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Events and Happenings in Lake County |
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Holiday Lighting Ceremonies around Lake County
Barrington Aglow
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
Downtown Barrington
A holiday tradition not to be missed! Free carriage rides, Madrigal Singers, extended evening store hours in shops and restaurants and Santa's arrival to light Barrington's Christmas tree. More |
Stay Healthy Lake County
 Healthy Lake County: December's Episode
Learn how to prepare a winter driving emergency kit, reduce your chances of catching the flu, and how Lake County residents can obtain vouchers to get their cat or dog spayed or neutered. Watch Video
Vaccinate Illinois Week is Dec. 8-14
Reduce your risk of flu illness this year by getting a flu shot during Vaccinate Illinois Week. To find a flu shot clinic close to you.
Flu Vaccine Finder
Lake County Health Department |
Lake County 2040 Transportation Plan Open House
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) invites you to an open house informational meeting to see exhibits, displays and to meet LCDOT staff and consultants that will discuss the proposed plan and answer questions. The Lake County Year 2040 Transportation Plan will serve as the blueprint for transportation improvements for Lake County for the next two decades. The plan also includes bicycle and transit components.
Dec. 18, 4 - 7 p.m.
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville |
Nominate Your American Red Cross Hero
Each year, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago honors community members who have demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage or kindness. Nominate your hero here or call 312.729.6388. Nominations due by Jan. 31, 2014. More Info |
Community Events
Nominations are Being Accepted for Excellence Awards for their Evening of Excellence on Jan. 25, 2014
Nominations are due by Dec. 16, 2013 for Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce's award for business of the year, and nominations of citizens who exhibit excellence in several different categories. Learn more and nominate someone here.
Mariano's Job Fair
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ela Area Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich See Flyer for details
Ice House Mall Holiday Events
Throughout the month of December, Ice House Mall in Barrington will be hosting a variety of family events
- Dec. 7: Santa's Welcome
- Meet with Santa during select hours
- Holiday Market open through Dec. 22
- Holiday Events for the family
Story time with Mrs. Claus Deer Park Town Center Sat. Dec. 7, 1-2 p.m. Meet with Mrs. Claus as she reads a holiday story at Barnes & Noble. InfoSee other Holiday Events at Deer Park Town Center here
 Barrington's ChristKindlFest Friday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m. - Midnight Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - Midnight Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Don't miss Barrington's First ChristKindlFest! Enjoy this German themed holiday festival that will include reindeer rides, family games, live music, delicious food, and a Glogfest featuring German and Craft Brews. Shop a German market for unique and hand crafted gifts! See more details here
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Forest Preserve News
 Hastings Lake Forest Preserve Open
The highly anticipated reopening of Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa is complete, following extensive public access improvements and restoration of natural areas within the 270-acre preserve
Read More
Download Trail Map
LCFPD Winter Magazine Available Online
Read about summer camps, conservation efforts and upcoming events in the Lake County Forest Preserve's Online Magazine in the 2013 Winter Edition here. |
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As always, I'm looking for ways to improve the content of this newsletter and continue to look to you for suggestions/ ideas. Let me know what you'd like covered and I'll do what I can to incorporate it in future issues. Also if you know of events or news of interest concerning our area, I'd appreciate you letting me know about it so we can share it with our fellow residents.
Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner, you're also helping me go green! Thank you!
Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows:
Home phone: 847-438-2961 Cell phone: 224-805-6027
I consider it an honor and privilege to serve you!
Please stay safe! Thanks, Craig
Lake County Board Memember & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 19 Representative
Serving
Barrington, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, and Long Grove |
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