Happy Friday, Antioch!
The weather looks like it is going to be -perfect- this weekend. I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy it! I cannot promise the same for the Bears game on Sunday.
There are a couple of highlights from our Village Board meeting from Wednesday. First, congratulations to Antioch Police Department veteran officer Tim Lynch on his promotion to Sergeant! Sgt. Lynch has been a member of the Antioch Police Department for over 22 years! This is a well-deserved promotion. Congratulations, Sgt.!
At our Village Board meeting, we also approved three new members of the Antioch Parks Commission. Congratulations and welcome; Jodi Klemm, Dave Olufs, and Libby Deichsel.
We’re just about a week away from the 2023 Fall Wine Walk! If you’re interested in going, I would suggest getting tickets ASAP. We keep making the event bigger, and it keeps selling out! The 2023 Fall Wine Walk will be next Saturday, September 23rd in Downtown Antioch. We’ll have at least 30 locations on the walk. For tickets, visit the Parks Office at 806 Holbek Drive, or buy them online at: https://www.antioch.il.gov/event/fallwinewalk
The Antioch Fire Department is hosting its 26th Annual Fire Department Pancake Breakfast a week from Sunday, September 24th from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Antioch Fire Station #1, 835 Holbek Dr. Antioch. The AFD is promoting opportunities for children to touch a fire truck, take tours of the firehouse, and play in a bouncy house shaped like a fire truck. In addition, there will be plenty of pancakes, sausage, and refreshments. Additionally, Vitalant will be at the fire department to accept blood donations. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens and children 6 to 12 years old. Children 5 years and younger are free. For more information, visit www.antiochfire.org, or the Antioch Fire Department Facebook page.
The Antioch Fine Arts Foundation is holding its Antioch Art Affair Fundraiser at the Rivalry Alehouse on Saturday, September 30th from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. You’ll be able to see and bid on some amazing Art made by local Artists. Tickets are $30 at the door. https://antiochfinearts.org
Tickets are on sale now for the Rotary Club of Antioch’s Pork Chop Dinner & Auction fundraiser! The annual event will be held this year on October 7th. The Antioch Rotary Club is a great, local organization that supports the Antioch, Lake Villa, and Lindenhurst communities with college scholarships, holiday food baskets, youth leadership training, and the Rotary Club offers support to other organizations. This year’s dinner and auction will be held at the Antioch VFW. Tickets are available online or from Rotary Club members. For more information, visit: www.antiochrotary.org
Did you see that Polson’s has reopened? The store reopened this week following the traffic accident that month that significantly damaged the front of the store. According to Polsen’s Facebook page, the repairs on the front part of their building will not be finished for at least another month or two, however, they will remain open. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the accident and the store has been able to reopen!
Flag football registration is open for kids aged 5 to 13 years old. Sign up today if you’re interested. If not enough children are enrolled, it may lead to the cancellation of classes. For more information and to enroll, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog/index/cad37f8e8f01b9ee9d775cd2110310c7?filter=c2VhcmNoPWZsYWclMjBmb290YmFsbA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR3UXprf9uAEtlRUz4u5ZWzWDf5wzJgau-NgKwTmRiJQRXZYJOAqliqQUfc
Have a great weekend! Shop local!
Scott J. Gartner
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Upcoming Village Events:
September 23, 2023, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Fall 2023 Antioch Wine Walk (Downtown Antioch)
