March 29, 2024

Children's Ukulele Lessons - April

There are 5 spots left for the April session of Children's Ukulele Lessons!

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.

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Adult Flag Football - April

The Adult Flag Football League starts in April!

The Village's Parks and Recreation Department will offer a 7-on-7 Adult Flag Football league on Sunday mornings. All teams will get 5 regular season games and a chance to qualify for a single elimination tournament.

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Hiking Tykes - May

Join us to explore nature with your little one this summer!

Each session we will be taking a short hike into the woods where we will explore a different topic each week. This class will take place fully outdoors.

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Kids Intro to Fishing - May

This fun class will introduce kids to the sport of fishing! We will be focusing on how to cast, feeling comfortable baiting a hook,

taking off a fish and growing a general love for the outdoors!

Children are encouraged to bring their equipment if they have it. Poles and bait will be provided.

Click Here for more information or to register

Community News & Events

Important Dates

• March 29 - Village Spring Leaf Collection Ends
• April 2 - Waste Management Yard Waste Collection Resumes
• April 3 - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
• April 9 - Village Board Meeting
• April 19 & 20 - Village-wide Spring Garage Sale
• April 20 - Village Earth Day Event

April Meetings at a Glance!

Grab your calendars and mark the upcoming meetings in April! There will be a PZC Meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. and the next Village Board meeting will be Tuesday, April 9th, at 7:00 p.m.

Village Board meetings can be viewed on Shorewood Community Cable Television. SCCTV broadcast is on Comcast Channel 6 throughout Shorewood and AT&T U-verse Channel 99 throughout Will County.

Village Board Meetings can also be viewed via live stream on our website's Village Board Meetings page. An event link becomes available under the Upcoming Events section once a meeting is live. An archive of previous meetings, agendas, packets, and minutes is also available.

Click Here to visit the Village Board Meetings page

NOTICE: IDOT Route 59 Bridge over DuPage River Construction Project Begins April 8, 2024

IDOT will begin bridge maintenance construction along Route 59 at the bridge over DuPage River beginning April 8th. Work includes bridge deck overlay, approach slab repairs, median removals, and other miscellaneous work.

Please be aware, Route 59 will be reduced to 1 lane in each direction to accommodate the bridge maintenance construction. Construction is anticipated to be completed by October 2024.

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

Yard Waste Collection Reminders

Weekly yard waste collection resumes Tuesday, April 2, 2024, and will continue through the first Tuesday in December.

• Grass clippings, leaves, tree branches (broken into manageable lengths), and brush are acceptable. Non-acceptable items include dirt, stone, concrete, rock.
• All yard waste must be in biodegradable kraft bags or lawn waste totes that can be purchased from Waste Management. Plastic biodegradable bags and regular paper grocery bags are not acceptable.

Click Here to learn more about the Village's refuse, recycling, and yard waste services through Waste Management

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!

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.

Shorewood Hometown Heroes Banner Program

This is the last weekend to apply for the Village's Hometown Heroes Banner Program!

The program recognizes the bravery and service of military veterans, police, or fire service personnel by installing a custom-designed banner on decorative street light poles in Village Towne Center. This is a great way to pay tribute to your loved one and show appreciation for their service.

Click Here for more information and to get started on your application

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

Check out the GPWC Newsletter!

The Grand Prairie Water Commission just released its quarterly newsletter. Check it out on the website at www.gpwc-il.org and learn more about the commission and what it means to our community.

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