Join Deerfield Police for Coffee with a Cop

When: National Coffee with a Cop Day, October 1, 2025
Where: Starbucks, 675 Deerfield Road, Deerfield
Time: 8 to 10 a.m.

Break Down Barriers

Join the Deerfield Police Department for a friendly chat over coffee! This event is designed to break down the barriers between police officers and citizens, providing an opportunity to interact in a relaxed, neutral environment. Bring your questions, share your thoughts and discover mutual goals to enhance our community together.

Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Police Department is proud to support their long-standing partner, the Cancer Wellness Center in Northbrook. The Center offers vital education, wellness services, and psychosocial support to those impacted by cancer and their loved ones. Special Commemorative Pink Shoulder Patches will be available for a minimum donation of $10 to the Cancer Wellness Center.

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Healthy Hedges Workshop

Want to make your yard healthier and more beautiful? Join the Village of Deerfield Sustainability Commission at the Deerfield Public Library for an informative presentation on Saturday, October 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. by Lake County Forest Preserves experts Matt Ueltzen, Manager of Restoration Ecology, and Brett Peto, Environmental Communications Specialist.

Learn practical techniques for removing invasive buckthorn and discover native plants you can use instead to boost biodiversity, support pollinators and create a more resilient landscape.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you’ll leave with tools and inspiration to improve your own outdoor space while helping the environment.

Healthy Hedges and Buckthorn Removal Presentation October 4 from 10-11 a.m. at the Deerfield Public Library

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Scout Day at Deerfield Historic Village

Scout fun for everyone will be hosted by local troops on Sunday, September 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village, 450 Kipling Place. Activities will include a climbing wall, a monkey bridge, rope-making, a pancake station, s’mores, crafts and more.

Tour historic buildings ranging from Lake County’s oldest to a one-room schoolhouse that has been a favorite of children for many years. Admission is free. The Deerfield Area Historical Society, a donor-supported nonprofit organization, maintains the Historic Village.

Scout Fun for Everyone with a cartoon campsite with trees, a camp fire and tent

Join the Energy Saver Sweepstakes

The Village of Deerfield’s Sustainability Commission has launched the Deerfield Energy Saver Sweepstakes to encourage residents to save money on their ComEd bills while also helping the environment.

Not only will participants save an average of $377 per year in electricity costs, but they will also have a chance to win fun, local prizes just for taking part in this no-cost program. To participate, households need to sign up for a free ComEd Energy Efficiency Program home assessment and submit their assessment confirmation to sweepstakes@deerfield.il.us to be entered into the drawing.

With a free, in-home or virtual ComEd Energy Efficiency Program assessment, certified professionals will install energy-saving items like LED bulbs, energy-efficient showerheads, programmable thermostats, pipe insulation and provide a personalized energy savings report tailored to your home – all for free. It’s simple and already paid for through your ComEd bill.

As a bonus, residents who refer another Deerfield household to sign up and have their name included in the other household’s confirmation email will earn an extra entry.

Prizes include a $100 gift card to a local restaurant, a Farmers Market reusable bag, Village mug, cooler and paperweight, native seed packet, ComEd giveaway bag, compost kitchen pail, a box of Hefty ReNew bags, an LRS coloring book, recognition at a Village Board meeting and a feature in the Village’s D-Tales newsletter and social media.

Safe Screens Workshop: Snapchat

Date: September 29, 2025
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Deerfield Police Department
Topic: Snapchat Safety
Register: Online

Join the Police Department for a parent workshop on Snapchat safety! This session will walk you through essential safety measures to take if your child is using Snapchat. You'll learn how to set privacy settings, manage who can contact your child and monitor their activity while ensuring they have a safe and positive experience. The workshop will cover how to address issues like inappropriate content, location sharing and more. You’ll also hear about actual police cases where Snapchat was involved in situations like online predators, inappropriate content and risky behavior. Equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your child safe while using Snapchat.

Safe Screens parent workshop series - register now

Stay Informed on Village Board Meetings

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