Lake County News -- David Stolman
August 7, 2014
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Tax Assessment Help Centers
The Chief County Assessment Office (CCAO) will hold 16 TAX ASSESSMENT HELP CENTERS this fall to help residents understand their property assessment. Residents will work one on one with a member of the CCAO staff to evaluate their property tax assessment and learn how to use valuable web applications on the county website.

Lake County - Check out Our Summer Newsletter
This e-newsletter is just one way Lake County provides information for residents. Check out our Summer edition of County Connection, where we focus on ways to connect with Lake County, provide a budget snapshot, a transportation update, and more. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Job Center Workshop and Hiring Fair
Job Search Workshop: How to Market Yourself
Set yourself apart by learning how to present knowledge, skills and experience. Call 847.362.2330 to register. Flyer
Tuesday, August 12, 6:30 p.m.
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills

Job Center Events in August
From workshops and networking events, to childcare options and career services for Veterans, mature workers and ex-offenders, the Job Center of Lake County has a full lineup of August events to help you find your next job.


County-wide Collaborative Coalition Pursues Solutions to Opioid Problem
Public safety officials, first responders, the health department and hospitals across Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications. Through the Lake County Opioid initiative, first responders recently completed training on the use of Naloxone - a drug that is used to reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Learn more and watch this video from a public meeting about this issue held earlier this year.

Healthy Lake County
Tobacco Free Lake County, New Animal Care and Control Facility & National Health Center Week
Are you trying to quit smoking? There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of success. Watch this video about the health department's free one-on-one counseling with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Also see segments on the new Animal Care and Control facility in Libertyville, and National Health Center Week.

Homeowner Deed Scam
The Lake County Recorder of Deeds office has received calls from concerned residents reporting an ongoing scam involving fake companies soliciting homeowners to purchase a certified copy of the deed to their home for $90. For your protection, all requests for copies of deeds should be handled directly through the Lake County Recorder's office. For questions, or to report a scam, call the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office at 847.377.2575.

Community Events
Long Grove's Arts Festival

Saturday, August 16 - Sunday, August 17, 10am-5pm
More than 100 local artists will display a variety of original art during this two day celebration. Enjoy friendly vendors and find creative collectibles within the artistic shops of charming, historic Downtown Long Grove. Details
Archer Municipal Lot near Fountain Square, Long Grove

Vernon Township 6th Annual Community Garage Sale
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rain or Shine
Prairie View Metra Station, 2701 Main St, Buffalo Grove
Shop from over 60 vendors participate to sell their unwanted treasures. Proceeds of the garage sale of the spaces benefit the Vernon Township Food Pantry. Vendor application is due August 29.

Forest Preserve Events
Family Fun Fridays
Enjoy Friday afternoons at Independence Grove beach with games, contests, prizes and fun themes (8/8: Winterfest, 8/15: Obstacle courses). Everybody can participate in the fun. Prizes awarded in age categories for 15 and under. More
Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville

Fred Fest
Fred Fest is an all-day music festival featuring six Barrington-area bands, food and beverages for purchase, and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the gate. Lawn seating is available so bring a chair or blanket. More
Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m. - Dusk
Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington

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