SPECIAL EVENTS AND NOTICES
ANTIOCH SENIOR CENTER NEWS
4/8 – Fri. Toenail Clinic: Reservations needed.
4/11 – Mon. Health Van: Preventive screenings 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.
Other daily or weekly programs include: Line dancing, pinochle tournaments and lessons, day trips and extended trips, bingo, bridge
tournaments and lessons, AARP meetings, crafts, sing-a-long choral group, Meals on Wheels, Senior
Social Services information and referral, computer services, Cribbage and Canasta games, exercise class and a daily luncheon. Any questions, please call Paul Howard at the Center at 847-395-0139.
SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTRATION
Summer Day Camp Registration will be held on Saturday, April 16th at the Parks Building from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. for Village residents and 11:00 – noon for Township residents. Please form two separate lines.
Summer Day Camp is a Village program that is designed to provide day care for children of working parents. Day Camp provides recreational activities in a safe supervised environment for children ages 4 – 12. Activities include, local field trips, crafts, and swimming. Summer Day Camp will begin on June 7th and end on August 12th. Camp runs Monday – Friday at the Parks Building from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Children will participate in a number of activities throughout the day including a daily trip to the Antioch Pool. Children must bring a lunch, bathing suit, towel and sunscreen. Two daily snacks will be provided.
A $50 deposit per child will be taken at registration. You will also need to show proof of residency. If you would like a registration form and fee information ahead of time, please call the Parks Office at 847-395-2160 and we will be glad to mail it to you.
We still have limited room in our Camp Crayon Preschool 3 & 4 year old classes for the 2005/2006 school year. If you would like to register, please stop by the Parks Office at 806 Holbek Dr.
MR. AJWC CALENDAR OFFER
Don’t miss your chance to order your Mr. AJWC Calendar now! The Antioch Jr. Woman’s Club is offering a full color, 12-month 2006 calendar of our courageous, talented, wonderful contestants, shipped directly to you for only $20. If you were present at this contest, or even if you weren’t, this calendar will be great for the home or office. It features 8 well known Antioch men (including our winner, AUGS principal, Eric Skoog) modeling their pageant attire. If you would like to order one, please send a check for $20 made payable to AJWC to P.O. Box 9, Antioch, IL 60002. We must have 50 orders or your money will be refunded.
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT
WITH PUBLIC WORKS
Brush Pick up: The Village will be providing brush pick up the 2nd Monday of each month through October. Brush must be at curb by 7:00 a.m. and no return trips will be made. We ask that the brush be stacked with butt end facing the road and no larger than 4 inches in diameter. Anyone who would like wood chips can pick them up at the Saw Mill Parking area or you can call Public Works at 847-395-1881 to drop off a full truck load.
SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT
Friends of the Wetlands is a volunteer group formed to maintain and enhance the William E. Brook Wetland Sanctuary in downtown Antioch. We are looking for volunteers who would like to help with this project. We meet once a month to work on planning, cleaning, and planting. Our goals for this year are to continue to clear the wetlands of Reed Canary Grass, European Buckthorn, and Garlic Mustard, and to stabilize the shoreline by planting native plants. We are also looking for someone to help us apply for grants and donations. You don’t have to have a green thumb to join in; in fact, most of us have brown thumbs! If you can help, please call Billie Horton, Department of Special Events at 847-395-6342.
The Professional Walleye Tournament is coming to the Fox Chain of Lakes in April this year. The Village of Antioch, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Fox Lake and the Fox Lake Chamber of Commerce are hosting this event. We are looking for volunteers to help during the tournament on April 20th to the 23rd. Antioch is also sponsoring a Meet The Pros Night at the VFW in Antioch on Saturday, April 16th from 6 – 9 p.m. If you are interested in helping, please contact Billie Horton, Special Events Coordinator at 847-395-6342.
4th of July: The 4th of July Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Building at 884 Main St. We are looking for people who can help us run different activities during the day. If you would like to help with this event, please call Billie Horton, Special Events Coordinator at 847-395-6342.
The Beautification Committee is a volunteer group formed for the purpose of enhancing our downtown area by means of landscaping, flower gardening, and maintaining them. We plant the park by the Memorial Tank, in front of the Village Hall, parts of the Metra Station, the front of the Parks and Recreation Building, several flower gardens in the back of town, and the flower pots in front of stores. Our first meeting of the year will be on Saturday, April 16th at 9:00 a.m. in the Community Building at 884 Main Street. If you would like to help beautify downtown Antioch, please call Billie Horton, Special Events Coordinator, at 847-395-6342.
