Farmers markets, Summer concert series, and More

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June 12, 2017

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Dear Neighbors,

I am always looking for feedback on my newsletter as well as what's happening in Lake County. If you have any comments or concerns, feel free to send me an email, or give me a call at 224-627-0767. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 7.


School’s Out for Summer! What’s Happening in Lake County

County Update summer fun

Lake County has so much to offer for outdoor family fun this summer, including 75 lakes, over 100 beaches, 500 miles of trails and bikeways, our beautiful forest preserves, community festivals, and farmers markets! Watch this video as we visit Illinois Beach State Park, which stretches for six and a half miles along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan in northern Lake County. While there, Maureen Riedy, president of the Lake County Visitor's Bureau, gives an update on all the exciting things happening in Lake County this summer.


Discover Farmers Markets Across the County

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Warm weather means it’s time to visit the farmers markets! Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked treats and more while supporting local businesses at one of Lake County’s farmers markets. Check out our Farmers Market Finder to find a farmers market near you, including days and hours.


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Forest Preserve News

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Summer Concerts at Independence Grove
Bring chairs and blankets for Tuesday outdoor musical performances, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The first concert of the season will be June 13. Flash back to the 1960s as the New Invaders time travel to the unforgettable musical period carved out by British rock and roll. Learn more

 

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Take a Hike
We’ve teamed up with the Lake County Health Department and NorthShore University HealthSystem to bring you Rx for Health: Walking in Nature, a free walking program that brings together naturalists and physicians for guided tours of some of our most scenic preserves. Learn more

 

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Help Restore Nature
Spend a weekend morning restoring wildlife habitat. Gather with other preservation-minded volunteers, and help make a difference in the health and habitat of your forest preserves. No experience is required, and families and groups are welcome. Please RSVP so we can bring enough equipment for everyone. Learn more


Planning a Trip to the Beach? Check Beach Advisory Page First

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Before going to the beach, make sure your favorite spot is open by checking our beach advisory page. The Lake County Health Department monitors lake water in over 100 Lake Michigan and inland beaches and provides updates daily now through Labor Day to let beachgoers know if high bacteria is present in the water. Learn more, including the health department’s tips to avoid hazards when swimming in our lakes this summer.


Communities Launch Year-Round Composting Programs

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Turning food scraps into compost is just one part of Lake County’s critical strategy to increase recycling across the county and achieve a 60% recycling goal. One way the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is helping work toward that goal is through food scrap programs like the ones recently launched in Highwood and Lake Bluff, the first municipalities in Illinois to include year-round food-scrap collection programs in hauling contracts. Watch this video to learn more about this new program.


Keep Drivers, Workers Safe! Don’t Rush Through Work Zones

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Road construction can cause delays, but don’t try to hurry through a work zone. Even if workers aren’t on site, work zone speed limits are in place AT ALL TIMES by state law. This is for the safety of drivers as well as the workers. Work zones have changing conditions, shifting or narrowing lanes, equipment and other potential hazards to motorists that are going too fast or not paying attention. Watch this video as Lake County Division of Transportation workers share a few safety tips and ask for your help to make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.


Join the Team to Help the County’s Homeless

Make an impact on homelessness in Lake County. The Lake County Coalition for the Homeless is seeking an individual to help plan the 2018 Homeless Point-in-Time Count, and work on initiatives to increase the income of disabled homeless individuals. Learn more and apply today.

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Community News

Come to Families on the Fairway 
Join Families on the Fairway from 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 24 at the Bittersweet Golf Course. This free event will feature mini-golf, games, face painting, remote controlled cars and more. Visit the Gurnee Park District website for details.

Little Learners Preschool hosts open house
The Grandwood Park Park District will hold an open house and registration event to join its Little Learners Preschool from 5 to 7 p.m. July 21. Meet teachers, and see the classroom. Learn more


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