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November Election Voter Registration Deadline: 10/7
Residents who are new to Lake County, moved to a different county address, turn 18 on or before November 4, 2014, or have a name change need to register by Tuesday, Oct. 7 with a deputy registrar. Requirements to register:
* U.S. citizen
* 18 years old on or before the November election
* Precinct resident for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day
* Provide two forms of current identification
Registration is available at the County Clerk's office and at most municipal, township and library facilities. Lake County residents can visit LakeVoterPower.info or call 847.377.2410 to confirm registration status or find the nearest registration location. |
Lake County Focuses on Opportunities to Share Services and Operate More Efficiently
During a series of community forums to obtain input into our strategic plan, residents identified the sharing of government services as a priority. As a result, Lake County is focusing on collaborating and coordinating with other units of governments to generate greater economies of scale, foster partnerships and reduce costs. Learn more about our 2014 initiatives and our 2015 goals on our new Shared Services webpage. |
Fall Fun in Lake County
 From community festivals to pumpkin patches and haunted houses, VisitLakeCounty.org has your guide to enjoying Lake County in the fall. Learn about local farm adventures, Oktoberfest celebrations and outdoor festivities throughout the autumn season, right here in Lake County. |
September is National Preparedness Month: Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare!
 The time to prepare for an emergency situation is well before disaster strikes. The three most important steps to take to keep your family safe are to Be Informed, Make a Plan and Build an Emergency Kit. For more information about Emergency Preparedness locally, visit Alert Lake County. To learn more about the National Preparedness Month campaign, and to find fun resources for getting kids involved, visit Ready.gov. |
What Makes Lake County Special?
 Please take our Lake County Life survey and tell us your top five reasons for living, working and playing in Lake County. Sign up to Idea Exchange, our online center for community input with your email address, Facebook or Twitter, and start sharing your ideas today! |
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Winter Deicing Workshops
 You may not be ready to think about winter just yet, but local governments and snow removal companies have already begun planning. Road salt pollution has negatively impacted our rivers, creeks and lakes, but there are alternative products and practices we can use to keep our roads and parking areas safe. Lake County private and public snowplow drivers and deicing applicators are invited to attend two workshops to learn how to stretch your salt supply, save money, and reduce environmental impacts. Learn more. |
Lake County Discovery Museum Events
The Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda has family fun exhibits about Lake County, art galleries that spotlight traveling features and is surrounded by a beautiful forest preserve to explore. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1 - 4:30 pm., 27277 N Forest Preserve Rd., Wauconda
Farm Heritage Festival
 Celebrate farm life from the turn of the century to the present with hands-on activities and demonstrations including Border Collie sheep herding, wagon and barrel train rides, rope and scarecrow making, and more. See the ever-popular tractor and antique vehicle parade, craft demonstrations and antique steam engines and a large model train display.
Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum Day Live!
 Free Museum Entry Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums, like the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda, and others across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! Ticket for free. This year's event is Saturday, September 27. The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two people. |
Alternative Parking During Barrington Village Center Project Construction
A new 25,000-sq.ft. retail center housing restaurants and shopping in three separate buildings fronting Main and Hough streets, with 132 customer parking spaces is currently under construction. The Village is recommends parking in one of the following parking lots: 3A, 3B, 7, 10, 13, 18 & 20. These require Premium Parking Permits at $45/quarter or $160/year. Discounted Parking Permits are available for $40/year for parking in lots 7, 10, 13 and on-street in certain areas. Click here to get more information and alternative parking during construction, or call Peggy Blanchard at the Village, 847.304.3471.
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Community Events
Great Barrington Area Taste Fest
Taste samples from restaurants, microbrews, wineries and distilleries. Watch as professional chefs prepare signature dishes and enjoy live entertainment at this social event. More
Thursday, October 28, 5 - 8 p.m.
Chicago Marriott Northwest
Hoffman Estates 4800 Hoffman Blvd., Hoffman Estates
Hoedown at Walk On Corral
Enjoy live music, roping demonstrations, balloon creations, pony rides, a petting zoo, games for all ages and a great variety of vendors. $10 children ages 4-14; children under 3 free. Walk On is a not-for-profit therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Call 847.381.4231 or visit the event website for more.
Sunday, September 21, 1 - 4 p.m.
Conserve Lake County's Trees and Shrubs Order Due September 24
"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett. Did you know that if you plant a tree on the west side of your house you can save up to three times as much on your energy bills than if you plant it on the south side? Find the right trees and shrubs for your home at Conserve Lake County's Tree and Shrub sale.
President's Photographer
The President's Photographer: 50 Years Inside the Oval Office View presidential history from the first official presidential photographer in 1963 to today's coverage of Barack Obama. This exhibition includes iconic and rarely seen photos of presidents, with insights from the photographers who chronicled them. On loan from National Geographic. Learn more.
Lake Zurich Bears Alumni Event
Enjoy a serving tailgate fare and a cash bar, rain or shine. Open to all LZHS Alumni and their friends & family. After the pre-game festivities, attend the VIP Alumni Pavilion for the homecoming football game: Lake Zurich vs. Mundelein kick-off at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 19, 5 - 7 p.m.
American Legion Post #964, 51 Lions Drive, LZ
 Lake Zurich's Craft Beer Festival
Celebrate community and enjoy specialty beers at this all-new autumn event including tastings of more than 45 craft beers offered by acclaimed local and regional breweries. This event will feature a live music stage, arts and crafts vendors and plenty of tasty foods at this family-friendly Bavarian-like fall happening. More information and tickets on their website.
Alpine Races on Shores of Lake Zurich Sign up for the Alpine Races Half Marathon, 5K, Youth Mile, Kids 1/2 Mile, 1/4 Mile or 100 Yard Dash. Run through the streets and along the shores of beautiful Lake Zurich with Gatorade, water, and time splits available along the course and food and drinks will be available to participants at the finish line. More
Sunday, September 28, 7:30 a.m.
Paulus Park, Lake Zurich
Long Grove Apple Fest
Celebrate fall with Long Grove's Apple Fest and enjoy live music, quality family time, and delicious foods all served with an apple theme! Visit Long Grove's 22nd Annual Apple Fest Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28 Downtown Long Grove
District 95 Annual 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
Register by September 28 for this annual family event.
Sunday, October 5, 7:30 a.m. Heritage Oaks Park, Hawthorn Woods |
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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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