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| Issue: # 123 | September 26, 2012 |
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Watch. Like. Share - a lot! | |  At Homewood's Fall Fest, residents and their friends were treated to a premier of Zombie Paradise, a series of three, short videos created for watching and sharing on Facebook and other popular social networking sites.
The videos were developed to expand the Village's current marketing mix in addition to its traditional methods and to focus on participating in the the Web's number one activity: social media. 90% of the conversations taking place on social media sites are about entertaining videos found on the web. Each month, 8.9 billion videos are viewed on YouTube. So, a group of talented residents got together to create content that fit what people watch and share online (fun, quirky, offbeat) while still highlighting the intrinsic qualities of life in Homewood. The result: Making New Friends, The Cupcake, and Locked Out.
More than 70 Homewood residents volunteered to make the video shoot happen, many participating as extras in full zombie makeup. Homewood residents Larry Burr (Mr. Zombie), Grace Opyd (daughter zombie) and Will Maharry (son zombie) along with Katherine Banks (Mrs. Zombie) created the nuclear zombie family. Additional non-zombie Homewood residents appearing in the videos include Valerie, Avery and Eli Burr and Haley Maharry. Joy Deyo portrayed the non-zombie mom in "Locked Out".
With Halloween approaching, the series couldn't be more timely and we have a great opportunity for a little buzz about Homewood on the web with our friends. As an e-Newswire subscriber, you have all the tools, right in front of you, to watch and share the series. Go!
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TREE SHARING PROGRAM | |
The Village of Homewood's Tree Sharing Program offers its residents a chance to purchase selected trees and plant them anywhere on their property (private or parkway), as long as there are no utility conflicts. The Village splits the cost with the purchasing resident, thus giving residents a saving of 50%. The Village will deliver to your parkway, free of charge, with planting instructions attached. The Village is unable to plant the tree for you. Orders will be taken through October 1, 2012. Residents may purchase up to 2 trees. For more information on the Tree Share Program, please call (708)798-3000.  |
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PARADE OF LIGHTS | | |
Tuesday, October 9 | Starts at 7:00 PM
Route: South Holland to Homewood Fire Station
The South Holland and Homewood Fire Departments are honored to sponsor the annual Paradeof Lights on Tuesday, October 9, beginning at 7:00PM,with a service for firefighters and the public at Thorn Creek Reformed Church, 1875 E. 170th Street. The parade will begin immediately after the service, with a new route that will start from Thorn Creek and end at the Homewood Fire Department, 17950 Dixie Highway. The annual Parade of Lights is held during National Fire Prevention Week.
The Parade of Lights route will head west from South Holland's Thorn Creek Church to Cottage Grove Avenue where it will turn north and continue to 162th Street. At 162nd and Cottage Grove, the parade will turn west and continue to State Street, where the parade will turn south and proceed to enter the Village of Thornton. At Margaret Street, the parade will travel west to Ridge Road and continue to Dixie Highway. At Dixie, the parade will proceed north to the Homewood Fire Station.
Please come out and support area firefighters, along Ridge Road. |
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FARMERS' MARKET | | 
Farmers' Market
Every Saturday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot
Visit Homewood's Farmers' Market for your fall flowers, plants, fresh produce, baked goods, gourmet cheeses 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! |
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS CANDIDATE FORUM | | |
Meet the candidates in the November 6 election. League of Women Voters will be sponsoring a Candidate Forum at Homewood Library and Park Forest Library. Anyone who wishes to vote in the November 6th election must be registered to vote by October 9th.
Wednesday, October 3 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway
Candidates: Michael Hastings and Edgar Montalvo
Seat currently held by Senator Maggie Crotty
Wednesday, October 10 | 7:00 PM
Park Forest Library, Intersection of Orchard and Lakewood
Candidates: Senator Toi Hutchinson and Joseph C. "Turk" Marshall
Seat currently held by Toi Hutchinson |
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CASH MOB HAS RETURNED TO HOMEWOOD | | |
Saturday, September 29 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Homewood Cash Mobbers, mark your calendars on Saturday, September 29 Homewood Cash Mob event will take place!
It will be an all-day event; shop 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and gather for aftermob at 7:00 PM. Venues will be announced on Facebook on Friday, September 28. Don't forget to invite your friends, neighbors, family -- help us spread the word!
