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October/November 2018

Food safety…

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Veterans honored Nov. 11 95 years of fire safety— Westmont Fire Department celebrates

Wicked West Fest haunts downtown “Westmont is the Bestmont” Holly Days are coming CUSD 201 receives grants

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How safe is your food?

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Community Liaisons Larry McIntyre, Village of Westmont 630-417-0280 Larry Forssberg, Westmont Chamber of Commerce 630-960-5553 Kevin Carey, Community Unit School District 201 630-484-8000

Village news—Cruisin’ Nights—the best ever! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Westmont Junior High improves school climate with social learning. . . . . . . . . . 20

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Departments A message from Mayor Gunter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Westmont Chamber of Commerce—Holly Days are coming!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Business Nuggets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Around the Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 October Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 November Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

About the cover: Neighbors Magazines is partnering with Partnership for

Food Safety Education (PFSE) to bring you some valuable information that will help you keep food safe for your family now, through the 2018 holiday season, and all year long. Our feature story starts on page 6. Plus, you can find much more information on food safety at DuPageNeighbors.com. Follow us on Facebook “NeighborsMagazines”

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Hop on the Trick or Treat Trail Oct. 20 at Wicked West Fest

Welcome Mr. & Mrs. Claus at the Frosty & Friends parade Nov. 24

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From the desk of Mayor Ron Gunter Dear Fellow Citizens of Westmont, Fall is here and we're working on a variety of projects and initiatives. Following are some of our upcoming events and programs.

Economic development

There have been some exciting developments that have come through recently, and there are more projects being proposed. We understand the enthusiasm of our residents to be in the know regarding what's happening in town, but social media chat can often be inaccurate so we encourage you to direct your questions to our Economic Development Director Larry Forssberg to ensure the most accurate information possible. Questions can be sent to lforssberg@ westmont.il.gov or 630-960-5553.

Westmont-Hsinchu Sister City update

Our Sister City Program continues to be an extremely valuable endeavor. Hsinchu County recently sponsored guests from Westmont including Dr. Brian Moran from Chicago Prostate Cancer Center to investigate the possibility of opening a new clinic in Taiwan. In November, Hsinchu County High School students will visit Westmont over the Thanksgiving holiday. And in 2019, we are planning to send about 20 students from Westmont High School to Taiwan during Spring Break. I am very appreciative of these opportunities and look forward to this growing relationship.

Avenue for the Trick or Treat Trail, Costume Contest, Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza, Caskets on Cass Race and more. That evening will be the Haunted Forest Trail at Diane Main Woods. For more information, contact Westmont Special Events at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.

Get connected

We encourage our residents and businesses to contact us directly if you have a question. Please visit our Village Website regularly for up to date information. We also encourage people to click on our NOTIFY ME link on our website to sign up for information alerts regarding when we publish new press releases. Also, feel free to contact me at any time if you are interested in sharing your ideas, concerns or suggestions that may make our community better. I can be reached at rgunter@westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6201. Sincerely,

Wicked West Fest

There's always something happening in Westmont! Our community events are second to none. Be sure to check out all of the events for our Wicked West Fest. There will be over a dozen events during the month of October. On October 20, we will close Cass

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Plans for 2018 Holly Days Winter Festival are underway Dear Westmont Residents and Guests, The Westmont Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, Village of Westmont, Westmont Special Events Corporation, Westmont Historical Society and the Westmont Park District are working collaboratively to bring you a month of exciting holiday events. The 2017 event boasted a very successful Opening Night Ceremony which night included Frosty and Friends Parade, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the reindeer, roasted chestnuts, lighting of the Westmont Tree and time for all to enjoy the open house at the Gregg House Museum. The festival runs from the Saturday after Thanksgiving to Dec. 31 with a variety of events including The Rotary Ugly Sweater 5k Run/Walk and the lighted Tree Walk at the Westmont Park District. During the Frosty and Friends Parade this year, you’ll find businesses in downtown Westmont offering treats and warm beverages from 1pm to 6pm as an extra special fun and warm way to enjoy the parade. There are even more events planned for this year’s Holly Days. Businesses are invited to join in and support the celebration by sponsoring or decorating a tree in Veteran’s Memorial Park or sponsoring one of the many events throughout the month. For more information please call the chamber office, 630-960-5553, or the Westmont Community Center, 630-963-5252. Larry Forssberg, Executive Director, Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau

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Is your food safe to eat? by Tim Sullivan and Ben Scott

Is the food you are buying, cooking, dining out on, safe to eat? Neighbors Magazines is partnering with Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to share valuable and useful information with our readers that can help keep you and your family healthy through the holiday season. The information in this article is a good start. You will find much more on DuPageNeighbors.com. We will also be working with local restaurants and grocery stores, providing information that they can share with you. story continues on page 8

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Is your food safe?

here is good reason to be educated and take food safety seriously. Each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die according to estimates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Many different disease-causing germs can contaminate foods, so there are many different foodborne infections. “Recipes rarely include any safety or disease risk information,” says Shelley Feist Executive Director of Partnership for Food Safety Education. “One of our missions is to change that.” The Story of your Dinner is a new consumer education campaign by PFSE to support home cooks (you) in getting safe and healthy meals on the table this holiday season. Visit fightbac.org/food-safety-education/thestory-of-your-dinner. But before you start to worry too much, take comfort in the

fact that the food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. In addition to the numerous regulations already in place, recent laws like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) have given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authorities to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. Government agencies, groceries stores, restaurants and food producers all strive to ensure that your food is germ and bacteria free. The simple fact of life is that germs and bacteria will finds ways and places to survive. So, how can you keep your family safe from food poisoning? Shop carefully and cook mindfully.

