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Luminaria 2015 – Over 30 Years Of Lighting Up Streamwood! November 2015 6 7 Parks and Libraries Schools www.streamwood.org Veterans Day 2015 On a cold November day in 1918 the Allied nations and Germany laid down their weapons at the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month. It was this end of World War I, known as “the war to end all wars,” that gave us our modern Veterans Day. Take the time this November 11 to thank and honor a veteran for their service. What a sight to see! Every year hundreds of volunteers, civic organiza- tions and families help bring the holiday spirit to Streamwood by lighting our community with luminaria. As the first snowflakes begin to appear these holiday lanterns will light not only Park Boulevard but Village Hall, the Police Station and Veterans Memorial as well. The entire Municipal Campus is also filled with lights to bring even more holiday cheer! Join us on December 4, at 6:30pm for Luminaria 2015. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Two lucky winners are selected to help Village President Billie Roth light the holiday tree. When the switch is thrown, our official holiday tree, the largest spruce in the Memorial, is draped in thousands of bright white lights. Back at Village Hall, keep warm with cookies, hot cocoa, friendship and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. If you, your family, or your organization would like to help light luminaria, contact the Village at (630) 736-3802. Join your friends and neighbors for this uniquely Streamwood tradition. Help bring the holidays to light! 2 4 Board News Village Information 5 Community Information Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2015 11:00 am Veterans Memorial (adjacent to Village Hall)

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Page 1: Streamwood Newsletter, Nov. 2015

Luminaria 2015 – Over 30 YearsOf Lighting Up Streamwood!

November 2015

6 7Parks and Libraries Schools

www.streamwood.org

Veterans Day 2015On a cold November day in 1918 the Alliednations and Germany laid down theirweapons at the 11th hour of the 11th day inthe 11th month. It was this end of World WarI, known as “the war to end all wars,” thatgave us our modern Veterans Day.

Take the time this November 11 to thank andhonor a veteran for their service.

What a sight to see! Every year hundreds of volunteers, civic organiza-tions and families help bring the holiday spirit to Streamwood by lightingour community with luminaria. As the first snowflakes begin to appearthese holiday lanterns will light not only Park Boulevard but Village Hall,the Police Station and Veterans Memorial as well. The entire MunicipalCampus is also filled with lights to bring even more holiday cheer!

Join us on December 4, at 6:30pm for Luminaria 2015. Don’t forget tobring your camera! Two lucky winners are selected to help VillagePresident Billie Roth light the holiday tree. When the switch is thrown,our official holiday tree, the largest spruce in the Memorial, is draped inthousands of bright white lights. Back at Village Hall, keepwarm with cookies, hot cocoa, friendship and visit with Santaand Mrs. Claus.

If you, your family, or your organization would like to help lightluminaria, contact the Village at (630) 736-3802.

Join your friends and neighbors for this uniquely Streamwoodtradition. Help bring the holidays to light!

2 4Board News Village Information 5Community Information

Veterans Day CeremonyNovember 11, 2015

11:00 amVeterans Memorial

(adjacent to Village Hall)

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Billie Roth Kittie KopitkeMichael Baumer William Carlson James Cecille William Harper Guy Patterson Mary Thon

Recent Board ActionsCrime Free HousingThe Village recently passed an amendment toour Rental Residential Property ordinance. Thisproposed ordinance will assist landlords inobtaining and keeping the best possible tenants.Under the amendment, the Police Departmentwould require any landlord wishing to rent theirproperty to first complete an approved CrimeFree Housing Training Seminar. Training will con-sist of how to conduct a thorough backgroundcheck and other topics. We look forward to pro-viding safer housing for all our residents.

Road SaltWinter is coming fast! The Board approved acontract with Cargill Inc. for road salt necessaryfor the upcoming winter season.

Rain BarrelsThe Village Board recently approved an intergov-ernmental agreement with the MetropolitanWater Reclamation District allowing residents toobtain rain barrelswhich will be deliv-ered to their homesat no cost. Rain bar-rels collect the waterrun-off from yourroof and gutters anddivert the water foruse in your garden.This helps improveour overall waterquality by reducing run-off in our storm drains,and you can save money by using the rainwater to water your flowers! Rain barrel appli-cations are available at Village Hall and online.