ARBOR DAY 2005 & FREE TREES PROGRAM
This year’s Arbor Day Event will be held on Saturday, April 30th at the Gage Brothers Park by the Saw Mill. The Antioch Arbor Day Committee will once again give away 5 seedlings to anyone who will plant and care for them. The Norway Spruce trees are 14 – 22 inches in height and will be given away at the Saw Mill from 10:00 a.m. – noon on the 30th during Antioch’s Arbor Day planting program. Don’t miss out. Only 800 seedlings will be available for the free tree program, so reserve yours early by filling out the coupon and mailing it to:
Antioch Parks & Recreation
Arbor Day
806 Holbek Dr.
Antioch, IL 60002
You will receive a reply in the mail prior to the event concerning pick-up information.
RAILROAD CROSSING GATES
Continuing issues with railroad crossing gates and lights within the Village have become an area of concern. The Village Staff is currently in discussions with Canadian National Railway Company, owner of the tracks and signals, to rectify these problems. Canadian National has promised to bring in highly specialized experts to identify the source of and correct the problems. Until this can be accomplished, citizens are strongly encouraged to exercise extra caution, especially when gate arms are behaving erratically and look both ways before crossing tracks. Citizens are also reminded that it is not only dangerous but also illegal to cross railroad tracks when signals are operating and gates are down.
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 888 BOOK DRIVE
Girl Scout Troop 888 is collecting books to donate to Bookworm Angels. New or gently used books for Pre-K through 8th grade. Books will be distributed to schools with low reading scores or no established libraries. Troop 888 has a goal to collect 500 books. Books can be dropped off at the Parks Building, Oakland Grade School, Petty School and Antioch Elementary School from now until May 15th.
ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
The Antioch Public Library District Adult Programs for April 2005.
April 7, 2005, Thursday, 7 p.m. Don Guzan, Landscape Advisor and Answerman, will continue his series with “Color and Sculpture in the Garden.” Don will go over various color schemes and harmonies which can be used in the garden. Additionally, he will discuss various types of materials and how they can be used as sculpture in a garden setting. Bring your questions. Reservations are recommended. Please call 847-395-0874.
April 17, 2005, Sunday, 2 p.m. “Classical Guitar and Flute Duet” Classical music by Cyndi Salata and Nicholas Ruggiero. Reservations are recommended. Please call 847-395-0874.
April 18, 2005, Monday, 6:30 p.m. Movie Night. “Ocean’s 12” (PG13). Reservations are recommended. Please call 847-395-0874.
April 21, 2005, Thursday, 7 p.m. Scrapbooking. “Create a Springtime Page.” Carol Klem of “Remember When” will demonstrate and help you make a page for your scrapbook. Reservations required. Please call 847-395-0874.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS
The Antioch Public Library District is participating in a program with Lake County to provide prescription drug discount cards which are sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo). These cards are currently available at the library (one card per family). This card offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.
The NACo prescription cards are free and available to all Lake County residents regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage. There is no enrollment form, no membership fee, and no restrictions or limits of frequency of use.
Participants can simply present cards at a participation pharmacy. A national network of more than 54,000 participating retail pharmacies will honor the cards. In our area the following pharmacies are part of the network, Osco, Walgreen’s, CVS, Target, Cub Pharmacies, and Kmart. Cardholders may use the card any time their prescriptions are not covered by insurance. Residents do not have to be Medicare beneficiaries to be eligible for this program.
For more information on the program please call this toll free number 1-877-321-2652 or visit http://www.co.lake.il.us/health/news.asp
PM&L THEATRE
PM&L’s next production is the gentle comedy MORNINGS AT SEVEN by Paul Osborn. Production dates at the PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St. are April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16 at 8:00 p.m. and April 3, 10 & 17 at 2:30 p.m. Call 847-395-3055 for reservations starting March 16. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors.
The show is directed by Deane Jones of Round Lake and David Stironek of Fox Lake is stage manager. Cast members are Wally Juravic of Park City; Dee Finley of Round Lake; Dianne Hosken and Steve & Linda Wilding of Lindenhurst; Tom Quigley of Lake Villa and Dee Zehren, Tom Hausman, and Debbie Beno of Antioch. Begin April and Springtime with MORNINGS AT SEVEN, Live! On Main Street.
EASTER BASKET DONATIONS
Kids Hope United would like to thank Antioch residents for all the donations of Easter Baskets that were donated. Over 200 baskets were delivered to children and teens at Kids Hope United (formerly known as The Children’s Baptist Home.