At the grocery store: feel, touch, inspect, stay informed There are a number of safety precautions you can take at the grocery store. The surface of fruits

and melons should be largely smooth and even, with a firm, but not rock hard, surface. Pits and dents under the surface can indicate that the flesh of the fruit is slowly rotting or damaged by shipping. The surface of vegetables should also feel consistent, evenly colored and firm all the way around. With vegetables, softness in specific areas generally indicates rotting or bruising, even if there aren’t any obvious indicators of spoilage. With leafy greens like lettuce and kale, it’s especially important to look for crisp, plump leaves that are consistently colored. And with both fruits and vegetables, trust your nose and steer clear if something doesn’t smell right. When it comes to meats and poultry, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests shoppers confirm packaging is tightly sealed and cold to the touch. Choose packaged chicken that looks pink, not gray. And with bacon and fresh

Food safety tips

This holiday season and throughout the year, follow these 11 tips to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

1. Suds up for 20 seconds. Wash hands with soap under warm, running water before and after handling food to fight bacteria. 2. Keep foods separate. Separate raw meat, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator. 3. Start with a clean scene. Wash cutting boards, dishes, countertops and utensils with hot water and soap. 4. Don’t rinse meat or poultry. It is not a safety step and can spread germs around your kitchen. 5. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within two hours. 6. Rinse fresh fruits and veggies under running tap water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten. 8 DuPageNeighbors.com

7. Read and follow package cooking instructions. The instructions may call for a conventional oven, convection oven, toaster oven or microwave, and it’s important to use the proper appliance to ensure even cooking. 8. Place meat and poultry in plastic bag provided at the meat counter, and keep it in the plastic bag in your refrigerator at home. 9. Never defrost at room temperature. Safely defrost food in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave. 10. Use a food thermometer. Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that causes illness. 11. Clean out your fridge. No leftovers past 3-4 days.

(provided courtesy of Partnership for Food Safety Education)

sausage, always look for the Safe Food Handling label—this label means the meat has undergone safe processing and includes handling and cooking tips. Consumers should be especially selective with fish and seafood; only buy fish from reputable sources like grocery stores and seafood markets, and make sure packaged seafood is well-packed in ice and free of dents and tears. Of course, it’s best to inspect all food packages for holes, tears or openings when shopping. Consumer Reports also advises shopping the perimeter of the store last—while grocery stores are arranged for consumers to pick up produce, meat and dairy first, it’s safer to put products requiring refrigeration into your cart last. Consumer Reports also urges shoppers to get food home quickly. Perishable food should not be out of refrigeration for more than two hours, or one hour in hot weather.

At home: cleanliness, storage, temperature

And with the holidays fast approaching, be sure to check out the DuPage County Health Department’s tips for safely preparing and cooking your turkey and holiday foods. dupagehealth.org/ thanksgiving-day-food-safety-tips provides safety tips for thawing, cooking and stuffing a turkey and roasting other holiday meats. The site also offers some safety guidelines for restaurant food leftovers and doggie bags. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration lays out some safety guidelines in four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. The first step, clean, reminds people to wash their hands and surfaces often; you should wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling

According to the CDC, restaurants, catering and banquet facilities, and private homes account for 87% of foodbourne disease outbreaks: 61% in restaurants; 14% in catering or banquet facilities; 12% in private homes pets. Next, be sure to separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bags and refrigerator. When it’s time to cook, the FDA cautions that color and texture are unreliable indicators of safety—using a thermometer to verify a minimum internal temperature is the only way to ensure the safety of foods. The last step—chill—refers to refrigerating foods properly. In this step, use an appliance thermometer to be sure refrigerated food is consistently 40° F or below and the freezer temperature is 0° F or below. You should also refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, seafood and other perishables within two hours of cooking or purchasing. Concerning storage times and temperatures, Foodsafety.gov also includes a useful chart with storage times for the refrigerator and freezer, with categories that include salads, hot dogs, luncheon meat, bacon and sausage, hamburgers and other ground meats, fresh beef, veal, lamb and pork, fresh poultry, soups and stews and leftovers. According to the site, the short time limits for home-refrigerated foods help keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat. For instance, bacon can last for seven days in a refrigerator (40°F or below), while raw sausage only lasts for one or two days. Additionally, Foodsafety.gov notes that food constantly stored at 0°F or below can be kept indefinitely and maintain its quality longer than refrigerated food.

Dining out: cleanliness, attitude, inspection reports According to the CDC,

restaurants, banquet and catering facilities account for 75% of foodborne diseases. When you’re looking for restaurant for the holidays, include health inspection reports as part of your research. For information on specific restaurants, contact the DuPage County Health Department, dupagehealth.org. CDC recommends making sure the restaurant is clean. If the dining area is spotless, that is a good indication that the cooking area is meticulous, too. Inspect your food before eating. If your meat or poultry is undercooked, or you vegetables are not fresh, sent it back. Restaurants (at least the ones you will want to dine at) will have no problem replacing food that is not just right. Food safety is an important part of a healthy life. This brief article touches on some of the basics. On DuPageNeighbors.com you will find much more information provided by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, including a chill chart, cooking temperature chart, food safety tips, helpful facts sheets, videos and links to other sources. We will have regular features of recipes with safety information… great recipes that you can serve your family with confidence. With a little extra education, you can protect your family all year long.

Ben Scott is the community editor of Neighbors Magazine. Tim Sullivan is the publisher of Neighbors Magazines.

