LGBTQ Pride Day at Farmers Market

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Farmers Market last Saturday! Opening day was a wonderful success and the Village and Farmers Market Committee is looking forward to another exciting day at the market tomorrow.

The Farmers Market area will be bustling this week, as both the Farmers Market and the Wooden Bat Tournament will be in full swing this Saturday! For this week only, the market will be shifted further north on Park Avenue, eliminating all parking on the north end.

This week at the market, we are hosting a Pride Celebration! Special activities will include:

Safety-pin Pride flag craft & button maker craft presented by the Deerfield PFLAG Chapter
Rainbow Pride flag pinwheel giveaway presented by the Community Relations Commission
Rainbow bracelets & Pride flag coloring page activity presented by the Farmers Market Committee
Live music by Ambiente from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

For a full list of events and vendors, visit the Farmers Market website.

Register for Citizen's Police Academy

The Deerfield Police Department will once again host a Citizen's Police Academy to promote and enhance citizen understanding and awareness of our role within the community.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is an eight-week program designed to enhance communication between the police department and the community. Participants are instructed in a variety of law enforcement topics by officers who specialize in those areas. In addition, participants have the option of riding with an officer on patrol and participating in hands on activities. The session will be limited to 10 participants to help facilitate good discussions. The Academy is FREE to attend!

The Fall 2022 session will be held Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. from August 24 through October 19. Applications are available at online or at the Police Department and must be submitted by August 14th.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is open to anyone who Is 18 years of age or older and lives or works in Deerfield. A background check is completed on all applicants. The Deerfield Police Department reserves the right to deny enrollment for any reason. Enroll here today.

Family Days - It's a Blast!

Family Days Dog Show - BYOD

The Family Days Dog Show is back this July 4!

No registration required. Ribbons and prizes awarded to dogs in following categories: tallest dog, smallest dog, longest tail, shortest tail, best tricks/most obedient, best costumed dog, owner/dog who most look alike. Starts 9 a.m. at Jewett Park. BYOD!

Crafters Wanted for Family Days

Are you a crafter or hobbyist? This is your invitation to “show” and “sell” at the Deerfield Family Days Arts & Crafts Expo on July 4. This event has been held since 1953 and is attended by over 1,000 people.

All booths are 12’ x 12’. No chairs, tables or electricity are provided. Restroom facilities and water are nearby. Click here to download the application.

Rotary Race Registration Now Open

Calling all runners! The Rotary Race is back at this year's Deerfield Family Days at Maplewood Park. Click here to register online today here.

The first 200 registered participants are guaranteed a Rotary Race shirt. Registration fee is $35.00.

The 5K Race starts promptly at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Race Day registration and packet pick up are from 7-7:45 a.m. Inclement weather may alter or cancel the event. No refunds.

One overall male/female and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners in each age group for both males and females will receive awards:

12 & under
13 - 15
16 - 24
25 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 & over

Family Days Flower Show

Attention gardeners, including junior gardeners up to age 14, the Family Days Flower Show is back in a new location – the Jewett Park Pavilion. Show us your green thumb by entering your favorite plants/flowers in this year's show!

Drop off and register your entries from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Jewett Park Pavilion. Entry cards must be completed for each item. Bud vases will be provided for all fresh cut flowers. To speed up the registration process, please bring return address labels. Doors close for judging at 10:00 a.m. The Flower Show is open to the public from 11:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

Ribbons will be awarded by certified garden show judges from the Gardeners of the North Shore in the following categories:

Annuals
Perennials/Biennials
Roses
Summer Bulbs, Corms and Tubers
Day Lilies
Cacti/Succulents/Terrariums
Houseplants
Outdoor Potted Plants
Hanging Baskets
Flowering Shrubs
Ornamental Grasses
Vegetables/Fruits/Herbs

Junior Gardeners - Vegetables/Flowers/Houseplants/Herbs

Entries must be removed at 3:00 p.m.

Questions, please email Julie Goldberg at julie@glassvasefloral.com.

Stay Informed on Village Board Meetings

Do you want to stay up-to-date on what the Village Board will be discussing at meetings? Click here to view upcoming agendas, previous agendas and meeting minutes for the Board of Trustees and other Village boards and commissions.