January 12, 2024

Children's Ukulele Lessons - February

Children's Ukulele Lessons will continue in February!

The class will be split into half-hour lectures/half-hour individual practices with one-on-one time with the instructor. Students must provide their uke, strings, and tuner.

Click Here for more information or to register

Teen/Adult Guitar Lessons - February

Was your schedule too packed for those January guitar lessons? Not to worry! Teen/adult guitar lessons will be offered again in February.

Students will learn basic chord grips and strumming patterns to play some of their favorite songs.

Click Here for more information or to register

Kid's Paint and Plant Night - February

Join Ashley from RejuveNate Plants for a fun night of painting!

We will be taking time to design and paint 4” pots that will then be planted with a lovely, easy-to-care-for houseplant to take home.

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Messy Mondays - February

Join us with your little one for a fun morning filled with crafting! This one is all about Valentine's Day and making crafty creations for loved ones!

Registration is open, so save your spots for a fun time of crafting and good company!

Click Here for more information or to register

Community News

Important Dates

• January 16 - Last Day for Waste Management Live Tree Pick-Up
• January 23 - Village Board Meeting
• January 23 - Committee of the Whole Meeting
• January 25 - Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting



Village of Shorewood Snow Reminders

The snow is finally here, and keeping our neighborhood streets safe and clear is our first priority. Please remember these Village snow reminders as you start clearing your snow:

We ask that you do not shovel, plow, or blow snow from your sidewalks into or across Village Streets, as it may impede the flow of vehicular traffic. (Ord. 4-2-6)

There is no parking on Shorewood streets when snow accumulates over 2" to allow for plowing. (Ord. 11-1311)

Winter Preparedness Tips - Are You Winter-Ready?

Winter weather is in full swing. As you make it through another weekend of snow, be sure to take it easy while shoveling, check in on neighbors and friends, and keep generators at least 20 feet from your home.

Generator Safety

Generators can be helpful when the power goes out. Knowing how to use them safely is important to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and other hazards. Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet from windows, doors, and attached garages. Keep the generator dry and protected from rain or flooding. Touching a wet generator or devices connected to one can cause electrical shock.

Shovel Safety

It is best to avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. When shoveling, protect your back by bending at the knees, not the back. If you use a snowblower or plow, be especially cautious around moving parts and sharp edges. Keep your phone handy in case of an emergency.

Weather Safety Communications

Stay in the know and sign up for emergency weather alerts from the Shorewood Police Department.

• Click Here to sign up for Emergency Weather Alerts from the Shorewood Police Department

Keep up with weather updates on the National Weather Service's Facebook page.

• Click Here to visit the National Weather Service Chicago Facebook Page

Stay Warm and Dress for Cold Weather!

Cold temperatures are in next week's forecast. Whether you are out and about or only leaving your house to shovel, remember to dress for the weather by wearing multiple layers to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. Various warming centers will be available throughout Will County at this time.

Click Here to view Warming and Cooling Centers in Will County

ComEd Power Outage Map

If you are in a situation this weekend where your power is out due to inclement weather, consider visiting ComEd's interactive Outage Map. The map allows you to view outages, check the outage status, and report interruptions in electric service.

Click Here to view the ComEd Outage Map

Shorewood Ice Rink Reminders

Cold weather is the perfect time to go over a few rink reminders!

While we're finally experiencing cold temperatures, please know that it takes 3-5 days of below-freezing temperatures for the ice conditions to be safe to skate. Once ideal conditions have been met, the Rink Status on the village website will be updated to OPEN.

Skating hours are Sunday-Thursday until 9 pm and Friday- Saturday until 10 pm. The rink is weather-dependent, and conditions may change daily. Please be courteous of rink rules and signs posted.

Click Here for Rink Status or more information on Rink Rules from the Village website

Christmas Tree Disposal Options

Did your family decorate a real tree for Christmas this year? Unsure how to dispose of it?

Shorewood residents have two options:

Drop-Off

Bring your tree to the Shorewood Police Department and drop it off in the corral on the east side of the PD. All lights, tinsel, and ornaments must be removed. Flocked trees must be placed with regular garbage.

Curbside Pick-Up

Waste Management will collect Christmas trees with the weekly pick-up on Tuesdays. It is included with your service for three weeks following the Christmas Holiday. January 16th will be the final day it is offered. The tree must be cut in half if it is over 6 feet tall.

Will County Seeking Input in "Our Way Forward Plan"

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation announced that the county is embarking on a long-term planning effort to guide the next 25 years of transportation projects.

The “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan” will incorporate public feedback in evaluating future priorities, including through an online survey and workshops.

As a Will County resident, you are invited to share your travel preferences and transportation priorities in the online survey. Your input will help move Will County forward.

2024 Hometown Heroes Banner Program

We are now accepting applications for the Village's 2024 Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

This program honors military veterans, police, and fire personnel through banners displayed from spring through mid-November in Towne Center.

Click Here for more information about the program and to apply today

United States Secret Service Presentation - Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting

The Village elected officials, staff, and Citizen's Advisory Committee invite the public to attend a special presentation from the United States Secret Service (USSS) on January 25, 2024.

The United States Secret Service is one of America’s oldest federal law enforcement agencies, created in 1865 to stamp out rampant counterfeiting to stabilize America's young financial system. Since then, the Secret Service's duties have expanded greatly to include protecting our Nation's leaders and performing a wide array of investigations.

If you are interested in hearing more about what the Secret Service does and information about various scams and cyber security measures, please come to the Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting for a presentation from a Special Agent.

Winter 2023/2024 Shorewood Connection

The Winter 2023/2024 Shorewood Connection is out now and filled with exciting events and programs happening in Shorewood.

Read the quarterly Village updates, how to prepare your home for the winter, and more!

Click Here to view the 2023/2024 Winter Shorewood Connection

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