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Summer Concerts to Return to Village Green July 22 July 2021 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates Summer concerts to return to Village Green July 22 The Village’s popular summer concert series, presented by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission and the Hoffman Estates Park District, is set to return to a revamped Village Green in late July. Photo courtesy of: Mona Morrison The 2021 Summer Sounds on the Green concert series will space was created to accommodate future community events. feature seven concerts, presented each Thursday night, from Visit the Village Green for summer concerts, the Hideaway July 22 through Sept. 2. There’s something for every musical Brew Garden (open Thurs. to Sat. all season long), or to enjoy taste, from rock to country to mariachi. The family-friendly the open spaces and walking trails! concerts begin at 7 p.m., and picnics are welcome! Make sure to bring your lawn chairs. Visit page 7 for the full schedule! Reminder: the Northwest Fourth Fest is canceled for 2021. The festival, carnival and Fourth of July parade are set to While the concert series and other events were on hiatus return in 2022! in 2020, the Village took the opportunity to improve the layout of the Village Green. The viewing hill was regraded to Visit www.hoffmanestatesarts.com for details on the Village enhance sight lines to the amphitheater and increase seating Green and the Summer Sounds concert series, including capacity. New sidewalks were added, and more usable open band profiles, directions and parking. In this issue Growing to A message from Dive Team p3 p7 Greenness! . 2 Mayor McLeod . 3 training . .. 6 Historian’s notebook . 2 Community briefs . .. 4 Family Field Day . 6 Sunderlage Health and Human July calendar . 7 open house . 3 Services news . 5 Summer Sounds Fireworks alert! . 3 Clerk’s corner . 5 on the Green . 7 Growing to Historian’s Greenness! notebook By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian Participate in Garibaldi’s Italian restaurant me so happy is that even more has provided reduced prices “Plastic Free July” in Barrington Square has been generations have the chance to for District 54 football team a beloved eatery in Hoffman experience Garibaldi’s. meals, as well as reduced prices The COVID-19 pandemic has led Estates for nearly a half a cen- for senior luncheon programs to a dramatic increase in disposable tury at 2346 W. Higgins Road. The wonderful décor inside at Village Hall for holidays and products. From masks and gloves to this 45-year-old business takes special occasions. As the com- individually packaged food items, the Gary Medciov opened the you back to the times that munity loves Garibaldi’s, so pandemic’s environmental impacts business in 1973, and the love included Elvis and the Three Garibaldi’s loves our commu- will be felt for many years to come. that customers have for Garib- Mouseketeers. Its special vibe nity of Hoffman Estates. With this in mind, the Sustainabil- aldi’s spans generations. Kids makes meals that much more ity Commission encourages you to and adults alike stop in for a enjoyable - and don’t leave Their pizza is the official pizza engage in Plastic Free July! slice of their famous pizza, and without trying their delicious of the Windy City Bulls at they also have many other deli- Italian ice! the NOW Arena (formerly cious options to choose from - the Sears Centre), and of the including beef sandwiches and Tucked in the quiet corner Schaumburg Boomers baseball Chicago-style foot-long hot called the ‘Dough Zone’ is team, as well as at the Hoff- dogs. I can’t write about all the an area for video gambling. man Estates Park District’s wonderful food at Garibaldi’s Once our state opened up the ice arena, baseball fields and because I don’t have enough opportunity for gambling in Seascape water park. space in this newsletter. The restaurants and bars, Garib- This international movement, same is true of my favorites. aldi’s applied for a license and Thanks to Garibaldi’s for be- spearheaded by the Australia-based was up and running within ing a special place to visit with Plastic Free Foundation, aims to When in high school back in five months. Young people are family and friends, and for all “reduce single-use plastic waste every the late 1970s, my son recalls not allowed in the area. the memories of years past and day at home, work, school, and even taking in a movie and stopping years to come. The Hoffman Estates Cham- at your local café.” Plastics do not for pizza afterwards with a date ber of Commerce has honored Email Pat Barch at biodegrade. Instead, they break down or with friends. It only cost him a few dollars. Old timers Garibaldi’s with the Best [email protected]. into “microplastics” that pollute our Business of