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Village News Westmont Cruisin' Nights completes biggest year ever “Before we started closing the street for Cruisin’ Nights, 150 cars in one night would have been a record turnout,” said Larry McIntyre, who has helped coordinate the event since 2004. “This past year, our best night had well over 325 cars. Now when we have 150 cars, that feels like an off night. 2018 was definitely our best year yet.” Each year, Westmont Special Events Corporation (WSEC) strives to improve the event and try new ideas. This past year, the WSEC added a series of Artisans Nights, the Steppin’ At The Street Fair fitness challenge, and worked with the police department to help promote their National Night Out event. Cruisin‘ Nights would not be possible without a team effort between the WSEC volunteers, the village, and the business community. Three of the most popular nights include the Police Department Squad Car Night, Fire Truck Night, and the new Public Works Truck Night. “We strive to have something for everyone,” said WSEC Office Manager Kristina Kaniauskaite. “The Street Fair aspect of the event, which includes wild animal presentations, arts and kids activities, as well as a variety of vendors, expands the scope of the car show to ensure brings in families and other people who are interested in more than classic cars.” The WSEC is already making plans for 2019. If you’re interested in getting involved, conta ct them at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.

Turek honored for volunteer service with fire and police During Fire Truck Night at Westmont Cruisin’ Nights, Fire Chief David Weiss presented Emergency Management Agency (EMA) volunteer Janet Turek with the Dawn King Public Safety Lifetime Volunteer Award. “Janet has been a great supporter of the community for many years,” said Fire Chief David Weiss. “Our EMA volunteers are very important to Westmont and Janet is a shining example of just how valuable volunteers are to the community.” The Village of Westmont congratulates and thanks Janet for her dedication to the community. 10

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Sister City continues busy schedule Our Westmont Sister City program with Hsinchu County, Taiwan continues to be busy and productive. In August, a group of Taiwanese college students visited with Mayor Gunter and took a tour of village hall as well as the Muddy Waters exhibit in Westmont Centre. On Aug. 29, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts from Taiwan made a stop in Westmont on their trek from New York City to Milwaukee for the Harlvey Davidson 115th Anniversary event. Coming up on Oct. 10, 10am at the village hall, there will be a ceremony to unveil a Sister City brick display in honor of Taiwanese National Day. Everyone is invited to attend. And then in November, for the second year in a row, we will have a group of Taiwanese High School students visit Westmont during Thanksgiving. For more Sister City info, contact us at communications@westmont.il.gov or 630-417-0280.

Westmont State of the Village Address Oct. 26 The Village of Westmont will make their annual State of the Village presentation on Fri., Oct. 26 at the TECO Taiwanese Cultural Center located at 55 E. 63rd St. in Westmont. Check in will be at 7:30am and the presentation will run from 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30am. The public is invited to sign up and attend. Mayor Ron Gunter and village staff will be the featured speakers and the presentation will focus on village finances, economic development, programs and services, community events, and more for this past year as well as expectations and goals for next year. For ticket information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 630-960-5553 or register online at westmontchamber.com.

Veterans Day Ceremony VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED NOV. 12 The annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Westmont will be held at Ty Warner Park on Nov. 11 at 11am. The ceremony is hosted by the American Legion with the assistance of the Westmont Park District. The village encourages the entire community to participate in the event and honor those who have served our country. In observance of Veterans Day, Westmont Village Hall and all village offices will be closed to the public on Mon., Nov. 12. Offices will reopen Tues., Nov. 13. In case of an emergency situation, please dial 9-1-1. 11

Village News Wicked West Fest 2018 FALL WINE TASTING

Oct. 6—Purchase Tickets Online Dolce Restaurant, 15 W. Quincy Sample unique, local wines and make purchases. Info at dolceswestmont.com or 630-663-0401.

THE LAST STRAW

Oct. 7—12 to 4pm Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Make a scarecrow, decorate pumpkins, and more. For more info, call the Historical Society at 630-960-3392.

SCARECROW CONTEST

Voting—Oct. 8–31 Downtown Westmont on Cass Organize a team, create your Scarecrow, and vote. Scarecrows on display in downtown Westmont. Call the chamber at 630-960-5553 to participate.

SCREAM AT THE LIBRARY

Oct. 18—6pm Westmont Library, 428 N. Cass Watch the classic horror movie at the Library.

COSTUME CONTEST

Oct. 20—10:30am Cass & Irving Dress up and be part of the Halloween fun. There will be 5 different age and group categories. For more info contact wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378.

Last year, Officer Gritzenbach represented the Police Department in the Pumpkin Smashing Extravaganza.

PUMPKIN SMASHING EXTRAVAGANZA

Oct. 20—11am Cass & Irving Competitors will go 20' up in the air and then throw their pumpkins at a target below competing for the titles of Pumpkin King and Queen. All of the fun is an effort to promote pumpkin composting. More info at 630-417-0280.

TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL

Oct. 20—11am to 1pm Downtown Westmont Put on your costume and go trick or treating at participating downtown businesses.

CASKETS ON CASS RACE

Oct. 20—12:30pm Cass & Irving Caskets on Cass is a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and residents. More info? Call 630-960-5553.

HAUNTED FOREST TOUR

Oct. 20—5 to 9:30pm Diane Main Woods, 200 W. 59th St. Do you dare come out and take the spooky haunted forest tour. Matinee for younger children from 5 to 6:30pm. Cost is $6 per person. More info at 630-963-5252.

ZOMBIE CRAWL

Oct. 27—2 to 6pm Various Locations in Westmont Guests will choose the northside or southside tour. 21 and over. Tickets at westmontevents.com. More info at wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-829-9378. 12

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Holly Days Winter Festival Westmont Holly Days is a great way to end your year with many opportunities for family fun. Be sure to come out and be part of this wonderful festival.

TREE DECORATING DAY & MORE Nov. 18

Check our schedule for all of our activites on Tree Decorating Day. at the Park District Community Center, 55 & 75 E. Richmond. There will be our annual Holly Days Craft Bazaar, the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, a food drive for the People’s Resource Center, and more. For more info, contact the park district at westmontparks.org or 630-963-5252.

HOLLY DAYS TREE WALK Nov. 18–Dec. 31

Visit Veterans Memorial Park from Nov. 18 through the end of December to see all of the beautifully decorated Holly Days trees and lighted displays. Evenings until 10pm.

