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Happy Friday, Antioch!
This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day, and I want to wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, moms-to-be, and mother figures in our community. Thank you for everything you do for your families and for Antioch.
If you are looking for a way to celebrate mom, this is a great weekend to support our local businesses. Take her to breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, or dessert at one of our local restaurants, pick up flowers or a gift downtown, or simply enjoy some time together at one of our parks or along the water.
This is also National Small Business Week, so it's a perfect time to shop local, dine local, and support the businesses that help make Antioch such a special place.
A few upcoming reminders:
Spring Clean-Up Day is Thursday, May 14, at 6 a.m. for properties within Village limits. Items must be 50 pounds or less.
Cop on a Rooftop is coming up Friday, May 15, from 5 a.m. - noon, supporting Special Olympics Illinois. Stop by Dunkin’, say hello to our officers, and support a great cause.
The Antioch Garden Club Plant Sale is Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Williams Park. It's a great chance to pick up plants, garden items, baked goods, honey, and more while supporting local beautification efforts.
Registration is also open for the new NFL FLAG Football League, which begins the week of August 24 at Sprenger Park.
I also want to congratulate the Police Department for their feature on CBS 2 News for the Blue Envelope Program, which helps make traffic stops safer and more comfortable for drivers with autism or other communication challenges.
Finally, keep an eye out for upcoming downtown and summer events as we head toward Taste of Summer in June. There is a lot happening in Antioch over the next several weeks, and it's a great time to get out, support local businesses, and enjoy the community.
Have a great weekend, Antioch — and Happy Mother’s Day!
—Scott J. Gartner
Mayor of Antioch
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