April 12, 2024

Earth Day Celebration

Join us for an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20th at Shorewood Park from 2 to 4 pm!

Help us plant a tree to celebrate Arbor Day, do a service project, learn about water conservation, have fun with crafts, and more!

This event is free and open to all ages. We are excited to see you there!

DuPage County River Sweep - May

Register by April 20th for the DuPage County River Sweep and help “sweep our rivers clean” by picking up debris in and along local waterways!

Shorewood will be a new site this year and we will meet at West Shore Park for our portion of the cleanup.

Click Here to visit the Conservation Foundation, learn more, or to register

Mom and Me Craft Night - May

Come enjoy an evening of fun with your little ones as we make some adorable Mother’s Day-inspired crafts! This will be a great opportunity to get creative and messy with all the materials necessary to create some wonderful memories to take home!

Click Here for more information or to register

Trivia and Treats - May

Bring your skills and get ready for some laughs at a fun afternoon of Trivia!

An array of treats and refreshments will be available. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams! Teams will be arranged at the event into groups of 4-6.

Click Here for more information or to register

Community News & Events

Important Dates

• April 19 & 20 - Village-wide Spring Garage Sale
• April 20 - Village Earth Day Event
• April 23 - Village Board Meeting
• April 23 - Village-wide Cleanup Day
• April 25 - Shred Day & I-Cash Event
• April 25 - SAFE-T Act Presentation at Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting

It's National Safe Building Week - Always Call JULIE Before You Dig!

It's week 2 of National Safe Digging Month! If you are planning any outdoor projects this spring, make sure to call JULIE before you dig. State law requires the person digging to contact JULIE at least two business days before starting any excavation.

Different project types include planting trees, building decks and patios, and installing fences. Keep your family and community safe and connected, and add a call to JULIE to your list of things to do before digging.

Click Here to learn more about what projects may warrant a call this spring

Shred Day & I-Cash Event at Village Hall on April 25th

Please join State Representative Larry Walsh Jr., State Senator Meg Cappel, Treasurer Michael Frerichs, and Mayor 'CC' DeBold for their Shred Day & I-Cash event on Thursday, April 25th from 10 am to noon at Shorewood Village Hall.

This event is free and open to the public. There is a 2-box maximum, residential shredding only until the truck is full. Boxes or containers must be in the trunk or backseat for distribution.

Find out if you have any unclaimed property/funds by visiting the Illinois Treasurer I-Cash booth. No appointment is necessary.

Click Here to learn more about the Shred Day & I-Cash Event

Planning Your Spring Garden? Consider adding in a Rain Barrel!

As you start your spring gardens, consider installing a rain barrel. Captured rainwater can be used to water your plants and wash your car. Estimates indicate that a quarter-inch of rain falling on an average home yields over 200 gallons of water.

If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of rain barrels and where you can purchase one, an awesome resource is the Conservation Foundation website.

Illinois Department of Public Health Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories

A "Do Not Eat" advisory was issued for Franklin Creek in Lee County as statewide testing for PFAS is implemented.

This advisory is based on routine testing conducted by the Illinois Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program, which was updated last fall to include testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes referred to as “forever chemicals.”

Click Here to read the complete IDPH Updated Sport Fish Consumption Advisories Press Release

Click Here for more resources regarding the Illinois Methymercury Advisories and waters with site-specific advisories in Will County

Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale

The Spring Community-wide Garage Sale is almost here! If you haven't registered yet, the last day to do so is Sunday, April 14th.

A list and Google map of all participating homes will be available on the Village website a few days before the event. A link will be shared on the Village's Facebook page once it is ready.

Click Here for more information or to register

Village-Wide Cleanup Day

The Village-Wide Cleanup Day with Waste Management will be on Tuesday, April 23rd. Waste Management will collect unlimited amounts of household waste refuse material, including bulky items (mattresses, sofas, cabinets, etc.), alongside regular pickup.

This doesn’t include household hazardous waste and electronics. That can be scheduled for pickup through the At Your Door program.

Calling all Makers to the Shorewood Artisan Market!

Calling all Makers!

Are you a business that sells produce, small-batch food products, crafts, or other goods?

The Village of Shorewood is bringing back our Artisan Market for 2024. The Market will run alongside Party in the Park every Thursday in June and July from 6:30-9:00 pm. Party in the Park features movies and bands each week that draw crowds of all ages!

Think this may be a good fit for you? Contact parks@shorewoodil.gov for more information!

Be sure to find alternate routes, especially during morning and afternoon rush hour!

The Village is Hiring!

The Village of Shorewood is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Parks and Recreation - Summer Camp Counselor

Public Works - Seasonal Employee

Click Here to visit the employment page for further details on each position

Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting - SAFE-T Act Presentation

The public is invited to attend the Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting for a special presentation from Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow regarding the SAFE-T Act. The presentation will take place at 7 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Village Hall.

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-Troy Public Library Programs and Events
• Updates and seasonal resources from Village Departments
• New businesses in town and more!

Click Here to check out the latest issue

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