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| Issue: # 146 | July 17, 2013 |
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WELCOME CBS SUNDAY MORNING TO HOMEWOOD! | | |
Today, CBS Sunday Morning is in Homewood filming the extraordinary murals of Richard Haas. The segment focuses on Richard Haas' career and his most recent commissions, specifically Homewood. Stay tune for the date the segment will air on CBS Sunday Morning. |
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HOMEWOOD FARMERS' MARKET | |
Homewood Farmers' Market
Village Hall Parking Lot
2020 Chestnut
Every Saturday
Through October 12
8:00 AM until 1:00 PM
For over 30 years Homewood has hosted a farmers market with the finest vendors selling fresh food, drinks, vegetables, flowers, and more! Homewood's market is located at Village Hall parking lot, 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Music performance this week Ashleigh Ashton!
Face Painting Returns!
Members of the Homewood Flossmoor Symphonic and Viking Jazz Bands will be at the Farmers Market to paint faces for a small donation towards their spring trip to China. The group will be performing in Beijing and Shanghai; a special highlight will be a tour of the ancient city "wall" in China with a possible evening performance concert.
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ELECTRONIC RECYCLING | | |
Saturday| July 20
8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot
The Village of Homewood has partnered with ATEN, Assistive Technology Exchange Network, for the electronic recycling program at Homewood's Farmers Market. Drop off your old electronic items at the Village Hall parking lot, and then shop the Farmers' Market.
Save the Date: Paper Shredding
Saturday| July 27
8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot |
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MOVIES IN OUR PARKS | | |
"Wreck It Ralph"
Friday|July 19
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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VILLAGE BLOCK PARTY AT Dog Days of Summer | | |
Saturday|August 17
10:00 AM until 8:00 PM
Ridge Road between Dixie Highway and Martin Avenue
Event Schedule
10:00 AM Check-in for Dog Parade at Farmers Market
Judging will take place at the time of check-in
11:00 AM Step-off for Pooch Parade
12:00 PM Little Miss Ann
1:00 PM-3:00PM "Pup Crawl" sponsored by South Suburban Humane Society
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Ben's Bubble Show
2:00 PM Sweet Nobody
5:00 PM-8:00PM Strung Out
More fun for the kids!
Face Painting/ Balloon Artist
Carnival Games11:00 AM until 8:00 PM
To learn more about the event click here. For Pooch Parade applications click here |
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ARTWORK ON DISPLAY
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2025 Ridge Road
Enjoy the beautiful artwork created by the students in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's Tuesday Evening Art and Art Studio classes. Art work can be viewed in the window storefront at 2025 Ridge Road. You too can learn how to create a masterpiece by joining the classes. For more information go to hfparks.com or call 708-957-7275.
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WE WANT TO KNOW | | |
The Homewood Cable Commission would like to know what you would like to see on Comcast Channel 4/AT&T Channel 99 and how we can improve the channels. Would you please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking here |
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HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR FAMILY DAY WITH THE WHITE SOX!
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Sunday| July 28
1:10 PM Game
US Cellular Field
The Chicago White Sox would like to invite all Homewood-Flossmoor fans to come out to the game on Sunday, July 28. The White Sox will have specially priced tickets for residents. Tickets start at $10 on the lower level and $5 on the upper level.
Make sure you come to the ball park before the game to support the H-F Summer Choir as they perform the National Anthem.
4 options to order tickets:
- Visit www.whitesox.com/hf
- Call 866-769-4263 for Ticketmaster and give the "HFD" code
- Mail with payment to:
Chicago white Sox
Sales department
Attn. H-F Sox Fans
333 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
- Fax with payment to: 312-674-5140
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H-F SOCCER CLUB FALL REGISTRATION | | |
Saturday| July 27
9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Irwin Community Center
H-F Soccer Club Fall walk-in registration will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Boys and girls between the ages of 4-14 can participate in the soccer club. For more information, please call (708)802-4100 or for on-line registration www.hfsoccerclub.org |
| TENNISFEST 2013 | | |
July 10 through July 21
H-F Racquet and Fitness Club
2920 West 183rd Street
Homewood
799-1323
Join in the H-F Park District's Celebration of the sport of Tennis! This is an event designed to develop champion citizens and family values. Tennisfest provides opportunities for learning, building self-esteem, competition, coping, problem solving, decision making, and team building. Tennis-it's your game! Click here to learn more about the schedule of events.
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KARAOKE EVENT TO SUPPORT SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SHELTER | | |
Thursday| August 8
6:00 PM
Lassen's Sports Bar and Grill
2131 183rd|Homewood
South SuburbanFamily Shelter is hosting its 1st Annual Karaoke Night on Thursday, August 8, 2013. The fun starts at 6:00 PM at Lassen's Sports Bar and proceeds from the event will benefit South Suburban Family Shelter's school prevention program which provides education to all age students about Family Violence, Healthy Relationships, Teen Dating Violence, and other services provided in the community by South Suburban Family Shelter.
All victim services are provided free of charge and all programs are available in English and Spanish.
Tickets are now on sale for the Karaoke Night benefit for $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Go to: www.ssfs1.org to purchase tickets, or call South Suburban Family Shelter at 708-794-2140, ext. 306. Ticket price includes buffet dinner and soft drinks. There will be a cash bar for other beverages.
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SOUTH SUBURBAN FAMILY SHELTER TRAINING | | |
Registration is now open for the 40-Hour Domestic Violence training offered by South Suburban Family Shelter. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. The training is held throughout the month of August, 2013. The training encompasses a wide range of topics including:
- Dynamics of domestic violence
- Abuser intervention programs
- Empowerment counseling
Upon completion of the training, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence.
South Suburban Family Shelter is an approved training site for Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc.
Police departments, school districts, and other social service agencies are encouraged to attend. CEU's are offered.
For more information, call 708-794-2140, ext.304 or visit SSFS website at www.ssfs1.org
Registration deadline is July 26.
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DISASTER ASSISTANCE DEADLINE IS NEAR | |
The Homewood Fire Department and FEMA want to remind residents that the deadline for filing claims associated with the April 18th storm has been extended to July 24.
Residents can contact FEMA by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov , or by smartphone at m.feam.gov . You can also call 800-621-3362 or for those who are hearing or speech impaired call TYY 800-462-7585. |
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ELECTRONIC NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ALERTS | | 
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 Alerts 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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Next Issue: July 31 , 2013 |
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