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Village Board NewsDo You Know a Family in Need?Applications are being accepted for children and families to enroll in the Township’s holiday programs.Applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Astor Avenue Community Center (7431 Astor Ave.,Hanover Park) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-11am.

Shop Local for the HolidaysThe holidays are here! Be sure to shop locally this season. This helps to support your community. When you

shop locally, sales taxes stay in town and support Streamwood services.

Shopping locally has never been easier. Visit the Village’s website atwww.streamwood.org for a complete list of local businesses tohelp you find that perfect gift. Businesses post coupons and specials onthe site, making shopping easy and economical. This year, the Villagehas made shopping in the Village even easier by launching the ShopStreamwood application, available through the Google Play Store,

Apple App Store, or our QR code. This app is a great way to connect not only to local businesses, but to theVillage as well. Best of all, it’s free to download and use! Check it out today!

Public Safety DonationsGenerous donations were recently accepted by the Board from both the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood and the localVFW Post 5151. Thank you for the $500 donations to our DARE and child safety seat programs.

Summer Celebration Parade WinnersAt a recent Board meeting, Summer Celebration Chairman BillBerquist was on hand to issue certificates to our ParadeWinners. Congratulations to all of them for their participation!

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Message From The Village President

Sincerely,

Billie D. Roth, Village President

As Streamwood’s families have settled in to the new school year and the lastleaves fall from the trees I amreminded of all the things we asa community can be thankfulfor. I am thankful for a diversecommunity and encourage youto get together with your neigh-bors November 7 at the annualCultures of Our Community. Abig thanks to the CommunityRelations Committee for hostingsuch a wonderful event!

Take the time to thank a veter-an for their service and comevisit our beautiful memorial thisVeterans Day. The ceremony willbe held November 11 at 11am.

Our Park District is hosting its first ever Frosty 4K on December 6. Join us for a2.5 mile walk/run/stroll around Hoosier Grove Park and warm up by the firewhen you are finished!

The holiday season also encourages us to remember those less fortunate.Consider adopting a family or senior for the holidays. Donate coats, mittens,or scarves, or contribute to the local food pantry. For more information,please contact Hanover Township at (630) 837-0301 or the Senior Center at(630) 483-5600.

Shopping locally is an easy and convenient way to give back to our community.Local businesses provide jobs for your neighbors. Sales taxes help to pay forVillage services, while reducing our reliance on property taxes. When you shopoutside of Streamwood, your tax dollars go outside of Streamwood, too. Makeyour tax dollars work for you. During this holiday season, remember to ShopSmart, Shop Local, Shop Streamwood!

Another big thank you to the first graders from Heritage Elementary school forvisiting Village Hall this past month. It was wonderful to see so many youngfaces eager to learn about our Village!

We’re excited to be celebrating over 30 years of lighting up Streamwood for theholidays! We invite you to join us December 4 as we kick off the holiday seasonin the best way. Consider volunteering to light luminaria. Visit with Santa andMrs. Claus. Enjoy warm refreshments. Stay for our holiday tree lighting. There’snothing like starting off the holidays with family, friends, and neighbors.

The Village Board looks forward to seeing you at these upcoming events. And,we would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Heritage Elementary School 1st Graders visitVillage Hall.

Fire Prevention Week Open HouseWe had a great group stop by during FirePrevention Week to learn about the importance offire prevention and safety. Fire prevention week istraditionally held in the month of October as that isthe same timeframe as the great Chicago fire.After the great fire many changes were made, tosafety regulations statewide, that are still theretoday to help protect everyone in the event of afire. The Streamwood Fire Department’s OpenHouse was held on October 3. Guests were able tospray a fire hose, tour the station, and pick upsome tips on keeping their homes and familiessafe from fire. They were even able to learn moreabout Flight for Life and see the helicopter take off.

Liquor License Holder TrainingOn December 2 at 10am and 1pm, all holders of Village-issued liquor licenses areinvited to attend refresher training on liquor sales regulations and recent changes inthe laws. This mandatory training will help liquor license holders spot false identifi-

cation, identify over-served patrons,and ensure compliance with local andstate liquor sales rules. The training willbe held in the Police DepartmentTraining Room, 401 East Irving ParkRoad. For further information, contactCommander Zeigler at (630) 736-3700.

