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Vehicle Sticker And Dog Tag January Renewal
Your current vehicle sticker(s) will expire on January 31, 2022. You will receive your renewal form in the mail this first week of January. Per Village Code, stickers must be displayed by January 31. You will be subject to a penalty for failure to purchase new stickers and/or dog tags.
Payment can be made in the following contactless manner:
- Once you receive your application in the mail, you may pay online at www.aptvsa.com/hawthornwoods/resident. You will need your PIN number found on the front of the application. There is no additional service fee to use your credit card online.
- Mail your renewal form to the Village of Hawthorn Woods, 2 Lagoon Drive, using the mailing envelope you will receive with your form. Please return the entire form (top and bottom). If paying by check, make checks payable to the Village of Hawthorn Woods. If paying by credit card, please complete the credit card information on the front of the form.
- Utilize our drop box at Village Hall, 2 Lagoon Drive. The drop box is located to the right of the double doors.
- Order by phone with credit card by calling (847) 847-3537 or (847) 847-3586.
Senior rates are available for residents 65 years of age or older. To qualify for a senior rate, a copy of each driver’s license is required for the Village to have on file. If you are just reaching the senior discount age, you can email, mail-in or drop-off in the Village Hall outdoor drop box a copy of your driver’s license to include in our file. Please watch for the applications in the mail this first week of January.
If you have any questions, please contact either Amy Belmonte at (847) 847-3537 or abelmonte@vhw.org, or Erica Rezula at (847) 847-3586 or erezula@vhw.org.
Christmas Tree Pick-Up
Christmas tree pick-up will take place during the first two full weeks in January on your yard waste pick-up day.
Trees must be stripped of all ornaments, garlands, tinsel, flocking, and stands. Trees not meeting these guidelines will not be picked up for recycling.
From January 20th onward, trees will be collected as trash.
Parks & Recreation
Upcoming Winter Programs
Go Girl Go Sports & Crafts (Ages 4-7)
January 8-February 5
Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Little Jins Taekwondo (Ages 5-7)
January 26-March 19
Wednesdays, 4:20 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
& Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Kids & Family Taekwondo
January 26-March 19
Wednesdays, 5:05 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
& Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. - Noon
Indoor Soccer
The Hawthorn Woods Elite Soccer Club is pleased to offer a winter indoor soccer academy program in collaboration with the Wauconda Area Youth Soccer Club (WAYSC) and the Hawthorn Woods Youth Soccer Recreational Program.
Boys
Fridays, January 7-March 18
U8: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
U10: 5:50 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.
U12: 7:10 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.
Fee: $125
Girls
Saturdays, January 8-March 19
U8: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
U10: 10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
U12: 11:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Fee: $125
Session Age Codes:
U8: Ages 6-7
U10: Ages 8-9
U12: Ages 10-11
Location: The winter indoor training facility is located at 441 Bonner Road, Wauconda, second floor. Enter the back parking lot of the building off of Old Rand Road/Main Street and use the back door entrance.
Masks must be worn by all, including players. Indoor soccer shoes or normal running shoes may only be worn in the indoor training space (no outdoor cleats). If you should have any questions, please contact Brian Sullivan, Director of Parks and Recreation, at bsullivan@vhw.org or (847) 847-3531.
FIT4MOM Fitness Classes
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! Visit greaternwchi.fit4mom.com/programs for complete class descriptions, requirements, and fees.
2022 Schedule:
Sundays, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Body Boost
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Stroller Strides
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Strides 360
Location: Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center - Community Room (94 Midlothian Road)
Special Events
Sweetheart Family Barn Dance
Saturday, February 5, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Village Hall Barn
Young children, ages 3-12, can have a date night with their mom, dad, or grandparent! Spend a sweet night out together dancing the night away in our rustic community barn. Individually wrapped snacks and refreshments will be available. Our DJ will play your favorite songs and lead fun games. Formal attire is suggested. All children are encouraged to wear their favorite dress, princess gown, tie, or bow tie. Pre-registration is required for all attendees (children and adults); registration is per person; children must be accompanied by at least 1 adult.
Masks are required at this event unless seated in the eating area.
Fees & Registration:
$20/resident; $25/non-resident
Registration closes January 30
2022 Special Events Calendar
The Village of Hawthorn Woods hosts several special events throughout the year to bring together friends, family, and our wonderful community. We are looking forward to seeing you out and about at our 2022 events. View our 2022 events calendar at www.vhw.org/SpecialEvents or download a printable calendar.
Village News
An Update From Mayor Dominick DiMaggio
Yard Waste Stickers
The Village Board recently approved a new three-year contract with Waste Management for residential waste removal services. Here are some of the highlights from this agreement:
- Effective January 1, 2022, the cost per yard waste sticker is $3.50, or 10 stickers for $30.00.
- If you would like unlimited seasonal landscape waste collection, you may contact Waste Management at (800) 796-9696. The fee is $165.00 per year.
- Waste Management has eliminated the $1.00 per sticker pricing for the months of October and November for leaf only stickers.
- There will be no changes to the service dates for our residents.
(847) 540-5222.
Lost And Found Items
Over this past summer, a number of items were found in our parks, primarily Community Park, by our Public Works Crew and Parks Crew.
Below is a listing of items we have in our Lost and Found.
Please call (847) 438-5500 to inquire and identify any lost items. We will continue to hold the items until January 31, 2022. After which, any remaining articles will be donated.
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
Planning, Building and Zoning Commission Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m.
Village Board Virtual Meeting
Monday, January 24, 5:00 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
Your Elected Officials
2 Lagoon Drive | Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047
Ph: (847) 438-5500 | Fx: (847) 438-1459
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