WESTMONT ROTARY UGLY SWEATER 5K Nov. 24

Sign up in advance at WestmontRotaryClub.org or on the day of the event. This is a certified timed race and walk for all ages and skill levels. Proceeds benefit Westmont Rotary Club initiatives in the community. Visit the website for more information.

FROSTY AND FRIENDS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Nov. 24

Kick off your holiday season with all of these wonderful activities in downtown Westmont. Before the parade, come see SANTA’S REINDEER at Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass. Join us for our HOLLY DAYS MUSIC CONCERTS at Westmont Centre featuring: 4pm—Westmont High School Madrigals; 4:30pm—Westview Hills Middle School Band; and 6pm—Holy Trinity Hand Chimes Ensemble. And of course, the main attraction is the FROSTY & FRIENDS PARADE at 5pm on Cass Avenue followed by the TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, and then FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA at Westmont Centre.

HOLLY DAYS DECORATING CONTEST Westmont residents and businesses are invited to enter the Holly Days Decorating Contest! Look for entry information on the village website at westmont.illinois.gov Holly Days is co-hosted by the Westmont Park District, the Historical Society, the Chamber of Commerce, the Westmont Public Library, the Westmont Special Events Corporation, and the Village of Westmont.

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Village News DuPage offers LIHEAP Assistance DuPage County Community Services will accept applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from Oct. 1 through May 31, 2019, or until funds are depleted. The DuPage County Department of Community Services will accept winter heating applications by appointment only from seniors (60+) or people with disabilities starting Oct. 1. Beginning Nov. 1, applications will be taken for seniors, disabled, disconnected and households with children 5 and under. All other eligible households may begin applying on Dec. 3. Benefits are paid directly to the utilities on behalf of eligible households. If your household’s combined gross income for the 30 days beginning with the date of the application is at or below 150% of the federal poverty level, you may be eligible to receive assistance. A single-person household can qualify for the program with a monthly gross income of up to $1,518; a two-person household up to $2,058; and a family of four can earn up to $3,138. The State of Illinois will be offering the PIPP Program (Percentage of Income Payment Plan) for the current program year. PIPP will be offered Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, or until funds are exhausted. Customers must bring required documentation when applying for assistance. For more information, DuPage County residents may call 630-407-6500, 800-942-9412 or visit dupageco.org. For a complete listing of LIHEAP’s local administering agencies and additional info about the program go to liheapillinois.com or call the toll-free hotline at 877-411-WARM. Westmont Police and Fire Departments provided the Color Guard at the Patriot Day Ceremony on Sept. 11 at the Police-Fire facility, 500 N. Cass Avenue.

Westmont plants monarch waystation Westmont Public Works and the Westmont Environmental Improvement Commission (EIC) created a new landscape plan for the northeast corner of Cass and Irving this past spring. The project is part of a downtown beautification initiative and includes plantings that serve as a Monarch Waystation. “The Village of Westmont signed a resolution in March of 2017 to improve Monarch habitat in the community,” said Jon Yeater, Village Forester and EIC liaison. “These areas can be both beautiful and beneficial. We are happy to do our part in the village, and hope our residents get to see more Monarchs around the downtown area.” Monarch Waystations are places that provide resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. Without milkweeds throughout their spring and summer breeding areas in North America, monarchs would not be able to produce the successive generations that culminate in the migration each fall. Similarly, without nectar from flowers these fall migratory monarch butterflies would be unable to make their long journey to overwintering grounds in Mexico. The need for host plants for larvae and energy sources for adults applies to all monarch and butterfly populations around the world. The Village of Westmont and Clarendon Hills also continue to move forward and work together on the Richmond Education Garden & Apiary project, which will feature a butterfly-friendly habitat. There have also been conversations about possibly introducing natural vegetation improvements along the BNSF railroad corridor to further assist with this initiative. For more information on how you can support butterfly habitat, visit the DuPage Monarch Project website at dupagemonarchs.com and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Website at fws.gov/midwest/news/ PollinatorGarden.html

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Paper Shred and Bulb Recycle event Oct. 20 The Westmont Police Department, partnering with local business Docu-Shred, will be hosting a paper shredding and bulb recycling event to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Citizens are encouraged to bring their paper materials that need to be shredded as well as their T6 and T8 light bulbs that need to be recycled to the Westmont Police Department, 500 N. Cass, on Sat., Oct. 20 from 9am to 12pm. The police department is asking for a donation of $5 per box and/or container of paper and/or light bulbs. Participants are asked to remove all plastic materials. “The village has been very proactive with recycling everything from paper to pumpkins to cooking oil and more over the last few years,” stated Mike Ramsey, Director of Public Works. “We’re always looking for more ways to reduce waste and recycle more.” For more information, contact Deputy Police Chief Brian Gruen at 630-981-6340.

Free leaf collection in November

Each week during the month of November, starting the week of Nov. 5, residents can put out an unlimited number of kraft paper bags of leaves, free of charge. Bags of leaves will be picked up by Waste Management on the same day as your regular garbage service. Only kraft paper yard waste bags can be used for this program. The November leaf pickup program does not include soft yard waste such as grass clippings, which requires a yard waste sticker. Stickers can be purchased at village hall, 31 W. Quincy St.; Bales Ace Hardware, 20 E. Quincy St.; Jewel-Osco, Cass & Ogden, 55th & Holmes. For more information, contact Waste Management at wm.com or 800-796-9696.

Pumpkin composting at the Library on Nov. 3 This year, the pumpkin composting collection location will be at the Westmont Library, 428 N. Cass. The collection will be on the Saturday after Halloween, Nov. 3, from 9am to 12pm. All pumpkins must be cleaned free of inorganic materials such as candles and other decorations prior to being disposed in the composting collection container. For more info, visit the Village of Westmont website at westmont.illinois.gov or contact us at communications@westmont.il.gov or 630-417-0280.

