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Village News & Upcoming Dates
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Fall Newsletter
- Leaf Collection
begins Oct. 6
- Voter Registration
Deadline for November Election is October 7
- TRAFFIC ALERTS!
- Flood Update - 9/13 Flood
Event
For Residents & Businesses: If you sustained losses or damage you may be
eligible for disaster aid from FEMA. Call 1-800-621-3362 or
apply online at
www.fema.gov. When you apply for disaster assistance please have the
following available: Social Security number, daytime phone number, current
mailing address, address and zip code of damaged property, directions to
damaged home or property, private insurance information if available.
Note: Government disaster assistance covers basic needs only and will not
normally compensate you for your entire loss. If you have insurance, the
government may help pay for basic needs not covered under your insurance
policy. Some disaster aid does not have to be paid back, while other
assistance may come in the form of loans.
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Shining Star Nominations - due Nov. 15
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Winter Parade Registration - Register your parade entry for the
Dec. 6 Winter Festival Parade!
- Chat
with the Chief
Mount
Prospect Police Chief John Dahlberg will be holding several informal citizen
discussion sessions on upcoming Thursday evenings at the Mount Prospect Public
Library.
- Traffic Unit
Enforcement Zones
Find out where the Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Unit will be
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- Fall Festival/Oktoberfest - Oct. 25
Bring your whole family out for the Annual Fall Festival! This year, the
event is on Saturday, October 25, 2008 and begins at 1 p.m. and lasts until
4 p.m. The family will enjoy hayrides, candy lines, macaroni soup, and
entertainment. The event will be near the Emerson Street and Busse Street
intersection in Downtown Mount Prospect.
The Downtown Merchants Association is pleased to present their first Annual
Oktoberfest! The event will be after the Fall Festival from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Live entertainment, including a German band, food, and dancing are expected
to bring in the crowds for a fun night out in downtown Mount Prospect!
- Upcoming Human
Services Presentations:
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Oct. 13
- Transportation Study Grant
The Village of Mount Prospect was awarded a grant from the Regional
Transportation Authority through their Regional Technical Assistance Program (RTAP)
to evaluate the Village’s public transportation system.
The Village will be holding a series of public meetings to
solicit input from the community residents and business owners about the needs
of the public transportation system in Mount Prospect and potential
redevelopment opportunities in the STAR Line station area. Please contact Clare
O’Shea, Senior Planner at (847) 818-5312 or for more
information.
Take Our
Transportation Survey
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Mentor Program Seeks
Volunteers
The Mount Prospect mentor program brings together volunteers and school-aged
children from our community in a positive one-on-one relationship. The
program meets for ten weeks during each semester. The mentor and student
work together as part of a group and participate in non-competitive games,
hands-on projects, field trips and guest speakers. We will be having an
orientation and information session at 7pm on August 19 in the community
center at Village Hall. Please RSVP to Judith Rosen, LCSW at 847-870-5680.
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Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb
Replacement Program
The Village recently received 14,000 free CFL bulbs from the Metropolitan
Mayors Caucus. The CFLs are available at the
Public Works Department, 1700 W. Central Road, during our normal business
hours (Monday-Friday 7:30–5:00 p.m.) You can exchange a couple of old compact fluorescent light bulbs for new CFLs.
Please do not bring your old incandescent bulbs. They can be safety disposed
of in your regular garbage. While the Village is committed to an ongoing CFL
recycling program (you can bring in OLD CFLs any time), the free replacement
CFLs are available only while supplies last. Limited quantities are
available. Limit 10 bulbs per household.
- Family Stress and
Financial Concerns
The economy has been a source of stress for many area residents. Financial
realities such as sky high fuel and grocery bills, job layoffs and home
foreclosures have placed enormous stress on families. Some symptoms of
family stress include depression, anxiety, substance abuse and domestic
violence. If you are feeling overwhelmed, the Human Services Department can
assist you with referrals and support. The department also has a food
pantry, which may help stretch the family resources. To make an appointment
for services or for more information, call 870-5680.
- Food Pantry in
Need of Donations
The Village’s Emergency Food Pantry is currently in need of monetary
donations. With the current downturn of the economy, the pantry emergency
fund is nearly depleted. To donate to the pantry, please drop off donations
at the Human Services Department.
Click here for a list
of acceptable/unacceptable items. The food pantry accepts non-perishable
food items. We are currently in great need of baby diapers and paper goods.
If you are able, please help those that are in need.
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