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State Rep. Joyce Mason
MESSAGE FROM REPRESENTATIVE JOYCE MASON
The office of state Representative Joyce Mason serves the community by helping residents access state services and hosting free events throughout the year. Accessing state services can be a challenging and long process. For residents struggling to connect with state agencies offering these services, the office of Rep. Mason acts as a liaison between the resident and the state agency. By acting as a liaison, the office of Rep. Mason can communicate the urgency and importance of residents’ needs and can ensure all necessary steps are being taken to acquire the resources or services being requested. The office of Rep. Mason also organizes many free, community events geared at connecting, serving and uplifting area residents. Rep. Mason’s office regularly hosts property tax seminars. The property tax seminars typically feature staff from the assessor’s office and include information about taxing bodies, property tax exemptions and assessment appeals. Additionally, Rep. Mason’s office recently hosted a shred day, where residents brought sensitive documents for secure disposal. All events hosted by the office of State Rep. Mason are free and open to all members of the community. The office of State Rep. Mason also strives to listen to the concerns of residents regarding the local and state issues impacting our community. One way Rep. Mason works to achieve this is by hosting satellite office hours in the community—including office hours at Zion Township Offices every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rep. Mason’s district office can also be reached by calling 847-485- 9986, emailing info@repjoycemason.com or in person at 36100 Brookside Drive in Gurnee in Suite LL 60.
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Event attendee, Rep. Mason, Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg and Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy John Forlenza at Rep. Mason’s Service Dog Workshop in December.
Rep. Mason and office staff brought holiday dishes to residents struggling with homelessness for the Thanksgiving holiday in November.
Clyde McLemore, Samantha Alonso, Rep. Mason, Yaw Kesse and Sheriff John Idleburg attend Rep. Mason’s Finance 101 Workshop at the Zion-Benton Public Library in January.
Sunday, Mar. 1 Summer Work Program application available. Visit www.lakecountyjobcenter.com or Zion Township Tuesday, Mar. 3 Amazing Animals Series: Birds of Prey 2 - 3pm - Presented by the Lake County Forest Preserves. Space is limited. Grades 3-8 at ZionBenton Public Library Zion City Council Meeting 7pm at Zion City Hall Wednesday, Mar. 4 Meet with Rep. Mason’s staff at Zion Township for assistance with state services 12:30 - 2:30pm Thursday, Mar. 5 Coalition for Healthy Communities General Meeting at LC Health Dept. 1911 27th St., Zion 6:30 - 8pm Cindy’s Petite Sweets of Winthrop Harbor- Chef Presentation! The first 30 people who attend will get the chance to sample some tasty treats. 6:30 - 7:30pm Wednesday, Mar. 11 Benton Township Board Meeting 6:30pm at Benton Township Thursday, Mar. 12 Village of Beach Park Board Meeting - Village Hall Council Chambers 7pm Saturday, Mar. 14 Princess and Ladies Masquerade Ball: Light in the Dark 6 - 10pm at Violet’s Banquet Hall 2647 Sheridan Rd., Zion. Tickets $35 per person - Purchase in person on online at www.princessesandladies.org Tuesday, Mar. 17 Beach Park Luck of the Irish Luncheon - 12pm at Thunderhawk Golf Course / $20 tickets in advance at Village Hall Zion Township Board Meeting 6:15pm at Zion City Hall Zion City Council Meeting 7pm at Zion City Hall Wednesday, Mar. 18 Meet with Rep. Mason’s staff at Zion Township for assistance with state services 12:30 - 2:30pm Thursday, Mar. 19 Be Safe Online. Gain practical tips on avoiding credit card and identity theft online by managing passwords, avoiding malware and viruses and showing online smarts. 6 - 7pm at Zion-Benton Public Library Zion Park District Board Meeting 7pm - 8pm at Leisure Center Conference Room Friday, Mar. 20 - Mar. 22 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Golf Tournament - Shiloh Golf Course 2300 Bethesda Blvd. Saturday, Mar. 21 Stranger Things Murder Mystery. You’re cordially invited to the Snowball Dance. Eleven, Mikey, and the whole Stranger Things gang will be there, including Barb! 6 - 8pm at the Zion-Benton Public Library Wednesday, Mar. 25 Bike Safety and Basic Repair Workshop. 6 - 7pm at Winthrop Harbor Community Center, 1520 7th Street. Thursday, Mar. 26 Village of Beach Park Board Meeting - Village Hall Council Chambers 7pm
Saturday, Mar. 28 Beach Park Pet Vaccination Clinic - 9am - 12pm at Public Works Facility, 40185 Glendale Ave. Cash Only!
