Harvest Fest Saturday on Park Ave.

Deerfield’s Harvest Fest is back this Saturday, September 17, on Park Avenue with fun community events for everyone.

Start the day at the Deerfield Farmers Market between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., featuring a touch-a-truck event. RC Juggles will also be at the market from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. creating free, custom made balloon art creations and filling Jewett Park with giant bubbles. Please note that parking will not be available on the north end of Park Avenue or the lot at Robert York Avenue and Jewett Park Drive due to Harvest Fest setup.

Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue Saturday afternoon for music, food and fun. Gates open at 4 p.m., festivities will include a live concert, food vendors, a beer tent and a bags tournament.

We’ll have live music from Rosie and the Rivets from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by Maggie Speaks from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The annual bags tournament is back with online registration at dbrchamber.com. Food vendors will include Lucky Burger, Donut Jester, the Wild Roaster, Tamales Express, Judy’s Pizza, La Humita and Happy Lobster. Bring a chair and enjoy the show!

Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to our sponsors: @ Properties, Parkway Bank, North Shore Gas, Cruise Planners and Elements Massage.

Join the Illinois Solar Tour Sept. 24

Don’t miss this year’s hybrid Illinois Solar Tour with in-person and virtual tours set for Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This annual event showcases homes and businesses across the state. Learn how you can make a step towards sustainable energy that reduces costs, supports energy independence, and reduces carbon emissions.

Learn more and register at www.illinoissolar.org/Illinois-Solar-Tour.

Take a Tree Walk with Our Arborists

Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Deerfield Park District are hosting a guided educational tree walk Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m. The walk will take place at Prairie Wolf Slough behind Deerfield High School. Participants should meet at the back parking lot of Deerfield High School.

Village and Park District arborists will provide a guided tour throughout the park and discuss the two-lined chestnut borer. Participants will learn about caring for trees including proper mulching techniques, tips for newly planted trees, structure pruning and proper tree protection.

Metra: Rail Strike Averted

Metra reports that a tentative agreement was reached between freight railroads and their unions, averting a strike that could have started Thursday and halted service on the BNSF and three Union Pacific lines. Metra is greatly relieved to be able to continue to provide the safe and reliable service that you deserve and that you rely upon.

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