PRAIRIE ARTS FESTIVAL MAY 27-28 |
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Attend the popular Prairie Arts Festival this weekend, May 27-28 on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center located at the intersection of Schaumburg Road and Summit Drive. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days, rain or shine. The festival features approximately 100 artist vendors to browse, food trucks and entertainment across three stages.
While at the festival, be sure to visit the Herb Aigner Gallery inside the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts to admire the submitted artwork and cast your vote for the Prairie Plein Air Competition and Show People's Choice Award. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until June 25. For more information on the Prairie Arts Festival and to view the program, visit the Prairie Center's website.
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ATTEND THE JOINT MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE |
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The public is invited to attend a joint Memorial Day Observance that will be held Monday, May 29 in both Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.
The Hoffman Estates portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Hoffman Estates Veterans Memorial site located in front of the Hoffman Estates Police Department at 411 W. Higgins Road. Immediately following the lowering of the flag in Hoffman Estates, the observance will move to Schaumburg for a 10:45 a.m. ceremony at the St. Peter Lutheran Church & School, 202 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.
The observance will be an outdoor event held rain or shine, with an indoor contingency if needed for severe weather. Following the observance, weather permitting, hot dogs and other refreshments will be served at the Picnic Grove at St. Peter Church. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the grounds in Schaumburg. For more information, read the full release.
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FARMERS MARKET RETURNS TO TOWN SQUARE |
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Schaumburg’s Farmers Market returns next Friday, June 2 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Trickster Cultural Center in Town Square, 190 S. Roselle Rd. The market features locally grown produce, flowers and plants, meats, gourmet cheeses, ready-to-enjoy treats and more. Entertainment, music and community programming will return this year so patrons can once again visit with their favorite musicians and community groups while shopping. Shoppers are reminded that pets, bikes, skateboards and scooters are not permitted at the market. For more information, visit the village's website or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
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PARTICIPATE IN THE FAHRRAD TOUR VON SCHAUMBURG |
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The popular Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg returns to Bike Month and is open to the public. The event, which is sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg, Schaumburg Park District and Ascension, will kick off at noon on Sunday, June 4 from the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Plaza, 101 Schaumburg Ct. Participants will ride in a 5-mile police-escorted tour, utilizing both on and off-street bike paths throughout neighborhoods and parks surrounding the Municipal Center.
Immediately following the ride, a picnic-style lunch will be served. Before participating, all riders must register online. Helmets are encouraged. Beginners and riders with training wheels are advised not to participate. For more information on the Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg and other Bike Month events, visit the website.
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EPW DRAWING CONTEST WINNERS RECOGNIZED |
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On May 20, winners of the Village of Schaumburg's Engineering and Public Works Department (EPW) drawing contest were recognized by the village at the EPW Open House. The contest provided local students, grades K-8, the opportunity to draw a picture of “What Public Works Means to Them.” Of the submissions received, the artwork of two students was selected: Dominik Rosa, grade 1, and Noa Okada, grade 5. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who participated!
The village would also like to thank everyone who attended the event and those who donated goods to the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry by “loading the loader.” Earlier this week, EPW staff delivered 15 bags of non-perishable items to the food pantry so they could be distributed to the community. To learn more about the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry, visit their website.
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Young Musicians Honored with Scholarships |
The Village of Schaumburg awarded Schaumburg Youth Orchestra scholarships valuing more than $3,000 to 23 students for their outstanding contributions during the program's 2022-23 season. Recipients were selected from the program's four performing ensembles.
In addition to the village-sponsored scholarships, three graduating high school seniors each received a special scholarship worth $500. Franklin Vyverberg received the Kelliher-Miller Scholarship sponsored by Schaumburg Village Senior Trustee George Dunham; Emma Tomita received the Leo Chan Award sponsored by former youth orchestra member Leo Chan; and Daichi Kurita received the Ruth Park Senior Music Scholarship sponsored by the Prairie Center Arts Foundation.
Recipients received their scholarships at the May 23 Village Board meeting. The Schaumburg Youth Orchestra is a program of the Village of Schaumburg. A full list of scholarship recipients can be found online.
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Citizen Police Academy Wraps Up Spring Session |
The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) recently wrapped up its spring session. CPA gives residents and business community members the opportunity to meet and interact on a personal level with members of the Schaumburg Police Department. Participants were exposed to many facets of law enforcement, including covering patrol, investigations, support services, and training. Not only did they attend classroom lectures, participants had the opportunity to participate in a patrol ride-along, firearms training on the range, and mock traffic stops. Through the Citizen Police Academy, the police department hopes to provide an environment that will help foster relationships between the police and community. For more information on the CPA, visit the website or contact Paula Diaz.
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Memorial Day Police Enforcement Campaign |
Now through Memorial Day, the Schaumburg Police Department is stepping up enforcement to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket.” Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, a popular time for traveling to visit family and friends. Whether you are traveling down the block or across the country, make sure you buckle up every time. While Illinois currently has a 93% seat belt use compliance rate, unbelted occupants still account for more than half of those killed in motor vehicle crashes. The simple click of a seat belt could save thousands of lives each year.
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Memorial Day Office Closure |
The Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct., and all Schaumburg administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Residents who need assistance can still dial 311 to reach a customer service representative or visit the village's website for more information on programs and services. Administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 30.
Due to the holiday, no garbage and recycling collection will take place on Monday, May 29. Monday through Friday's collection will be delayed by one day. Brush collection will take place on Tuesday, May 30.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Mark Madej, Esha Patel, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Jane Lentino • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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