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Lots of news from the Village this week... -Join the Mayor for Coffee next Wednesday, August 6 at 9 am at the Village Hall. -As a reminder, James Street (at Lockport Street) will be closed August 4-15. For more information, visit www.plainfield-il.org/news/villagenews.php -The agendas for next week's meetings are posted on the Village web site, www.plainfield-il.org/agendas.php -Mr. Myers will be performing at Settlers' Park on Thursday, August 7. See below for details. -The Village and Plainfield Park District will be showing Charlotte's Web in Settlers' Park on Friday, August 8. See below for additional details. -The Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board will be considering the Edward Plainfield Hospital proposal on August 12 & 13. For more information on attending the meeting and writing legislators and the newspapers, please see below. -For information on Plainfield Township's proposed improvements for the Renwick Road Bridge and how to submit comments on the project, visit www.plainfield-il.org/news/villagenews.php -Baseball Fans - The Village and MainStreet Plainfield, Inc. are happy to announce that an exciting new downtown event, The Race To October has been planned for Saturday, August 30! Be sure to visit downtown Plainfield on August 30 and for more on this baseball themed event, see below! Healthcare Update *The Village is encouraging interested individuals to attend the upcoming Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board Meeting on August 12-13, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in Chicago at Harold Washington College, 30 E. Lake Street, Chicago. During the meeting, the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board will be considering the proposed Edward Plainfield Hospital. *Letters to legislators and letters to the editors are always helpful! If you are interested in contacting members of the Health Care Reform Task Force regarding the Health Care Planning Process, their names and email addresses are listed below: Representative Lisa M. Dugan (lisadugan@sbcglobal.net) Senator Susan Garrett (ilsenate29@sbcglobal.net) Senator Pamela J. Althoff (pam.althoff@senatoralthoff.com) Senator Bill Brady (billbrady@senatorbillbrady.com) Representative Lou Lang (reploulang@aol.com) Representative Brent Hassert (brent@brenthassert.com) Representative Renee Kosel (contact@kosel.net) Letters to the Editor can be sent to: the Enterprise (enterprisenewspaper@comcast.net), Daily Herald (fencepost@dailyherald.com), Chicago Sun Times (letters@suntimes.com), Sun Publications (thesun@scn1.com), Chicago Tribune (ctc-tribletter@tribune.com), Crains Chicago (letters@chicagobusiness.com), and the Herald News (heraldnews@scn1.com). Mr. Myers To Play In Settlers’ Park – August 7 Join the Village for an evening of music in Settlers’ Park on Thursday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m., as Mr. Myers delights audiences of all ages with their Caribbean Rock sound! Before heading to the park, be sure to check out the 2008 Dining Guide online, www.plainfield-il.org, for delicious dinner options to bring to the concert! The concert will be held in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Settlers’ Park is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and just south of the Village Hall. Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather is forecast, the concert may be held in the Village Hall or rescheduled. For updates, more information, and/or a complete listing of Settlers’ Park Events, please visit the Village web site at www.plainfield-il.org or call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124. Movie Night Under The Stars Calling all movie lovers! The Village of Plainfield and Plainfield Park District will be showing Charlotte’s Web on Friday, August 8, at 8:00 p.m., in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Charlotte’s Web is an animated movie featuring the voices of Dakota Fanning, Julia Roberts, and Oprah Winfrey, which is rated G and has a run time of 97 minutes. Bring some popcorn and enjoy a movie under the stars! Settlers’ Park is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and just south of the Village Hall. Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road. Before heading to the park, be sure to check out the 2008 Dining Guide online, www.plainfield-il.org, for delicious dinner options to bring to the movie. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. For updates, more information, and/or a complete listing of Settlers’ Park Events, please visit the Village web site at www.plainfield-il.org or call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124. Wanted: Baseball Superfans You know how the song goes – “take me out to the ballgame; buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks.” Well, the Village and MainStreet are bringing the game to you! On Saturday, August 30, visit Downtown Plainfield during the Race To October and check out a variety of great baseball activities, business promotions, and prize giveaways! October is shaping up to be a historic baseball play-off season - both Chicago teams have World Series aspirations. October is also the finish line for substantial completion of the beautiful renovation of Lockport Street in downtown Plainfield. Baseball fans of all ages are invited to take part in the Race To October baseball themed event. During the Race To October, sponsored by the Village of Plainfield and MainStreet Plainfield, Inc., visitors will be able to enjoy the significant progress of the Lockport Streetscape project and shop and dine downtown while participating in all of the baseball themed activities throughout the downtown. Be sure to dress in your favorite team’s colors and jersey! A preliminary schedule of events follows: • All Day – Check out the baseball themed windows decorated by the Plainfield Art League and the specials at participating retailers! • 8 am-1 pm – Stop by the Open Air/Farmer’s Market at the corner of Lockport Street and Route 59 for fresh produce. • 11 am-12 pm – Visit with “Ozzie the Cougar” from the Kane County Cougars. • 11 am-3 pm – Stop by the DJ Booth to register to win one of many fabulous raffle prizes! • 12-1 pm – Meet the Joliet Jackhammers very own mascot – “Jammer.” • 12-7 pm – Check out the downtown restaurants and their tasting specials during the Grand Slam Tour. • 1-3 pm – Speed Pitch – Did you ever dream of pitching in the big leagues? If so, stop by the Plainfield Police Department’s Speed Pitch Exhibit and see what your top speed is! • 2-4 pm – Paint baseball ceramics at the Plainfield Art Factory ($10/piece). • 2:55 pm – Watch the Cubs Game at participating downtown restaurants. • 4:30-5:30 pm – Stop by and see “Southpaw,” Chicago’s southside mascot. • 6-9 pm – Wine Tasting at Wine & Cheese by TCC. • 6:05 pm – Watch the Sox Game at participating downtown restaurants! “Put me in coach, I’m ready to play…in Downtown Plainfield!” |
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