Hello Antioch, Happy Friday!
The Village’s Parks Department and Special Event teams have been busy working on bringing you new village events in 2024! I’m excited to let you know about two new upcoming events:
First, on February 24th, the village’s Parks Department is hosting the first-ever Hot Chocolate Walk in Downtown Antioch. From Noon until 3 p.m., you’ll be able to visit our downtown businesses while trying different hot chocolate recipes. Also, following an afternoon of hot chocolate and shopping, the Antioch Theatre will be hosting a Free showing of Willy Wonka for everyone who participated in the Hot Chocolate Walk! Tickets are free, but you’ll need to register ahead of time. For more information and to register, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog/index/0b872891ab9552d0d737834f3c313e52?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNob2NvbGF0ZQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR33dsAg-HCTowJbWCsnd9UzQEb561zrThGsDgtrAEucqm2cZNgzhMIjnHk
Also new this spring, we’re excited to announce another family-friendly event on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. On Saturday, March 16th, the Village will host the first ever Village of Antioch Shamrock Shuffle 5k family fun run/walk at the Osmond Sports Complex. We’ll have a run/walk followed by music, food, family friend events, and of course – green beer! For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/3tpXPZqLD
Dads, make sure to get tickets for the upcoming Sweetheart Luau Dance! The Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 10th at Northbridge Church. This is a chance for you to share a fun-filled evening with your little girl(s)! To purchase tickets, visit https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog/index/0b872891ab9552d0d737834f3c313e52?filter=c2VhcmNoPXN3ZWV0aGVhcnQ%3D&fbclid=IwAR3O9-Q-vGP5DEPVvnm3wP5AFMcoJzf6QAW7X48Hs-xBDIk9xXWIVmCBcMw
The Camp Crayon preschool has been an Antioch family tradition for generations! Registration begins soon for the 2024-2025 Camp Crayon school year. The Parks Department will host its Camp Crayon Open House this coming Thursday, February 1st, for prospective parents. More information is available on the Camp Crayon website. If you have questions or need anything additional, contact Dawn Johnson at djohnson@antioch.il.gov or 847-395-2160. Camp Crayon webpage: https://www.antioch.il.gov/departments/parks/camp-crayon/
I would like to wish my friend and Village Board Trustee Mary Pedersen a very Happy Birthday! We helped Trustee Pedersen celebrate her birthday at our village board meeting this past Wednesday. Thank you to everyone who helped us sing her Happy Birthday and share cupcakes. Mary, thank you for all that you do for our community. I hope you had a great birthday!
Also at our last Village Board meeting, we heard from several residents who came out to thank the Antioch Public Works Department for their great work during the last round of snow. Not only did they do a great job clearing the roadways, but our Public Works Department put in a lot of effort to make sure the sidewalks downtown were in good shape for the 500+ people who were downtown for last Saturday’s Antioch Wine Walk. Great job, PW!
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce Comedy Night is a week away! The Chamber has partnered with the Antioch Junior Women’s Club for the annual Comedy Night and silent auction, which will be held next Saturday, February 3rd at Dockers North (Note – this is an updated location). The event will raise funds for Open Arms Food Pantry, Save-A-Pet, Midwest Veteran’s Closet, AAHAA-Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility Alliance, A Safe Place, Antioch Junior Woman’s Club, and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce. Visit the Chamber’s website for more information: https://cm.antiochchamber.org/events/details/comedy-night-dinner-with-stand-up-comedian-2-3-24-8040
Finally, I hope can join me in extending condolences and prayers to former Village Trustee Mary Dominiak. Mary’s mother Lois passed away earlier this week. Her funeral was earlier today.
I hope you have a great weekend, Antioch!
Scott J. Gartner
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Upcoming Village Events:
February 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – 2024 Village of Antioch Sweetheart Luau Dance
February 25, 2024, 12 Noon – 3 p.m. – 2024 Village of Antioch Hot Chocolate Walk
March 16, 2024, 11 a.m.. – 5 p.m. – 2024 Village of Antioch Shamrock Shuffle 5k family run/walk
