D-Tales July-August 2018

Keep an eye out for the July-August 2018 edition of D-Tales in your mailbox! The newsletter is also available online here.

This edition features the annual Water Quality Report, the Family Days schedule of events and articles on the Deerfield Farmers Market, fireworks safety and more.

Report Power Outages

Are you experiencing a power outage or flickering lights? Please contact ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1. You can also report an outage online here or with the ComEd mobile app.

For quick reporting, you can even subscribe to Outage Alerts with your phone. Text "ADD OUTAGE" to 26633 (COMED) to subscribe. From there, you can easily text "OUT" to 26633 whenever you're experiencing an outage.

Keep Storm Sewer Inlets Clear to Prevent Flooding

With summer storms coming and going, it is very important to make sure the storm sewer inlets on your street or in front of your house are clear of leaves and other debris.

Clogged inlets can prevent stormwater from entering the sewer and may contribute to flooding in the street.

For more information on flood management, visit the Village's website.

Fine Arts Commission Seeking Artists for Public Art Program

The Village of Deerfield is soliciting artwork loans from artists as part of the fifth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program. Artists must be willing to loan works of art for public display for up to one year.

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will review artwork proposals submitted by artists interested in having their works displayed in the community. The program is soliciting paintings, murals, drawings and other pieces to be displayed in Deerfield Village Hall, the Public Works Facility, Deerfield Park District facilities, the Deerfield Public Library, and other government buildings. New this year is a special call for outdoor sculpture to be placed at the corner northeast corner of Waukegan and Deerfield Roads.

The art is displayed for one year in public buildings and new pieces are selected each year. Applications for the next year of the program are now available as a PDF or online. Be sure to visit the "Public Art" website page to make sure you meet the criteria and to get more information.

For questions or more information, contact Management Analyst David Fitzgerald at 847.719.7400 or by email.

Deerfield Family Days - July 3 & July 4

Join us for the annual Family Days celebration on Tuesday, July 3 at Brickyards Park and Wednesday, July 4 at Jewett Park. See below for a schedule of events. For more information, contact Justin Keenan at 847.719.7462 or visit the Family Days website page.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, July 3 - Brickyards Park
5:00 p.m. - Gates open
6:00 p.m. - Live entertainment begins
7:00 p.m. - Raising of the flag/National Anthem
Dusk - Firework Show Begins

Wednesday, July 4 - Jewett Park
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Family Days Bazaar (Arts and Craft Sale)
8:00 a.m. - Rotary Race (7 a.m. Registration Begins)
8:30 a.m. - Bike Parade (Bike Parade Starts at 9 a.m.)
8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Dog Show (BYOD - Bring Your Own Dog)
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Rides, Games, Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Flower Show
Noon - Parade

Rotary 10K Race/5K Walk:

The 52nd annual Rotary 10K Race/5K Walk is set to kick off on July 4 at 8 a.m. beginning in the Walden School Parking Lot. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the race will be held rain or shine. The first 200 registered participants will receive a t-shirt. Winners in every age group for both males and females will receive a medal.

Find the application or get more information here.