Calling all Artists! The Village of Homewood is looking for artists and craft vendors to participate in the Art and Garden Street Fair. This event is held on historic Martin Avenue in charming downtown Homewood. The tree-lined venue offers a uniquely welcoming atmosphere for artists and visitors to meet.

Exhibitors include 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.  

 This year the Fair will be held on Friday, June 7 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Click here for an application and to learn more about the Art and Garden Street Fair. 

2013/2014 Vehicle stickers are on sale. Preprinted applications are mailed to those who have purchased stickers in the past. Residents are encouraged to update outdated information on the applications. Vehicle sticker applications and payments may be mailed or placed in the Village's drop box located in front of the Village Hall. Completed applications, along with payment may also be brought to the Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road for processing.   Late fees will apply to all vehicle stickers purchased after May 31.

All Village parking stickers expire on April 30. This includes Overnight Parking Ban Exemptions, No Parking Ridge Road Exemptions, Central Business District Business Parking, and Central Business District Residential Parking. Individuals who currently hold any of these parking stickers must renew them. A new application is required each year.

H-F PARK DISTRICT HOST FORUM
ON DOLPHIN LAKE DEVELOPMENT

Tuesday| April 16

7:30 PM

Dolphin Lake Clubhouse

Governors Highway and 183rd Street

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will be holding a community meeting to receive public comments on proposed development of indoor and outdoor recreation space at Dolphin Lake Park located at the northwest corner of Governors Highway and 183rd Street in Homewood, IL.  The project is scheduled to include improvements to the property and lake area as well as renovations and upgrades to the current building.

The community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Dolphin Lake Clubhouse.

For more information about the meeting you may contact the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Administration Center at 708-957-0300.

HOMEWOOD BASEBALL'S 62ND SEASON OPENS APRIL 20

 Saturday|April 27

1:00 -1:30 Registration

1:30-2:30 Zumba

Homewood Park District Auditorium

2010 Chestnut

$15 per person

Join the party and get ready to ZUMBA for Horizon Hospice! Horizon Hospice provides comfort and comprehensive care to seriously ill adults, pediatric patients and their families throughout the Chicago area. All proceeds to benefit Horizon Hospice & Palliative Care's BraveHeart & Kid Who Care Programs. This high energy fundraiser takes place on Saturday, April 27, at Homewood Park District Auditorium. Parental waiver can be signed at registration for 14 -17 years of age that would like to participate. For more information call (708)441-8268. 

Spring Boutique

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Flossmoor Community Church

Sponsored by the South Suburban Family Shelter, Inc.

Enjoy a day of shopping while helping the South Suburban Family Shelter at the 'Spring Boutique'. South Suburban Family Shelter will receive 20% of sales, to help support services provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their families.

Shop unique and distinctive gift items for Mothers Day, showers, weddings, graduations, and beyond! For more information, call (708)794-2140, extension 303. 

STORYTELLER AT LIBRARY COFFEE HOUSE

Tuesday|April 23

6:30 PM

Homewood Library

17917 Dixie Highway

Cosponsored by the Library and the Friends of the Homewood Library

Storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin will entertain with engrossing stories, songs, and jokes at the next coffee house at the Homewood Library, on Tuesday, April 23. Enjoy a tasting of light spirits while listening to engaging stories. The event is free of charge; please call 798-0121, Ext. 278 to reserve a seat. 

Blood Drive

Saturday, May 4 | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

17950 Dixie Highway

Sponsored by the Homewood Fire Department

Did you know:

• 4.5 million Americans will need blood transfusion each year
• Someone needs blood every 2 seconds
• One pint of blood can save as many as three lives
• There is no substitute for human blood
• Three gallons of blood will support the entire nation's blood needs for only one minute 

Give blood at the Homewood Fire Department's Spring Blood Drive. Appointments can now be made by calling Lt. Bill Wright at 206-3405. 

RUN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OUT OF TOWN

Visit www.batteredwomensnetwork.org/marathon.php  to join the team or receive additional information.

Everyone has a role in ending domestic violence...Run domestic violence out of town!  

The Illinois Department of Transportation has started the resurfacing of Ridge Road.  The resurfacing project route will extend from the east side of Halsted Street in Homewood to Schwab Street in Thornton and is scheduled to be completed within 7 weeks.  Gallagher Asphalt Corporation will be performing the work for IDOT on this project.

The work to be performed under this contract consists of pavement patching, minor curb repair, hot-mix asphalt surface removal, new hot-mix asphalt surface and binder courses, pavement marking and traffic signal detector loop replacement.

Ridge Road will remain open throughout construction; however, expect delays when traveling through the construction area.Any questions about this project should be directed to the Homewood Village Engineer, Max Massi, at (708) 206-3470.

Indoor Sale

Saturday, May 11 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

18301 Governors Highway

Sponsored by Homewood Church  

(708) 799-9360.

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