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VillageInformation

Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke • Email: [email protected]

HOLIDAY HOURS: Village Offices will be closed on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day,November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday, December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday, andJanuary 1 for the New Year’s holiday.

KIWANIS COAT DRIVE: The Kiwanis Club of Streamwood is host-ing its annual coat drive. Collection bins are available throughout thecommunity and in Village Hall. Coats, gloves, hats and scarves ingood condition will be donated to families in need in our area.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HOURS: With daylight savings time ending,please note that the Community Development Department will no longer be open until 7:00 pm onThursdays, closing at 4:30 pm instead.

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Curbside MailboxesWinter is coming!Remember to check yourmailbox before the snowfalls this season. Make surethe post is in good conditionand is properly placed.Mailboxes are to beinstalled 42 inches abovethe ground, with the opening

12 inches behind the curb. Mailboxes installed tooclose to the curb are in danger of being in the pathof the snowplows. Improperly placed mailboxeswill not be repaired or replaced by the Village inthe event of snow plow related damage. Pleaseremember to put your house number on both sidesof the box to aid emergency personnel.

Fall Back! November 1Daylight Saving Time willend on November 1 at2:00am. Don’t forget toturn your clocks back onehour. It’s also a good timeto check the batteries onyour smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

CPR for HealthcareProvidersOur CPR for HealthcareProviders course is designedfor professionals such as nurs-es, doctors, paramedics, andnursing students. If you needa CPR card for employment,this is the class for you. Our next class date isNovember 14. The cost of this class is $50.00 forresidents and $65.00 for non-residents. TheStreamwood Fire Department offers a variety ofCPR and First Aid classes.

Fire HydrantsResidents are askedto please shovel outfire hydrants in caseof a snowfall. This willaid emergencyservices in reaching

the hydrants that much quicker in the event of adisaster. Just a few extra shovelfuls of snow canhelp protect your property, your neighbors, andyour family!

Winter Parking RulesIn order to ensure that our streets can be easily cleared during snowstorms, residents are permitted to park across the sidewalk starting onDecember 1. Winter parking rules remain effective through February 29.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Are we allowed to rake our leaves into to the street?

A: No, raking leaves into the street is one of the main causes of flooding in the fall. It can clog stormdrains and for that reason is against Village Ordinances. Please place all leaves in Kraft bags or obtain a$1 sticker at Village Hall and put leaves in a designated container for pickup at the curb.

Recreational Vehicle Parking RegulationsAs residents begin to store their boats and campers, please be reminded ofthe regulations for parking recreational equipment at your house.

• No RV can block the sidewalk• No RV in front of the house can be more than eight feet (8’) in height• All RVs must be stored on asphalt, concrete or approved pavers• No RV stored on a residential lot can be more than thirty-five feet (35’) long

Rental LicensingAs a reminder, to avoid late charges, renewals must be submitted to theCommunity Development Department by December 31.If you own a rental property, but do not have a rental license, pleasenote that all residential properties in the Village that are not owner-occu-pied require a rental license. This yearly license includes an annualinspection to ensure all rental properties conform to Village codes. Formsare available either on the Village’s website (www.streamwood.org),

or at Village Hall in the Community Development Department.

The Village Board adopted some changes to the Rental Licensing Program which will take effect for the 2017licensing cycle. These will include a requirement for all owners or managers to have our Crime Free Initiativelandlord training. It will also be mandatory that the owner reside in one of the following counties: Cook,DuPage, Kane, Lake or McHenry. If the owner lives outside this area then the owner will be required to have adesignated agent/manager who does reside in one of these counties. If you have any questions regardingrental licensing, please contact the department at (630)736-3839.

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Cultures of Our CommunityThe beauty of Streamwood lies in the diversity ofits people. Come join us November 7 from 1-4pmas the Village’s Community Relations Commissionhosts its annual “Cultures of Our Community” cele-bration. This free event is taking place at PoplarCreek Public Library (1405 S. Park Blvd.) andwill showcase our many cultures, such asEgyptian, Chinese, Russian, and Indian.

Enjoy performances such as traditional dances,demonstrations, and short presentations aboutthe variety of cultures that make up our com-munity! Light snacks from around the worldwill be available throughout the event.

