Village eNews | June 21, 2019

Bi-Weekly Village eNews | June 21, 2019

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TWO WEEKS AWAY!
Glencoe's 4th of July Celebration
In honor of the Village's 150th birthday, Glencoe's 4th of July festivities are bigger and better than ever before! In addition to your 4th of July favorites like the Glencoe Rotary Fun Run and Glencoe's Got Talent, the Park District has partnered with the Village to ramp up the parade and bring special activities to the Party in the Park, including live music by Serendipity and The Blooze Brothers, beer and wine sales, food trucks, contests, bounce houses and more!

Don't forget that the parade starts an hour late this year (new time is 3 p.m.) and will extend from Central School, through downtown, all the way down Hazel Avenue to the Party in the Park (click map below to enlarge)! Learn more here »

THIS SATURDAY
Dual Collection Event
9 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, June 22
Doing some summer cleaning? Recycle electronics and safely destroy documents at the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County's (SWANCC) Dual Collection event from 9 a.m. to Noon this Saturday, June 22 at the southeast Glencoe Metra parking lot. Learn more »

SAVE THE DATE
Coffee with the Boards
10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, June 29
Glencoe French Market (675 Village Court)
Stop by the next Coffee with the Boards event on June 29 to discuss the community topics important to you with local officials from the Village, Park District, Glencoe Public Library and District 35. Learn more »

Register for Smart911
Help emergency responders better serve you and your family by registering for Smart911, the Village's new emergency alert and service update notification system. Smart911 has replaced the Village's former alert system, Glencoe CONNECT. Questions about registering? Call (847) 835-4114. Register here »

Latest from the Village Manager's Blog:

Fight the Bite:
Mosquito and Tick Bite Prevention and Protection

Today is the official start of the summer season! Although summertime means lots of family fun, warm weather also means mosquitos and ticks. Read in the latest edition of Village Manager Phil Kiraly's blog to learn how you can "Fight the Bite" to keep you family safe this summer.
Read on »

Call for Volunteers: Serve on a Village Committee or Commission
Are you passionate about the Glencoe community? Apply today to serve on one of the Village's 10 boards, commissions and committees! In particular, the Historic Preservation Commission and Community Relations Forum are welcoming new members. Serving as a board or commission member requires work and commitment and can be a very rewarding experience. Learn more »

Submit Nominations for the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce Leadership Recognition Luncheon
As part of the Sesquicentennial celebration, the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce is hosting their first-ever Leadership Recognition Luncheon in October. Help them honor Glencoe’s current and continuing leaders by submitting a nomination for one or more of the following categories: Woman Civic/Charitable Volunteer; Man Civic/Charitable Volunteer; Business Leader; Education Leader; Village Employee Leader. Submit nomination »

Upcoming Community Events

Glencoe History Mysteries

2-3 p.m., Sunday, June 23
Glencoe Public Library
(320 Park Avenue)
Was Glencoe ever a stop on the Civil War Underground Railway? Did Al Capone have connections to Glencoe? Dig Glencoe’s most popular mysteries with the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee and Glencoe Historical Society. Learn more »

Tots-N-Tunes

10-10:45 a.m., Tuesday, June 25
Kalk Park
(260 Park Avenue)
Your tot will be singing and dancing along as talented children's performers take the stage! In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Takiff Center (999 Green Bay Road). Learn more »

Feminine Diplomacy: The Extraordinary Story of Women's Suffrage in Illinois

7-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 26
Takiff Center (999 Green Bay Road)
Join the League of Women Voters Glenview/Glencoe for wine and cheese and a fascinating talk about Elizabeth Knox Booth, a Glencoe woman instrumental in obtaining woman's suffrage in Illinois. Learn more »

Sidewalk Sale

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 29
Downtown Glencoe
Check out your favorite Glencoe stores for special promotions and discounts at this annual summer sale. Event is sponsored by the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce. Learn more »

Classic Film Appreciation: Kurosawa

1:30-4:30 p.m., Sunday, June 30
Glencoe Public Library
(320 Park Avenue)
Enjoy a free screening and discussion of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa's iconic film Rashomon, an unforgettable examination of the nature of truth. Learn more »

Movies on the Green:
The Princess Bride

Dusk, Friday, July 12
Wyman Green (675 Village Court)
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs for a free screening of The Princess Bride! Movies are free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside Village Hall.
Learn more »

Stop by the Glencoe French Market on Wyman Green every Saturday this summer between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The French Market features fresh farm produce, locally grown flowers, baked goods and artisan items. Learn more »

The Village is looking for our next Management Analyst (Public Works) and Civil Engineer among other exciting positions. Learn about the opportunities and how to apply »