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See and take photos with the Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 22 at the American Legion 771, 749 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Additional parking will be available in the parking lot of Primo Italian American Cuisine, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Windsor Court Business Center, 501 N. Route 21, and Warren Township High School O’Plaine Campus, 500 O’Plaine Road.
Learn more
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If you are preparing your taxes and can't remember how much your property taxes were, you can find that information
here.
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Free AARP tax preparation services for seniors and those with low incomes at the Fremont Library. Registration is required. Call 847-918-3225 to schedule an appointment.
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Would you be willing to participate in an upcoming community focus group regarding public transportation needs in Lake County? They want to hear from people who represent different geographic areas, demographics, and level of need.
Click here to sign up.
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There are 8 tickets available for Aladdin for June 14 at 7:30 pm at the Palace Theater on Randolph in Chicago. This time there is no transportation included. The tickets are $50.00 each. Click here if you are interested. Send an email to the link with the number of tickets you are interested in.
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Netflix customers are receiving emails asking to verify or change log-in information. They are then directed to yet another page to verify payment information. Do not click the link or respond to emails requesting updated information.
This is an example of a "phishing" scam, and the fake webpages are surprisingly convincing!
If you receive an email like this, delete it. Any time you wish to check any subscription, go to their official page. Do not use the link in an email.
There is also a gmail scam. Click here to read about it.
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Many of you have been asking what we need in the food pantry. Our food pantry is especially in need of jelly, toiletries, detergent and cleaning supplies.
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Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship Program
The Illinois Sheriff’s Association annually issues over 100 scholarships throughout the state. Eligible Lake County students compete for a $500 scholarship that is awarded in Lake County each year. Applicants for the scholarships compete in an essay contest, as part of their application process. For more information, please contact the Sheriff’s Administration at 847-377-4000.
Click here for the application
Scholarship deadline is March 15, 2017.
Illinois high school seniors who will continue their education in-state may apply for Township of Illinois scholarships. Please mail your completed application, postmarked no later than March 1, 2017 to: Township Officials of Illinois Attn.: Scholarship Committee 3217 Northfield Drive Springfield, Illinois 62702 Click here for the application.
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Meet new people and learn important safety skills. You don't have to join the team.
A free six-week training course on emergency preparedness will run on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, February 15 through March 22. Sessions will be held at the Fremont Township Center. To register for this six-week program and learn lifesaving skills, please email team member Judy Hammel at
3jham@earthlink.net.
Are you prepared for the unexpected? Is the safety of your family a priority for you? Do you have a preparedness kit for your family? Do you know where your gas shut off is or how to turn off the electricity to your home? These and other safety questions are answered in the CERT class being offered by Fremont Township.
Fremont Cert is on the radio on Thursday Nights at 7:00 pm WRLR 98.3fm the Voice of Lake County.
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The next Fremont Cert Public Information session is on February 6, 2017 at 7:00pm.
It may be winter but it’s a good time to get ready for boating season. This presentation by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will cover some of the topics in its’ All About Boater Safety courses that have become mandatory for new boaters to take and pass. The presentation is hosted by the Community Emergency Response Team of Fremont Township. Refreshments will be served.
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Mundelein Show Choir Concert and Dessert Extravaganza
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Don't miss the annual fundraiser for the Mundelein Show Choirs on January 20 at 6:30 pm. They are selling raffle tickets for Hamilton Tickets.
Click here for more information
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The Mundelein Baseball & Softball Association (MBSA) and the Lake County Stallions will be presenting our Coach of the Year awards at the Reverse Raffle on January 28. This supports the youth baseball and the youth cheer/football programs that serve our community.
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Free Hearing Screening and Otoscope Exam at Fremont Township
Thursday from 10:00 am – 1 pm
Audibel Hearing Aid Center in Libertyville, a leader in “Better Hearing Health” is pleased to offer a Free Hearing Screening and Otoscope Exam Event on Thursday February 9 from 10:00 am til 1 pm at lower level of the Fremont Township Administrative Building.
Hearing Loss is the 3rd most common condition in older Americans.
A Local Hearing Instrument Specialist from Audibel Hearing Aid Center, Libertyville, will be on site
performing Hearing Screenings and Otoscope Exams.
With your appointment, you’ll receive:
••FREE Hearing Screening!
••FREE Ear Canal Examination!
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Hawthon Woods Winter Carnival
Saturday, February 18, Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Shake loose from being cooped up inside and get out and enjoy Community Park for a fun family afternoon. The afternoon will be complete with refreshments, entertainment, music, snowman building contest, games, sledding, and old fashioned horse-drawn wagon rides. This promises to be a spectacular afternoon for the whole family More information
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Mundelein Farmer's Market is now accepting applications for the 2017 season, Fridays June 16 till October 6, from 3:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Applications and rules are available at
www.mundeleincommunityconnection.org.
Produce, bread, food vendors are especially welcome.
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General Preparedness
- Make a family emergency communication plan and include your pets.
- Identify an out of town emergency contact to coordinate information with family/friends.
- Check on neighbors.
- Keep an emergency kit wherever you spend time: home, car, work etc.
- Download the FEMA App and set up local alerts
- Listen to local officials by radio, TV, or social media and take action.
- Practice your preparedness plans with a drill or exercise.
- Take a first aid class so you can help until first responders arrive.
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ElderCARE is an organization that provides services to adults over 65
- Transportation to Medical Appointments
- Shopping
- Home Visits....
For more information call 847-406-4683 or visit their website at: eldercarelakecounty.org
Their trained volunteers will pick you up and wait with you at the doctor's office. They will go shopping for you and come by for a friendly visit. ElderCARE is also looking for volunteers to drive residents.
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Cuba Township: Road District Facility
28070 W. Cuba Road, Barrington, IL
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Excluding Holidays
Grant Township: Road District Facility
26535 Molidor Road, Ingleside, IL
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Excluding Holidays
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Grayslake Public Works Facility
585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to NOON
Excluding Holidays
Highland Park: Recycling Center
1180 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL
Every Tuesday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
1st Saturday of the month 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Excluding Holidays
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Fremont Township recycles shoes year round. You will find a bin on our front porch. If you are disposing of shoes that have laces, please tie the laces together.
We also accept eyeglasses.
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We accept diaper donations for children and adults. If you have diapers you are no longer in need of, please consider donating them to Fremont Township. We do accept open bags.
If you are aware of Fremont Township residents in need of diapers,( children or adult)
please have them contact our office at 847 223-2847
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Fremont Township offers a free prescription drug card.
Click here to download your free card.
We also have the cards in our office.
Even if you have insurance, some people have found a bigger discount with this card on certain drugs. Let me know your experience!
Cardholders and their entire families can also benefit from the savings provided through other discount programs:
- Save up to 60% on dental care. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Save up to 50% on vision care. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Save up to 15% on hearing care. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Save up to 25% on veterinary services. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Save up to 70% on diabetic supplies. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Save 50% to 80% on lab work. CLICK HERE for more information.
- Save 50% to 80% on imaging. CLICK HERE for more information
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Thank you for subscribing to our email newsletter. We are always open to suggestions and many of the things you read are from input from our residents.
If you know of residents or neighbors who may not receive our e-newsletter, please forward this to them and invite them to sign up.
If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.
Diana O'Kelly
Fremont Township Supervisor
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