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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.
- For those of you new to the Village of Hawthorn Woods, a yard waste sticker is required to be applied to a yard waste bag and then placed at the curb for special handling
- 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.
- You may contact Waste Management at (800) 796-9696 if you are a senior, 62 years of age or older, in order to receive a senior discount.
(847) 540-5222.
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.
Parks & Recreation
Upcoming Winter Programs
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 (ages
January 26-March 19
Wednesdays, 5:05 p.m. - 5:50 p.m.
& Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Parent & Me Floor Hockey (Ages 4-6 with Adult)
February 19-March 19
Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sticks & More - Floor Hockey & Beginner Lacrosse (Ages 6-8)
February 21-March 28
Saturdays, 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mondays, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Go Girl Go Sports & Crafts (Ages 4-7)
February 19-March 19
Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A Matter of Balance (Ages 60+)
Thursdays, January 6 - March 3
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Wonder what the pandemic has done to your balance? This popular program is available virtually. We discuss ways to prevent falls, learn why falls happen, and practice exercises to develop strength and flexibility. No registration is required.
This program is being held online:
Meeting ID: 945 048 13441
Passcode: 377510
Call-in: 1 (312) 626-6799
(Contact us for an email link)
Kari Pohar, (847) 740-6708 or kpohar@catholiccharities.net
Brian Sullivan, (847) 847-3531 or bsullivan@vhw.org
Bingocize (Ages 60+)
Monday, January 31, 9:00 a.m.
& Tuesday, February 1, 9:00 a.m.
Bingo + Exercise = Bingocize!
Bingocize combines the game of Bingo with fall prevention exercises. Come play bingo and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls. No registration is required, but please RSVP to Kari or Brian.
This program is being held online:
Meeting ID: 734 215 2035
Passcode: 377510
Call-in: 1 (312) 626-6799
(Contact us for an email link)
Kari Pohar, (847) 740-6708 or kpohar@catholiccharities.net
Brian Sullivan, (847) 847-3531 or bsullivan@vhw.org
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)
Village News
An Update From Mayor Dominick DiMaggio
SWALCO is hosting one Household Chemical Waste Event in the month of January. The date of the event is:
Saturday, January 22, 2022
The facility where the event is 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.
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.
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
Sustainability Committee Virtual Meeting
Thursday, January 13, 6:00 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
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Ph: (847) 438-5500 | Fx: (847) 438-1459
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