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Friday, January 29, 2010

Black History Month Contests for K-8 Graders in Wilmette Schools

As part of the Black History Month Celebration in February, the Community Relations Commission of the Village of Wilmette is sponsoring a poster contest for students in grades K-8 and an essay/poetry, multimedia, and music contest for students in grades 5-8. All contestants must be enrolled in a Wilmette public or private school. Students may choose from three themes for their entries: (1) Significant accomplishments in African-American history, (2) Accomplishments of recent African-Americans (2008/20090, or (3) the African-American experience in the United States. All entries must be submitted by February 26. Winners will be recognized at a Wilmette Village Board meeting and will receive monetary awards in the form of savings bonds, sponsored by the North Shore Community Bank. Look here for contest rules and more information.

// Posted by Community @ 11:53 AM

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Summer Enrichment Programs

Registration has begun for the Wilmette District 37/39 Summer Enrichment Program, which will take place from June 21 to July 23. The program will be held at McKenzie School for children in kindergarten through third grade, and at Highcrest Middle School for students in fourth through seventh grades. If you did not receive the catalog by mail, you can find it online or at the Mikaelian Education Center, 615 Locust Road, Wilmette, or at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue. Students need not be residents of Wilmette District 37 or 39 and may enroll in one, two or three classes daily. Registration closes March 5. Late registrations will be accepted between March 29 and May 7, 2010. A $25 late registration fee will be charged.

// Posted by Community @ 12:25 PM

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Early & Absentee Voting for the Primary Election

Early voting for the February 2 Primary Election will be held until January 28. The Early Voting locations include Wilmette's Centennial Park, 2300 Old Glenview Road; early voting is available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voters should bring a government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, driver’s license, or military ID. Early voting is conducted on touch screens. If you are unable to participate in Early Voting and will be unable to get to your polling place on Election Day, you may take part in Absentee Voting by mail. Any registered suburban Cook County voter may apply for an absentee ballot, and, according to a new Illinois law, it is not necessary to provide a reason to do so. The last day to apply for a mail-in absentee ballot is five days before the election.

// Posted by Community @ 4:46 PM

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Wilmette Resident To Be Inducted into Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Wilmette resident John "Jack" Jadel, who is one of four individuals in Illinois who will be inducted into the 2010 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, a program of the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Mr. Jadel is a longtime supporter of conservation education in Illinois. He has donated funds to support the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Education's Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant Program. These grants enable teachers and students throughout Illinois to build wildlife habitat areas on school grounds and enhance natural resources education. The induction will take place on March 13, 2010.

// Posted by Community @ 8:33 AM

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Recycle your holiday lights

The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and its member communities are offering a Holiday Light Recycling Program, free of charge. All holiday string lighting and extension cords can be dropped off at various locations throughout northern Cook County, including the Village of Wilmette Public Works Department, 711 Laramie Avenue. Outside drop-off at the front parking lot is available 24 hours until January 22, 2010. Garland, live greens, wreaths or other non-recyclables are not accepted in this program. For more information, call (847) 853-7500.

// Posted by Community @ 12:03 AM

Monday, December 7, 2009

Bring Your Toys for Tots to Wilmette Village Hall

Donations for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program are being accepted until December 16 at the Wilmette Village Hall, 1200 Wilmette Avenue. If you wish to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the drop-off box on the first floor. The mission of the Marine Corps' program is to collect toys during October, November, and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

// Posted by Community @ 10:40 AM