Happy Friday, Antioch!
Of course, the first thing I’m going to talk about this week is the new park – have you had a chance to visit Sequoit Creek Park? WOW! Now that the construction fences are down and the park is filled with people, it looks even more incredible. Thank you to everyone who packed the park last Saturday for a memorable grand opening. The best part for me has been watching children enjoy the splash pad and playground seemingly non-stop since the park opened.
I invite you to enjoy the park this weekend. We’ll have Keith Christophersen Jr., TCK playing guitar at the new performance pavilion tomorrow afternoon between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. At next week’s Village Board meeting, the Village Board will be voting on updated rules for the park, including operational hours of the splash pad and fire pits. The adopted rules will be posted on the village’s website once they’re passed.
Today has been a fun day of golf at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf outing. I am posting this message while I’m out at the second annual Northern Illinois Mayors’ Cup at the Fox Lake Country Club. As always, this is a fun event! Thank you to all the participating mayors from across the county, and everyone else out playing today. Also, thank you to Chamber Director Barbara Porch and her team of volunteers who put together this fun event!
This Sunday is the last Food Truck FEASTival of the season. The Village has scheduled an appearance of at least nine food trucks along Toft Avenue on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food trucks confirmed so far, include Tropical Chill – Hawaiian Shaved Ice & Ice Cream, The Latte Cafe & Bakery Food Truck, The Polish Plate, Fresh Fix Food Trailer, Wisconsin Style Barbecue LLC, Zo D’licious, Rot’s Hots, Crazee Ice, and Crash Burgers & Tacos. Plus, music from School of Rock Libertyville! I hope to see you there!
Anyone who is signed up for the Hyper-Reach notification system received a phone call this afternoon alerting of Monday’s closure of Depot Street at the rail crossing in front of the Metra Station. Canadian National will be doing track work starting Monday, with an expected completion date of Tuesday, September 3rd. Check out the Village’s Facebook page for any updates.
BBQ, bands, and a mechanical bull – it’s the Village of Antioch Small Town Smokeout! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 7th for this family-friendly fun event. We’ll have four bands playing, including headliners Ultimate Eric Church Tribute and Tennessee Whiskey: Tribute to Chris Stapleton. We’ll also have several BBQ food vendors and even a mechanical bull! It will be a fun way to wrap up summer! More information: https://www.facebook.com/share/x43L6TwsuqADT66U/
There are still enrollment opportunities for the Antioch Parks and Recreation Department’s Camp Crayon preschool. For more information on the 2.5 Year-Old, 3 Year-Old, and 4 Year-Old class registration, call the Parks and Recreation office at 847-395-2160.
Finally, I want to remind you that registration has started for the fall and winter Antioch Parks and Recreation programs. Check out the online catalog for the programs, including pickleball basics for adults! To see the online catalog, visit: https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/Program%20Guides/Fall%20Winter/Binder1.pdf
I hope to see you around town this weekend. Remember, shop local!
Scott J. Gartner
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Upcoming Village Events:
August 25, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Village of Antioch Food Truck FEASTival on Toft
August 29, 2024, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Farmers Market (Main and Orchard)
August 29, 2024, 7 p.m.: It’s Thursday concert with One of These Night (Eagles Tribute).
September 7, 2024, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.: Small Town Smokeout at the bandshell
September 21, 2024, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Village of Antioch Fall Wine Walk
