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Do You Know about Your Transit Options?
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 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.
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| Recycling with SWALCO | Did You Know? Recycling one can saves enough energy to power your television for 3 hours. Find out more ways to save energy with Recycle First, Trash Last!
 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.
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 visit SWALCO's website.
Local Recycling Opportunities
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
 House Hold Chemical Waste Collection in Fox Lake
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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 with Fremont Township
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
22385 W. Rte. 60, Mundelein |
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If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov or 847.244.2742.
Thank you,
Diane Hewitt
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| Annual Rain Barrel, Compost Bin and Native Plant Sale: May 10 & 11 |  Shop for plants (native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees) that thrive in local garden conditions and provide habitat for native wildlife. 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.
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| Habitat For Humanity's Garden Program Seeks Mentors |  Habitat for Humanity is looking for experienced gardeners to mentor homeowners as they solve landscape-related problems all new homeowners face. Family Match Day is April 29 in Waukegan. Contact Sue Baron, Gardening Together Chair, 847.529.6299 susanbaron@sbcglobal.net
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April Events
|  Blue Kids Lake County
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month, The Children's Advocacy Center - a division of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office - and the 19th Judicial Circuit's Family Violence Coordinating Council, co-hosted the Lake County Blue Kid's Kickoff event. Blue Kids Lake County is a community partnership focused on awareness and prevention of child abuse. The core values include cherishing children, supporting families and building strong communities. Watch Video
April is Fair Housing Month
To promote Fair Housing Month, local organizations and businesses, government agencies, and housing providers from across Lake County will provide information about housing and other social services at a housing fair April 29 in Waukegan. More Info |
| Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Outreach Sessions | The Chief County Assessment Office and the Lake County Township Assessors Association will hold several public outreach sessions to assist residents in completing the 2014 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application for taxes payable in 2015; as well as service taxpayer needs on other homestead exemptions available. Residents will work one on one with a staff member to complete the necessary forms. The Senior Freeze Application is due by July 1st, 2014.
Dates times and Locations
2014 Senior Freeze Application |
5 Steps to Your Next Job!
| 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
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