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August 25, 2016 
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Upcoming Events
Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted
Roselle Road Closed at Railroad Crossing
AARP Smart Driver Course
History Museum Sip & Paint Class
DuPage County Offering LIHEAP Assstance
Roselle Public Library Debuts New Tech for Kids

Community Coupons

Upcoming Events

August 27: 2nd Annual Kids Against Hunger - Race to Stop Hunger 5K, 8:00 a.m. starting at the Kids Against Hunger Warehouse, 400 E. Irving Park Rd. (behind BMO Harris Bank). 100 percent of race proceeds will go toward feeding kids.

August 27: American Legion Post 1084 Riders Veterans Motorcycle Run, starting at the American Legion Post, 344 E. Maple. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m., kickstands up at 10:00 a.m. Cost: $20 per rider, $15 per passenger. All vehicles welcome. Call (630) 894-8524 for details.

August 30: Township of Schaumburg Assessor's Office hosting property assessment appeal seminar, 6:30 p.m. at Township of Schaumburg Town Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Participants should bring a copy of their reassessment notice to this free seminar. Call (847) 884-0030 x 3023 for details.

August 31: Deadline for the Village's 50/50 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Replacement Program orders.

September 5: Village Hall closed for Labor Day holiday.

September 6: League of Women Voters of Roselle/ Bloomingdale membership meeting & wine tasting fundraiser, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lynfred Winery, 15 S. Roselle Rd. The evening's program includes a presentation on "Why should I care about county judicial elections?"

September 17: Roselle Recycles community recycling event, 8:30 a.m to noon at the Roselle Metra Station. Visit the Roselle Recycles page on the Village's website for details, including a list of items that will be accepted at the event.

Quick Links 
Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 
The Village Board officially adopted the 2016 Comprehensive Plan at the August 22 Board meeting. The updated plan will shape development in Roselle for the next decade, and covers long-term land use, economic development, transportation planning, and civil and stormwater engineering.

The plan will be used to identify development that works for specific areas through appropriate design, functionality, and uses driven by market demand, and to guide policy that leads to real economic development opportunities. Updating the Village's Comprehensive Plan was one of the strategic goals set by the Village Board for 2014-2016.

The Village received a matching grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) through their local assistance program to be used to help fund the work on the Comprehensive Plan. For more information, including the full Comprehensive Plan Update Report, visit the Village's website. 
 CompPlanUpdate
Traffic Alert: Roselle Rd. Closed at Railroad Crossing
Through September 2
Road Closed Roselle Rd. is closed at the railroad crossing between Irving Park Rd. and Central Ave. for planned repairs. The road is expected to re-open by the end of the day on Friday, September 2.

The road closure is part of a Metra project to make repairs at the crossing. Detour routes are posted directing motorists to use Irving Park Rd., Medinah Rd., and Lake St.
Roselle Police Department Holding AARP Smart Driver Course September 7 & 8 
AARP Drivers The Roselle Police Department, in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), is hosting a Smart Driver Course on September 7 & 8.

The class will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on each day of the two-day course, at the Roselle Police Department, 103 S. Prospect. The cost is $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 for non-members. The fee covers all classroom materials. Coffee and rolls will be served.

The program is a two-day course and is open to all drivers. Participants will refine existing driving skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. They will review how to handle adverse driving conditions and traffic hazards and learn about the effects of aging and medication on driving, and much more.

The Smart Driver Course results in safer roads for everyone. Older drivers benefit from increased confidence on the road, better driving records, lower insurance rates and a continuing mobile, independent lifestyle for additional years. Please see the AARP Smart Driver Course page on the police department website for registration details.
Roselle History Museum Hosting Sip & Paint Class
History museum The Roselle History Museum is hosting a "Sip & Paint" class tomorrow, August 26, at the museum, 39 E. Elm St., from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Cost to participate is $40 per person and includes three hours of painting, along with wine and cheese pairings.

Registration is required; call (630) 351-5300 to register. More information about this class is available on the Roselle History Museum website. 
DuPage County Offering LIHEAP Assistance 
DuPage County DuPage County Community Services will begin accepting applications for its annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on September 1.

As cold temperatures are just around the corner, eligible families are encouraged to take advantage of the program. Benefits through this program are paid directly to the utilities on behalf of eligible households.
 
Eligibility requirements and other application details are available on the DuPage County website. This program runs through May 31, 2017, pending the availability of funding. For more information, call DuPage County at (630) 407-6500.
Roselle Public Library Debuts Technology Options
for Young Patrons 
Library Technology
The Roselle Public Library's Youth Services Department is introducing new technology learning tools for its youngest patrons. The new Krayon iPad Kiosk and Playway Launchpads offer children fun learning apps, including ABCmouse, at the library.

The Krayon Kiosk has two iPads attached to it, and the Playway Launchchpads, (special tablets for children 3 to 5 years old) are available for use in the library and at home. The Playway Launchpad tablets can be checked out for up to a week by library card holders.

For more information, call the Youth Services "Ask Me" Desk at (630) 529-1641 x351 or visit the Roselle Public Library website.
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