Please RSVP to Facebook event page if you are planning on coming:
http://www.facebook.com/events/344578665634459/
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 items 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. Thanks for your continuing support of our local independent businesses. |
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H-F FALL ORCHESTRA CONCERT | | |
Sunday, September 30 | 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
HF High School (Mall Auditorium), 999 Kedzie (Flossmoor)
Come out to the first free H-F concert of the school year! The Fall Orchestra Concert will be held Sunday, September 30, from 3:00 PM to5:00 PM. in the Mall Auditorium. The 42 Viking Orchestra students will be playing the music of Bach, Mozart and Queen, with a special emphasis on Latin music. The Orchestra will be directed by Erica Sagerman, H-F's Music Department Chair. For more information, click here |
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AFTERNOON OF OPERA | | |
Sunday, September 30 | 2:00 PM
Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway
Enjoy an afternoon preview of Giuseppe Verdi's opera, 'Simon Boccanegra. The preview will be given by George Meschel at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, on Sunday, September 30, 2012, at 2:00 PM. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public. Information at (708) 799-9055. |
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CANCER SUPPORT CENTER-WALK OF HOPE | | |
Sunday, October 7
- 9:00 AM Registration
- 10:00 AM Kick-Off Ceremony
- 10:30 AM Walk Begins
Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue
With over 2,000 walkers and supporters, the Walk of Hope is THE Walk in the Chicago Southland which raises money to provide programs at no cost for individuals and families affected by cancer. Your money stays LOCAL and directly benefits people in the 70 Chicago Southland communities The Cancer Support Center serves.
Individuals (15 years & up):$25 Child (5 years - 14):$15
Children under 5 FREE! No Pets Please. Individual registration only will be raised $10 after September 28th. For more information, click here or call (708)798-9171. |
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL | |
Monday, October 1 | 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue
South Suburban Family Shelter will hold its annual Candlelight Vigil on Monday, October 1, 2012, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at Irwin Park band shell. The event kicks off a monthlong series of special activities and events in which South Suburban Family Shelter is involved to honor Domestic Violence awareness month. The Candlelight Vigil will feature live music, victim testimonies, and speaker Alzetta Bozeman, Domestic Violence division supervisor, Cook County State's Attorney's office.
South Suburban Family Shelter provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and their families. Services include: 24 Hour Hotline, Emergency Shelter, Counseling for adult victims and their children, Hospital Advocacy, Court Advocacy, Abuser Intervention program, Professional Trainings. All victim services are free of charge and all are available in English and Spanish.
More information about the Vigil, events during Domestic Violence awareness month, or information about South Suburban Family Shelter may be found at www.ssfs1.org or by calling 708-794-2140, ext.303. |
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WINTER COAT DRIVE FOR VETERANS | |
Saturday, October 6th, 13th, & 20th | 9:00AM until Noon
James Hart School, 18220 Morgan Street
Sponsored by Homewood Rotary
Donate to the Homewood Rotary Winter Coat Drive for Veterans. Rotary is accepting donations of winter coats that are clean, new or slightly used for men and women. Drop off your coat donation at James Hart School on October 6th, 13th, and 20th. For more information click on Homewood Rotary . |
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SUPER COUPONING COMING TO HOMEWOOD LIBRARY | |
Thursday, October 11 | 7:00 PM
Sponsored by Homewood Library
Join the Homewood Library for an evening of learning Super-Couponing with Jill Cataldo, Couponing Expert. Participants will learn how to maximize their grocery savings and purchase hundreds of dollars worth of groceries for just pennies! Learn the couponing secrets of the pros, which stores will let shoppers stack multiple coupons, how to track sales and discounts online, and best of all - how to get the store to pay you to shop. The Super-Couponing class is an approximately one-hour presentation featuring visual aids, audience participation, games and prizes.
Jill is extremely popular...sign up quick, space is limited! Please register on-line at www.homewoodlibrary.org, for this free event. |
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HOMEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE | | |
Sunday, October 14 | 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Fire Station, 17950 Dixie Highway
 Come out for family fun as theHomewood Fire Department opens its doors to the public for a visit. Residents are invited to visit the station to meet firefighters, view equipment and learn more about fire and burn safety. Children and adults can enter to win a variety of raffle prizes.
Please join us! For more information, call (708) 206-3400. |
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IZAAK WALTON PRESERVE ART SHOW | |
Saturday & Sunday, October 20th & 21st
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Izaak Walton Preserve Lodge, 1100 Ridge Road
Izaak Walton Preserve will host their two-day annual art fair on October 22 and 23, from 9:00 AM until 3:00PM. View beautiful nature themed artwork in Izaak Walton Preserve. For more information on the Art Fair or to be a vendor please call John Miller at (708) 985-1040. |
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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. |
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