Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
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Public Open House River Rd. & Roberts Rd. Intersection Improvement Project
Tuesday, April 29, 5 - 7 p.m.
Lake Barrington Village Hall, 23860 N. Old Barrington Road
The Lake County Division of Transportation will be on hand to present the construction schedule and detour plan of this new roundabout project. Residents are encouraged to attend this public meeting. Questions regarding this project should be directed to LCDOT at 847.377.7400. For more information visit LCDOT's website.
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Do You Know about Your Transit Options?
 Most people are familiar with Pace bus and its fixed routes, but do you know about paratransit? There are more than 50 known paratransit services across the county primarily serving seniors and people with disabilities. PACE provides ADA paratransit and Dial-a-Ride and there's other services provided by townships and senior centers. Learn more about paratransit in this video, and visit our website to find information about all transit options.
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Lake Zurich Cleanup and Arbor Day Celebration
Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
After the clean-up, join us for an Arbor Day celebration at Paulus Park, which will include a tree planting and demonstration about invasive species from the Oak Ridge Marsh Conservation Group. At noon, a lunch will be provided for all cleanup participants. To volunteer for a park clean up, please call Heidi Stolt at the Parks and Recreation Department at 847.438.5146. |
Recycling with SWALCO
New Clothing and Textile Recycling Program
To reduce textile and clothing waste SWALCO has launched a new recycling program. Bring your clothing, textiles and fabrics to a drop off location to be recycled. For more information, contact Merleanne Rampale at 847.336.9340 and see their website.
10 Years of Reuse-A-Shoe!
 Celebrate 10 years of Reuse-A-Shoe by turning unwanted shoes into sports courts, playgrounds and other products and prevent tons of reusable shoes from ending up in our landfills. Sign up your school, scout group, church, library, corporate workplace or other organization and compete to win an eco-friendly prize! Email mrampale@swalco.org for more information and to register.
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Local Recycling Events
Cuba Township Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Day
Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cuba Township Garage 28000 W. Cuba Rd., Barrington
Electronic Recycling Event in Lake Zurich
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Knox Park, 1155 E Route 22, Lake Zurich
Paper and Electronic Recycling Event in Waukegan
Saturday, April 19, 1 - 3 p.m.
Waukegan Public Library, Clayton St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave (Behind Library) Call 847.623.2041
House Hold Chemical Waste Collection in Fox Lake
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fox Lake Streets Dept., 216 Washington Ave., Fox Lake
Recycle-O-Rama at Vernon Township
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vernon Township Highway Department Office, 3050 N Main St. Buffalo Grove
Household Chemical Waste Collection by Appointment
Monday, April 28
SWALCO Gurnee Facility at 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee, IL
Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling at Fremont Township
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fremont Township, 22385 W. Rte. 60, Mundelein
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Earth Day Events in Our Forest Preserves
 Enjoy free nature programs in honor of Earth Day (April 22). Celebrate spring, learn about ecology, join a nature walk or lend a hand to help save the planet by joining a special volunteer workday. View all free Earth Week programs. |
5 Steps to Your Next Job!
Learn the 5 most important steps to take when looking for a new job in this exciting new workshop series. Attend all 5 workshops to learn how to research, prepare, document, find and land your next job. See website and call 847.377.3439 to reserve a seat.
April 21 - 25, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Job Center of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
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Additional Concealed Carry Information Session, April 21
The Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Lake County State's Attorney's Office are hosting a second Concealed Carry Law informational session. The session will be on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus. Learn More
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Community Events
Easter and Spring Events at Ice House Mall
Ice House Mall in Barrington has family events and unique shops to explore. See a full line up of events here.
Easter Bunny Visits and face painting at Deer Park Town Center
Saturday, April 19, 1 - 4 p.m.
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
20530 Rand Rd., Deer Park
More Info
Children's Spring Party
Saturday, April 19, 1-3 p.m.
Hawthorn Woods Village Barn
Join in an afternoon filled with fun activities for children of all ages. Take a photo with the Easter Bunny, make crafts and more. Info
Passport to Paris: Fashion Show
Sunday, May 4, 12 - 4 p.m.
Wynstone Golf Club, North Barrington
Join in a fun afternoon filled with high-fashion, food and fun. More info
VFW All-You-Can-Eat Sloppy Joe Night
Saturday, April 26
Barrington Park District, Fitness and Recreation Center
235 Lions Drive, Barrington
Enjoy a Sloppy Joe at an annual dinner hosted by VFW Post 7706. Call Richard Bowman at 847.304.1879 or Jim Mulvihill at 847.304.1315 for more information.
Long Grove's Chocolate in Bloom Festival
Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Downtown Long Grove
Historic Long Grove's annual chocolate fest is back. Enjoy this family-friendly event filled with chocolate foods and adult beverages. Hear live music, enjoy children's activities and more. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.VisitLongGrove.com
Bark in the Park
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Village of Hawthorn Woods Community Park
Dogs can run, jump, roll over and play with friends and neighbors. More info
Hydrant Flushing Schedule
The Village of Lake Zurich's annual hydrant flushing program begins the week of Monday, April 21, 2014. Hydrants are flushed once a year to flush out accumulated sediments, assure that the hydrants are in proper working order, and insure water quality. See Schedule
Health Crisis Facing Our Kids! What Parents Can Do!
Saturday, April 26, 1 - 3 p.m.
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W Hwy 22, Barrington
(In the Prairie Room)
Learn how to adopt a healthier lifestyle as experts define medical, psychological, nutritional and physical factors impacting kids health. Flyer
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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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