Holiday Toy DriveApplications for Hanover Township’s Holiday ToyDrive and Sponsor-A-Family are now beingaccepted at the Hanover Township Astor AvenueCommunity Center, 7431 Astor Avenue inHanover Park. Families facing financial hardshipcan apply Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridaysfrom 9 - 11am. The last day to submit an applica-tion for Sponsor-A-Family will be on November18. Applications for the toy drive will be accepted

through December 16. For questions or more information, please contact the Hanover Township AstorAvenue Community Center at (630) 540-9085.

Emerald Ash Borer UpdateThe Village has continued to work on combatting the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Since the EAB was con-firmed in the Village, 3,714 ash trees have been removed and 1,929 trees have been replaced. TheVillage plans on replacing almost all of the trees removed depending on location restraints and utility con-flicts. Most ash trees will be removed by early-2016. Most replacements will be planted by the end of2017. Species diversity will be a planting objective to better protect our community’s trees in the future.

If you have any questions regarding trees, including ash trees on private property, please call the ForestryDivision at (630) 736-3850.

Holiday Meal Box GiveawaysHanover Township’s Holiday Meal Box Giveaways are set for Tuesday, November 24 and Monday,December 21. The Thanksgiving giveaway is set for November 24 from 8 – 10am, or while supplieslast at the Hanover Township Main Campus, 250 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett. The Christmas giveaway isset for December 21 from 8 - 10am, or while supplies last at the Hanover Township Main Campus, 250S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett. Residents need to bring a valid ID and Food Pantry card or utility bill. Forquestions or more information please contact Hanover Township Welfare Services at (630) 540-9085.

Fall Semester Tutoring ProgramWith school back in session, now is a good time for parents tomake sure their children do not fall behind in their studies andreceive extra help in problem areas. The Hanover Townshiptutoring program is staffed by certified primary and secondaryeducation teachers. The fee is $45 per child per semester; apayment plan is available. Student must live in Hanover Township and be in Grades 2 - 12. For ques-tions about the program, please call (630) 483-5799 or visit www.hanover-township.org underthe Youth and Family Services Department.

Going Green This WinterTime Your LightsThe Village’s Natural Resource Conservancy Commissionrecommends putting your holiday lights on a timer. Thiswill help reduce energy by turning off lights during theday or late at night, even if you forget!

Holiday Lights Recycling ProgramThis holiday season, the Village of Streamwood will againpartner with Elgin Recycling for a Holiday Lights RecyclingProgram. The program will run from November 2, 2015through February 4, 2016.

You can recycle old holiday lights atfour (4) convenient locations aroundthe Village: Village Hall, PublicWorks, Poplar Creek Public Library,and Park Place Family RecreationCenter. Types of lights that areaccepted through this program include mini-lights, Italianlights, C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, and LED lights, aswell as extension cords. Simply place old, broken, andunused lights, cords, and strands in the designated contain-ers during normal business hours.

For more information about the Holiday Lights RecyclingProgram, please visit www.streamwood.org, or trackour progress at www.elginrecycling.com.

Have a water efficient H2Oliday!Preparing for and cleaning up afterholiday meals and parties can usemuch more water than ordinary,everyday use. The EPA says runningyour tap continuously while prepar-ing food or washing dishes wasteswater and can use more than twogallons of water every minute yourtap is running. That's a lot whenyou're cooking a big meal for extended family membersand friends! Find ways to reduce your water and energyuse, for example:

• Scrape dirty dishes clean, instead of using water torinse them before you put them in the dishwasher.

• If you don’t use a dishwasher, fill the sink with a few gal-lons of soapy wash water, clean your dishes, and putthem aside. Then rinse them all together afterwards.

Either of these simple practices could save 10 gallons ofwater. If every American household reduced their wateruse by 10 gallons on just Thanksgiving Day, it would savemore than 1 billion gallons of water, as well as save anyenergy or materials used to pump or treat tap water.

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Poplar Creek Library NewsFood for Fines will take place November 1 through the14. During this time you may bring in one canned food or boxed

item for each dollar (or part of a dollar) you have in fines. Your library record willbe cleared up to $20.00 per card. This does not apply to patrons in collections.Call the Circulation desk at (630) 483-4937 for more details.