ANTIOCH FINE ARTS FOUNDATION GALLERY
Antioch Fine Arts Foundation Gallery hosts a free acoustic folk music song circle on the second Saturday of every month from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy an afternoon of music and fine art by local artists at 983 Main St. in Antioch. For more information call 847-838-2274.
ANTIOCH PARKS COOP FUNDRAISER
The Antioch Parks Coop which is a cooperative group made up of both Village and Township representatives is sponsoring a raffle to benefit construction of the Tim Osmond Sports Park which will be built on Depot Street in Antioch. This Sports Park will include fields for all area sports programs such as Viking Football, Antioch Youth Little League, Antioch Youth Baseball and Antioch AYSO.
Raymond Chevrolet has donated a beautiful yellow 2004 Convertible SSR and each ticket includes a $10 off oil change at Raymond Chevrolet. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100 and are available at Antioch Parks & Recreation Office at 806 Holbek Dr., Antioch Village Hall at 874 Main St., Antioch Township Hall at 1625 Deep Lake Rd., State Bank of the Lakes, First National Bank Employee Owned and Raymond Chevrolet. Checks should be made out to Antioch Parks Coop.
Drawing will be held at the Lions Club Chicken BBQ on August 7th, 2005. Winner is responsible for all taxes, license and titling fees for the Chevrolet SSR.
AARP TAX PREPARATION
Once again, volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program will be preparing tax returns for seniors and those with low-income. The volunteers will be at the Antioch District Library on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. until April 14th. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! To make a reservation, please call the library and ask for the adult reference desk. Make sure to bring to your appointment all necessary paperwork, such as last year’s tax return, W-2’s, all 1099’s, 1099 R, SSA (social security benefit statements), K-1’s and stock sales and costs. Taxes will be prepared in the Eide room on the lower level.
GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB OF ANTIOCH
The German American Club of Antioch is holding their annual Spring Dinner Dance on Saturday, April 23rd, 2005 at the V.F.W. Hall in Lake Villa, IL, 130 E. Grand Ave. (Rte. 132). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and music at 7:30 p.m. The Paloma are playing for your dancing pleasure For further information, please call Dorothy at 847-356-5484. Reservations are needed by April 11th.
LAKES REGION HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
The Lakes Region Historical Society will present Joel Greenberg and A Portrait Of A Changing Landscape on Thursday, April 28th at 7:30 p.m. at The Meeting House.
Using both contemporary and historical slides, Joel tells the story of how the landscape of the Chicago Region has changed in the 300 years since the first Europeans arrived. The area was a rich mosaic of prairies, savannas, forests, and wetlands that harbored an amazing diversity of life. Most of this bounty is gone, but the good news is that a surprising amount still survives, largely because many foresighted persons fought to set aside refuges of natural land. This story is also, then, not just about how nature has changed, but how human attitudes have changed as well.
A life-long resident of northeastern Illinois (except for his college years), Joel Greenberg has been interested in natural history since the age of five. His training in the law and environmental policy was motivated by his desire to work in the environmental protection field. He has worked on numerous environmental issues as an employee of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, City of Chicago’s Dept. of Environment, and Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. He is the author of two books, A Birder’s Guide to the Chicago Region published by Northern Illinois University Press and his highly acclaimed A Natural History of the Chicago Region published by the University of Chicago in 2002. In addition to his ongoing writing projects, Greenberg is an environmental consultant on the staff of Integrated Lakes Management.
COMMUNITY SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS
COMMUNITY TELECARE
If you live alone or are a shut-in, you might like a daily check up call from Community Telecare. This service is free and is staffed by volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to use this service, please contact Carol at 847-395-2240 or Bev at 847-395-0897.
ANTIOCH WOMAN’S CLUB
The Antioch Woman’s Club will hold their April meeting on April 13 at 1:00 p.m. at the Antioch United Methodist Church, 848 Main St. in Antioch. Parking is in the back.The program is a special treat presented by the “Happy Cookers”, the Antioch AARP Kitchen Band. This group makes music with kitchen utensils and piano, and have great fun doing it. They perform all over the area at assisted living and nursing home facilities, senior housing, alcohol and drug abuse facilities, churches, teen centers, etc. Visitors and prospective new members are welcome and anyone who needs more information should call membership chair, Pat Goone at 847-838-6688.
ANTIOCH VFW BINGO
The Antioch VFW sponsors Bingo every Tuesday night. Open to the public. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and Bingo starts at 6:45 p.m. Pull tabs are available. Lightning game available as well.mailto:socialjusticeofc@aol.com.
