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Issued the following announcement on Aug. 26
Over the past few years, the Village of Hawthorn Woods has been the recipient of several honors and awards as one of the safest cities in Illinois and one of the most desirable places to live in Illinois. How do you top those accolades? The Village is proud to elevate our commitment to prioritize a safe and secure community by hiring a new Director of Public Safety. The Village of Hawthorn Woods is pleased to welcome John Malcolm as our new Director of Public Safety.
Director Malcolm will be coordinating all areas of public safety as we look to integrate police services, park safety, emergency management services, severe weather incidents, disaster preparedness, train derailment evacuation plans, and the coordination of the four fire district agencies that provide service to Hawthorn Woods. Former Chief of the Lake Zurich Fire Department, and past Chairman of the Hawthorn Woods Police Board of Commissioners, John Malcom brings strong public administrative management expertise to his new role.
John is a former Emergency Management Coordinator for The Village of Mount Prospect and has earned both National Incident Management and Incident Command System certifications. He has Emergency Operations Center (EOC) training experience, as well as serving as a cadet instructor at Harper College. John also helped develop a Strategic National Stockpile Distribution Plan (SNS) for emergency operations. He has over 34 years of public service and emergency management experience and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University.
“It was an easy decision for me to join the Village of Hawthorn Woods because of the tremendous leadership we have,” according to John. “I am honored to serve the Village as the Director of Public Safety. My primary goal is to support our police chief, sergeants, and police officers, and to provide a safe environment for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We have an outstanding police department and I am honored to be a part of such a great organization.”
Excellence In Gardening Award
The Village of Hawthorn Woods, along with our Hawthorn Woods in Bloom Committee, would like to invite our residents, businesses, churches, and civic groups to take part in the beautification of our community. One winner will be chosen to receive the Excellence in Gardening Award in the month of June, July, August, and September. Gardens are judged with regards to design, maintenance, originality, color, and personal touch. Once a winner is chosen, Mayor Dominick DiMaggio will present a colorful “Excellence in Gardening” yard sign to the award recipient to display in their front lawn.
Nominate a friend, neighbor, or even your own garden for the award! All gardens nominated must be located within the Village limits of Hawthorn Woods. To nominate a garden, contact Brian Sullivan at bsullivan@vhw.org or (847) 847-3531. Nominations are due the first Friday of each month.
Parks & Recreation
Registration is On-Going for Fall Programs
Check out what's happening in Hawthorn Woods this upcoming fall! The Parks & Recreation Fall 2021 brochure is available and registration for programs is on-going. The brochure contains information on events, such as the Fall Family Fun Fest, Movies in the Barn, our Holiday Craft Fair, and the Hometown Holiday event. Check out our popular programs, such as Youth Soccer, Taekwondo, and Gymnastics. We also have new programs to offer, such as Green Sprouts, Nerf Flag Football, and Martial Arts Fitness classes.
Fall 2021 Youth Programs
The Village of Hawthorn Woods Youth Soccer League offers young soccer players an opportunity to learn the game of soccer and build upon their existing skills. This program provides instruction in a recreation-based environment where participants learn by playing together on the field. Our program focuses on player skill development through training, drills, and scrimmage games. All levels welcome. Visit www.vhw.org/YouthSoccer for complete details.
September 8 - October 30
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Heritage Oaks Park - Soccer Fields
This program is designed to introduce the art of taekwondo to children by instilling the five ancient tenets of taekwondo as a way of life - courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. This program provides the foundation for physical and psychological training; increasing their strength, fitness, flexibility, confidence, and ability to focus. It teaches children how to build a strong healthy body and provides the foundational elements for improved motor skills, better ability to pay attention and follow directions, practice courtesy and discipline, and gain self-confidence. All participants must wear a uniform. Uniform fee: $65 (separate from program fees). Visit www.vhw.org/taekwondo for complete details.
Little Jins (Ages 5-7)
Tuesdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center - Community Room
Fees: $120/resident; $138/non-resident
Kids & Family (Ages 8+)
Tuesdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 26, 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center - Community Room
Fees: $300/resident; $345/non-resident
Intro to Sports
Introduce your child to various sports, including baseball, football, track & field, hockey, volleyball, and more. Click on the links below to view our program offerings this fall.
Gymnastics
The Parks and Recreation Department partners with Vernon Hills Gymnastics to offer gymnastics classes for various levels. Classes begin September 7 or later. Click here to view our class offerings, including:
- Parent/Tot (Ages 2-3.5)
- Preschool (Ages 3-4)
- Pre-K (Ages 4-5)
- Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)
Fall 2021 Adult Programs
Martial Arts Fitness (Ages 18+)
Workout with fitness classes that “pack a punch”! These martial arts inspired fitness classes are fun and fast-paced 30-minute workouts that include kicking, punching, strength training, muscle toning, and cardio building. Classes are held in the safety of a non-contact, supportive group class structure. Come work up a good sweat and enjoy the benefits of what we like to call “kick-punch therapy.” With this class pass, you may attend unlimited classes for the full 12 weeks. See the schedule of classes below. Gloves and gear are provided.
Unlimited classes September 7 - November 30
Various days and times (Click here to view class schedule)
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts
Fees: $250/resident; $290/non-resident
Fit4Mom (Ages 18+)
FIT4MOM is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood. From pregnancy, through postpartum and beyond, FIT4MOM fitness and wellness programs help make moms strong in body, mind, and spirit. Your first class is FREE! Class offerings include Body Boost, Strides 360, Body Well, and Stroller Strides.
