Schaumburg has a long history of helping those in need. To foster this initiative, the village is inviting area businesses and organizations to an information session to learn more about how financial contributions can help the village's Police Social Services Unit. The intent of the session is to provide information to businesses and organizations so they understand more of the critical services the village is able to administer on a daily basis as a result of financial contributions and in-kind donations made from the community.

The session will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. Social services staff will offer an informal breakfast while they provide a brief overview of the village's program. Tours of the police station will also be provided to those who are interested. For additional questions and to RSVP to the information session, please call (847) 524-1505.

Mecum Auto Auction Coming to Renaissance Oct. 8-10

The Mecum Auto Auction returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel Oct. 8-10. The event is open to the public and will feature more than 900 vehicles that will be available for auction. Gates open daily at 8 a.m. The auction begins at 1 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Please plan for extra traffic in the area due to the high volume of participants attending the auction. Admission is $15 per day and free for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit their website.

Library Seeking Submissions for Teen Film Fest

Teen Place at the Schaumburg Township District Library is seeking submissions for its second annual Teen Film Fest. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7. Anyone age 12 through 19 may submit short films to be judged and publicly viewed during the fest scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21 in Teen Place. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. More information, including submission rules, can be found on the library's website.

Fall Into Wellness with Community Wellness Day

The public is invited to attend the 5th Annual Schaumburg Township "Fall into Wellness" Community Wellness Day. The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the township building located at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Admission to the event is free and will feature a health fair with health screenings and participation of health vendors and services. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 884-0030, ext. 3016.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Schaumburg village officials introduced a proclamation at the Sept. 22 village board meeting proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. With the help of State Rep. Michelle Mussman, Schaumburg resident Tim Spencer and his son, Andrew, took a few minutes to address the Village Board about the dangers of retinoblastoma, a malignant cancer that develops in the retina during early childhood. Andrew was diagnosed with the disease that was passed down to him by Tim. The early detection helped save Andrew's eyesight. For more information regarding retinoblastoma, visit his website.

Take Charge of Your Health

Seniors with chronic health conditions will acquire valuable information for managing their illness during "Take Charge of Your Health," a six week program from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 30, at the Schaumburg Township District Library's Hoffman Estates Branch, 1550 Hassell Rd. People suffering with ailments including asthma, diabetes, arthritis, hypertension or heart disease will benefit from this Stanford University-developed program on managing chronic illness. For more information and to register, call (847) 923-3347

Speaking of Schaumburg

Speaking of Schaumburg is a monthly program where Mayor Al Larson offers his own unique insight and knowledge of the village and its history through interviews with village staff, officials and prominent residents. Watch the September 2015 Speaking of Schaumburg.

Employment Opportunities:

The Village of Schaumburg has a variety of new positions open: Management Analyst; Planning & Zoning Intern; Secretary (Part-Time); and Snow & Ice Supplemental (On-Call). Check out the Employment Section to view and apply for specific positions. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (847) 923-3900.

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Public Safety Open House - Oct. 3

In recognition of National Crime Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week, the Schaumburg Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a combined Public Safety Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Public Safety Complex, 950/1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Learn valuable safety information while meeting your firefighters and police officers. Demonstrations, displays and tours will be offered.

For more information, contact Paula Diaz at (847) 348-7274 with the police department or contact Angela Walsh at (847) 923-6708 with the fire department.

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Schedule a Tour of Schaumburg's Historic Schweikher House

The Schweikher House Preservation Trust invites the public to tour the 1938 Paul Schweikher home and studio, a Modernist home listed on the National Register of Historic Places and

one of the top 150 architectural sites in Illinois. Watch the promo video.

Forty minute guided tours of the house, studio and grounds will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 10. Pre-scheduled tours will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting on the hour at the

property located at 645 S. Meacham Road in Schaumburg. The cost of the tours is $25 per person, paid in advance of the event with a maximum of 12 persons per tour. For registration, visit the website, call Executive Director Todd Wenger at (847) 923-3866 or email.

Senior Health Insurance Program Meetings Offered Oct. 6 & Oct. 13

The Committee on Aging for the Village of Schaumburg is inviting the public to attend a meeting regarding the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). The event is an excellent opportunity for pre-seniors, seniors and their families to le

arn what is available to them regarding health insurance coverage. A senior health insurance counselor will give a presentation and be available to answer questions from the audience. The counselor will also be available to make appointments to discuss other information one-on-one with participants.

The meeting will be offered at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. Both meetings will be held at the Schaumburg Park District Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Lisa Perrone by calling (847) 490-7026.

Friendship Games Offers Fun, Camaraderie for Board, Seniors

Schaumburg's Village Board graciously awarded Friendship Village the Friendship Games championship plaque to congratulate seniors who had beat them in a 4-month tournament of games. Seniors from the Schaumburg retirement community engaged in various games such as shuffleboard, table pool and putt-putt golf with members of the Village Board one night a month over the summer as a way to build relationships and remain engaged with Schaumburg's elected officials. Deemed a "wonderful experience" by the Village Board, officials said they will focus on practicing in the off-season and they look forward to participating in the Friendship Games again next year.

