Special Safe Screens Workshop: Hidden in Plain Sight

Parents—don’t miss this important event!

Join the Deerfield Police Department for the Safe Screens Parent Workshop on April 20 at 6 p.m. This interactive experience goes beyond the screen to help you better understand the digital world your kids are navigating every day.

 Walk through a staged bedroom to uncover hidden warning signs

 Learn how to safely navigate platforms like Snapchat

 Gain real-life insights into teen substance use and online risks

This free workshop is designed to give parents and guardians practical tools to help keep their child safe — both online and offline. Register online today.

Celebrate America 250 with Abigail Adams

Celebrate America 250 with the Deerfield Area Historical Society at a special evening featuring Abigail Adams, portrayed by Leslie Goddard, on Friday, May 8, at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield. Doors open at 6 p.m., dessert is served at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $15, Life Members are free, and those who renew or become a DAHS member for $25 will receive one free ticket. Registration is required, with payment accepted at the door. RSVP by May 1 to DeerfieldHistory@gmail.com with your name, phone number and number in your party.

Save the Dates: Spring Recycling and Compost Giveaway Events

The Village’s spring paper shredding, compost giveaway and electronics and textile recycling events give residents convenient ways to dispose of materials safely while reducing waste. Shredding helps protect personal information, recycling keeps electronics and textiles out of landfills and allows materials to be reused and compost supports healthier lawns and gardens while reducing the need for fertilizer. Together, these events help Deerfield residents protect the environment and keep the community clean.

•  Shredding Event: May 2, 9 a.m. – noon, at Public Works

•  Compost Giveaway: May 9, 9 a.m. – noon in the Metra parking lot

•  Electronics and Textile Recycling Event: June 6, 9 a.m. - noon at Public Works

Fire Hydrant Flushing

The Public Works Department started flushing all fire hydrants within the Village this week and will finish next week.  Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition to protect your property and helps to flush sediment out of the distribution system.

Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. The work is typically performed between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. There may be discoloration in the water coming from the faucets in your home after hydrant flushing is complete in your area. It is recommended that residents flush water from their interior system through a tub spout for a few minutes to clear out any potential sediment. Do not use a sink for flushing purposes as it is possible that sediment can become trapped in a sink’s aerator. Please note that the water from the tap is safe to drink at all times.

Contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245 for more information.

DHS Arts Alive April 25

On Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., the entire community is invited to attend the 2nd biennial   “Art Expo Open House” at Deerfield High School. This unique community event is part of the DHS festival of the arts called ARTS ALIVE!

Over 40 professional artists and AP Fine Arts Students will be presenting their work, demonstrating their techniques, and allowing the public to get hands-on with art projects. In addition, pop-up performances will run throughout the day and will include puppet shows, drum circles and student group performances. It’s a veritable “arts-a-palooza”!

Weavers, painters, ceramists, potters, wood workers, silversmiths, jewelry makers, candle makers, henna artists, encaustic artists, illustrators, screen printers, paper quillers, diary box makers, mosaic makers, Native American artists, silk painters, special effects makeup artists and so many more will be in attendance! Come make art!

For more information, contact Director Tamara Jenkins at tjenkins@dist113.org.