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| Issue: # 150 | September 11, 2013 |
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September 11, 2001: Remember. Reflect. Honor. | |
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Homewood Wins First Place - Twice - in National Marketing Competition!
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Homewood's Marketing/Branding Campaign
"You're in the Right Place" and "Zombie Paradise"
Social Media Campaign Win First Place
Homewood Beat Out Competition From Santa Clarita CA and Leon County FL among others.
Homewood received two first place national awards at the 3CMA's 25th Annual Savvy Awards on Thursday, September 5 in Scottsdale, AZ. Out of nearly 500 nominations in various marketing and communication categories from communities like Santa Clarita (CA), Boulder (CO), Norfolk (VA), and Leon County (FL), Homewood beat out the competition for its overall branding campaign, "You're in the Right Place" and for its three-part video series titled, "Zombie Paradise."
"The judges also felt that while Homewood is serious about attaining its goal of branding as 'the right place' for young families, the Village isn't afraid to have a bit of fun...as evidenced by the zombie videos," said 3CMA Director of Information Scott Lehtonen.
The Savvy Awards competition recognizes outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing and citizen-government relationships. The Savvies salute skilled and effective city, county, agency or district professionals who have creatively planned and carried out successful innovations in communications and marketing.
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FALL FEST AND CHILI COOK-OFF
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Saturday, September 21
11:00AM until 10:00PM
Martin Avenue from Hickory Road
to Ridge Road
sponsored by the Community
Relations Commission
Homewood's favorite fall time festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 21. Fall Fest will feature live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, the annual bean bag tournament, petting zoo and pony rides, games, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children's crafts, and Autumn cuisine favorites prepared by local eateries. Join the fun on tree-lined Martin Avenue from Hickory Road to Ridge Road. In addition to the wonderful activities, shop the one of a kind art vendors at the event.
Fall Fest Activities Schedule
12:00 PM - 4 PM | Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Face Painter
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Chili Contest
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mr. D's Magic Show (1/2 hour shows)
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Open Chili Tasting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Stilt Walkers & Strolling Jugglers
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting
6:30 PM | Doubles Bean Bag Tournament
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Outdoor Movie "Hotel Transylvania"
& Bonfire
Enjoy a full day of toe tapping music at Fall Fest!
Live Music Schedule
12:00 PM -1:00 PM |Sweet Nobody
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM|Strung Out (Classic Rock)
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM|Big Time Band (Classic Rock)
7:00 PM -10:00 PM| Latin Satin Soul
Click here to learn more information about Fall Fest.
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FALL FEST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF | |
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Contest: 2:00 PM
Open tasting: 3:00 PM
A highlight of Fall Fest is the annual Chili Cook-Off where residents vie for "Homewood's Top Chef" while raising money for a local not-for-profit in the Open Chili Tasting. Proceeds from this year's competition will benefit South Suburban Humane Society. |
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STORY TIME AT HOMEWOOD FARMERS' MARKET
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Village Hall Parking Lot
Saturday, September 14
Starts at 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Shop Homewood's Farmers Market with the finest vendors selling fresh food, vegetables, flowers, and more! And join Homewood Library at the market. They will be hosting story time on Saturday, September 14. Story times will start at 8: 00 AM with story times lasting for 15 minutes and will continue at the top of every hour. Learn about the Library's new fall programs and meet the facilitators. For more information please call Youth Services at 708-798-0121 or click here.
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HOMEWOOD FARMERS' MARKET
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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
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MEET THE MAYOR | |
 Every Saturday Village Hall
9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Every Saturday, Mayor Rich Hofeld is available to meet with residents at Village Hall from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. He often brings guests to help facilitate productive conversation; you will find a department head from public safety, public works, or community development, along with the Village Manager and Trustees on any given Saturday. On Saturday, September 14, Trustee Barbara Dawkins will be sitting in for the Mayor, as it is Yom Kippur, the Jewish High Holiday. The Staff person will be Community Development Director, Paula Wallrich.
