January 27, 2023
Greetings!
Winter in Woodridge

As a reminder, in the event of a snowfall that is expected or does exceed two inches, NO overnight parking will be permitted on any village street. Avoiding street parking during a snowfall allows snowplows to have more room to remove snow.
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Winter in Woodridge |  2023 Woodridge Prologis Foundation Scholarship | Job Openings at the Village of Woodridge | What Should You Do With Your Light Strand that Doesn't Work? Recycle It! | Woodridge VFW Scholarship Opportunities | Flashback Friday | IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE
VILLAGE MEETINGS

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting
January 30 at 6:30 p.m.
2nd Floor Training Room
5 Plaza Drive

Village Board Meeting
February 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive

Village Board Meeting
February 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive

Plan Commission Meeting
February 20 at 7:00p.m.
Werch Board Room
5 Plaza Drive



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2023 Woodridge Prologis Foundation Scholarship

The Village of Woodridge and the ProLogis Foundation have scholarship applications available for Woodridge High School Seniors attending college in the fall. The primary criteria for applicants are: Woodridge residency, good citizenship, leadership potential, community or campus involvement, and academic excellence.

Interested students may find the scholarship brochure and application at the Village of Woodridge Scholarship link here.

Applicants should submit the completed form to the Mayor’s Office at Village Hall by Friday, February 17. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Davies at (630) 719-4706.
Job Openings at the Village of Woodridge

The Village of Woodridge is seeking applications for Communications and Community Relations Manager.

This is a full-time, forty-hour per week position. To apply, please visit the Village's new online employment portal.
What Should You Do With Your Light Strand that Doesn't Work? Recycle It!

Woodridge residents may recycle non-working holiday lights at Woodridge Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive or Public Works building, 1 Plaza Drive. The Village is partnering with Elgin Recycling to offer this free service to residents from November 21, 2022, through March 3, 2023. Please - no CFLs.
Woodridge VFW Scholarship Opportunities

Woodridge Memorial VFW Post 1578, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, has established the Jim Stewart VFW Memorial Scholarship with the intention of assisting one or more high school students in their pursuit of continuing education. The applicant must be graduating from either Downers Grove North or Downers Grove South High School (CSD 99) in the current year with plans to pursue a higher education as well as a descendant of a VFW-eligible veteran.

For more information, visit the Woodridge VFW Scholarship website.
Flashback Friday: A Woodridge Winter Scene from 2006
Do you have a flashback photo? Send it to us, and it could be featured in the next E-News issue.
IN AND AROUND WOODRIDGE
Virtual Black History Month Event
Parents, teachers and anyone who works with and cares for children is invited to attend a virtual lecture, Expanding the Capacity of All Students, taking place on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m., part of the Woodridge Public Library's participation in the Glenbard Parenting Series. Find more details and the link to join this program online.
Jewelry Making for Kids
Children in grades two to six can make a trendy washer necklace at the Woodridge Public Library on Tuesday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m. Register online for this easy-to-do jewelry project that is great to wear or give as a gift.
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