e-Blast - May 28, 2021

HONORING & REMEMBERING (Offices Closing at 2:00p.m.)
Wishing you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend from President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Thank You to all that gave some and some that gave all. Village offices will be closing at 2:00p.m. on Friday, May 28th and will re-open on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day.

MEMORIAL DAY IN JOHNSBURG
Memorial Day in Johnsburg is a patriotic event like no other. Gather your family and join fellow friends and neighbors to honor veterans, both past and present on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st. Plan to be on the bridge sidewalk by 8:30a.m. to enjoy the patriotic performances. At the Memorial Day ceremony since September 11, 2001 we also honor our first responders, fire fighters, police officers and paramedics for their courage and sacrifices. The Johnsburg VFW will conduct the opening ceremony at 9:00a.m. with comments and introductions by the Village President, Edwin Hettermann at the Waterfront Hotel & Marina riverfront patio by the Chapel Hill Bridge. A river wreath ceremony will follow to honor those lost at sea during naval battles. After the events conclude at the Waterfront Hotel & Marina, a parade will proceed to the Johnsburg Community Club’s Armed Forces Memorial for a concluding ceremony which will include Skydive Chicago sky divers parachuting with an American Flag unfurled honoring those lost in air and ground battles. The parade will travel along Chapel Hill Road through the roundabout to St. John’s Avenue and end at Rescue Squad Memorial Park. The concluding ceremony will take place immediately following the parade.  Antique and military vehicles will also be on display. 

Stick around for the picnic, food and donations are being provided by Johnsburg residents and business owners. Anyone wishing to donate to this patriotic event can do so by dropping a check off at the Village Hall made out to the Johnsburg VFW Post 11496. For more information and parade applications, email geobraun42@gmail.com or george-braun@comcast.net

CRUISE NIGHT
All Show Vehicles, Trucks, and Bikes clear your schedule for Tuesday Nights. Moose Lodge 691 is bringing Cruise Night back featuring a weekly trophy for "Best Show Vehicle", 50/50 Raffle, weekly DJ and Live entertainment. Click here for further information.

GARBAGE & RECYCLING SERVICE DELAY 
Due to holiday scheduling (Memorial Day), garbage & recycling services will be delayed by one day. Residential garbage and recycling pickup will occur on Saturday, June 5th. Contact Waste Management at 800-796-9696 with any questions. 

SPRING BRUSH PICK-UP (Mark Your Calendars)
The Village's Spring Brush Pick-Up will begin Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. All brush must be placed by the road no later than 7:00a.m. on June 7th and no earlier than May 28th. Please follow the guidelines or contact Village Hall (815) 385-6023 with any questions

SHRED-FEST
Save the date! Johnsburg Public Library in partnership with the Johnsburg Area Business Association we will be offering a Shred-Fest at the library on Saturday, June 12th from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Click here for further information.

PATHWAY TO HOPE
A charity event supporting 1st Way Life Center at Bull Valley County Club featuring Outdoor and Indoor venue with cocktails, appetizers and live music. Click here for more information and ticket prices.

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING AND BRUSH DROP OFF​
The McHenry Township Road District is again partnering with the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County to offer recycling programs for McHenry Township residents. Your next opportunity to recycle is Saturday, June 19th from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. There will be NO drop off of recycling items during the week. Drop off is located in the township employee parking lot at 3703 N. Richmond Road. Click here for further information or click here for Green Guide.