The City of Darien will be conducting their annual Parkway Tree Trimming Program beginning in December, 2014 in the following areas:

The Woodlands of Darien         Farmingdale Heights

Clarefield                                  Marion Hills North

Marion Hills South                     Brookdale

Farmingdale Terrace                 Farmingdale Terrace South

Farmingdale Terrace West        High Point Circle

Portsmouth                               Brookhaven #1

Violet's Farm                             Reflections of Hidden Lakes

This year's program also includes contract pricing for the Private Property Tree Trimming Program to all residents. The price for the private property program is $70.00 per tree in the front yard, and $135.00 per tree in the back yard. Trimming is for standard maintenance only. There will be no shaping, topping or other detrimental trimming. The contract also includes unit pricing for private property tree removal and stump grinding. The price for tree removal is $27.50 per diameter inch for the front yard, and $37.50 per diameter inch for the back yard. Stump grinding is $50.00 for the front yard and $75.00 for the rear yard. Residents may contact Ryan P. Countryman, Homer Tree Care Inc. for private property work at 815-838-0320 or via email at RyanCountryman@homertree.com. Residents that would like to participate in the private property program will need to contact Homer Tree Care by March 25, 2015.

For additional information regarding the Tree Trimming Program please contact us at 630-353-8105.

DuPage County Stormwater Management is encouraging residents and business owners to complete a brief survey regarding water quality in the County's waterways. Stormwater Management is conducting the survey to measure public awareness of stormwater runoff and its effect on local streams and rivers. In an effort to attain healthier waterways nationwide, public education about water quality is among activities mandated by the Clean Water Act. Responses will be used to create and modify water quality outreach materials, which are aimed at educating residents on ways to reduce pollution in the County's waterways. The end goal is to make local rivers and streams supportive of both aquatic life and recreational uses. The survey is available through the end of November at  www.surveymonkey.com/s/dpcwaterquality.

The State of Illinois has banned computers, monitors, printers, televisions, and other electronics from landfills. If any of these items are left curbside, they will not be picked up.  There are many options to responsibly recycle your electronics throughout DuPage County. Residents are encouraged to visit the DuPage County website or SCARCE for information on how to recycle electronics.

Christ the Servant Church in Woodridge will be hosting their bi-annual Electronic and Coat Recycling Event in the church parking lot (8700 Havens Drive) on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.  Computers, cell phones, household equipment, personal electronics, communication and security devices - basically anything with an electrical cord - will be taken. Please note: TV's and CRT's will be taken at a 20 cents per pound fee and weighed on-site.  

In addition, coats of all kinds will be collected and donated to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

Everyone is invited to the Hinsdale South Post Prom Committee Fall Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Hinsdale Soth High School Cafeteria, 7401 Clarendon Hills Road.

Come and find unique treats ans gifts for the holidays!  Enjoy shopping with family and friends.

Come to a Fundraiser BBQ  on Sunday, November 9 at the Darien Swim & Racquet Club, 1001 Hinsbrook.  Doors will open at 5:00 p.m., Dinner (slow smoked pulled pork & beef brisket) will be served beginning at 6:00 p.m.  The Bears/Packers Game will be on, and there will be raffle prizes to be won.  Pre-sale tickets are $15.00, and can be purchased at Eisenhower Jr. High in the Office until November 4.  Ticket price at the door will be $20.00.  

The Indian Prairie Public Library will host an evening with Author Barry Lyga on Wednesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. Lyga, author of The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl and I Hunt Killers, will discuss writing books. His books will be available for purchase with proceeds going to the Friends of IPPL. Cool Compositions prizes will also be awarded. Sponsored by The Gift of Carl Foundation. For teens and adults. Register Here.