Holiday lights and cooking oil recycling collection The Village of Westmont will once again coordinate a holiday lights recycling collection. The collection will begin Sat., Nov. 18 and continue through Wed., Jan. 31, 2019. This year, holiday light recycling containers will be placed at the Fire Station Headquarters at 6015 S. Cass as well as the Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass. This is a self-service drop-off program. Lights should be free of decorations and should not be in plastic bags. Last year, this program collected 2,237 pounds of holiday lights. Also, the Downers Grove Sanitary District has expanded its cooking oil collection. For details regarding their program, please call 630-969-0664. For a list of additional recycling locations, please visit scarce.org.

Village News EMA volunteers needed The Westmont Emergency Management Agency is a group of citizen volunteers who have been trained to assist our professional emergency services personnel for a variety of situations and duties. The EMA works with the Westmont Fire Department, Police Department, various DuPage County agencies, and other entities as needed to assist with the coordinated response to disasters and emergencies. Currently, Westmont EMA is seeking volunteers to sign up and get involved. Following are the goals and objectives of the EMA:

Patriot Day Ceremony The Westmont Police and Fire Departments co-hosted the annual Patriot Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the Police-Fire Facility, 500 N. Cass. The Village of Westmont continues one of the longest running 9-11 ceremonies, which honors those who perished when our nation was attacked on September 11, 2001.

• Assist with preparing for various emergency situations • Assist with training and educating Village staff in regards to emergency preparedness and operations • Assist with responding to an emergency situation with equipment and manpower when necessary • In cases of severe disasters, assist the Village in the effort of restoring basic needs and providing resources • Assist with ensuring that emergency operation protocols and the Village Disaster Plan are current and regularly updated “Our EMA volunteers serve an important role for our community,” said Fire Chief David Weiss. “Without the help of these volunteers, we simply would not have enough staff to assist us in various situations. If you are looking for a way to help support the community, I encourage you to sign up for EMA and get involved.” To learn more about the EMA, contact the Westmont Fire Department at 630-981-6400. Your community involvement will be greatly appreciated.

Fire department offers CPR class on Oct. 23 The Westmont Fire Department will offer a CPR class on Tues., Oct. 23, 6:30–9:30pm. Westmont citizens are invited to sign up and participate. The cost for the class is $50 per person. The class will be taught by the Westmont Fire Department EMS Director Lynn Dralle. “For anyone who is interested in CPR, this is a chance to learn more about this important life-saving skill,” said Dralle. To sign up or receive more information, please contact Lynn at ldralle@westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6400. 16

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Fire Department 95th Anniversary on Oct. 13 The Westmont Fire Department continues to plan for its 95th Anniversary Celebration, which will be held Sat., Oct. 13, 1 to 3pm. at Johanik Fire Station, 6015 S. Cass Ave. The Fire Department has several fun and educational activities planned for the public including equipment demonstrations, EMA displays, the Fire Department Bounce House, face painting and more. Freddy the Fire Truck and Sparky the Fire Dog will also be present to meet and greet visitors. The open house will also feature a scrapbook showcasing historical photos and news clipping dating back to the early 20th century.

SILENT PARADE OCT. 12 The Westmont Fire Department will be participating in the annual Silent Parade on Fri,, Oct, 12 at 7pm. The parade is a dedication to firefighters and civilians who have lost their lives due to fires. The parade officially closes fire prevention week, which runs from Oct. 8–12. The Silent Parade will start in Hinsdale on Chicago Ave. and travel west to Naperville Rd. and eventually end in Lisle. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Westmont Fire Department at 630-981-6400.

See It - Report It When in doubt - Call 911 New dropoff box at police department The Westmont Police Department has recently installed a new drop box for payment of parking tickets, parking permits, water bills, and other payments to the village. The drop box can be used at any time of day and is located near the main entrance of the Westmont PoliceFire facility at 500 N. Cass Ave.

National Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 27 On Sat., Oct. 27, the Westmont Police Department will host two drug take back events as part of the National DEA-sponsored Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with Westmont Pharmacy volunteers, Mariano’s, and Cardinal Health, the events will be held from 10am to 2pm at the Westmont Police Department at 500 N. Cass Ave., and Mariano’s in Westmont at 150 W. 63rd St. Drug take-back programs focus on collecting unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs. Pills, powders and patches will be accepted at both locations; however, needles will ONLY be accepted at the Westmont Police Department collection site, and must be secured in a Sharps container. Members of the Westmont Police Department will be on-site to receive all medications delivered and will ensure safe disposal of these drugs. The program will not accept radioactive medicines, liquids, creams, inhalers, or EpiPens. To learn about how to safely dispose of medicines not accepted at the event, the DuPage County Health Department has helpful resources available at dupagehealth.org/rxbox. “This program is committed to reducing substance abuse and preventing potentially dangerous drugs from entering the freshwater supply,” said Deputy Police Chief Stephen Thompson. “Pharmacists will be on-site to assist with any medication-related questions.” For more information, contact Deputy Chief Stephen Thompson at sthompson@westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6371. 17

Westmont Strategic Plan Update “Westmont is the Bestmont” Contest This summer, students from CUSD 201 and Maercker District 60 served as Youth Ambassadors for the Westmont Community Branding initiative. The students discussed a number of ideas and decided to move forward with the “Westmont is the Bestmont” Contest. The contest provides an opportunity for residents to express their love for Westmont through music, drawing, photography, writing, and more. “This contest is a great way for Westmont citizens to really express themselves while helping to create a new vision of our community,” said Westmont High School freshman and Youth Ambassador Pranav Viswanath. Branding was identified as a priority in the Village of Westmont Strategic Plan for 2021. Look for more community branding meeting events to be scheduled soon. Details regarding the “Westmont is the Bestmont” contest will be posted on the village website. Selected entries will be featured at the village’s 97th Anniversary Celebration at the village hall on Thurs., Nov. 8, 5:30pm. For more info, contact us at communications@westmont.il.gov or 630-417-0280.

