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One Day Left! 

There is one day left to telll the Village what you think and complete the resident survey!Thank you to the Over 1,400 people have already responded to the Shorewood Resident Survey. Our goal is to receive at least 1,500 responses. 

Please take the survey at http://tinyurl.com/Shorewood-Survey or visit Village Hall or the Library for a hard copy or to use a computer.  The survey will close on THIS FRIDAY, October 18.

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What do you want Shorewood to look like in 2025?

The Shorewood Village Board invites you to a community meeting to discuss the 2025 Vision Plan. The meeting will be held on Saturday, November 9 at 9 a.m. in the Shorewood Intermediate School Commons Area, 3830 N. Morris Avenue.

The Vision Plan helps put together a picture of what you want the community to look like in 2025 and how we can get there. Resident input is crucial during this process.

So join us on November 9 and let your voice be heard!

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Leaf Collection Starts Monday 

Leaf Collection will begin on Monday,  October 21.  Please place leaf piles on the parkway near the curb for collection.  Leaf collection will continue until Friday, December 6 unless we experience a snow or freezing rain event which requires the conversion of the equipment for winter maintenance.

Leaves must be placed in piles on the curb side of the parkway - to maintain efficiency, DPW crews cannot rake the entirety of each parkway.  Sticks and garden debris should be put into paper bags for pick up on your normal yard waste/garbage day as these may clog the hose on the leaf loaders causing delays. Click here, for details and a map. 

Also as a reminder from the Conservation Committee, please try not to rake leaves into the street as rainwater leaches leaf nutrients into nearby storm sewers and ultimately into our lakes and river.  We also want to encourage residents to mulch leaves by mowing them into their lawns.  Chopped up leaves feed lawns and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.

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Halloween Trick or Treat Hours

This year the Halloween Hours will be on Sunday, October 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Have a safe and fun Holiday!

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New Neighbors

Welcome New Neighbors invites all new residents of Shorewood to attend a free reception this Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Big Bay Brewing Co.(4517 N. Oakland) on  from 6-8pm.  Meet others, find out about Shorewood, and ask questions.  

 

All are welcome to greet new neighbors and hear about the great resources available to all Shorewood residents at this free reception! Aubrey Contramaestro from Ananda Acupuncture down the street (4433 N Oakland) will be present to give sample acupuncture and acupressure treatments to guests interested in a little relaxation.

 

No RSVP required, families welcome, contact Jenny Heyden, WNN Program Director, for more information: welcome@villageofshorewood.org or 414-847-2721.

 

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Thank You to our Focus Group Attendees 

This week the Village held five focus groups consisting of different members of the community. The focus groups were selected to represent the various demographic groups within the Village. The turn-out was tremendous and the Village gained valuable  insight for the Vision process. 

Thank you to all of the Shorewood residents who volunteered for our Vision Plan Focus Groups. You input was very valuable and the attendance definitely exceeded our expectations!  

If you still want to be involved in shaping the future of the Village, you can attend the Community Meeting, November 9 at 9 am at the Shorewood Intermediate School. 

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Older and disabled adults in need of assistance urged to contact the Senior Resource Center

Saturday, November 2nd, is scheduled as the sixth annual "Shorewood Connects" Yard Clean-Up Day, linking neighborhood volunteers with older adults and disabled adults who need help winterizing their yards.  Volunteers are sought between 9:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. to rake leaves, clean out garden beds, trim hedges, and empty hoses at the homes of older and disabled adults for whom these tasks would prove difficult. 

The sponsoring organization of the clean-up day is Shorewood Connects, which seeks to improve the ability of older adults to live in and contribute to the community.  The Shorewood partnership, comprised of over forty members including the School District of Shorewood, is overseen by the Village's Elder Services Advisory Board.  Last year's Shorewood Connects Yard Clean-Up Day attracted over 120 volunteers; organizers are hoping to recruit 140 volunteers this year to meet an increasing demand for services.               

Older and disabled adults seeking more information about yard clean-up should contact Elizabeth Price of the Shorewood Senior Resource Center (414) 847-2727 or src@villageofshorewood.org.   Village residents interested in volunteering are asked to pre-register with Michelle Boehm, Shorewood Connects Yard Clean Up Coordinator by October 25 at (414) 698-4369 or michelle.boehm@sbcglobal.net.

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Flu Shots

The season is upon us for flu shots. The North Shore Health Department will host flu shot clinics on the following dates:  

• Saturday, October 19, 9-11 a.m., at Shorewood Village Center; and
• Saturday, October 26, 9-11 a.m. at Brown Deer Village Hall. 

The North Shore Health Department is able to offer flu vaccine for adults of all ages for $30-$35 (depending on the type of vaccine) or they will bill original Medicare for adults with original Medicare.  Flu immunizations can be provided to children who do not have health insurance or whose health insurance does not cover flu immunizations at a reduced cost using publicly funded vaccine from the Vaccine for Children Program.  The Health Department is also able to immunize children whose health insurance covers flu immunizations with privately purchased vaccine at a cost of $30 - $35 (depending on the type of vaccine).

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