Downtown Lighting Ceremony Nov. 27

Join us for Deerfield’s Downtown Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. in front of Village Hall, where Mayor Shapiro will light up downtown and Village Hall at 5 p.m. sharp!

This festive celebration will feature complimentary treats, giveaways from local businesses, and live music by Deerfield High School Jazz students Mason Benjamin on tenor sax and Ben Gimelfarb on piano. Enjoy hot cocoa and coffee from Landmark Coffee, doggy goody bags from Hollywood Feed, giveaways from Shake Shack Deerfield, the Deerfield Police Department and the DBR Chamber of Commerce, and help from Walden’s Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops.

To make this season extra special, the Village has partnered with the DBR Chamber and are inviting the community to help decorate the Village Hall pine tree! Stop by Village Hall to pick up a free clear bulb ornament, personalize it, and bring it to the ceremony to add your touch to the holiday display. Here’s how to make sure your ornament shines:

Add Your Style: Paint, ribbons, glitter—whatever makes it unique!
Weather-Proof It: Use outdoor-safe materials to keep it looking great in any weather.
Hang It Together: Bring your ornament to the Downtown Lighting Ceremony on November 27 to help decorate!

Remember to support our local businesses on Shop Local Saturday, November 30, as the holiday shopping season kicks off!

'Cram a Cruiser' Nov. 23

The Deerfield Police Department will host its annual “Cram a Cruiser” food drive designed to provide non-perishable food items to the Midwest Veterans Closet. Midwest Veterans Closet provides life's basic needs, from food to furniture, but mostly dignity and hope for our military heroes and their families in need throughout Lake County. This year the event will be held at Jewel, 16 S. Waukegan Road, on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Suggested donations include non-expired canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups, chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes, coffee, water, powdered milk and juices. See a full list of needs or donate directly to Midwest Veterans Closet here. Help us “cram” several cruisers again this year and start the Holiday Season off right.

Deerfield Parent Network Hosts Speaker on ‘Parenting in the Age of Anxiety’

Deerfield Parent Network is again partnering with Districts 113, 109 & 112 to bring best-selling author Dr. John Duffy to present “Parenting in the Age of Anxiety” on Tuesday, November 19, from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Highland Park High School Auditorium.

Dr. Duffy is a Chicago-based clinical psychologist, author and speaker specializing in parenting, relationships and personal growth.

He will discuss the unique challenges that modern parents face in raising children, particularly in a world filled with digital distractions and heightened levels of anxiety.

In addition, he will provide practical advice for parents to connect with and support their children and teens in navigating the challenges they face due to social media, academic pressures and mental health issues. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Deerfield Public Library.

Save the Dates: Winter Celebration and Market Dec. 6-7

Enjoy a weekend of winter fun with the Village of Deerfield! The Winter Celebration kicks off the festivities on Friday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall. The event will feature live ice sculpting, performances by the Deerfield High School Choraliers and Frozen Robins, roasted chestnuts and complimentary snacks and treats. Take a tractor ride through downtown and take in the holiday lights. A special thanks to Patty Turner Center, Italian Kitchen, Deerfield Auto & Tire and Deerfield BP for sponsoring the event.

The celebration continues on Saturday, December 7, with the Winter Market, taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street. Browse a variety of craft and retail vendors, get into the holiday spirit with live music, enjoy food and activities for kids, and visit nonprofit booths. Highlights include a balloon artist, giant outdoor snow globe, Santa and a Polar Express train ride.

The Winter Market is hosted in partnership with the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce.

Fall Leaf Collection Program Underway

Beginning the week of October 28 and continuing through November 27, Public Works Department crews will make one pass by each house in the Village every week during the program. 
Please follow these guidelines and reminders for leaf pickup:
Rake leaves into piles no greater than five feet in width.
Do not rake leaves into the streets, sidewalks or carriage walks.
Do not put out leaves more than one day prior to your scheduled pickup day.
Do not park on the street the day of your pickup.
Do not rake grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches or mud to the curb with your leaves.
Try to put leaves out each week.
Inclement weather may delay pickups, but crews will make at least four trips through each neighborhood.
Direct landscapers to abide by the Village’s guidelines for leaf collection.
It is illegal to burn leaves in the Village.

Rotary Club Wants 'Coat Off Your Back'

Village Hall will once again serve as a donation site for the Deerfield Rotary Club “Coat Off Your Back” initiative. The Rotary Club welcomes new or like-new winter coats for infants, children, teens and adults. The collection is in the front lobby through December 16.

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