Classes begin September 7
Various days and times (Click here to view class schedule)
Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center - Community Room
Pickleball (Ages 55+)
Whether you want to learn the game of pickleball or build upon your current knowledge and skills, this class is for you. Classes will focus on pickleball basics, such as forehand and backhand shots, serving, and court positioning. Players will learn scoring and the rules of the game through drills and playing time. The pace of this class will give players the opportunity to develop the skills needed to play this fun and energetic game. All levels welcome. All equipment will be provided.
September 8 - October 13
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mundelein Community Center - Gym
Fees: $59/resident; $68/non-resident
Events
Fall Family Fun Fest
Saturday, September 25
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center
(indoors & outdoors)
Let’s get ready for an enjoyable fall season at the Hawthorn Woods Fall Family Fun Fest. This FREE community event includes crafts, mini-train rides, giveaways, and a variety of activities for children and families. Come touch a truck with vehicles from the Hawthorn Woods Police Department, Public Works Department, Countryside Fire District, and more. All residents are invited to come say hello and meet staff from all Village departments, including Police, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Finance, and Community Development.
Thank you to our Fall Family Fun Fest Sponsors!
Edward Jones Investments - Office of Erica B. Gunther
70 Landover Parkway, Suite D
Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
(847) 438-7577
Village News
An Update From Mayor Dominick DiMaggio
Nicor Home Equipment Rebates
If you purchase an energy-efficient furnace, boiler or smart thermostat this year, you may be eligible for a @NicorGas rebate. Nicor is offering rebates of $200-$225 for furnaces, depending on the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) percentage and installation date. Rebates of $350 are offered for boilers with an AFUE of 95% or above. For ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostats, you can receive a $25 rebate.
Girl Scouts Of Lake Zurich Take Action Project
The Girl Scouts of Lake Zurich, which includes girls throughout Community Unit School District 95, recently held three day-long environmental events for Girl Scouts in grades 1st through 5th at Brierwoods Forest Preserve and Rambling Hills Park. Both park sites are located in the Village of Hawthorn Woods.
Girl Scouts in middle and high school planned activity itineraries for each day and lead the younger Girl Scouts through outdoor related badge programs, entitled Journeys. Each Journey required the girls to participate in a Take Action Project, a project providing a sustainable solution to a community issue.
The Girl Scouts partnered with the Village of Hawthorn Woods Parks and Recreation Department to learn about the importance of native plants, different types of tree canopies, and how to plant saplings. All of the Girl Scouts then took part in planting trees or native flowers at the two parks, completing the Take Action portion of their badge work.
The Village of Hawthorn Woods would like to thank the Girl Scouts of Lake Zurich for assisting us in maintaining and enhancing our treasured parks!
And, if you are interested in coordinating a group to volunteer at any of our park sites, please contact Brian Sullivan at bsullivan@vhw.org or (847) 847-3514.
SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Disposal
SWALCO is hosting three Household Chemical Waste Events in the month of September. The dates of the events are:
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Saturday, September 25, 2021
The facility where the events are taking place is located at: 1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Appointments are required for Household Chemical Waste Events located at the Gurnee Facility to ensure safety & efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. All SWALCO HCW Collection Events are FREE for Illinois residents only. Please click here for more information, or to schedule an appointment.
Additionally, SWALCO offers a Residential Electronics Recycling Program for Lake County residents. For more information about this program, please review the Residential Recycling Program drop-off instructions here.
The Delta Variant And Updated Guidance
The Delta variant continues to spread at a rapid pace around the country. It is highly transmissible and is accounting for more than 93% of COVID-19 cases in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lake County is currently experiencing a HIGH level of COVID-19 community transmission. This means that Lake County has 100 or more weekly cases per 1,000 residents. The CDC recently updated their guidance and recommends that everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear a mask indoors in areas with substantial and high transmission. New guidance also recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools. To keep track of transmission by county, check out the CDC page COVID-19 Integrated County View.
Getting as many people vaccinated as possible against COVID-19 continues to be the most effective way to control the pandemic. All COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized in the United States are effective against COVID-19, including severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
Having additional layered prevention strategies will also continue to control the spread. Layered prevention strategies include:
- Vaccinations, for those eligible
- Masking
- Social distancing
- Contact tracing
- Testing
- Staying home when sick
- Infection control precautions (e.g. hand sanitizer locations, cleaning and disinfection of commonly used surfaces)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Lake County has released a Coronavirus Data Hub to centralize data related to COVID-19 in Lake County. To access the data hub please click here or visit the Lake County website available at www.lakecountyil.gov/COVID19data.
What to do if you are sick:
Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider immediately.
Do not walk into a healthcare facility, urgent care clinic, or hospital before calling. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor. If your doctor believes that you need to be tested for COVID-19, your doctor should call the Lake County Health Department Communicable Disease Program to arrange for you to be assessed.
Upcoming Meeting Calendar
Finance Committee Virtual Meeting
Monday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting
Monday, September 27, 6:00 p.m.
If you would like to attend a virtual meeting, the meeting agenda will be posted 48 hours prior to the meeting on our Village website at vhw.org with Zoom link instructions.
Village Administration
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Administrative Officer/Village Clerk
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