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Happy Thursday, Lemont!
After a very cold January, the sun is shining, love is in the air, and the weather forecast looks clear. We couldn't be more pleased!
This week, we'd like you to:
Keep reading for more community news!
Village Meeting Schedule
- February 12, 2024 -- Village Board Meeting
- February 19, 2024 -- Committee of the Whole Meeting
- February 26, 2024 -- Village Board Meeting
View Meeting Agenda(s) - Agendas and Minutes Center | Village of Lemont, IL.
You will find Village meeting agendas listed under "Upcoming Events" along with any other current meetings.
 Your Input is Needed!
The Village of Lemont is seeking residents' input to our Lemont 2023 Community Survey. The survey is utilized to better serve our residents and provides us with an overview to compare to our past annual community surveys to ensure our standards are being improved upon and met.
Please take the survey through Polco available now through February 26, at https://polco.us/n/res/vote/lemont-il/lemont-2023-community-survey.
If you have not yet signed up to Polco visit, https://polco.us/lemont, to create an account. Select "Create Account" from the left panel. After creating your account, scroll down to the Lemont 2023 Community Survey to take the survey. You will then receive notifications when future surveys are posted.
Polco is committed to a strict privacy policy where they only share aggregated de-identified results. Participant's individual data and votes are never shared with the Village of Lemont.
Join us in the March 9, St. Patrick's Day Parade by registering your group via the link button below by February 16. Online registration is required to participate. View the link registration page for details.
Have a Convertible?
We are looking for a few owners of convertibles to be utilize for parade events when needed. Specifically, our annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in March, and the Keepataw Day Parade in September.
If you have a convertible and are willing to drive it in a parade, we will add you to our list, should we have a need for extra convertibles. Please complete the signup form below to volunteer your ride.
For any additional questions, please reach out to Nick Vourtsis, Event Coordinator, Nvourtsis@lemont.il.us
 Register: LJWC Health & Wellness Symposium on Saturday, February 10
Enjoy a free, fun-filled day focused on your health and wellness with the Lemont Jr. Woman's Club.
 The Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship is Now Open: Applications Due March 1, 2024
The TOI Scholarship application is now open and available to all graduating high school seniors applying to attending a university or college located in Illinois full-time during the 2024-2025 academic year. Since 1989, the Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship has awarded graduating high school seniors seeking to continue their education at Illinois colleges and universities a total of $375,500.
 Now Calling Vendors for the
2024 Lemont Farmers Market
The Lemont Farmers Market is like no other with fresh produce, handcrafted and artisan goods, delicious food from pop-up shops, live music, and fun for the entire family. Visit the market June 11 through October 15 on Tuesdays from 4-7 PM.
If you're interested in becoming a vendor in the 2024 market, send an email to manager@lemontfarmersmarket.com. Please share this information with family, friends, and local business owners and farmers.
 Call Me Old Fashioned: Antiques Roadshow Comes to Lemont on Friday, February 2
Dust off your household treasures and make your way to Old Stone Church. In partnership with the Lemont Public Library, the Lemont Area Historical Society will host antique appraiser Rex Newell. Rex will share stories of found treasures and what’s hot in the antique market. The first 40 people who register will be able to bring in an item for appraisal (No firearms, Native American or Asian antiques will be appraised.) $5 entry fee, refreshments will be served.
 Live Better, Live Longer in Lemont: Is Lemont a Blue Zone?
What does it mean to live well? Living to 100 years old and beyond requires a surplus of genetic luck and good fortune over all of your days. However, with a few simple adjustments that are accessible to almost everyone, we can all extend our good days.
We're looking into Blue Zones on the Lemont Downtown blog and sharing more insight on how you can live well.
 Join the Lemont Township Senior Association for a Valentine's Day Party on February 5
Enjoy bingo, sweet treats, and prizes at the Valentine's Day Party on Monday, February 5, at the Lemont Township Community Center. Tickets are $10 to attend.
Pay in advance by calling (630) 257-2522 or stopping by the Community Center (16300 Alba Street). Tickets will also be available on site the day of the party.
Learn more at lemonttownship.org.
❄️ Mark Your Calendars ❄️
Please be sure to check the hosts
site for any event changes.
Thursday, Feburary 1 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lemont High School Winter Play | Join the Lemont High School Drama Club for their winter play, 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Shows will be held February 1-3.Learn More
Friday, February 2 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Call Me Old Fashioned Antiques Roadshow | Gather the treasures hidden in your house and bring them to Old Stone Church. The first 40 people who register will receive an appraisal from Antique Appraiser Rex Newell. Learn More
Saturday, February 3 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
LJWC Casino Night | Enjoy a night of casino fun, raffles, and auctions and raise money for the Lemont Junior Woman's Club. Learn More
Sunday, February 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library Cookbook Sale | Get your hands on some treasured recipes from the Friends of the Library in benefit of the Lemont Public Library. Learn More
Sunday, February 4 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Bridge Wedding Expo | Say 'I do' to over 30 wedding vendors at the annual Wedding Expo and plan your dream wedding. Tickets start at $5 and each couple will receive a gift bag. Learn More
Tuesday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 7| 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Galentine's Day at Wooden Paddle | For two days only, enjoy a fun GNo at Wooden Paddle. Decorate cookies, enjoy a mocktail, and enjoy a tasting menu of passed finger foods. Learn More
Friday, February 9 | 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Drinkin' with Lincoln Historical Pub Crawl | Take a walk with the Lemont Quarrymen through Lemont's historic hangouts with a pub crawl. Visit the saloons, taverns, and pubs of days gone by to learn their history and influence. Learn More
Saturday, February 10 | 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LJWC's Second Annual Wellness Symposium | Join the 2nd annual wellness symposium with the Lemont Junior Woman's Club. Enjoy over 22 workshops, complimentary refreshments, and more! Learn More
Saturday, February 17 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Images of America Book Talk and Presentation at LAHS | Join authors of Images of America: Lemont--Jason Berry, Kevin Barron, and Pat Camalliere--to learn more about the process of writing the book and the topics that challenged and surprised them through the process. Learn More
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