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Westmont music legends featured in new exhibit

At Westmont Centre, the Westmont Special Events office hosts the Muddy Waters Blues Music Exhibit. Waters lived in Westmont from 1973 until he passed in 1983. This past year, the WSEC added an Eddy Clearwater exhibit as well. Clearwater was also a former Westmont resident. The WSEC recently loaned more than 20 artifacts to the DuPage County Historical Museum for their special exhibit title DuPage Music Makers. For more info, visit dupagemuseum.org. 18

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Three Hangers helps men and women look their best “I am a wardrobe curator,” says Three Hangers founder, Samantha Torkelson. “I get rid of the clutter and organize the closet. I also shop for men and women to find the right fits, styles and brands that are best for them.” Three Hangers offers several personal services: decluttering/organization of closets, personal shopping packages, and remote styling services. They have a special Groom Concierge service to help the groom find the best personal look for his special day. “After being in retail for 22 years, and becoming a wife and a mom I wanted to do what I most enjoy, building relationships and helping men and women discover their own personal style, so Three Hangers was born.”

Samantha Torkelson has 22 years of retail experience working with established retailers: Pottery Barn, Ann Taylor, Bloomingdales, and Hugo Boss. In a free 30 minute consultation Samantha reviews goals, and strategies to find a solution that fits her client’s occasion, time frame and budget. “Samantha introduced me to new stores, new styles and considered my personality and practical needs throughout the process,” Mashana S. “I appreciate that Samantha took time to get to know my daily life, my comfort level, and current wardrobe before making suggestions. …Samantha encouraged me to step out of my insecurities and emphasize what I have going on,” Naomi P. “Her attention to detail and ‘doing it right’ is impeccable. I would recommend Three Hangers to make your wedding nothing short of amazing.” Randy O.

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School District 201 Westmont Junior High School improving school climate and social-emotional learning

Bridget Dervin and Sue Ellen Jacobs, teachers at Westmont High School have started a new class, the INcubator Program. Bridget wrote for a grant to fund portions of the program. The Coleman Foundation, Inc., awarded the district a grant in the amount of $20,000. The INCubatoredu program offers students an authentic approach to the entrepreneurship experience. Throughout the program, students ideate, develop, and iterate their own product or service startup in an attempt to gain investment funds in a final shark-tank style pitch event.

The classroom instructor teaches and facilitates the course while real entrepreneurs and business experts serve as volunteer coaches and mentors guiding student teams through the processes of developing hypotheses about a business concept, market research and business plan development. The businesses students build are real—they are not business cases or simulated experiences—which means students experience mistakes, take risks, and learn to pivot based on market needs. This cycle of experimentation

is combined with foundational business and digital media art content such as marketing, finance, human resources, business law, branding, advertising, web design and graphic elements. Aligned with National Consortium of Entrepreneurship standards, the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening, and the 21st Century Learning and Innovation Skills standards, the INCubatoredu program provides a unique and powerful entrepreneurship experience for students.

CUSD 201 received grants in 2017–2018 Community Unit School District 201 applied for several grants during the 2017–2018. The following is a list of grants the school district received. Competitive Preschool for All Grant—the district applied for the competitive grant to continue the First Start program the district currently operates. The district received notice that they have been awarded the competitive grant for 2018–19 in the amount of $127,050. If the district did not receive this grant, they would have needed to 20

determine how to continue this valuable program. Additional funding for 2017–18 Preschool for All Grant—the district was notified that additional funds were available for Early Childhood this year and requests for additional funds would be evaluated for award. Linda Klawitter and Superintendent Kevin Carey submitted the request to fund the transportation costs that are not covered by the current grant allocation. The district was awarded an additional $35,000 for FY18 to use for transportation costs. With

the receipt of this additional money, the program is fully funded. AP exam costs—Westmont High School applied for funding from ISBE through the Title I grant to cover a portion of the costs of AP exams for students that qualify for free and reduced lunch. The AP College Board usually provides this discount directly through the state, but this year they did not. The district was allotted $11,400 based on an estimated number of students and tests taken. The district will receive $6,194 based on actual number of students and tests taken.

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CUSD 201 Early Childhood Program preschool screenings scheduled

Screening of preschool children who live in Community Unit School District 201 will be conducted four times during the 2018–2019 school year. The screening will be for children 3 and 4 years old. Professional staff members of District 201 will review each child’s development in such areas as fine and gross motor skills, cognition, and speech. Each child’s vision and hearing will also be screened. Parents will be asked to provide information about their child’s interests and development. The screenings, which are free of charge and voluntary, take approximately one hour. The screening is not a requirement for Kindergarten registration. The screenings are scheduled as follows: Thurs., Oct. 11 Thurs., Feb. 7, 2019 Thurs., April 11, 2019 All screening sessions will be conducted in the Community Room at Manning Elementary School. *Parents wishing to have their preschool child screened are asked to call District 201 at 630-468-8015 to schedule an appointment.

District 201 Schools

Manning Elementary School 200 N. Linden Ave. Westmont, IL 60559 630-468-8050 Principal: Lindsay Pietrzac Miller Elementary School 125 W. Traube Ave. Westmont, IL 60559 630-468-8300 Principal: Tim Wyller South Early Childhood Center 133 S. Grant St. Westmont, IL 60559 630-468-8015 Director: Linda Klawitter Westmont Junior High School 944 N. Oakwood Dr. Westmont, IL 60559 630-468-8200 Principal: John Jonak Westmont High School 909 N. Oakwood Dr. Westmont, IL 60559 630-468-8100 Principal: Jack Baldermann

Equipment assistance—The district applied for the FY18 NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant from the state for funding toward the cost of a Combi oven for the district’s food service operations. The district was not awarded this grant. Health and wellness grant—The physical education department at Westmont Junior High received the Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant in the amount of $5,550 to improve health and wellness at WJHS. Library grant—Michelle Torrise, Westmont High School Media Specialist, received the FY18 Library

and Tech Act Grant in the amount of $4,999. These funds will be split by the schools for library materials. Clean energy at Westmont High School—Last June, the board approved the high school’s grant application with the Clean Energy Community Foundation for the installation of a Solar Panel. The high school applied for and was granted an extension for this project. It will need to be completed by the end of July.

