e-Blast - November 27, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving from President Ed Hettermann, the Village of Johnsburg Board of Trustees & Staff. Village Offices will be closed Thursday & Friday and will re-open on Monday, December 2 at 8:00a.m. in observance of Thanksgiving weekend. 

​Garbage Service Note
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, garbage pickup will be delayed one day. Garbage pickup this week will be on Saturday, November 30.

Home & Driving Safety
Prepare your home for optimum safety while you're away; visibility from illumination, strong neighborhood watch vigilance, and keep belongings secured. Plan the drive ahead of time, know alternate routes and make frequent stops. Carry a cell phone, charger, and let relatives know your planned route. Stay hydrated and hands-free from electronic devices while operating your vehicle.

Holiday Magic
The Village of Johnsburg and Community Affairs Committee is pleased to announce the annual Holiday Magic event Saturday, December 7. The parade will start at 5:30 p.m. at First Midwest Bank and head west down Church St. and end at the Johnsburg Community Club. The Community Affairs Committee will be hosting a magical holiday event following the parade. Click here to register your parade vehicle, deadline extended to Tuesday, December 7 for all registrations.

Johnsburg High School 17th Annual Madrigal Dinner
Presented by the Johnsburg High School Music Department Saturday, December 7 (1:00p.m. & 5:30p.m.) and Sunday, December 8 (1:00p.m.).  Click here for further information.

Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind. Click here for more information and registration details, registration begins January 8, 2019.

Christmas Tree Tradition begins in McHenry County
Sure, you could bring up an artificial tree from the basement, but what could be better than visiting a Christmas tree farm, smell the holiday scents of pine and balsam, maybe take a wagon ride to the distant corners of an orderly pine forest and choose exactly the right tree to serve as the centerpiece of your holiday decor. Begin planning your Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Adventure today, click here for more information. 

​​​Opening Burning of Landscape Waste Ends Saturday, November 30th!
The Village has received many complaints regarding the improper burning of landscape waste. Burning is only permitted on Saturdays and Sundays from dawn through dusk during the month of November. Winds must be less than 10 mph and the burn site must be a minimum of 100 feet from any principal structure and supervised at all times by an adult. The burning of wet landscape materials, manure, garbage, construction materials, and litter is prohibited at all times! Due to the violations that have occurred, additional enforcement will be pursued. We ask that you respect your neighbors and make certain you are burning in accordance with the regulations set forth by the McHenry County Health Department. Also be aware that there are other alternatives to burning your landscape materials.  For more information, click here.

Chapel Hill Golf Course – Fall Specials
Take advantage of Johnsburg's Chapel Hill Golf Course!  Enjoy some Fall golf at great rates, click here to view their specials! Online reservations are now available 24/7 or call the "19th Hole" at (815) 344-1894 for reservations.

Johnsburg Outdoor Ice Rink - Coming Soon
Come one, Come all...The Village of Johnsburg will have the Ice Rink up and running starting the 1st week of Christmas break (approximately December 23, 2019) weather permitting. The Village is accepting donations of new and used ice skates or hockey gear, click here for more information.

Johnsburg Sled Hill – Open
That’s right, the Village of Johnsburg has a Sled Hill! (Sunnyside Memorial Park; 1515 Channel Beach Ave) and it is available to all residents, once snow accumulates and weather permitted. 

Johnsburg Educational Partnership Foundation
Please save the date as JEPF invites you to join them for their 3rd Annual Winter Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday, January 25 at Johnsburg Community Club! Don’t “wine” about winter, join your friends and partake in tasting bourbon, beer, wine and chocolates, while enjoying appetizers, a 50/50 drawing, and raffle prizes! At the Fundraiser you will also have the option to attend a pairing seminar beforehand between chocolates and wine. All proceeds will support building stronger technology resources for our District 12 Schools! For quick and easy registration, click here. 

Census 2020 - Importance of Data - Mark your Calendar
The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot for the Village of Johnsburg - our population, where we live, our community and so much more. The results are critically important as they affect the amount of taxes returned to our community. Census data helps businesses, researchers, and communities make decisions. The data can help inform where your community needs more funding for schools, new roads and data collection for Grant funding. By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: online, by phone, and by mail. The 2020 Census marks the first time you'll have the option to respond online. The 2020 Census is more than a count. It's an opportunity to get involved and to help shape the future of your community, a Hometown with Spirit! Click here for further information.