The Schaumburg Board of Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications for the 2016 Police Officer Eligibility List exam now through Nov. 21, 2015. The Police Officer exam will be held on Jan. 9, 2016, at Harper College in Palatine. Application and details are available on the village's website. A $50 non-refundable application fee is required. The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program Assists 11 Individuals

The village's new Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program has assisted 11 residents in need since the start of the program in June. Donations have totaled just under $2,000 and have ranged from $5 to $100. The program enables anyone to make donations to a fund set aside to assist in situations that are determined to be legitimate emergencies. To learn more about the program or to make a donation, visit the website.

Aquatic Experience Chicago Expo at Renaissance Nov. 6-8

Everything aquatic will take place under one roof from Nov. 6-8 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Open to the public, the event will feature educational seminars and a thriving show floor filled with hobbyists to leading experts and manufacturers. For tickets and additional information, visit the website.

New Stores Open at Woodfield

New stores Zara and Timberland are now open at Woodfield Mall. Both retailers are located on the upper level of the Nordstrom wing. Zara offers on-trend apparel for men, women and children, and Timberland provides shoppers with boots, shoes, clothing and outdoor gear. These stores join several others that have opened recently at Woodfield Mall.

New McDonald's Hiring

Schaumburg's newest McDonald's at 955 E. Golf Rd. is now accepting applications for full and part-time employment. Open interviews are being conducted every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the GFS parking lot near the store at 955 E. Golf Rd. For more information, contact Frank Salazar at (630) 329-1509.

Final Week to Utilize Parking Ticket Amnesty Program

The week of October 26 is the last week to take advantage of Schaumburg's Parking Ticket Amnesty Program. The program offers those with delinquent parking and municipal ticket fines to settle their accounts at a reduced payment. In most cases, this will result in a 50 percent reduction in the payment amount due. For more information about this opportunity, or to see if you have outstanding parking or municipal citations, visit the village's website. The program ends Saturday, Oct. 31.

October Artist of the Month: Colored Pencil Society of America

Artist of the Month showcases the artists whose work is currently on display in the gallery of the Prairie Center for the Arts. Watch the video.

Evening Services Offered at Higgins Education Center

POC, Partners for our Communities, coordinates services at the Higgins Education Center (next to Hoffman Estates High School) through collaboration with vital community partners. POC's staff is available Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the center to provide multilingual direct services, referrals, programs and other assistance to community members who seek to improve their lives. For more information, visit the website.

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 October 2015 Speaking of Schaumburg.

Employment Opportunities:

The Village of Schaumburg has a variety of new positions open including Automotive Technician; Inventory Control Supervisor; Benefits Coordinator 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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Trickster Brings Stanley Cup to Schaumburg Oct. 25

The public is invited to Trickster Art Gallery for a public viewing of the Stanley Cup that was earned by the 2015 Chicago Blackhawks. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 25 at the gallery located at 190 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg.

Tickets for the event are $15 and will include one picture

taken by a professional photographer. Images will be available for a FREE download after the event, and 8 x 10 prints will be available for purchase after the event for $20 (pick-up) or $25 (shipped). Additional tickets to the event may be purchased for $15 each. Proceeds from purchased tickets will be donated to Trickster Art Gallery, the only Native American owned and operated arts institution in Illinois.

For additional information, visit Trickster's website or call (847) 301-2090. Note: Personal cameras, which include cell phone cameras, will not be permitted at the Cup; however, pictures may be taken while in line. No flash photography is allowed.

Visit Red Robin Oct. 24 and Tip a Cop for Special Olympics

Come out to Red Robin restaurant at Woodfield Mall Saturday, Oct. 24 and have the opportunity to be served by

Schaumburg's police officers while helping benefit Special Olympics. Officers will be working two shifts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. as celebrity waiters for its Tip a Cop event. Not only can you interact with some of Schaumburg's finest but patrons can also get information about Special Olympics. A donation envelope will be left on tables for anyone who wishes to donate and 100 percent of tips donated to officers will benefit Special Olympics.

Celebrate Halloween Safely

This year Halloween occurs on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Village of Schaumburg has no ordinance determining Halloween hours for children; however, the Schaumburg Police Department asks residents to limit trick-or-treating between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 during daylight hours. Households welcoming children should leave on porch lights or other exterior lighting. Never ask children to step inside to receive treats and call 911 immediately if it is suspected a child is lost or in need of help. The police department recommends only distributing wrapped candy to children.

For additional Halloween safety tips from our police and fire departments, visit the village's webpage. The Village of Schaumburg wishes to ensure the safety and tradition of a Happy Halloween. Motorists are reminded to watch carefully for costumed children who might not always be alert enough to watch out for cars.

What's New at the Corner Of...

The village's new ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen site at 1022 N. Meacham Rd. is currently under renovation. Interior renovations are estimated to be complete in November. ShopHouse is a fast casual restaurant that specializes in cuisines from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The restaurant is an offshoot of Chipotle and plans to sell beer as well as products that are gluten-free, dairy-free and wheat-free, and many other options which are vegan and non-GMO.

Free Memory Screenings Offered in November

The Village of Schaumburg is offering residents free, confidential memory screenings that will take place in November. The screenings are part of National Memory Screenings, an initiative of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) designed to promote proper detection of memory problems and provide education about successful aging.