District 201 School Board

Board President Marie Charlton Board Vice President Joel Price Board Secretary Gary Armstrong Board Members Laura Coyle Jon Rudey Judy Wilson Rick Strohmaier Superintendent Kevin Carey 21

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An eclectic collection of what’s happening in the Westmont area Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau invites everyone to the 2018 Westmont Holly Days Winter Ball for a wonderful dinner, evening of dancing, live entertainment and a silent auction. Dinner entrée options include herb-roasted chicken breast, seared salmon, red wine braised short rib, or vegetable tagine. Deadline for purchasing tickets is Fri., Nov. 16. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone with a credit card or in-person at the Westmont Chamber office with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards. Ticket prices: single ticket, $65; couples ticket, $120; table of 8, $470; table of 10, $585. Each ticket holder receives two drink tickets. Westmontchamber.com. 630-960-5553. The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort is offering a special room rate of $59 per night plus applicable sales taxes for the Holly Days Winter Ball event. A block of rooms has been reserved for Nov. 30–Dec. 1. The special room rate will be available until Dec. 3 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. 630-850-5555. Westmont resident Samantha Torkelson will help you declutter and organize your closet, and help you to look your best. She will even do the shopping for you. Samantha recently founded Three Hangers to help people find the “keepers” in their closet and discover the look that fits them best. She works with men and women. Threehangers.com, 630-474-3144. The folks at Uncle Bub’s in Westmont are going to have a new task starting today: polishing their trophies

from Naperville’s Ribfest. The family-owned restaurant picked up two of the top trophies for Best Ribs and Best Sauce at the competition. This is the second year Uncle Bub’s took those trophies home, and they’re excited to give back. “All the money we won from this year’s contest is going to charity,” said Mark Link, owner of Uncle Bub’s BBQ. “I’m pretty emotional about these wins -- it’s a great feeling,” he shared. The annual competition was sponsored by The Exchange Club of Naperville and is always a highlight of the day at Ribfest.

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”Grimmest“ of ghost tales haunt Morton Arboretum This October, The Brothers Grimm story-tellers will perform their Walking Plays at Morton Arboretum but with a spooky twist: No “happy endings” aloud. Kids beware as this edition of The Grimmest of Ghost Tales will keep all the gruesome details and morbid endings that were taken out of their original stories. These ghost tales are dreadfully fun but not recommended for children under 6. Showings are on Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 3pm. The play is about 90 minutes and the hike will not exceed 2 miles. Fall is a busy season, so please allow time to park and get to where the hike commences at the Thornhill Shelter, Parking Lot 21. The Morton Arboretum is located at 4100 IL-53 in Lisle.

Tim Timmons going on at 7pm. Tickets are $30 adult; $10 children under 12 and can be purchased at pickyourticket.com/love-in-concert. The benefit is located at 98 E. Chicago Ave. in Westmont. amschuster@love-cc.org; love-cc.org

Little Shop of Horrors opens at Drury Lane Come see Little Shop of Horrors at Drury Lane, a musical that will charm your heart with infectious doowop songs and endearing characters. A man down-on-

Concert and dinner supports hotline Support a community helpline with a fun, familyfriendly benefit night. On Sat., Nov. 17, the LOVE Christian Clearinghouse will hold a silent auction, dinner and Tim Timmons concert to benefit their call-in center. For the past 33 years, volunteers at LOVE provided community resources and solutions for neighbors in need. Dinner and silent auction starts at 4:30pm. Concert starts at 6 with 24 DuPageNeighbors.com

Christian musician Tim Timmons is in concert at the LOVE benefit dinner and silent auction on Nov. 17

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his-luck, his dream girl, and an all-powerful R&B singing carnivorous plantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what could go wrong? Have plenty of laughs finding out at one of the showings this October. The play is recommended for ages 13+ as there are mild adult themes and some strong language. The theatre is located at 100 Drury Ln. not far from Oakbrook Mall. For more information, call 630-530-0111 or visit discoverdupage.com/DruryLaneTheatreConferenceCenter

Make a musical French Connection at the Elmhurst Symphony If you love French composers like Bizet, Chopin and Saint-SaĂŤns, then the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

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Treat your toddlers to Halloween stories and crafts at the Cantigny Boo Bash Oct. 30. has the perfect performance for you. On Sun., Nov. 11, the symphony will present “French Connections,” an assortment of French classical music. The symphony will play with talented organist, Michael Surratt and pianist, Adam Nieman. It will begin at 3pm and is located at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Purchase tickets at ESOboxoffice@gmail.com or call 630-941-0202.

Watch out for Caskets on Cass! Westmont’s annual Caskets on Cass foot race will be returning this fall. Watch as participators race their decorative caskets down Cass Ave. in this spectacular, must-see event. The event takes place on Sat., Oct. 20 and is hosted by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. The race will start at 12:30pm. Participating groups can check-in at Cass and Irving St. at 12pm to have their casket inspected and judged. To participate, your group must pay a $25 entrance fee which does not include materials for the casket. You can get a 10% discount if you buy materials at Bales Ace Hardware, 20 E. Quincy. To sign-up visit westmontchamber.com/caskets-on-cass-race or call 630-960-5553

Scouts study eco-systems in Florida The Westmont Lions Club helped send their community Boy Scout Troop 6 to the Florida Keys this past summer to learn about their eco-systems. The 26 DuPageNeighbors.com

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seven troop members and five leaders had a great time at the Camp Sea Base discovering new habitats. The scouts took nightly classes and especially liked learning about Mangrove forests. They saw how the Mangrove tree’s intertwined roots help protect the coastline from erosion and learned about fish, crab and shrimp that use the dense root system as shelter. This once in a lifetime experience would not have been possible without the support of the Westmont Lions Club of Illinois.

