Shape Lake County's Future at Community Forum
The Lake County Board recently adopted a Short-term Strategic Plan that identifies four strategic priorities to be addressed over the next two to three years. Those issues are: Transportation, Criminal Justice, Water, and Economic Development. Now we are ready to move forward with the next step and want to know what residents think is important in the delivery of services.

We are planning five Community Forums across the community to engage in meaningful dialogue with community members, as well as raise awareness among the general public and stakeholders (municipal, civic leaders and others) about Lake County government. We also are planning an open house before each forum to demonstrate what Lake County government does through informational and interactive displays. Click here for a PDF with more infomation.

Village Hall Hours
The office of the Village of Riverwoods is open 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It is a concern of the Board of Trustees that there may be some residents who are unable to come to the office during those hours. However, it is not cost effective to have a full staff at the Village Hall for longer hours if there is no need.

As an experiment, and in an effort to accommodate all our residents, we would like to suggest the following. If you need to conduct business at the Village Hall - and cannot possibly get there during our established hours, please call the Village Hall (847) 945.3990 during hours. We will (try to) arrange a time for someone to meet you at the office. This could be after hours, before hours, or on Saturday.

Vernon Woods Owners Association Meeting Dates
March 31, 2008: Irene Gagerman (call for details: 847-607-4958)

April 21, 2008: Larry Kanar (call for details: 847-405-0471)

The RRA always needs volunteers! For Cleanup Day, please call Carol Magnuson at: 847-945-9455. For the Plant Sale, please call Marge Kaul at: 847-945-5131

Annual Barbeque and Plant Sale 2007 pictures.

Citizen of the Year Awards pictures.

Halloween 2006 pictures.

Annual Barbeque 2006 pictures.

Archives
Annual Barbeque, Plant Sale, Clean-up Day, Earth Day Celebration 2005 and Arts & Riverwoods pictures.

Riverwoods Preservation Council
Meetings are scheduled at 7:30pm at Village Hall. For more informations, please visit www.riverwoodsrpc.org or email questions@riverwoodsrpc.org.

Arts & Riverwoods
Anyone interested in being on the 2005 Executive Committee should contact Chairman Leslie Ames at: 847-948-9003 to volunteer.

Electronics Recycling Program
The City of Highland Park, in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, is pleased to announce a new year-round drop-off program for outdated, broken, or unwanted household electronics. The new program will accept electronic equipment beginning on November 6th. The drop-off collection will be open each week on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Firearms Training Center, 1180 Half Day Road. The events are open to household electronics only; no commercial, governmental, or institutional materials will be accepted. Click Here (PDF) for a list of items accepted at Electronics Recycling Collection Events. In addition, the City will accept fluorescent bulbs during these times as part of a pilot project. Fluorescent bulbs and fluorescent tubes up to 48 inches in length will be accepted.

Visit swalco.org for a list of additional collection events throughout Lake County. For more information, please contact Bob McCraren, Facilities Manager, at (847) 432-0807.

Senior Rewards from the Village of Riverwoods!
Are you age 62 or over and a Riverwoods resident? If so, you qualify for our new program, "Riverwoods Rewards". Come in to the Village Hall, M-F, 8:30am - 1:30pm to sign up for your Rewards card which entitles you to discounts and specials at several local merchants such as, Jimmy's Charhouse, McDonald's, Pearle Vision Center, Riverwoods Auto Center, Ranalli's, Cy's Crab House, and many, many more! In addition to your "Rewards" card, seniors are also entitled to several other benefits, including:

• Dial-A-Ride $3.00 discounts on 303 Cab Rides
• Household chore assistance by local High School students
• Temporary Handicap Parking Placard (with physician's completed form)
• "Home Alone" daily check-in calls
• AARP Driving Courses
• Special Luncheons
• And much more!

Brentwood North
www.boulevardhealthcare.com
"At Your Service Club" FREE services for our neighbors age 55 and older in the 60015 zip code. Services are available Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 3:00pm (unless otherwise noted) and include:

• Copies (limit 10 per week)
• Faxes (limit 5 local per week)
• Notary services
• Complimentary coffee and pastries
• Blood pressure screenings on Wednesdays, 9:00am to 11:00am

Come by to receive your MEMBERSHIP CARD! For more information, please call Marilyn or Laura at (847) 459-1200

Note: Proof of age (55+) and residency (60015 zip) required. Brentwood North reserves the right to discontinue this program after one month trial basis.

Honor Flight Chicago Honors WWII, Korean and Viet Nam Vets

Honor Flight Chicago needs your assistance to locating WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans, along with any terminally ill veterans of Korea and/or Vietnam. Honor Flight Chicago was formed in early 2008 with the specific purpose of taking our veterans—WWII, Korean, Viet Nam and beyond—to Washington DC, as our guests, to see their memorials.

There is absolutely no cost to the veterans for any part of this trip. They have given more than enough to a country that now has the opportunity to thank them in this very special way. They will have an exciting and very emotional day as they visit the WWII Memorial, followed by the Iwo Jim, Korean and Viet Nam Memorials. As time allows, they will tour DC before the return flight to Chicago.

We are asking for help to locate WWII veterans, as they are our priority. Visit www.honorflightchicago.org to view an 11 minute movie that tells the story. Honor flight Chicago asks everyone to spread the word about this program.