Voter RegistrationAs we ready for the upcoming presidential race, all eligibleIllinois citizens who would like to become a registered voterplease call the reception desk to check the availability of our current registrars.

Auto Detailing: Do It Like a ProfessionalThis class is a must for anyone who wants to keep their car looking its best!Instructor, Gary Kouba, a specialist in the craft of automotive enhancement,will teach you the “secrets of the experts” on November 9 at 7pm.

Medicare Made Simple: Whether you are new to Medicare or a vet-eran, there will be something to learn for everyone!Join us November 17 at 7pm to learn about:• Medicare enrollment periods, Parts A, B, C, and D.

How to cover the “gaps” in Medicare which includedeductibles, coinsurance, and premiums.

• Differences in supplemental coverage with a drug plan or a Part CMedicare Advantage Plans.

• Become aware of potential penalties imposed for not having proper coverage.Presented by an independent licensed Illinois agent.

Christmas Music in the Movieswill take place on Wednesday, December 16 from7-8:30pm. Don’t miss this wonderfully wintry pre-sentation of your favorite holiday music in themovies, featuring stars like Jack Benny, JudyGarland, Bing Crosby, Red Skelton and more! Filmhistorian, Steven Frenzel will take us back to the Golden Days while sharing insightsand trivia about the stars that brought us these memorable moments.

For all of these events, please call the reception desk at(630) 483-4910 to register.

Gail Borden NewsStorming the LibraryFamilies are invited to explore the wonders of weather throughhands-on activities from 6 - 8pm on November 5 in the MeadowsCommunity Rooms. The program will be presented in cooperation

with Northern Illinois University STEM Read.

Spoken Word Workshop with Real T@lkGail Borden Library’s teen center (grades 9 - 12), calledStudio 270, will present storyteller and slam poetBrandon “Real T@lk” Williams from 5 - 7pm on Tuesday,November 9 at the Main Library. A native of Peoria andgraduate of University of Illinois, Real T@lk is a con-scious artist who touches on themes including society, relationships, love and lifein general. He has worked with both Andre 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast.

Sunday Afternoon Concert SeriesThe one-hour performances begin at 2pm in the MeadowsCommunity Rooms at the Main Library. Meet the artists and enjoyrefreshments after each concert. Free tickets are available at theMain Library and Rakow Branch three weeks prior to each concert.

• November 15 - enjoy the EStrella Piano Duo with Svetlana Belsky and ElenaDoubovitskaya. They will present a program of original compositions andtranscribed masterpieces for piano duo from three centuries, concluding withGershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue.

• December 6 - ESO Concert: Brass Music from around the World. Listen to theESO Brass Quintet play music and learn how much fun it is to travel usingyour ears. No passport needed!

Leadership Lessons from the North PoleWilderness guide and speaker John Huston will reveal ways for you toachieve your goals and succeed when facing challenges at 7pm on December 1 inthe Main Library’s Meadows Community Rooms. John has completed major expe-ditions to the South Pole, Greenland and Canada’s Ellesmere Island. He and hisexpedition partner also became the first Americans to reach the North Pole unsup-ported—a journey of 55 days and more than 475 miles!His expeditions have taught him the importance of a posi-tive mental outlook and commitment to the team through-out the journey. Please register for this free program atwww.gailborden.info or by calling (847) 429-4597.

Parks &Libraries

Park NewsPolar Express Storytime Train

Based on the book The Polar Expressby Chris Van Allsburg, the Storytime Train will beleaving from the Bartlett Metra Station and headingto the North Pole (Wood Dale Metra Station) onSunday, December 20 from 11am - 2pm or 3 - 6pm.Children and their families will hear the story of ThePolar Express, sing Christmas Carols, and meet SantaClause at the North Pole. Cost is $15 for participants 11 and under and $20 for thoseover 12. Children ages 2 - 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Frosty 4KThe Frosty 4K is a new family event that will take you on a 2.5 mile walk/run/strollaround Hoosier Grove Park on Sunday, December 6. Families will head to Aquarius

Park and then back to the finish line at the new Hoosier GroveCourtyard where a cup of hot chocolate and warm fire awaits you.Strollers are welcome. Check-in begins at 7:30am with race timestarting at 8:30am. Registration fee is $20 and all participants willreceive a Frosty 4K shirt. Deadline for registration is December 2.Don’t miss this new and exciting event!

