Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Antioch! I hope you had a great week!
Get your running shoes ready! Tomorrow is the inaugural 2024 Shamrock Shuffle 5k family fun run/walk at the Tim Osmond Sports Complex. The race gets underway at 11 a.m., with live music, food, and drinks starting at 12:30 p.m. It’s still not too late to register for the race! If you’re not a runner, come out to cheer on your friends and neighbors, and stay for after race festivities! For more information, visit https://www.antioch.il.gov/event/2024-shamrock-shuffle-5k/?instance_id=2477
Construction of our new downtown park is moving forward very quickly! I had a chance recently to walk the worksite of the project and I was amazed at how nicely things are coming along. The village’s communications team put together a short video to show off some of the progress. We recorded it about two weeks ago (on a very windy day) – check it out here: https://fb.watch/qQhhK33ysN/
We’re only a couple of weeks away from the Village’s family-friendly Easter events! The Antioch Parks and Recreation Department’s Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (for 10-15-year-olds) will take be on Thursday, March 28th at 8:00 p.m. The Antioch Easter Parade will be on Saturday, March 30th at 10:30 a.m. with an Easter Egg hunt for the kids (ages 0-9) at 11:00 a.m. It’s not too late to get your kids signed up for either egg hunt. If you’re interested in participating, please contact our Parks Department to get a wristband for the event.
Are you looking for something for your kids to do over spring break? Enrollment is going on now for the Antioch Parks Department Spring Break Camp. Spring Break Camp is for children in grades K – 7th and will run from March 25 – March 29, 2024. Camp is $42 per child per day. Register today: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog/index/66a879c23ab2ce5fd76ba2a7b1913a45?filter=c2VhcmNoPXNwcmluZyUyMGJyZWFr&fbclid=IwAR3tAtsahJPgx_7I_X4vYjcmxN1GcsPV_jD4srJLiNdMCGCr5a8iE0CCAx8
Have you voted yet for Antioch Pizza? This week, WGN-AM announced the brackets for their Chicago Pizza Madness Tournament. I’m excited to see Antioch’s very own Antioch Pizza is one of the 64 pizza restaurants participating in the competition. If you have a chance, cast your vote to support Antioch Pizza! The first-round voting ends on Monday, March 18th. For more information and to cast your vote, visit: https://trib.al/AkIxiP
Later next month, The Penny’s Purpose is hosting its Fourth Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction. The fundraiser will be at The Lodge of Antioch on Saturday, April 20th. They’re also looking for donations for their silent auction. If you’re interested in making a donation, email fundraising2024@thepennyspurpose.org. For more information about the event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2023128681405097/
I hope to see you around town! I encourage everyone to shop local this weekend. Did you know that the first few months of the year can be some of the slowest months for local businesses? This is a great time to be out supporting the local business owners who make our community great! Shop, dine, and enjoy – in Antioch!
Scott J. Gartner
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Upcoming Village Events:
March 16, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – 2024 Village of Antioch Shamrock Shuffle 5k family run/walk
March 28, 2024, 8 p.m. – 2024 Village of Antioch Flashlight Egg Hunt
March 30, 2024, 10:30 a.m. – 2024 Easter Parade – Downtown Antioch
March 30, 2024, 11: a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt at the Bandshell
