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Bi-Weekly Village eNews  |   November 21, 2018
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Thanksgiving Holiday Reminders
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 22, Village Hall will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 23. Thursday and Friday garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day, with Thursday collection taking place on Friday and Friday collection on Saturday.

The Village wishes you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!

 
Light the Lights is this Friday, November 23!
To kick-off the celebration of Glencoe's 150th birthday in 2019, the Village, Glencoe Historical Society and the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce have partnered to make the annual Light the Lights event bigger and better than ever before, thanks in large part to our event sponsor - BMO Harris Bank

Get in the holiday spirit this Friday, November 23 from 4-7 p.m., in downtown Glencoe with a lighting ceremony, a “Wine and Beer Stroll” (made possible by Joseph Mullarkey Distributors and OneHope Wines), caroling, photos with Santa, live reindeer, shopping specials, trackless train rides through our beautiful downtown and more. 
VIEW A MAP OF THE EVENT
Shop Local! Small Business Saturday is November 24

Shop local and support Glencoe's many small businesses this holiday season during Light the Lights and Small Business Saturday this weekend! A variety of Glencoe stores are offering special promotions and discounts. Sponsored by the Village and the Glencoe Chamber of Commerce. 
 
VIEW SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY DEALS
Glencoe Community Holiday Drive Collection Begins
Help brighten the holidays for a local family or individual in need through the Glencoe Community Holiday Drive. Don't forget to bring one box/can of a non-perishable food item to Light the Lights on Friday, November 23 as your "train fare" for the free trackless train rides through beautiful downtown Glencoe.
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Fall Leaf Collection Update
The Village's fall leaf collection program, conducted by Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), is currently underway and will continue through the end of November. Crews will be working to collect leaves both Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glencoe's leaves are taken to the Chicago Botanic Garden, which mulches the material on-site and uses it to fertilize planting beds. Please remember that leaves should remain on your lawn and not on the curb. Learn more » 
 

Latest from the Village Manager's Blog:

Being Thankful, Showing Gratitude and Giving Back

With so much to be thankful for in Glencoe, join Village Manager Phil Kiraly in sharing your gratitude this year in whatever way you feel most appropriate. There are a myriad of ways to give back this season, including some hyperlocal options here in Glencoe, including through the Glencoe Community Holiday Drive and Public Safety's efforts to collect for Toys for Tots.
Learn more »
Donate to Toys For Tots at Village Hall Until December 14
The Public Safety Department is once again a Toys For Tots drop-off location this year until Friday, December 14. Help make the holiday season special for local children in need by bringing new, unwrapped gifts for any age group to the Public Safety lobby in Village Hall during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Learn more » 

Upcoming Community Events


Wonderland Express

November 23-December 21,
10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
Chicago Botanic Garden
(1000 Lake Cook Road)

'Tis the season for family fun! Stop by the Chicago Botanic Garden for Wonderland Express, an annual holiday extravaganza featuring model trains, magical and glittering indoor snow, intricate ice carvings and Chicago landmarks in miniature. 
Learn more »
 


Eleanor Roosevelt:
Living History Portrayal

1-2 p.m., Friday, November 30
Glencoe Public Library
(320 Park Avenue)

Drawn from Eleanor Roosevelt's own letters, diaries and newspaper columns, this engaging performance by award-winning actress Leslie Goddard captures this fascinating and influential public figure. Learn more » 
 


Coffee with the Boards

10 a.m.-Noon, Saturday, December 1
Hometown Glencoe
(700 Vernon Avenue)

Stop by this informal event to meet with your elected officials from the Village, Glencoe Park District, District 35 and the Glencoe Public Library. Event is drop-in style, so there's no commitment to stay for the whole time period and no RSVPs are necessary.
Learn more » 


Winter Express

Saturday, December 1
Various Times
Takiff Center (999 Green Bay Road)

Bring your family for a festive holiday trolley ride! Starting at the Takiff Center, the trolley will travel to the Watts Center for seasonal crafts and surprises: cookies, milk and Santa Claus! Advanced registration is required.
Learn more »
 

Upcoming Village Meetings

Public Safety Commission

6 p.m., Tuesday, November 27
Village Hall Conference Room

 

Sustainability Task Force

7 p.m.,Tuesday, November 27
Village Hall Conference Room
 

Plan Commission

7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 28
Village Hall Council Chambers

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

7:30 p.m., Monday, December 3
Village Hall Council Chambers

 

Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

4 p.m., Tuesday, December 4
Village Hall Conference Room

 

Historic Preservation Commission

7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 4
Village Hall Conference Room

 
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