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| Issue: # 161 | January 29, 2014 |
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SALT SHORTAGE | | |
The bitter temperatures and excessive stretches of cold have made salting operations excessive in comparison to years past. Like all surrounding communities, Homewood is running very low on road salt. Effective today, Public Works will no longer be salting side streets. The salting operations are reduced to mixing sand and/or slag in with the remaining stockpile of salt the Village has on-hand and only salting intersections.
For more information, please call Public Works Department at 206-3470. |
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HOME SWEET HOMEWOOD'S
CHOCOLATE FEST | | |
Saturday, February 15
11:00 AM until 2:00 PM
H-F Park District Auditorium
2010 Chestnut Road
Homewood's Chocolate Fest features children's activities, dessert demonstrations, and vendor booths boasting delicious sweets, desserts, and gourmet baked goods.
The event takes place on Saturday, February 15, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the H-F Park District Auditorium located at 2010 Chestnut Road in downtown Homewood. Free admission.
Chocolate Bake-Off Contest
The Community Relations Commission will host the 12th annual Chocolate Bake-Off Contest. The Bake-Off is a spirited contest for amateur bakers and confectioners to compete for recognition as Home Sweet Homewood's Master Pastry Chef. A panel of judges samples each entry to select three winners. Once the winners are recognized, the public samples each entry in exchange for a small donation to benefit Homewood Veterans' Committee.
To learn more click here .
Chocolates Around the World
The Downtown Homewood Business Association is hosting "Chocolates Around the World" on Saturday, February 15 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The participating businesses will all have chocolate tasting from different countries. Participants will have a chance to pick up a passport to use as a guide to visit several businesses in the Downtown Homewood area. |
WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM | |
 Residents will be receiving a letter with information about the Water Meter Replacement Program. The Village of Homewood will be starting the implementation of the water meter replacement, which will take place over the next several months. The purpose of the Water Meter Replacement Program is to replace the majority of the 6,700 water meters within the Village as they are over 20 years old and have exceeded their useful life and to move toward a monthly water bill for residents rather than one every quarter. Many of our residents have inquired about switching to a monthly water bill and the new meter will make this possible by automatically transmitting readings to the Village. The new system will overall improve accuracy, customer service and efficiency for all. Click here for more information about Homewood's Water Meter Replacement Program. |
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DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT | |
 Friday|February 7 H-F Sports Complex 18211 S. Aberdeen Ave sponsored by H-F Park District
It is time to make that special date with your little girl(s). Daddy Daughter Date Night is a favorite for both Dad and Daughters alike. The event is packed with dancing, pictures, corsages, a craft, snacks and a keepsake to take home to remember the night. A digital picture will be taken of you and your date and will be available to download from hfparks.com following the dance. Note: If you have daughters in both sessions, they can come to the same dance time.
Fee:
$18.00 Resident / $27.00 Non Resident
Extra Child:$8.00 R / $12.00 NR
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Session 1 (Ages 4-8): 420304-01
Session 2 (Ages 9-13): 420304-02
Daddy-Daughter Date Night Dinner
Start off the evening at Wiley's Grill with a special dinner for your special date! You can reserve your spot now. Register for dinner at the same time you register for the dance. Call Wiley's Grill at 708-957-8774 for details.
Cost: $22.00 Per Couple * $8.00 Per Additional Child |
MITCHELL'S TO HOST SCHOOL DISTRICT 153 NIGHT | |
 Friday|February 7 18211 Dixie Highway 5:30 PM until 11:00 PM  Mitchell's Candies and Ice Cream will donate 10 percent of all sales to Foundation 153, District 153's education foundation. Dads and daughters are invited to stop in before or after Daddy-Daughter Date Night...as are moms who are looking for a special night with their sons! What could be better than eating ice cream for a great organization! Click here for more information about Mitchell's and Foundation 153. |
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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE | | |
Saturday| February 1
7:30 AM until 11:30 AM
Marie Irwin Center
18120 Highland Ave| Room A & B
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Heartland Blood Center needs your help in donating blood. Every 3 seconds someone needs blood and donating one unit | |
of blood can help save the lives of at least three people. |
Please schedule your donation time online at www.heartlandbc.org or contact Laura at 708-890-4425. Please bring a photo ID to the blood drive. The entire process for donating whole blood takes only about 45 minutes. Walk-ins are welcomed. Every successful donor will receive a Culvers gift card for a FREE Butter Burger. |
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AFTERNOON OF OPERA | | |
Sunday|February 9
Homewood Library
17917 Dixie Highway
2:00 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of opera with a preview of Antonin Dvorak's opera, "Rusalka". The preview will be given by George Meschel at the Homewood Library, on Sunday February 9, at 2:00 PM. The lecture is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please call (708) 799-9055. |
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HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING AND PROGRAM | | |
Wednesday|February 12
Homewood Library
17917 Dixie Highway
7:00PM
Governors Park resident and Homewood Historical Society board member Mark Leschuck will present an audiovisual program on the history of Governors Park at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:00 PM. The Governors Park program will take place following the Homewood Historical Society meeting. The public is invited to bring photos to share historical facts and personal stories regarding this region of Homewood. 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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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 February 1 will be Public Works Director John Schaefer. The following Saturday February 15 will be Community Development Director Paula Wallrich. |
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FREE SENIOR CITIZEN SNOW SHOVELING | |
 South Suburban Vineyard Church will be offering free snow shoveling for seniors in the area. Please call 708-960-4483 or 708-552-3876 when you are in need of snow shoveling
South Suburban Vineyard Church will do their best to get to as many people as possible. Click here for more information on South Suburban Vineyard Church. |
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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.
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Next Issue: February 12, 2014 |
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