Screenings will take place the following dates:

Monday, Nov. 2 - noon to 4 p.m. at the Nursing Division, 521 E. Schaumburg Rd.
Thursday, Nov. 5 - 1 to 5 p.m. at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 E. Schaumburg Rd.
Monday, Nov. 16 - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nursing Division, 521 E. Schaumburg Rd.

The face-to-face, noninvasive screening takes approximately 40 minutes and consists of a series of questions and tasks. It is administered by one of the registered nurses at the Village of Schaumburg and the results are confidential. To schedule an appointment, call the Schaumburg Public Health & Nursing Division at (847) 923-3766.

Proper Leaf Disposal

The Village of Schaumburg would like to remind residents not to rake leaves or put grass clippings in the street. Debris left in the street may cause storm water to back up if the leaves block and clog sewers and inlets. For this reason, leaves cannot be blown or disposed of into village streets or raked into the parkways. This is a violation of the Village Code of Ordinances. A warning notice will be issued to residents who do not properly prepare their landscape waste for pick-up.

Leaves are considered landscape waste. Once raked, leaves must be placed into 30-gallon paper bags (no plastic) designed for yard waste and placed at the curb for removal. Each bag should not exceed 50 pounds. Landscape waste may be placed at the curb no earlier than 4 p.m. the day preceding residents' scheduled pick-up day through December 15, 2015. For more information visit the village's website or contact the Engineering and Public Works Department by calling (847) 895-7100.

Don't Miss the Oct. 24 Recycling Event at Boomers Stadium

The Village of Schaumburg is hosting a paper shred and latex paint recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in the west parking lot of Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg. Document shredding will be available for residents only while anyone from the public can recycle latex paint for a small fee. For more information, visit the website, dial 311 within the Village of Schaumburg or contact the Engineering & Public Works Department at (847) 882-3586.

Tickets Available to Experience the Spirit of India at Prairie Center

Tickets are still available for the "Spirit of India" show presented by the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India.

A company of 17 musicians, singers and dancers share a rich cultural tradition in this exciting program featuring contemporary Bollywood hits and traditional works. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Tickets are $42 ($40 for students/seniors). For tickets and information, visit the website or call (847) 895-3600.

Construction Updates

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

Martingale Road Patching

Concrete pavement patching is underway on Martingale Road at various locations from Higgins Road to the south end of the village's limits. Improvements will include lane closures, and flaggers will be present. The project is expected to be complete by mid-November pending weather.

Salem Drive Improvement Project:

The contractor has completed placing the final pavement markings and street signs for the project. The detour will be removed mid-day on Friday, Oct. 23 and the roadway will open to two-way traffic. Please be aware that traffic will now be going in both directions and remain cautious while in the area. Minor punch list work will be ongoing to complete the project. For project updates, visit the webpage.

I-390 Tollway Updates

The northbound Gary Avenue Ramp with posted detour has been extended to Oct. 24.

I-90 Tollway Updates

Both of the bridge contractors are now focused on excavating and building the abutments and walls that will support the ends of their structures. That work will continue for several weeks before new concrete work occurs. The ramp from Barrington Road to eastbound I-90 is expected to open Friday, Oct. 30.

Those working on the project have heard some concerns about the lane jogs between I-90 and Central Road. There is a chance the contractor will complete pavement north of Central yet this year. That pavement would provide enough room to move traffic into new lanes and remove those curves. The weather is being monitored closely and solutions are being considered to enhance the driving experience for winter. Please continue to use caution throughout the entire work zone and obey work zone speed limits. Be sure to

visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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community by placing ads in this newsletter. For more information, contact Bob Hoyer with Municipal Media Solutions at (312)640-9540.

Calendar of Events

Oct. 23: 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.

Oct. 23: Bid for Hope

Journeys | The Road Home is hosting a Bid for Hope Masquerade Ball benefiting programs and services of the organization. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 23 at Medinah Country Club. For more information, visit the website.

Oct. 23-25: Windy City Ski & Snowboard Show

The Windy City Ski and Snowboard Show will be held from Oct. 23-25 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. For more information, visit the website.

Oct. 24: Recycling Event

Recycle paper and latex paint at the village's recycling event that will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 in the west parking lot of Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Rd. For more information, call (847) 882-3586 or visit the website.

Oct. 24: Warriors in Our Midst

Trickster Art Gallery is hosting an opening reception for photography exhibit Warriors in Our Midst from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the gallery, 190 S. Roselle Rd. For more information, call (847) 301-2090 or visit the website.

Oct. 27: Trunk or Treat

Partners for Our Communities (POC) is offering a Trunk or Treat event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Higgins Education Center, 1030 W. Higgins Rd. For more information, call (847) 755-5945.

Oct. 31: Trick or Treat Yourself

Halloween goodies 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.

Oct. 31: Woodfield Mall-O-Ween Event

Children can show off costumes during Woodfield Mall's "Mall-O-Ween" event that will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 in the JCPenny court of the mall. For more information, call (847) 330-1537 or visit the website.

Nov. 3: Keyboarding for Success

Children age 8-11 are invited to learn proper keyboarding techniques in a program offered from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 3-17 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd. Registration and a fee of $15 is required. Call (847) 923-3439 with questions.

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