A.A.R.P. MEETING
Antioch A.A.R.P. Chapter 387 meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the Antioch Senior Center at 817 Holbek Dr. in Antioch. For more information, please call Sharon at 847-395-5068.
ANTIOCH KIWANIS
Kiwanis Club of Antioch meets at the Double Eagle restaurant in Antioch every Tuesday at noon. Kiwanis is about “Serving The Children in our Community”. Come join us, and have the opportunity to share your experience, knowledge and service project ideas. For more information on Kiwanis Club of Antioch please call Melissa at 847-486-8044 or e-mail her at mjrigoni@hotmail.com or Jennifer at 847-838-6391.
FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC
FATIGUE SUPPORT
The Advocates for FMS meets the first Saturday of each month at 884 Main Street (Rte. 83) in Antioch from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Please join us for a free, informative session and feel free to
bring a spouse, friend or family member along. To make a reservation or for more info, call 847-362-7807. Also, check our website www.AFFTER.org mailto:info@AFFTER.org
YWCA OF LAKE COUNTY
FREE MAMMOGRAMS
The YWCA of Lake County ENCOREplus provides breast and cervical cancer education services as well as free and low cost mammograms, free clinical breast exams, scheduling assistance, transportation, childcare and other supportive services to women that may not receive life saving early detection screening tests. Our participants are mostly minority women with little access to medical services. For more information concerning these services, please call 847-662-4247.
CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS
The Antioch Fire Department is now offering free child safety seat checks. For more information, call the Antioch Fire Department at 847-395-5511.
TOPS
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday. Weigh-ins start at 6:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the Antioch Senior Center at 817 Holbek in Antioch. For more information, please call Dorothy at 847-395-7407 or Betty at 847-838-3907.
THE GOOD SAMARITAN
A COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION CENTER
If you have any items that a family in need could use, we’ll collect them. If you know of a family in need, we’ll distribute to them. Some of the items we have are: Coats, Outerwear, Clothes, Linens, Toys, and many other items. If donating clothing, please make sure that all clothes are clean. The Distribution Center is at Distinctive Signs which is located at 43420 N. Rte. 45 in Antioch. Please call Jeff at 847-395-7217 for more information. For Food Pantry assistance or to donate food call Kathy at the Open Arms Mission Food Pantry at 847-395-0309.
CENTER FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE
CCI, an Illinois based exchange program, is looking for individuals and families to host a foreign exchange student for either a semester or for the school year. Find out more on how you can open your home and heart to a student at www.cci-exchange.com or contact Marge at 888-488-4056.
OPEN ARMS MISSION FOOD PANTRY
Open Arms Mission is now located at 1548 S. Main Street (Rte. 83) in Antioch. Our Adopt-A-Mission program is well under way. We are currently seeking support for our “Fill the Milk Jug” program. We purchase about 800 gallons of milk each month at a cost of about $2.50 a gallon. Can you help with a cash donation to support 10, 20 or more gallons each month? Any cash donations received during April are eligible for matching funds from the Alan Feinstein Foundation! So your gift can help even more during this month.
Our special need items for the month of April are: spaghetti sauce and paper products. Drop-off barrels are located at the Village Halls in Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst. Open Arms is no longer accepting clothing or furniture donations. Please bring these items to the Good Samaritan/Distinctive Signs at 43420 N. Rte. 45 in Antioch. Open Arms is a non-profit (501C-3) community organization providing assistance with daily living necessities, one neighbor at a time. All donations are tax deductible. Our mailing address is Open Arms Mission, P.O. Box 79, Antioch, IL 60002.Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. For further information, please call 847-395-0309.
SCHOOL & CHURCH NEWS
GRASS LAKE SCHOOL
4TH ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
Grass Lake School in Antioch is having their Rummage Sale on Thursday, June 16th through Sunday, June 19th. Hours are Thursday – Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Anyone that would like to donate lightly used, usable items (no mattresses or vehicles) would be greatly appreciated. The drop off dates are from May 25 – June 10 at the bus barn’s large doors. Tax donation forms are available at the side door. Anyone willing to help with the sale or setup, please call. If you would like to volunteer or have questions, call Sharon Goebel, 847-395-1550, ext. 22.
ST. PETER SCHOOL AUCTIONEERS NIGHT
Mark your calendars! Join us for a fun evening at our 13th Annual Auctioneers Night, Saturday, April 23rd, 2005. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 and Live Auction begins at 8:00 p.m.
If you have any items to donate for our live or silent auction or need any further information regarding this event, please contact Maureen Kugel at 847-587-1025. Proceeds from this auction benefit our parish school.