Upright Piano, create unique pottery and shop! The piano will be at Art 4 Soul starting July 18. Upload and share photos and stories of your interaction with the pianos: facebook.com/villageofhomewood.
View the residents of Homewood participating in the launch of the Pop Upright Piano on ABC Channel 7's segment "7 in Your Neighborhood". Click here to view the segment. |
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ANNUAL SHRED-A-THON | | |
Green Event at the FarmersMarket
Saturday, July 21| 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Village Hall Parking Lot, 2020 Chestnut Road
The Village offers activities for eco-minded residents every month during the Farmers Market. This Saturday, July 21, Harris Bank in Homewood will sponsor a complimentary document shredding and recycling service from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
Document shredding minimizes the risk of identity theft when discarding of personal items, etc. Those bringing items to be shredded do not need to remove staples or paper clips, only binders. This service is not intended for businesses. Three boxes maximum, please.
Oldest Document Contest
Remember to bring in your oldest document; you could win a gift card from Blueberry Hill!
Future Scheduled Green Saturdays:
August 11| Electronic Waste Collection also Green Thumb Saturday presents Lawn Care Basics
September 8|Green Thumb Saturday presents Tree Planting and Care
October 13|Green Thumb Saturday presents Composting
October 20 |Prescription Drug Disposal |
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ZOMBIES ARE IN HOMEWOOD | | |
Homewood residents are invited to participate in a series of zombie films called "Zombie Paradise". These films are to promote the village's fun, creative and quirky side. Zombie Paradise will be posted on the Village of Homewood's Facebook page and Youtube.
The casting call will begin at 4:00 PM, Saturday, July 21, at Hillcrest Park on Locust Road and Rockwell Avenue. The shoot will start at 4:30PM, and should last approximately an hour. Homewood residents are encouraged to participate as extras in the film and to come dressed in zombie make-up and wearing regular clothes. For more information, please call 708-206-3375. |
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MOVIES IN OUR PARKS | | |
The Muppets (Disney)
Friday|July 20
Irwin Park
movie starts at dusk
The Homewood Community Relations Commission, along with Flossmoor Community Relations and both public libraries, will host Movies in Our Parks, in H-F community parks. The events are free and created to provide a fun evening out for the family and an opportunity to meet neighbors from the H-F community. For more information, contact Homewood Public Library (708)798-0121. |
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Farmers Market
Every Saturday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot
Visit Homewood's Farmers Market for your summer flowers, plants, fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet chesses and coffee.
Enjoy two local farmers market vendors Homewood Kitchen Gardens and Bloomberg Gardens. Purchase fresh produce grown from Homewood soil!
Live music at the Farmers Market this Saturday!
Mama Cuisine
Join us on Saturday, July 28, at 11:00 AM for Mama Cuisine food demonstration. Johanna Cook, Mama Cuisine will demonstrate how to make family friendly meals using ingredients from Homewood's farmers market vendors. |
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT | | |
Tuesday|August 7
5:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Irwin Park
Come out and meet Homewood's finest...The Homewood Police department is hosting National Night Out. This is a great opportunity to meet the brave men and women that serve and protect the Village of Homewood. National Night Out was designed to generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen the neighborhood/ police community partnership, and promote crime prevention awareness.
The evening will be filled with live entertainment, fun activities for the kids, food from Tin Ceiling, Aurelio's pizza, and refreshing ice cream from Dairy Queen. Groups will be on hand to discuss crime and drug prevention, and emergency vehicles and equipment will be on display. For more information, please call 798-3000. |
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VENUE CHANGE! DOG DAYS OF SUMMER'S
GIANT BLOCK PARTY | | |
Saturday|August 18
10:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Ridge Road between Martin Avenue and Harwood Avenue
Event Schedule
10:00 AM Check-in for Dog Parade at Village Hall
Judging will take place at the time of check-in
11:00 AM Step-off for Pooch Parade
12:00 PM Jim Gill
1:00 PM-3:00PM Glumlords
3:00 PM Honor Block Party Coordinators
4:00 PM-7:00PM Staff Infection
More fun for the kids!
Face Painting/ Balloon Artist 12:00PM until4:00 PM
Coloring t-shirts 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Carnival Games11:00 AM until 7:00 *All contestants who would like to participate in the Pooch Parade must complete and submit an application by August 13; parade applications are available online at homesweethomewood.com |
| WILLOW ROAD RESURFACING PROJECT | | |
Gallagher Asphalt Corporation is scheduled to begin the resurfacing of Willow Road on July 18, 2012. The resurfacing will extend from Harwood Avenue to Riegel Road and is scheduled to be completed within 5 weeks.
This section of Willow Road will remain open throughout construction, however, expect some delays when traveling during the day. Any questions about this project, please call (708) 206-3470. |
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H-F SOCCER CLUB FALL 2012 SEASON | | |
Registration for the Fall 2012 Recreational season is underway. Register via mail now by downloading a form at www.hfsoccerclub.org. You can also register in person at the Walk-In Registration scheduled for Saturday, July 28th from 9am-noon at the Irwin Community Center. The Irwin Center is located at 18120 Highland Avenue in Homewood. The registration fee includes a uniform, pictures and a participation award.
Recreational League Information
Age: Girls & boys grades PK-8th, Pre-Kindergartners must have turned 4 by September 1, 2012
Early Bird Fee: $95 by July 28th
Regular Fee: $130 after July 28th
Discount offered for families with 3 or more players ($255 by July 28th, $330 thereafter)
Season Dates:September 8 - October 27 |
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HOMEWOOD- FLOSSMOOR FAMILY NIGHT AT U.S. CELLULAR FIELD | | |
The Chicago White Sox would like to invite all residents in Homewood and Flossmoor to come to the August 4th, 2012 game. Cheer on the Homewood Flossmoor Summer Choir as they sing the National Anthem.
White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to all Homewood-Flossmoor residents. All orders must be received by July 20. You can order tickets on the web:www.whitesox.com/hf or phone Ticketmaster at 866-769-4263 and give the code "HFN". |
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HOMEWOOD- FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER THEATRE | | |
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Summer Theatre Production
Mall Auditorium
July 20 and 21
2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Homewood-Flossmoor High School's Summer Theatre will present Bye Bye Birdie, July 20 and 21. This 1960 Broadway musical tells the story of a rock star - Conrad Birdie - who takes a publicity trip to the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio, to make his farewell T.V. performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted for the war. The story is modeled after the real-life story of Elvis Presley's draft experience in the late 1950s.
Performances are scheduled for Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school's Mall Auditorium. Tickets ($7/adult, $5/student/child/senior) are available now at the school's Campus Store and will also be available at the door. The H-F production will be directed by Jill Bonavia, H-F drama teacher, and features local students from Grades 2-12. For more information, please contact 708-799-3000.
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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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