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| Issue: # 153 | October 23, 2013 |
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TRICK OR TREAT HOURS | |
 This year Halloween falls on Thursday. Trick-or-Treat hours are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Have a safe and sweet October 31st. |
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HALLOWEEN HAPPININGS | | |
Thursday| October 31
6:30 PM until 8:30 PM
7:30 PM Costume Parade
H-F Sports Complex
18211 S. Aberdeen Ave
Sponsored by Homewood Area Rotary Club, Homewood Area
Chamber of Commerce, Homewood Fire Department and
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
Ghosts and Goblins, Pirates and Princesses are all welcome to
trick-or-treat at the Park District's Sports Complex. Enjoy our
interactive DJ, take a chance to win at the Wheel of Witches
and Pumpkin Pick & Paint. Help color the giant mural and join in the costume parade. |
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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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CANCER SUPPORT CENTER'S BOO 6 A SPOOKTACULAR EVENING | | |
Saturday| October 26
Ravisloe Country Club
18231 S. Park Avenue|Homewood
8:00 PM until Midnight
Join The Cancer Support Center for a horrifying Saturday Night at Boo 6. Enjoy an evening of dancing, heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar! Costumes are encouraged! Tickets are $60 per person.All proceeds benefit The Cancer Support Center, the only organization in the south suburbs offering programs at no charge for individuals and families affected by cancer for the past 20 years. The tax-deductible portion of your ticket is $20 per guest. For more information click here. |
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CAR SEAT CHECK AT BABY AWARENESS DAY EVENT | | |
Saturday| October 26
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
10:00 AM until 12:00 PM for Car Seat Check
14323 S. Halsted St.|Riverdale, IL
Come have your baby's car seat checked and learn about baby safety at the First Annual Baby Safety Awareness Day. There will be free food, door prizes, infant CPR training, car seat safety, and guest speakers. You must schedule an appointment for the car seat check and your child must be present. To schedule an appointment, call Carmen Flores-Rance at 312-793-4662 or email her at Carmen.Flores-Rance@illinois.gov . The event will take place at Thornton Township: Senior/Youth and Family Service Center, located at 14323 S. Halsted Street, Riverdale. |
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MEET THE MAYOR | |
 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 26 will be Community Development Director Paula Wallrich. The following Saturday November 2, Police Chief Larry Burnson will be joining Mayor Hofeld. |
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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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SAVE THE DATE: DHBA HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE | | |
Saturday| November 16th
10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
sponsored by the Downtown Homewood Business Association (DHBA)
It's never too early to start preparing for the holidays! Shop and support Homewood's Downtown Homewood Business Association (DHBA) local businesses as they kick off the holiday shopping season! The DHBA will feature the latest trends for the holiday season and Client Appreciation Sale, as their way of saying "Thank You" for your support. Participating businesses will be offering discounts, specials on products and services, and holiday refreshments. |
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Coming Soon! POP-UP SHOPS IN DOWNTOWN HOMEWOOD | | |
Downtown Homewood
starting November 16 through
December 21.
Everyone can get an early start on those unique gifts for the season at the Holiday "Pop-Up Shops" storefronts in Homewood. Indie-craft vendors will set-up shop around downtown in open retail spaces starting Saturday, November 16 to enhance Homewood's holiday shopping experience. Vacant stores waiting for occupancy will be activated with unique collections from multiple vendors. These spaces will serve as incubators for aspiring entrepreneurs who have unique one-of-a-kind gift-giving items. More detail coming soon! |
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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: November 6, 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!
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