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Issued the following announcement on Sept. 16
This past Sunday, September 12, nine students from Adlai Stevenson High School (pictured here), who are also residents of the Hawthorn Trails subdivision, spent the entire morning clearing trash and recyclable materials along Quentin Road through the Lake County Adopt-A-Highway Program.
The Village of Hawthorn Woods would like to applaud the students’ volunteer efforts in keeping our roadsides clean. We are so very grateful for your service to our community!
If you are interested in coordinating a group to “sign-up and clean-up” our roadsides, please contact Brian Sullivan at bsullivan@vhw.org or (847) 847-3514.
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.
As a friendly reminder, a face covering will be required for those that enter the Aquatic Center.
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
Hawthorn Woods At Night Stargazing Class
As a designated International Dark Sky Community, the Village of Hawthorn Woods invites you to enjoy the amazing night sky while exploring the joys of stargazing.
All ages and families are welcome! In this program, you will learn how to operate a telescope, about night sky navigation and preservation, how to identify the constellations, and the impact of light pollution. This class will be held outside just after sunset at Community Park. Handouts will accompany each class to reinforce information discussed. In order to participate, face coverings and physical distancing are mandatory. One registration fee per family. Instructed by Jim Stewart, Hawthorn Woods resident and astronomical enthusiast. Please feel free to bring along your binoculars!
Thursdays, Sept. 30- Oct. 21, 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Community Park
Fees: $25/resident; $35/non-resident
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
Green Sprouts
Join our Green Sprouts class for a hands-on exploration through nature with your young child! Together, we will listen to a story, explore the woods on a guided hike, and put your child’s fine motor skills to work with a nature-themed craft. The stories and crafts will coincide with the current season.
Wednesdays, Sept. 22 - Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Brierwoods Nature Preserve
Fees: $45/resident; $52/non-resident
Mondays, Oct. 4 - Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Brierwoods Nature Preserve
Fees: $45/resident; $52/non-resident
Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
Senior Gathering
Save the Date! October Senior Gathering and Vaccination Clinic
Wednesday, October 13, 11:45 a.m.
Jewel-Osco will be on-site to administer flu vaccines and COVID Pfizer vaccines. RSVP to Patrick at pteehan@vhw.org or (847) 847-3505 to reserve your vaccine. Please bring your medical insurance card. We will follow recommended mask and social distancing guidelines at this event.
Village News
An Update From Mayor Dominick DiMaggio
Meadowlark Park And Arboretum
Dedication Ceremony
Mayor Dominick DiMaggio and the Village Board of Trustees are proud to announce the grand opening outdoor dedication ceremony of the Meadowlark Park and Arboretum on Monday, October 11, at 4:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
The park is located at 188 Meadowlark Drive, at the intersection of West Schwerman Road, within the Lake Lorraine Estates subdivision.
Meadowlark Park and Arboretum is a new 3.5-acre park site, featuring an interactive playground comprised of five ADA compliant play pods, which depict the historical land use of Hawthorn Woods in a Legacy of the Land Tour. This tour includes a Glacial Deposit Outdoor Classroom, Wetland Habitat Play Area, Woodland Forest Play Pod, Industrial Modernization Gravity Glide, and an Honoring Our Agricultural Heritage Picnic Grove.
Meadowlark Park and Arboretum also includes a diverse treescape designed in conjunction with the Morton Arboretum, a 2.5-acre sustainable pollinator meadow habitat, walking trail, a rustic style “Little Library” donated by the Rotary Club of Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and Long Grove, educational signage, along with picnic tables and park benches throughout. The park is open year-round between sunrise and sunset, accessible to all mobilities.
This dedication ceremony marks the much-anticipated completion of a 5-year park design and implementation process. Funding and guidance were provided by the following organizations: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)/Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD); Morton Arboretum; America in Bloom/Canadian National Railway; Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation; Chicago Regional Tree Initiative; and the Rotary Club of Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer and Long Grove. The Village of Hawthorn Woods would like to whole-heartedly express our gratitude to these important organizations and agencies for their support throughout this recreational and environmentally sustainable endeavor.
We look forward to seeing you at the Meadowlark Park and Arboretum outdoor dedication ceremony!
New Village Trustee Appointment
At the July 26th Village Board Meeting, Mayor Dominick DiMaggio appointed Hawthorn Woods resident, Cathy Bayer, to fill a vacant Trustee seat on the Village Board. Cathy has been a resident of Hawthorn Woods for over seventeen years and lives with her family in the Acorn Acres subdivision, where she serves as president of the homeowners association. She has also served on the Village’s Planning, Building, and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Cathy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. She worked in the areas of recruitment and human resources for over fifteen years before becoming a stay-at-home mom.
“When a trustee position became available and the Mayor asked if I would be interested in taking on that role, I was truly honored,” Cathy stated. “While we often talk about federal and state issues that are covered on the news, I believe our own neighborhood and local community issues can really make as much of, and oftentimes, more of an impact on our daily lives. It is a privilege to represent the community of families I have come to know in my 17+ years as a resident and I aim to be a positive contributor in the continued development of the Village of Hawthorn Woods, while maintaining the small town feel that we all appreciate.”
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
Village Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, September 27, 6:00 p.m.
Planning, Building, and Zoning Commission Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, September 28, 6:30 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
Your Elected Officials
2 Lagoon Drive | Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
Ph: (847) 438-5500 | Fx: (847) 438-1459
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