Early experiences affect development Learn about the relationship between behavior and childhood brain development from Columbia University’s Nim Tottenham. On Fri., Oct. 19, College of DuPage will host another free, open-to-the-public STEMinar in its series. Tottenham will discuss the neurobiology associated with mature emotional behavior and how early experiences affect that development. The seminar is at 4 pm in the Health and Science Center, Room 1234 at College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn campus.

Mayslake undertakes restoration project Learn about the past—and future—of the historic Mayslake Peabody Estate as it undergoes restoration this fall. From Oct. 3 to Dec. 5, the Restoration-in-Progress tour will show you the beautiful Tudor Revival style of the mansion as you learn about its history and plans for renovations. Tours are on Wednesdays from 11am

for more, visit DuPageNeighbors.com to 1pm and Saturdays from 9:30to 12pm. The estate is located at 1717 31st St. in Oak Brook. Tickets are $8, no registration needed. Ages 18+ unless accompanied by an adult. Call 630-206-9566 for questions.

Have Halloween fun at the Boo Bash Come join us for a morning of festive fun at the Cantigny Boo Bash. On Oct. 30, little ones (and their parents) are encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes to show their spooky spirit. There will be Halloween stories, crafts and kids can share a special treat. The event will be from 10 to 11am and takes place at the Education Center at 1S151 Winfield Rd. in Wheaton. Tickets are $12 per child, age 3–5 years. No parking fee but registration is required. Please call 630-260-8162 for more information.

Meet the candidates The League of Women Voters is hosting a State Candidate Meet-and-Greet to learn more about candidates and their stance on issues. All are welcome to attend this public meeting on Sun., Oct. 7 and Sun., Oct. 21 from 3 to 5pm. During the first hour, you can get to know candidates individually and during the second hour they will give speeches. The event takes place at Daniel L. Goodwin Hall at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd in Lisle. For more information about the League of Women Voters and the events, visit dgwl.il.lwvnet.org.

scholarships for future COD students in the community. For more information and registration visit cod.edu/5k.

Maggiano’s hosts tasting dinner Enjoy dinner and a tasting at Maggiano’s special Wine Dinner featuring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar. The dinner will take place on Fri., Oct. 12 and seating is limited. The price is $65 per person which includes dinner, wine pairings, tax and gratuity. The event is from 6 to 8:30pm and will take place on the lower level of Maggiano’s Little Italy at the Oakbrook Mall. For complete details call 630-368-0300.

Get a taste of DuPage and some exercise The 8th Annual Food Truck Rally and Sunset 5K is coming soon. College of Dupage will be hosting on Sat., Oct. 13 at the Glen Ellyn campus. There will be family activities like the 100-Yard Youth Dash with prizes included, and 17 local eateries will take part in the Food Truck Parade. VIP hour is from 1 to 2pm and the event is open from 2pm to 8pm. The race starts at the corner of College Rd. and Park Blvd. Proceeds will benefit

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6 Westmont Fall Wine Tasting 2-6pm Dolce Restaurant

Scarecrow Decorating Cass Ave. thru Oct. 31 The Last Straw 12-4pm Gregg House LWV Candidate Meet & Greet 3-5pm Benedictine Univ.

Village Offices Closed

15 Westmont First Com. 6pm Library

16 Fire & Police Board 2pm Police Dept. Police Pension Board 6pm Village Hall

LWV Federal and State Candidate Meet & Greet 3-5pm Benedictine University

10 Sister City Display 10am Village Hall

Admin. & Fin. Com. 4:30pm Village Hall

Plan. & Zoning Com. 7pm Village Hall

Village Board 6pm Village Hall

17 Admin. Hearing 10am Village Hall

12 Silent Parade 7pm Chicago Ave.

Westmont Fire Department Open House 1-3pm Fire Dept.

Elec. Recyc. 8am-12pm Tship. Hwy,Dept Paper Shred 9am-12pm Police Dept.

25 100th Anniversary Com. 4pm Public Safety Com. 4:30pm Village Board 6pm Village Hall

31 Happy Halloween!

Scream 6pm Library

Code Adjudication Hearing 12pm Village Hall

CPR Class 6:30pm Fire Dept.

26 State of the Village Address 7:30am TECO Center

27 National Drug Take Back Day 10am - 2pm Police Station or Mariano’s Zombie Crawl 2-6pm Various Locations

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3 Pumpkin Composting 9am-12pm Library

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5 Environmental Imp. Com. 6pm Library

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18 Decorating Day Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club Pancake Breakfast

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20 Board of Fire & Police Commissioners 2pm Police Dept.

Holly Days Craft Bazaar 9am-4pm Community Center

21 Administrative Hearing 10am Village Hall Code Adjudication Hearing 12pm Village Hall

Admin. & Finance Com. 4:30pm Village Board 6pm Village Hall

17 Electronics Recycling 8am-12pm Township Highway Dept. 318 E. Quincy

Planning & Zoning Com. 7pm Village Hall

Village offices closed

Westmont First Com. 6pm Library

Park District Board Meeting 6pm Park Dist. Offices

Veterans Day Veterans Day Veterans Day Ceremony 11am Ty Warner Park

Happy Thanksgiving! Village offices closed

30 Holly Days Winter Ball 6:30pm Hilton Resort

Ugly Sweater 5k 9am Christmas on the Frontier 3-7pm Gregg House Holly Days Opening 3:45pm Frosty & Friends Parade 5pm, Downtown