December 1, 2023

Shorewood Holiday Market

The annual Shorewood Holiday Market is finally here! We hope to see you there on December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at Towne Center Park.

Friday

Shopping Hours

4:00-8:00 pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:00 pm

MCHS Madrigals

6:00-6:30 pm

Saturday

Shopping Hours

3:00-8:00 pm

Kids Crafts & Games

3:00-5:00 pm

The Grouch

5:00-6:00 pm

Sunday

Shopping Hours

12:00-5:00 pm

Santa & Mrs. Claus

12:00-3:00 pm

Live Reindeer

1:00-5:00 pm



Click Here to view the 2023 Vendor List



Click Here for more details on the Holiday Market

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!

Click Here for more information or to register

Messy Mondays - December

Bring your little one to Messy Monday on December 11th, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. for a morning of holiday fun and crafting!

Registration is open, so save your spots for a fun time getting into the holiday spirit with festive crafts and good company!

Click Here for more information or to register

Community News

Important Dates



• December 3-5 - Annual Shorewood Holiday Market
• December 6 - Last day to register for the PSACC Let It Glow Holiday Lights Competition
• December 12 - Last day of Waste Management Yard Waste Collection
• December 12 - Village Board Meeting
• December 25-26 - Village Hall CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday



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 Village is extending our bulk curbside leaf collection, which will continue the week of December 6th. Public Works will be out daily next week (weather permitting) from 7 am to 3 pm collecting leaf piles placed correctly behind the curb.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience as our crews make their final rounds of the season!

Showcase Shorewood Business Spotlight - West 52 BBQ

You might have caught it on Facebook or Instagram, but we are very excited to feature West 52 BBQ as our next Business Spotlight!

Located at 805 West Jefferson Street, owner Troy Johnson, and the entire West 52 BBQ team started bringing excellent barbeque to town as soon as they opened in early October. Dishes include rib tips, pulled pork, smoked chicken, catfish nuggets, and more!

Click Here to check out the whole spotlight

Click Here to check out the West 52 BBQ Facebook page and menu

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

Let It Glow - PSACC Holiday Lights Competition

The Let it Glow holiday lights competition presented by Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce is back!

Shorewood and Plainfield communities are invited to deck the halls with exterior lights and festive decorations to spread holiday cheer and for a chance to win a prize in one of the three contest categories (Best in Show, Clark Griswold (most lights), and (People's Choice).

Click Here for more information on Let It Glow

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