Wednesday, Apr. 1 Meet with Rep. Mason’s staff at Zion Township for assistance with state services 12:30 - 2:30pm Saturday, Apr. 4 Dragons from Outerspace! The whole family will enjoy this musical comedy adventure about defeating life’s dragons! 2 - 3pm at ZionBenton Public Library
Tuesday, Apr. 7 Zion City Council Meeting 7pm at Zion City Hall Wednesday, Apr. 8 Benton Township Board Meeting 6:30pm at Benton Township Thursday, Apr. 9 Village of Beach Park Board Meeting - Village Hall Council Chambers 7pm
Friday, Apr. 10 Coalition for Healthy Communities General Meeting at LC Health Dept. 1911 27th St., Zion 7:30 - 9am
Good Friday - Most offices will be closed - Please visit the respective organization’s website for more information
Saturday, Apr. 11 Village of Beach Park Egg Hunt at Founders Park 10385 Beach Road 9am Zion 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 9am at Zion Park District Shiloh Park Tuesday, Apr. 14 Zion Township Annual Township Meeting - 6pm Benton Township Annual Township Meeting - 6:30pm Wednesday, Apr. 15 Senior Resource Day at Zion Park District Leisure Center 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion. 8am - Noon Zion Township will be closed from 8:30am - 12:30pm for Senior Resource Day
Meet with Rep. Mason’s staff at Zion Township for assistance with state services 12:30 - 2:30pm Thursday, Apr. 16 Zion Park District Board Meeting 7pm - 8pm at Leisure Center Conference Room Saturday, Apr. 18 Authors After Hours. Author festival for teens to meet published authors and get free books. Books can be purchased at a local bookstore or Amazon. 6 - 9pm at Zion-Benton Public Library Tuesday, Apr. 21 Zion Township Board Meeting 6:15pm at Zion City Hall Zion City Council Meeting 7pm at Zion City Hall Thursday, Apr. 23 Village of Beach Park Board Meeting - Village Hall Council Chambers 7pm Saturday, Apr. 25 Spring Classic - Sheperd’s Crook Golf Course 351 N. Greenbay Rd. Tuesday, Apr. 28 Sewing for Newbies. Learn the basics of the sewing machine! Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own ideas and materials. Grades 3 - 6th. 5:30 - 7:30pm at Zion-Benton Public Library Thursday, Apr. 30 Dia de los Libros/Ninos Story walk and Crafts 3:30 - 5:30pm at Zion-Benton Public Library
Saturday, May 2 Beach Park Village Wide Clean-up - West of Lewis Ave. to include the Cambridge at Heatherstone Subd. All Day! Beach Park Document Shredding Event at Village Hall downstairs rear lower level. 1:30 - 4:30pm Tuesday, May 5 Zion City Council Meeting 7pm at Zion City Hall Wednesday, May 6 Meet with Rep. Mason’s staff at Zion Township for assistance with state services 12:30 - 2:30pm
Thursday, May 7 Village of Beach Park Board Meeting - Village Hall Council Chambers 7pm Friday, May 8 Coalition for Healthy Communities General Meeting at LC Health Dept. 1911 27th St., Zion 7:30 - 9am Saturday, May 9 Mama’s 5K Run/Walk 8am - Zion Park District Leisure Center 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion Sounds of Brazil. Learn aspects of Brazilian history, geography and customs through music! This program is geared towards children and familes although anyone can attend. 3-4pm at Zion-Benton Public Library Beach Park Village Wide Clean-Up All Day - East of Lewis Ave. to include all Mobile Home Communities Wednesday, May 13 Benton Township Board Meeting 6:30pm at Benton Township Thursday, May 14 Village of Beach Park Board Meeting - Village Hall Council Chambers 7pm Saturday, May 16 Awesome Animal Show - Back by popular demand! Animal Quest will educate and amaze children & families with all of their incredible animals. 3-4:30pm at Zion-Benton Public Library Tuesday, May 19 Zion Township Board Meeting 6:15pm at Zion City Hall Zion City Council Meeting 7pm at Zion City Hall Wednesday, May 20 Meet with Rep. Mason’s staff at Zion Township for assistance with state services 12:30 - 2:30pm Thursday, May 21 Zion Park District Board Meeting 7pm - 8pm at Leisure Center Conference Room Saturday, May 23 Dinosaur Encounters! Get up close & personal with real dinosaur bones! Dinosaur expert and local nonfiction author, Janet Riehecky, will present on dinosaurs and showing her collection. 3-4pm at Zion-Benton Public Library Monday, May 25 Memorial Day - Most offices will be closed - Please visit the respective organization’s website for more information
Beach Park Memorial Day Service - 11am - Noon at Founders Park - 10385 Beach Road Weekly Monday & Thursday - Nicasa Behavioral Health is at Zion Township 9am - 2:30pm: DUI, Substance Abuse, and Secretary of State evaluations as well as Denials. Intakes for education and treatment classes. Tuesday 1pm - 3pm Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications processing at Zion Township
Zion-Benton Twp. H.S. District 126 Tuesday, Mar. 3 Choral Pops Concert - 7pm - Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Saturday, Apr. 18 Encore Players Present - “The Sound of Music” 7:30pm - Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Saturday, Mar. 14 Zion-Benton Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 7am - Noon - ZBTHS Tuesday, Apr. 28 Board Meeting 7pm South Cafe Tuesday, Mar. 17 Board Meeting 7pm South Cafe Thursday, Apr. 30 Spring Band Concert - 7pm - Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Wednesday, Mar. 18 Winter Sports Awards Program - 7:30pm ZBTHS Main Gym Tuesday, May 19 Community Honors & Awards Program - 7pm Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Monday, Mar. 23 - Mar. 27 ZBTHS Dist. 126 Spring Break Wednesday, May 20 Spring Choral Concert - 7pm Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Thursday, Apr. 2 ZBTHS Fine Arts Festival - 6pm - Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Monday, May 25 Memorial Day - No School Friday, Apr. 10 Dist. 126 School Holiday Tuesday, May 26 Board Meeting 7pm South Cafe
Thursday, Apr. 16 Encore Players Present - “The Sound of Music” 7:30pm - Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Friday, Apr. 17 Encore Players Present - “The Sound of Music” 7:30pm - Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center Wednesday, May 27 Patio Pops Concert - 6pm Dist. 126 Performing Arts Center
Zion Elementary School District 6 Monday, Mar. 23 - Mar. 27 Spring Break Friday, Apr. 10 Good Friday - No School Monday, Mar. 30 End of Quarter 3 grading period Wednesday, Apr. 22 Quarter 4 progress report sent home Classes Resume Monday, May 25 Memorial Day - No School Friday, Apr. 3 Quarter 3 report cards sent home Tuesday, May 26 End of Quarter 4 grading period
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