The public is invited to attend the Schaumburg Environmental Committee’s conservation and sustainability fair that will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. The free, all-ages event will be held at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. Visitors will learn about recycling opportunities and explore innovative ways to reduce their household waste stream. Connections between waste reduction, water quality and water conservation will be discussed.

Exhibitors representing local environmental organizations will be on hand to share information and answer questions about their programs and projects. Crafts and activities will be set up for children to enjoy, and a garbage/recycling truck will be available for a Touch-a-Truck opportunity. For more information, visit the village’s website, contact Martha Dooley or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

On May 27, Schaumburg Police Department K9 Apollo retired after eight years of dedicated service to the community. In May 2014, K9 Apollo selected Officer Nate Miller to become his partner. After spending six weeks training together at Vohne Liche Kennels, Officer Miller and Apollo returned to the Village of Schaumburg, ready to begin their partnership. On Aug. 15, 2014, Apollo was officially sworn in with the Schaumburg Police Department.

Recently, the Village Board approved an ordinance to allow one to two accessible, on-street parking spaces at six Schaumburg

Park District (SPD) facilities. Five of those park facilities currently have accessible parking available at:

Since not all SPD facilities provide accessible parking in an off-street parking lot, village staff worked with SPD staff to identify locations where on-street, accessible parking could be provided for facilities with programmed activities that do not have an existing parking lot near the field. These on-street, accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis for eligible vehicles with an appropriately displayed handicap placard or license plate. Motorists are reminded that these on-street parking spaces are for accessible parking users only. As a reminder, the village-wide ordinance prohibiting on-street parking adjacent to recreational parks remains in effect. For more information, contact Rachel Benson or dial 311 in Schaumburg.

On June 3, 150 Schaumburg seniors gathered at Chandler’s to honor Flag Day alongside Mayor Tom Dailly, Clerk Marilyn Karr, state and county representatives and other dignitaries. The sold-out event featured a flag ceremony performed by the American Legion Post #1983, entertainment from Soundz of Time, dancing, a delicious lunch and dessert, raffles and Bingo. We thank all of the seniors in the community who participated in this fun event to celebrate our nation and the American flag.