The Mayor will return to his Saturday meetings on Saturday, September 21; at that time Staff person accompanying the Mayor will be Fire Chief Bob Grabowski. |
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HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Wednesday, September 11 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Library
17917 Dixie Highway
Join author and former Homewood resident Mathew J. Luzi as he reviews his book on the history of the local connection to the Chicago Outfit "The Boys in Chicago Heights: The Forgotten Crew of the Chicago Mob". Mr. Luzi will be at the Homewood Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, September 11, at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway at 7:00 PM.
The meeting and program are free of charge and open to the public. For more Information, please call (708) 799-9055.
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HOMEWOOD SCHOOLS FUND RUN
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Sunday, September 22
8 AM - Same day registration
9 AM - 5K Run/Walk
10 AM Kids' 153-Yard Dash
James Hart/Millennium Schools
18205 Aberdeen St., Homewood
Lace up your sneakers for this year's Homewood Schools Fund Run, the annual 5K run/walk and 153 yard kids' dash, on Sunday, September 22nd.
The USA Track & Field certified course takes you through our beautiful Homewood neighborhoods. Experience the challenge of a 5K race or if you prefer a slower pace, join other families and friends as they walk in support of our wonderful school district. After the 5K, make sure to stay for the highlight of the day--the 153 yard kids' dash. Cheer for the youngest athletes as they see who can cross the finish line without losing a shoe!
Already registered for the event? Then avoid the lines on race day by picking up your number and t-shirt the day before at the Homewood Farmers' Market Saturday, September 21, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM noon.
Click here to learn more about Fouundation 153 and the Fund Run.
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| BRANCH CHIPPING | | |
Saturday, October 5 | 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Public Works Department
17755 Ashland Ave.
Village of Homewood's Public Works will be having branch chipping for residents on Saturday, October 5, from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Public Works facility. No evergreen trees or bushes will be accepted. For more information please call 206-3470.
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HOMEWOOD IZAAK WALTON ART SHOW
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Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20
10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Izaak Walton Preserve Senior Hall
The Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve is pleased to announce the latest nature themed art show. They are currently soliciting contributors for art show that will be held on October 19th & 20th, at Izaak Walton Preserve's Senior Hall. Show hours will be from 10:00AM to 3:00PM both days. Please contact John W Miller at 708-985-1040 for information about exhibiting or attending.
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SENIOR IDENTIFICATION BRACELETS | | |
The Village of Homewood's Senior Advisory Committee is encouraging Homewood residents of the age 60 and older to obtain ID bracelets.
The cost for the bracelet is $5.00 and applications can be found at the Homewood Police Station, 17950 Dixie Hwy. For more information, please call 206-3420. |
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SENIOR SAFETY SEMINAR
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Saturday, September 14 | 1:00 PM
Flossmoor Village Hall
2800 Flossmoor Road
Sponsored by Homewood and
Flossmoor Police Departments
and Sondra Denmark
Please join the Homewood and Flossmoor Police Departments and Sondra Demark for a seminar focusing on keeping our seniors safe from crime, financial exploitation and fraud. Sondra Denmark is a Criminal Assistant State's Attorney and has seen many cases where senior citizens have been victimized.
Senior Safety Seminar will answer many questions:
Warning signs of scams or frauds
When to provide information by telephone
Who can you trust?
Where do you turn for help?
For more information go to www.sondradenmark.com
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ELECTRONIC NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ALERTS
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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: September 25, 2013 |
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Welcome to Homewood's e-Newswire, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, containing information pertinent to Homewood's residents and business community. The Village has transitioned to this format to provide up-to-date information on its projects, programs, and plans. Subscribe today!
The appearance of external links within Homewood's e-Newswire does not constitute endorsement by the Village of Homewood for the information , products or services contained therein. The Village of Homewood does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these websites. Contact the external sites for answers to questions regarding its content. |
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