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Tax Assessment Help Centers
The Chief County Assessment Office (CCAO) will hold 16 TAX ASSESSMENT HELP CENTERS this fall to help residents understand their property assessment. Residents will work one on one with a member of the CCAO staff to evaluate their property tax assessment and learn how to use valuable web applications on the county website.
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Connect with Lake County - Check out Our
 Summer Newsletter
This e-newsletter is just one way Lake County provides information for residents. Check out our Summer edition of County Connection, where we focus on ways to connect with Lake County, provide a budget snapshot, a transportation update, and more. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Job Center Workshop and Hiring Fair
Job Search Workshop: How to Market Yourself
Set yourself apart by learning how to present knowledge, skills and experience. Call 847.362.2330 to register. Flyer
Tuesday, August 12, 6:30 p.m.
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills
10th District Hiring Event
Meet with employers recruiting for a variety of positions including retail, sales, manufacturing and IT. Bring resumes and dress for success. Call 847.793.0685 to reserve a space. More
Thursday, August 14, 9 - 10 a.m., reserved exclusively for Veterans
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., open to general public
Zion Park District Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion
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County-wide Collaborative Coalition Pursues Solutions to Opioid Problem
Public safety officials, first responders, the health department and hospitals across Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications. Through the Lake County Opioid initiative, first responders recently completed training on the use of Naloxone - a drug that is used to reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Learn more and watch this video from a public meeting about this issue held earlier this year.
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Healthy Lake County
Tobacco Free Lake County, New Animal Care and Control Facility & National Health Center Week
Are you trying to quit smoking? There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of success. Watch this video about the health department's free one-on-one counseling with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Also see segments on the new Animal Care and Control facility in Libertyville, and National Health Center Week.
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Homeowner Deed Scam
The Lake County Recorder of Deeds office has received calls from concerned residents reporting an ongoing scam involving fake companies soliciting homeowners to purchase a certified copy of the deed to their home for $90. For your protection, all requests for copies of deeds should be handled directly through the Lake County Recorder's office. For questions, or to report a scam, call the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office at 847.377.2575.
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Forest Preserve Events
 Family Fun Fridays
Enjoy Friday afternoons at Independence Grove beach with games, contests, prizes and fun themes (8/8: Winterfest, 8/15: Obstacle courses). Everybody can participate in the fun. Prizes awarded in age categories for 15 and under. More
Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville
 Fred Fest
Fred Fest is an all-day music festival featuring six Barrington-area bands, food and beverages for purchase, and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the gate. Lawn seating is available so bring a chair or blanket. More
Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m. - Dusk
Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington
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Smart Meters Coming to Lake Zurich
ComEd is installing smart meters across the Midwest region and expects to begin installation of smart meters in Lake Zurich during the first quarter of 2015. Residents can expect to start to see information about the benefits of smart meters and the installation process as early as this fall. More about smart meters
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Barrington's Annual National Night Out and Car Show
 Thursday, August 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn about safety, crime prevention, and local anti-crime programs. Children can ride on a trackless train, be fitted for a free bike helmet and watch a special Police K-9 performance. Enjoy live music, free hot dogs and hamburgers, chips, and drinks, cooked by local police officers. Visit Police Chief Dorn and Fire Chief Arie while they cook for you! There will also be drawings for fun prizes, games, a face painter, a balloon artist, and ice cream available for purchase. Details
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Community Events
Lake Zurch Cruise Night
Wednesday, August 6, 6 p.m.
See classic cars or register to be a part of this cruise night, the first Wednesday of every month through September. Enjoy car trivia, music and raffle prizes. Flyer
Ill Rte. 22, between Church and Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
 Free Movie in the Park
Friday, August 8, 8:30 p.m.
Join neighbors and friends at Paulus Park for a showing of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" as a part of "National Night Out". Learn about safety tips and bring a picnic basket, blanket and your friends and family end enjoy the movie. Popcorn, candy, and drinks available for purchase. Flyer
Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Friends of the Fremont Library Used Book and CD sale
Saturday, August 9, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. &
Sunday, August 10, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Shop from hundreds of items and take advantage of a half off all VHS videos, DVD's Cd's, and books on Cd's at the Friends of the Fremont Library book sale. Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein
 Deer Park Jazz Patio & Wine Festival
Saturday, August 9, 1:30 - 8 p.m.
Hear Jimmy Chamberlin from the Smashing Pumpkins play drums during this outdoor music fest. Limited seating will be available, and you can bring your own lawn chairs. Outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. More
Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N Rand Rd., Deer Park
24th Annual Pig Roast
Sunday, August 10, 12 - 5 p.m.
Spend an afternoon with delicious food, live entertainment, family games, bingo, and more. Flyer
St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Old McHenry Road, between Quentin & Midlothian Roads, Hawthorn Woods
Holiday Cheer in the Good Old Summertime, Open House at Grove Country Club
Thursday, August 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy holiday appetizer demonstrations from a gourmet chef and a holiday drink demonstration from talented bartenders. Attendees will have access to special offers when booking a holiday party early. Drinks and appetizers will be served. For reservations, please contact Julie Ryan at 847.550.1024 ext 5132 or jryan@golfatroyal.com by August 11.
Hawthorn Woods' Concerts in the Park Presents Alex & the Allstars
Friday, August 15, 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite lawn chairs, blankets and snacks for a night of outdoor music under the stars. Info
Community Park Gazebo, 42 Park View Ln, Hawthorn Woods
 Taste of the Towns
Sunday, August 24, 3 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy small portions of food and beverages from two dozen different local vendors. $30 per ticket or 2 for $50. Access to the event is free to enjoy entertainment and family activities, but tasting menus must be purchased to participate in the "taste". Event Info and Tasting Menu Info
Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Farmers Markets
Shop from unique vendors selling produce, organic options, bakery items, sauces, honey, pesto, spices, olives, kettle corn, cheese, eggs, meat, seafood and more. Enjoy a family atmosphere, live entertainment and a variety of changes on a weekly basis. |
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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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