Breakfast with SantaThere will be plenty of smiles and giggles as children enjoy breakfast with Santa andMrs. Claus on Saturday, December 5 from 9:30 - 11:30am at the Hoosier Grove Barn.There will be a buffet-style meal of pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Sit onSanta’s lap and receive a picture and special present. Tickets sell out quickly! Allattendees must register to participate. Children under 2 years of age are FREE.

Contact the Registration department at (630) 483-3025 for all your program questionsand registration information, fees, and deadlines. Visit us on the web at SPDCARES.COMor on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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School District U-46 NewsTefft Turns 50!Tefft Middle School celebratedthe 50th Anniversary of theschool’s opening on Saturdayafternoon September 26 witha special rededication cere-mony. Nearly 1,000 peopleattended, including some ofthe first students and teachers who opened the building. Current students decoratedthe hallways in the themes of the five decades, and staff presented the programwhich replicated the original event held on September 26, 1965.

Tefft’s Student-Led Conferences a ModelMost schools hold parent-teacher conferences in the fall to provide the opportunityfor parents to hear about their children’s progress at school. At Tefft Middle School,parents not only get an update — they hear it directly from their children at Tefft’sstudent-led conferences. This year’s conferences were held October 22 and 23.

“During a student-led conference, students accept responsibility for their own per-formance in each class by articulating and demonstrating their progress, goals, andareas of accomplishment,” said Tefft Principal Lavonne Smiley. “Student-led confer-ences integrate organization and communication skills while building confi-dence. The child becomes the key communicator in describing his or her schoolprogress. Students gain increased self-confidence, learn to evaluate their work, andhave a voice in their educational progress.”

More schools in School District U-46 are now implementing the student-led model.

Heritage 1st Graders Visit Village HallStudents from Heritage Elementary School recently stopped by Village Hall and thePolice Department. 1st graders got a change to meet the Police Chief and tour theStation. Students then walked through the Veteran’s Memorial and learned aboutthe different wars and branches of the armed forces. Next, they got a special tourof Village offices and Council Chambers led by Village President Billie Roth.

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Billie D. Roth ……………………………Village PresidentKittie L. Kopitke ……………………………Village Clerk

TrusteesMichael Baumer …………………………………………………………Public SafetyWilliam Carlson ……………………………………………………Community AffairsJames Cecille …………………………………………………Community DevelopmentWilliam Harper ……………………………….........................................FinanceGuy Patterson ……………………………………………………………LegislativeMary Thon ………………………………………………………………Public Works

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MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES CALENDARNOVEMBER1 Daylight Saving Time Ends — FALL BACK one hour

5 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm

7 Cultures of Our Community (see page 5) 1:00 pm

9 Auto Detail Like a Pro (see page 6) 7:00 pm

9 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm

11 Veterans Day Ceremony (see page 1) 11:00 am

11 VETERANS DAY — VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

14 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)

17 Planning and Zoning Board 7:00 pm

19 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm

24 Veterans Memorial Commission 7:00 pm

26-27 THANKSGIVING — VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

DECEMBER

1 Leadership Lessons (see page 6) 7:00 pm

2 Liquor License Holder Training (see page 3) 10:00 am

3 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm

4 Luminaria and Tree Lighting (see page 1) 6:30 pm

6 Frosty 4K (see page 6) 7:30 am

6 ESO Concert (see page 6) 2:00 pm

15 Planning and Zoning Board 7:00 pm

16 Christmas Music in the Movies (see page 6) 7:00 pm

17 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm

24-25 CHRISTMAS — VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

Home Decorating ContestAre you decorating for the holidays? Do you wait each year for one of yourneighbor’s special displays? Consider entering yourself or others in ourAnnual Home Decorating Contest!

Judging is in three categories: multi-family home display; traditional single-family display; or ornamental single-family display. Mail or drop off the formbelow to Village Hall to enter a home you feel deserves to be recognized.

Village of StreamwoodChristmas Home Decoration Entry Form

Name

Address

Phone Number

All entries must be returned to the Village Hall , 301 E. Irving Park Road,Streamwood, IL 60107 by December 5. Judging will take place during the weekendof December 12. Winners will be notified by December 22.