February 9, 2024

Breakfast & Bingo - February

Head over to Village Hall on Wednesday, February 21st to enjoy a breakfast with a side of bingo!

McDonald's Big Breakfast will be served along with coffee, juice, and water. Stay for several rounds for a chance to win prizes!

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Senior Walking Club - March

Join us for a morning of fresh air, fun, and exercise with the Senior Walking Club! The club is open to all fitness levels and will meet monthly this Spring at Four Seasons Park for guided walks, followed by some coffee and light refreshments.

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Magic Class - March

Children are guaranteed to have a great time learning a collection of fascinating tricks from the "Magic team of Gary Kantor"!

Children are grouped by age and always learn age-appropriate tricks. All materials are provided, and each child receives a magic kit to take home!

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Youth Pickleball - April/May

Pickleball is one of the world's fastest-growing sports! The game is easy to learn and tons of fun!

Join us for a four-week session to learn the basic rules, scoring, and techniques, and get a chance at gameplay.

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Adult Pickleball League (Competitive) - April/May

Join us for a mixed doubles league brought to you by the Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation Department!

The season consists of a 5-week season followed by a single elimination tournament on the last day.

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Community News

Important Dates

• February 13 - Village Board Meeting
• February 19 - Village Hall CLOSED for Presidents Day
• February 22 - Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
• February 22 - Special Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
• February 27 - Village Board Meeting
• February 27 - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village Hall CLOSED for Presidents Day

Village Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day.

If you have a situation that requires immediate attention but is not an emergency, please contact our police non-emergency line at (815) 725-4636.

Garbage and recycling collection is not affected by this holiday and will follow the regular schedule.

Out Now! - 2024 Spring Shorewood Connection

The 2024 Spring Shorewood Connection is out now!

In this issue, you will find:

• Village recreation programs and events scheduled for spring
• Shorewood Community Garden information
• Updates and seasonal resources from Village Departments
• New businesses in town and more!

Click Here to check out the latest issue

EMediate Cure and EKids Pediatric Quick Care Grand Opening and PSACC Ribbon Cutting

Village staff and elected officials had the pleasure of joining the Emediate Cure Quick Care and Ekids Pediatric Quick Care teams at their Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremonies last week. Both facilities are open and ready to care for the community's health needs!

Emediate Cure Quick Care is the new walk-in urgent care facility open to all ages and located at 100 W Jefferson Street.

Ekids Pediatric Quick Care is located at the former Emediate Cure at 1039 Brook Forest Avenue. This walk-in urgent care facility specializes in pediatric care for ages 0-21.

During this Month of Love... Love Water!

During this month of love, find room in your heart for water conservation. It will be good for you and the planet. For conservation tips, check out our website at www.gpwc-il.org.

In the Spirit of Valentine's Day Flowers, Let's Talk Native Plants!

If you start to miss your Valentine's Day bouquets when they begin to wither, consider looking into native gardens, which are meant to last! Black-Eyed Susans, Prairie Phlox, and Butterfly Milkweed are just a few native plants with pretty, bright colors!

Compared to non-native plants, native types require less watering once roots are established. This is due to the past droughts that led to them developing deep root systems that bring water up from more than 10 feet underground.

Click Here for Native Plant resources provided by the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition

Village Hall American Flag Disposal Dropbox

Has the U.S. flag flying at home gotten worn out or tattered? If so, the Village is happy to provide an option for you to dispose of your flag in a dignified manner.

Residents and friends from surrounding communities are invited to dispose of their flags at our American Flag Disposal box at Village Hall anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale

Save the Date for the Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale! It will take place April 19th and April 20th at various homes throughout the Village. Registration is also open for those who wish to participate.

Click Here to learn more about the spring Garage Sale or to register

Purse & Feminine Care Drive at Village Hall

A drop box is available in the rotunda at Village Hall for Senator Meg Loughran Cappel's Purse and Feminine Hygiene Product Drive.

If you are interested in supporting the cause, stop by Village Hall to drop off hygiene products from now until March.

Will County Kid's Fair at Troy Middle School

Need a family-fun activity for Presidents Day?

Join Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant’s Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 19th from 9 am until noon at Troy Middle School in Plainfield.

National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training

Ever wanted to learn more about severe weather? Good news! The National Weather Service announced dates and locations for various severe weather spotter training sessions this spring. Training locations closest to Shorewood include New Lenox, Yorkville, and Chicago.

All ages are welcome to attend a 2-hour session to learn about severe weather hazards, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, important storm features, and more! You may attend a class at any NWS office regardless of where you live.

Click Here to learn more or register for NWS Storm Spotter Training

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