Lake County News -- David Stolman
April 17, 2014
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David Stolman
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Do You Know about Your Transit Options?
Most people are familiar with Pace bus and its fixed routes, but do you know about paratransit? There are more than 50 known paratransit services across the county primarily serving seniors and people with disabilities. PACE provides ADA paratransit and Dial-a-Ride and there's other services provided by townships and senior centers. Learn more about paratransit in this video, and visit our website to find information about all transit options.

Recycling with SWALCO
New Clothing and Textile Recycling Program
To reduce textile and clothing waste SWALCO has launched a new recycling program. Bring your clothing, textiles and fabrics to a drop off location to be recycled. For more information, contact Merleanne Rampale at 847.336.9340 and see their website.

10 Years of Reuse-A-Shoe!
Celebrate 10 years of Reuse-A-Shoe by turning unwanted shoes into sports courts, playgrounds and other products and prevent tons of reusable shoes from ending up in our landfills. Sign up your school, scout group, church, library, corporate workplace or other organization and compete to win an eco-friendly prize! Email mrampale@swalco.org for more information and to register.

Local and Nearby Recycling Events
Paper and Electronic Recycling Event in Waukegan
Saturday, April 19, 1 - 3 p.m.
Waukegan Public Library, Clayton St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave (Behind Library) Call 847.623.2041

Household Chemical Waste Collection in Fox Lake
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fox Lake Streets Dept., 216 Washington Ave., Fox Lake

Electronic Recycling Event in Lake Zurich
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ela Town Hall Parking Lot, 1155 E Route 22, Lake Zurich

Recycle-O-Rama at Vernon Township
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vernon Township Highway Department Office, 3050 N Main St. Buffalo Grove

Household Chemical Waste Collection by Appointment
Monday, April 28
SWALCO Gurnee Facility at 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee, IL

Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling at Fremont Township
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fremont Township, 22385 W. Rte. 60, Mundelein

Earth Day Events in Our Forest Preserves
Enjoy free nature programs in honor of Earth Day (April 22). Celebrate spring, learn about ecology, join a nature walk or lend a hand to help save the planet by joining a special volunteer workday. View all free Earth Week programs.


Annual Rain Barrel, Compost Bin and Native Plant Sale: May 10 & 11
Shop for plants (native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and  trees) that thrive in local garden conditions and provide habitat for native wildlife. On Saturday, purchase a rain barrel to collect rain water for your garden, and a Compost Bin to help turn unwanted food scraps into fertile soil. See Flyer

Independence Grove Forest Preserve, North Bay Pavilion
16400 W. Buckley Rd. (Rt. 137, east of Rte. 21), Libertyville
(Rain barrels and compost bins will only be available on Saturday, while supplies last)
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Additional Concealed Carry Information Session, April 21
The Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Lake County State's Attorney's Office are hosting a second Concealed Carry Law informational session. The session will be on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus. Learn More. 

5 Steps to Your Next Job!
Learn the 5 most important steps to take when looking for a new job in this exciting new workshop series. Attend all 5 workshops to learn how to research, prepare, document, find and land your next job. See website and call 847.377.3439 to reserve a seat.
April 21 - 25, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Job Center of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan 

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