December 8, 2023

Children's Ukulele Lessons - January

Children's ukulele lessons are starting up again in January!

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

Senior Hot Chocolate and Cookies Social

Warm up with us at a fun afternoon of good conversation, games, and great treats on January 24th from 11 to 2 pm.

Play bingo for prizes while enjoying cookies and a full hot chocolate bar. A variety of other games will also be available for general use!

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Messy Mondays - January

Join us for a morning of winter crafting! This one is all about snowmen, snowflakes, and all things icy!

Registration is open, so save your spots for a fun time getting into the winter wonderland of crafting and good company!

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Community News

Important Dates



• December 12 - Last day of Waste Management Yard Waste Collection
• December 12 - Village Board Meeting
• December 17 - Santa Claus is coming to Shorewood
• December 25-26 - Village Hall CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday
• January 1 - Village Hall CLOSED for New Year's Day



Village Leaf Collection Updates & Reminders

Waste Management Yard Waste Collection ends December 12th

This is a friendly reminder that the last day for yard waste collection offered by Waste Management is Tuesday, December 12th, with our regular garbage and recycling collection.

Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches cut into 4-foot lengths bundled with string or twine and placed in brown paper bags.

Bulk Curbside Leaf Collection

The bulk curbside leaf collection offered by the Village ended today, Friday, December 8th. If you have leftover leaves and yard waste, the final day for bagged yard waste collection offered by Waste Management is Tuesday, December 12th.

River Road Bridge Replacement Project

On Monday, December 11, weather permitting, the River Road bridge will be closed to traffic through Fall 2024. While River Road is closed, motorists will be directed to use Mound Road, County Line Road, and Shepley Road.

Please follow the posted detour, drive with caution, and expect delays. To view a larger detour map, visit the I-80 Facebook Page.

Heads up! There will be occasional overnight lane closures on I-80 at the River Road bridge during construction.

Click Here to visit the I-80 Will Facebook page to learn more about the project and follow for updates

Click Here to visit the I-80 Will website to learn more about the project

Santa Claus is coming to Shorewood!

Santa Claus is coming to Shorewood on December 17th!

Catch Santa riding with the Troy Firefighters in 2219 for one last trip around town to see everyone before Christmas. Santa will leave Station 1 at 2 pm and end at approximately 4 pm at Station 2.

Maps with Santa’s route will be updated on Troy Fire Protection District's Facebook event page in the coming days. New this year is an interactive map provided by Will County GIS.

Click Here for more event details from the Troy Fire Protection District

Shorewood Holiday Market Mugs Available for Purchase

Forget to grab your commemorative Holiday Market 2023 mug during the Holiday Market over the weekend?

Not to worry, we still have some available for purchase!

Stop by the Finance Window at Village Hall (1 Towne Center Blvd) now through December 22 between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm to get yours for $5!

Let It Glow - PSACC Holiday Lights Competition

The map for the Let It Glow holiday lights competition is out now! To cast your vote for the competition, email letitglowpsacc@gmail.com.

Click Here to view a map of participating homes

The Winter 2023/2024 Shorewood Connection is out now!

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

Read about the Shorewood Holiday Market, how to prepare your home for the winter, and more!

Click Here to view the 2023/2024 Winter Shorewood Connection

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