February 16, 2024

Breakfast & Bingo - February

Head over to Village Hall on Wednesday, February 21st to enjoy a breakfast with a side of bingo! Registration ends TODAY February 16th.

McDonald's Big Breakfast will be served along with refreshments. Stay for several rounds for a chance to win prizes!

Click Here for more information or to register

Senior Walking Club - March

Join us for a morning of fresh air, fun, and exercise with the Senior Walking Club! The club is open to all fitness levels and will meet monthly this Spring at Four Seasons Park for guided walks, followed by some coffee and light refreshments.

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Magic Class - March

Children are guaranteed to have a great time learning a collection of fascinating tricks from the "Magic team of Gary Kantor"!

Children are grouped by age and always learn age-appropriate tricks. All materials are provided, and each child receives a magic kit to take home!

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Youth Pickleball - April/May

Pickleball is one of the world's fastest-growing sports! The game is easy to learn and tons of fun!

Join us for a four-week session to learn the basic rules, scoring, and techniques, and get a chance at gameplay.

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Adult Pickleball League (Competitive) - April/May

Join us for a mixed doubles league brought to you by the Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation Department!

The season consists of a 5-week season followed by a single elimination tournament on the last day.

Click Here for more information or to register

Community News

Important Dates

• February 19 - Village Hall CLOSED for Presidents Day
• February 19 - Will County Kids' Fair
• February 22 - Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
• February 22 - Special Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
• February 27 - Village Board Meeting
• February 27 - Committee of the Whole Meeting

Village Hall CLOSED for President's Day

Village Hall will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of President's Day.

If you have a situation that requires immediate attention but is not an emergency, please contact our police non-emergency line at (815) 725-4636.

Garbage and recycling collection is not affected by this holiday and will follow the regular schedule.

President's Day Fun! - Will County Kid's Fair at Troy Middle School

Need a family-fun activity for President's Day?

Join Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant’s Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 19th from 9 am until noon at Troy Middle School in Plainfield.

Shorewood Hometown Heroes Banner Program

If you know any military veterans, police, or fire service personnel you wish to honor, there is still time to apply for the Hometown Heroes Banner Program at Village Hall.

The program recognizes the bravery and service of these individuals 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

Waste Management At Your Door Service

Do you have used motor oil? Unwanted paint? Used household batteries? Old electronics? 

The Village of Shorewood offers a collection service for these household special materials to residents.

Through this program Waste Management Program, you can schedule a collection of these materials right from your home. 

Click Here to learn more about the At Your Door Service

Water-Saving Tip - Check for Leaks!

If you're noticing a higher-than-average water bill, it could be a sign you have a leak somewhere.

Keep an eye out indoors for a dripping faucet or running toilet. A faucet that drips three times per minute wastes about 100 gallons of water per year!

Click Here to check out 10 Tips for saving water at home from the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition

Upcoming ComEd Vegetation Management in Shorewood

Annually, ComEd performs Vegetation Management around their power lines to help reduce potential interferences that may create safety hazards and cause power outages. This year, ComEd will be completing Vegetation Management in the following areas:

1. Route 59 north of Black Road
2. Black Road between Route 59 and ComEd Easement/RR Tracks
3. US 52 between Route 59 and ComEd Easement/RR Tracks
4. Subdivisions: Westfield Village, River Crossing, and Shorewood Industrial Park
5. River Road between Seil and I-80

Any questions should be referred to ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1.

Click Here for more information or to view the Shorewood Trim Cycle Map

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

Village Hall American Flag Disposal Dropbox

Has the U.S. flag flying at home gotten worn out or tattered? If so, the Village is happy to provide an option for you to dispose of your flag in a dignified manner.

Residents and friends from surrounding communities are invited to dispose of their flags at our American Flag Disposal box at Village Hall anytime between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale

Save the Date for the Spring Community-Wide Garage Sale! It will take place April 19th and April 20th at various homes throughout the Village. Registration is also open for those who wish to participate.

Click Here to learn more about the spring Garage Sale or to register

Purse & Feminine Care Drive at Village Hall

A drop box is available in the rotunda at Village Hall for Senator Meg Loughran Cappel's Purse and Feminine Hygiene Product Drive.

If you are interested in supporting the cause, stop by Village Hall to drop off hygiene products from now until March.

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