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| Issue: # 152 | October 9, 2013 |
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LAST FARMERS' MARKET ON SATURDAY
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Last chance to stock up on local products at the Farmer's Market:
- honey (local - the real stuff!),
- pumpkins,
- gourdes,
- mums,
- apples,
- cider,
- sweet potatoes,
- and much more.
Kid activities this Saturday and live music from
Matt Bailey.
Hours: 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Location: Village Hall Parking Lot, 2020 Chestnut Road
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK
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Saturday, October 12
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
@ the Farmers' Market
In conjunction with the last day of the Homewood Farmers' Market, the Village of Homewood will conclude their Touch of Green events with the Prescription Take Back Program. Bring your old medications and over the counter drugs to this event. When you're done, shop in-season fruits and veggies and more with local vendors. For more information, please call (708) 798-3000.
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HOMEWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
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Sunday, October 13 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Homewood Fire House, 17950 Dixie Highway
Homewood Fire Department opens its door and invites residents to stop by for a visit on October 13. Bring the family and learn about fire safety, how the fire department operates and the various pieces of equipment used every day. This year there will be a special live burn demonstration of a home sprinkler system.
Hours for the Open House are 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The fire station is located at 17950 Dixie Highway. Come out and meet the men and women that keep the Village of Homewood safe!
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| DID YOU SEE H-F HIGH SCHOOL ON ABC NEWS??? | | 
Did you see the awesome students of H-F High School participate in ABC Channel 7's Friday Fly-Over segment? Click here to watch the interview with Dr. Ryan Pitcock as he lets the rest of the world know about Viking Pride!
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HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
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Wednesday, October 9 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway
Meet Thomas Melvin, the "man in the red hat" who paints Richard Haas' murals through Homewood. Melvin will discuss his execution of Homewood's large collection of Richard Haas' trompe-l'oeil murals and his artistic background. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information at (708) 799-9055.
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WOODLAND PUMPKIN HUNT
| |  October 13 | 2 :00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 14 | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Irons Oaks, Vollmer Road
Sponsored by HF Park District
Explore Irons Oaks in search of a pumpkin! Enjoy the day playing games, have a festive -snack and decorate pumpkins, too. Registration required by October 11. Click here for more information.
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ZOMBIE RUN | SAVE THE DATE
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 In celebration of the national award-winning "Zombie Paradise" videos, the Homewood Flossmoor High School Band is hosting the first ever South Suburban "Zombie Fun Run" on Saturday, November 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Apollo Park, (Morgan St. and Bowling Green Rd.) This "terror-filled" 2.5 kilometer run features zombies, music, prizes and fun. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged for runners and spectators. Entry fee is $30 for adults or $20 for students. Day-of race fee is $35. Runners who register by October 15 will receive a t-shirt. Register online, today!
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MEET THE MAYOR
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 Every Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMVillage Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road
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. Joining the Mayor on Saturday, October 12, Police Chief Larry Burnson. The following Saturday, October 19, Village Engineer Max massi will be joining Mayor Hofeld.
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HOBO NIGHT
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Saturday, October 19 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Homewood Rail Park located on Park Avenue
Village of Homewood Rail Committee
The Rail Committee will host an evening for the entire family at the Rail Park located on park Avenue at 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 19. Join the Committee for marshmallows, hobo stories, an old fashioned sing-a-long, and tours of the Rail Park's retired and restored Illinois Central locomotive and caboose.
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HOMEWOOD IZAAK WALTON ART SHOW | | |
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. The 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 attending. |
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HOP, DROP, AND SHOP
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Sunday, October 20 | 12:00 PM
Olympia Fields, 20820 S. Western Avenue, Olympia Fields
sponsored by South Suburban Family Shelter
Hop, Drop, and Shop....For a good cause! Enjoy an afternoon of Zumba, Yoga, and Shopping and help support the South Suburban Family Shelter. Doors open at 12:00 PM, tickets: one class for $15 or two classes for $25.
Zumba Class from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Yoga Class from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM
Shop before or after classes for unique gifts handcrafted by artisans. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and registration call (708)794-2140, ext. 303 or register online ww.ssfs1.org
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MEET IL STATE REPRESENTATIVE WILL DAVIS
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Grady's Grille, 18147 Harwood Avenue
Meet IL State Representative, Will Davis, for coffee and conversation. Enjoy coffee and pastries as you share your thoughts concerning IL and the southland communities. For more information, please contact Representative Davis' office at (708)799-7300.
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SENIOR CITIZENS BREAKFAST | |
Area seniors, age 62 & better, are invited to a complimentary breakfast at H-F's South Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 16, at 9:00 AM. The breakfast will include entertainment by the student-musicians, brief presentations by our administrators and an optional student-led tour of the South Building. Seniors interested in joining us for this special event to learn more about our school and students are asked to RSVP by October 9 to 708-335-5581 or ncastagna@hf233.org. |
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VENTRA IS HERE | |
Pace and CTA would like to introduce Ventra, an efficient and streamlined way to use public transportation. While more than 3-million trips have already been taken using Ventra, Pace wants to make sure that all of its customers are aware of the new fare system and fare policy changes that will occur by December 15, 2013.
The main change to be aware of is that the 25¢ transfer card will be discontinued for cash paying customers. Full fares will be paid for every transfer made; therefore, by using the new payment system, riders will still be able to receive the discounted transfer rate. Click here for more detailed information. |
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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: October 23, 2013 |
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