TMA Hosts Ribbon Cutting

The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) hosted a ribbon cutting Sept. 24 to open its new offices and training area located at 1651 Wilkening Rd. Since it was established in 1925, TMA now provides its member companies with a wide variety of resources including education, advocacy, training, employee benefits, human resources assistance, pooled purchasing and insurance services. Its membership is comprised of the leading manufacturers of products and services for all manufacturing sectors. TMA has 1,000 members, ranging from smaller sole-proprietorships to large multi-plant corporations. For more information, visit TMA's website.

Schaumburg Resident Named Moldmaker of the Year

Harry Raimondi, Technical Services Manager at Bales Metal Surface Solutions, has been named Moldmaker of the Year by the Society of Plastic Engineers/Mold Making and Mold Design Division. A resident of Schaumburg, Raimondi was presented with the national award during Amerimold Expo, which took place this summer. Given annually, the award recognizes one professional who has made a significant, positive contribution to the moldmaking industry.

In conjunction with the award, Raimondi received a $500 honorarium to give to the cause of his choice. Raimondi selected Schaumburg High School's metal working program to be the recipient, and he presented the gift recently to Lisa Small, Associate Superintendent for Instruction for Township High School District 211.

Raimondi has worked at Downers Grove-based Bales since 1996 and has long been active in Schaumburg, serving on the Village Zoning Board of Appeals, on the board for the Cavaliers drum and bugle corps, and as a lifetime member of the Jaycees.

National Manufacturing Day

Did you know that the Village of Schaumburg has 80,000 manufacturers who work at more than 200 manufacturing companies in Schaumburg? Celebrate National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 2 and help support the manufacturing community.

Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Local Schaumburg manufacturers and businesses such as the American Foundry Society, Innovative Components, Inc., Sandvik Coromant Company and Technology & Manufacturing Association are hosting events to celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 2 with programs and demonstrations in the manufacturing labs.

September is National Preparedness Month: Plan for Locations

While there are warnings for many types of potential disasters, many emergencies and disasters occur without any warning. Since you can't predict where you will be for disasters, it is important to have plans and supplie

s for the locations you and your household go to regularly. Planning ahead will ensure that you and your household will know what to do and have the supplies you need to be safe wherever you are.

Individuals and households should consider the locations they frequent; find out what plans are available for these locations, and customize their personal and household plans based on what household members would do if an emergency occurred while they were at that location. For examples of locations to plan for and what types of plans to create, visit the website.

Construction Updates

For a link to all village projects, please visit the website.

Salem Drive Improvement Project:

The contractor is completing some remaining concrete work and prepping the parkways for the installation of topsoil. Please be aware that minor traffic changes may occur due to contractor work so please be cautious and careful when traveling through the work site. For project updates, visit the webpage. This project is expected to be complete by November.

Martingale Road Improvement Project:

Improvements on Martingale Road between Higgins Road and Woodfield Road are continuing. The project includes roadway patching and resurfacing, drainage structure adjustments, removal and replacement of sidewalk, bikepath, driveways, curb and gutter and parkway restoration. Daily lane closures on Martingale Road will be implemented to allow the contractor to complete the necessary repairs. In addition, other closures of the sidewalk, bikepath and driveways will also need to occur as the project progresses. Work will begin on the west side of Martingale Road before moving to the east side. The project is anticipated to be complete by early November 2015. For project updates, visit the webpage.

I-90 Tollway Updates

Demolition work continues at both the Meacham Road and Roselle Road bridges with work that will occur into the overnight hours to protect the traffic on I-90 under the bridges.

Please remember the pedestrian path across the Meacham Road bridge is still in service through the construction zone. Look for the "Bike Path" signs on either side of the work area and follow the fencelines across the new bridge. Although that path will change during construction, it will be maintained throughout the project for the public to utilize. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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Calendar of Events

Sept. 25: Farmers Market

This weekly event is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through October 30. The market is held in the parking lot south of Trickster Art Gallery in Town Square at the intersection of Roselle and Schaumburg roads. For more information, visit the website.

Sept. 25-27: Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with craft beers that will be available all day at the Renaissance

Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg. For more information, call (847) 303-4050 or visit the website.

Sept. 26: Recycling Event

The public is invited to participate in the Hanover Park Recycling Event that will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Hanover Park Metra Station, 1975 W. Lake St. For more information, visit the website.

Sept. 27: Fishing Derby

Attend a Fishing Derby presented by Cook County Commissioner Tim Schneider from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 27 at Busse Woods, Grove 25, in Elk Grove Village. For more information, visit the website.

Sept. 28: Business Program

Attend a free business program, "Solid Foundations in HR" from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For more information and to register, call (847) 923-3347.

Sept. 30: Cook County Rabies Clinic

The Cook County Rabies Clinic will be available from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the garage of the Schaumburg Township building, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. For more information, visit the website or call (708) 974-6140.

Oct. 1: Open Mic Night

Enjoy performances during Open Mic Night on the Terrace from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Renaissance

Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg. For more information, call (847) 303-4050 or visit the website.

Oct. 3: Public Safety Open House

The village is hosting its annual Public Safety Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Public Safety Complex, 950/1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the website.

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