Most people are familiar with Pace bus and its fixed routes, but do you know about paratransit? There are more than 50 known paratransit services across the county primarily serving seniors and people with disabilities. PACE provides ADA paratransit and Dial-a-Ride and there's other services provided by townships and senior centers. Learn more about paratransit in this video, and visit our website to find information about all transit options. 

New Clothing and Textile Recycling Program
To reduce textile and clothing waste SWALCO has launched a new recycling program. Bring your clothing, textiles and fabrics to a drop off location to be recycled. For more information, contact Merleanne Rampale at 847.336.9340 and see their website.

10 Years of Reuse-A-Shoe!
Celebrate 10 years of Reuse-A-Shoe by turning unwanted shoes into sports courts, playgrounds and other products and prevent tons of reusable shoes from ending up in our landfills. Sign up your school, scout group, church, library, corporate workplace or other organization and compete to win an eco-friendly prize! Email mrampale@swalco.org for more information and to register.   

Local Events
Recycle-O-Rama at Vernon Township
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Vernon Township Highway Department Office, 3050 N Main St., Buffalo Grove 

Paper Shredding and Electronics Recycling at Fremont Township
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fremont Township, 22385 W. Rte. 60, Mundelein

Recycling Events Around the County

Paper and Electronic Recycling Event in Waukegan

Saturday, April 19, 1 - 3 p.m.
Waukegan Public Library, Clayton St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave (Behind Library) Call 847.623.2041  

Cuba Township Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding Day  April 19,  8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cuba Township Garage 

28000 W. Cuba Rd., Barrington 

House Hold Chemical Waste Collection in Fox Lake
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Fox Lake Streets Dept., 216 Washington Ave., Fox Lake  

Electronic Recycling Event in Lake Zurich
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ela Town Hall Parking Lot, 1155 E Route 22, Lake Zurich  

Household Chemical Waste Collection by Appointment
Monday, April 28, SWALCO Gurnee Facility at 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee, IL  

Enjoy free nature programs in honor of Earth Day (April 22). Celebrate spring, learn about ecology, join a nature walk or lend a hand to help save the planet by joining a special volunteer workday. View all free Earth Week programs. 

Shop for plants (native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees) that thrive in local garden conditions and provide habitat for native wildlife. On Saturday, purchase a rain barrel to collect rain water for your garden, and a Compost Bin to help turn unwanted food scraps into fertile soil. See Flyer

Independence Grove Forest Preserve, North Bay Pavilion
16400 W. Buckley Rd. (Rt. 137, east of Rte. 21), Libertyville
(Rain barrels and compost bins will only be available on Saturday, while supplies last)
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

Learn the 5 most important steps to take when looking for a new job in this exciting new workshop series. Attend all 5 workshops to learn how to research, prepare, document, find and land your next job. See website and call 847.377.3439 to reserve a seat.

April 21 - 25, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Job Center of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan  

The Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Lake County State's Attorney's Office are hosting a second Concealed Carry Law informational session. The session will be on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus. Learn More 

The Village of Vernon Hills will be performing road improvements to Corporate Woods Parkway, Hickory Hill Drive, Woodlands Parkway and Forest Edge Drive as part of the Village's 2014 Road Rehabilitation Project. The roadways will be open during construction with some delays expected. The tentative start date is May 5, 2014.  See map and read press release for more info.  

Bark in the Park 

Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Copperfield Park, (9 Copperfield Drive, off of Old McHenry Rd) 

Dogs are welcome to gather with family and for the Inaugural Village of Hawthorn Woods Bark in the Park event. Dogs can run, jump, roll over and play with other friends. A variety of vendors will be available to pamper your best friend. Our canine friends will enjoy treats, pampering, fun activities and more! Please leash all dogs. Call 847.438.5500 for vendor or guest info.  

Next Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Event in Vernon Hills
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination season is in full swing with the next opportunity on Saturday, April 26, in Vernon Hills. The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control program offers clinics throughout the spring and summer to provide a convenient and affordable way for pet owners to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations. More Info

Free Women's Self-Defense Class Hosted by Vernon Hills Police Dept.
Tuesday, May 6, 7 - 9 p.m.
Vernon Hills Police Station, 740 Lakeview Pkwy.
This free class is open to women age 8 and up (children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent). Harriet Johnson, Director of the Crystal Lake Hapikodo school, and former police officer and expert in self-defense will be teaching the basic principles of survival and awareness and how to defend yourself.
More Info  

Dear Neighbor, 

I hope you find this information helpful.  Please continue to ask questions and suggest topics for the e-newsletter. 

With so much going on at all levels of government, don't hesitate to contact me with your questions and concerns regarding this or other issues.  You can reach me via email or on my cell at (847) 971-0454.  

It is an honor to serve YOU on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.

Sincerely,

Aaron Lawlor

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