the Year in both lakes, rivers and oceans. According like me likely also share these memories. What really makes 2016 and 2018. The restaurant to Shedd Aquarium, “even before the pandemic, 22 million pounds of plastic entered the Great Lakes Give trees a drink of water in hot weather every year, threatening the health of Do your trees have leaves that look a little wilted or curled up? This is a common sign of trees wildlife and the quality of our drink- experiencing heat stress, and a sign to water them to avoid further damage in years to come. Heat- ing water.” stressed trees are more susceptible to pests, which can cause the trees to further decline. It’s easy to make a difference, not Trees assist with storm water management and clean the air we breathe. Trees also bring valuable curb just in July, but all year long! You can appeal and help increase overall home values. Additionally, the shade they provide helps to keep energy reduce plastic waste today by: and watering costs down during the warm summer months. Keep trees healthy so they can continue to • Using reusable coffee cups and bottles provide all these desired benefits. • Bringing your own reusable straws Trees need deep watering (softening up the top 10” of soil) throughout the year, but most importantly, • Refusing plastic cutlery during the hot summer to encourage the formation of long deep roots. • Buying bars of soap (rather than bottled Some tips for watering trees: liquid soap) • Avoiding pre-packaged foods • Avoid evaporation by watering in the early morning, or if necessary, in the early evening . • Bringing reusable containers for restau- • Use a soaker hose or oscillating sprinkler to allow water to infiltrate the soil slowly for deeper watering . It may take a few rant leftovers watering sessions to loosen up very dry soil . • Buying fewer packaged goods • The area near the drip line (furthest extension of tree canopy) should be watered - this is where the root tips are located that bring moisture to the tree . Visit www.plasticfreejuly.org for • Mature trees require twice a month deep watering in normal conditions, and newly planted trees require deep watering more ideas and resources. two to three times a week . In a drought situation, water more frequently . The CITIZEN is published monthly by the Village of Hoffman Estates as a public information service for residents and businesses . For more information email Previous editions are available online at www hoffmanestates. org/citizen. This publication may not be reprinted or reproduced as [email protected] 2 a whole or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager . © 2021 . All rights reserved . Experience Hoffman history at Sunderlage House Join the Historical Sites Commission on Sunday, July 18, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for music, fun and friendship! The Commission will offer tours of the historic Sunderlage House. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy an outdoor performance by the Kishwaukee Ramblers! Sunderlage House is located at 1775 Vista Lane in Hoffman Estates. Please call 847-781-2606 for more information. A message from Mayor McLeod As of June 11, all sectors of the local economy were able to open up at full capacity according to the Phase 5 Reopen- ing Plan. This is exciting and significant news for the Village of Hoffman Estates and all of the businesses who continue to serve residents and visitors alike. Members of the Village’s Boards and Commissions are meeting and planning events for July and beyond! The summer concert series, a highly anticipated event hosted by the Hoffman Estates Arts Commission and the Hoffman Estates Park District, is coming back to the Village Green. Opening night, July 22, will feature Second Hand Soul, a Chicago band known for their Motown, soul and rock and roll. The show begins at 7 pm! For more information, visit the Arts Commission website at www.hoffmanestatesarts.com. Fireworks alert! The Hideaway Brew Garden adjacent to the Village Green It is important to note that, except for novelty fireworks (e.g., sparklers, band shell is also open for business. The Brew Garden snakes, noisemakers), fireworks are illegal in Illinois without a permit. is a fun place to relax outdoors while enjoying delicious Illegal fireworks (e.g., cherry bombs, M-80s) present substantial risks food, drinks, and music. Planning a party? Book your of injury, including blindness, amputations, burns and even death. event at this unique venue. For rental information and The Hoffman Estates Fire Department joins the U.S. Consumer Prod- a line-up of entertainment reaching into August, visit uct Safety Commission, the National Council on Fireworks Safety www.hideawaybrewgarden.com. and others to educate the public on fireworks safety.
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