Almanac Village of Bloomingdale August 2017 Growth with Pride anks to ese 2017 Bloomingdale Septemberfest Generous Businesses 44 Years of Celebrating Community The July 3 Fireworks were On Saturday, September long event is the popular, booths, live entertain- awesome! The fireworks 9, 2017, the Village of traditional end of summer ment and much more! display was sponsored by the Bloomingdale will cele- event, held in At 12:15, following the Village along with the gra- brate the 44th Annual Bloomingdale’s Old Town opening ceremonies, the cious generosity of the Septemberfest. The day- Park, near the corner of Septemberfest/Joe following Bloomingdale Bloomingdale Road and Draghi Scholarship recipi- businesses: Lake Street (Rt. 20). ents will be announced. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. This scholarship fund has Pan American Bank the Septemberfest given thousands of dol- Catering Enterprises Ltd. parade steps off from lars to young adults in Golf Plus Inc. DuJardin School on our community. Thanks Bloomingdale Old Town Euclid Avenue heading to all who have given Property Owners Association north to Schick Road, thus far, as the scholar- Pink Studio then proceeding west to ships are funded entirely Pickle Piano conclude in Old Town. As through personal and Bloomingdale Mobil always, the festival fea- local business donations. Stratford Square tures a variety of food Special recognition to Blooming Nails and drink vendors, Bloomingdale Bank and Anyways American Grill Pub crafters, local business Trust and the Steak Burrito Bloomingdale Lions Club PLEASEsupport these com- for their $1000 dona- munity-minded businesses tions, as well as to ER2 which partnered with the for a $2000 in-kind dona- Village to continue this tra- tion also credited to the dition. The monies donated Scholarship Fund. by the above businesses will Also running in conjunc- also help fund the Christ- tion with Septemberfest mas light displays we’ve en- are family-friendly carni- joyed during the holidays. val rides and games located on the southeast (continued on page 7) It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Septemberfest! There are still spots open Bloomingdale Road from for Septemberfest 2017 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. crafter and food booths, Monday through Friday or car show entries and the on the website www.villa- parade lineup. geofbloomingdale.org Click on Community, then Applications are available Septemberfest 2017. at the Village Hall, 201 S. Team DuJardin Raises $11,000 VILLAGE BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE MEETINGS The public is encouraged to attend all Board and Commission meetings REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE BOARD 2nd and 4th Monday of every month 7:00 p.m. –Village Hall COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 3rd Monday of the months January- March, May thru November. 1st and 3rd Monday in April. First Monday in December. 7:00 p.m. –Village Hall Team DuJardin from DuJardin Elementary School has been participating in the PLANNING AND ZONING Roselle-Bloomingdale Relay for Life Cancer Walk for five years now. The first COMMISSION year there were five people on the team. Over the last four years, the numbers 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every have swelled and the team is now 35 members strong. This year they earned the month 7:00 p.m. –Village Hall distinction of becoming a JADE Team because they raised more than $10,000 – make that $11,000, to be exact! In the past five years, the team has almost BOARD OF FIRE AND topped $30,000! Way to Go, DuJardin! POLICE COMMISSIONERS 3rd Wednesday of every month 5:00 p.m. –Village Hall Stay in Touch POLICE PENSION BOARD Quarterly beginning in January Consider signing up for the Village’s E-News, 4th Monday which would be delivered weekly to your 5:00 p.m. –Village Hall email address. LIBRARY BOARD OF This is a good way to keep up with timely TRUSTEES information on news, services and events in 2nd Wednesday of every month and around town. And in the case of an 7:30 p.m. –Library unusual event, such as extreme weather con- SEPTEMBERFEST ditions or emergency situations, the Village COMMISSION can send out critical information to all sub- 2nd Thursday of the month scribers as it becomes available. February through November To sign up for the E-News, go to www.villageofbloomingdale.organd click on 7:00 p.m. - Village Hall Village News on the right side of the homepage. Click on “Sign Up for Village BLOOMINGDALE FIRE E-News.” It’s easy and free! PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Village of Bloomingdale Elected Officials 3rd Thursday of the month 4:00 p.m. –Firehouse, Franco A. Coladipietro William Belmonte Vince Ackerman 179 S. Bloomingdale Road Village President Traffic and Streets Intergovernmental and Community Relations Jane E. Michelotti Bill Bolen Village Clerk Finance and Administration TRUSTEES Judi Von Huben Frank Bucaro Public Safety Facilities, Infrastructure The photo on the top of p. 1 was taken at the 2015 Septemberfest by Assistant Village Administrator Barb Weber. 2 A Message from Mayor Franco Fantastic Fireworks! I want to share news on some recent changes in per- sonnel structure which we believe will enhance our services, as well as fill you in about further exciting July 3, 2017 was a beautiful sum- improvements planned for the future of our Lake mer night for a fireworks Street Corridor. display. And light up the sky we did! It was a SPECTACULAR Personnel show, according to the many, The loss of long tenured personnel is difficult and many comments we received, the Village has had a number of such employees re- especially through the Village’s tire this past year including Village Services Director and Village Engineer Facebook page! We are happy Michael Marchi. The Village, for a number of years, has operated with a to be able to host this traditional single department that included Public Works, Engineering, and Building family celebration of our inde- and Zoning under the Village Services umbrella. Michael served with dis- pendence and are proud to tinction in this position and we will miss his expertise and leadership. As share it with our neighboring we look ahead, this position is being phased out and our structure will towns. change slightly to give each division more autonomy and flexibility in deliv- ering the same exceptional services our residents expect and deserve. We need to recognize the Bloomingdale The Village conducted a national search for the newly created Public Works Police for their Director position and found that the most qualified candidate was already coordination of a member of the Bloomingdale team. The Village in June promoted Assis- the logistics and tant Public Works Director Jim Monkemeyer to the position of Public Works great job get- Director. The Village did not have far to find its next Village Engineer and ting the huge appointed Assistant Village Engineer Robert Prohaska to the position. As crowd across for the Building Division, the Village has been fortunate to have Michael Lake Street and other areas Gricus, who has done a superb job and has been elevated to Department safely, as well as Public Works for Head. I express my many thanks to our staff during this transition period their days of preparation and as we are making these changes without adding any new personnel. clean–up behind the scenes. I am also happy to announce that Police Chief Frank Giammarese will be- Thank you to Don Helmig and come the Village’s first Director of Public Safety. The newly created civilian his wonderful staff for hosting position will allow the Chief to remain in a leadership role with the Police the biggest crowd the Department and continue to be responsible for the oversight of most Po- Bloomingdale Golf Club has ever lice Department functions. The position will monitor the planning, seen! And of course, thank you staffing, directing, coordinating and controlling of all department func- to the neighbors adjacent to the tions and activities, ensuring their efficiency. Again, I thank our entire po- golf course for their patience lice force for their support as it allows us to retain the Chief’s leadership at during the inconvenience. a cost savings to the Village. Thanks and recognition are due Lake Street to the Bloomingdale businesses As new businesses move back to spaces along Lake Street in response to our listed in column one on the front redevelopment efforts, the Village is ready to begin Phase II in the revitaliza- page. These community-minded tion of the Lake Street corridor. The Village has hired Christopher B. Burke En- businesses graciously partnered gineering, Ltd (CBBE} of Rosemont to assist with the engineering design for with the Village to make this the Lake Street Streetscape and Lighting Enhancements Project, as well as de- show possible. Their generous sign and permit coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation. support will also help fund addi- tional lighting for the holidays. The envisioned streetscape enhancements include: gateway elements with Nearly all of these businesses lent Bloomingdale identity, median landscape and hardscape elements, public their support last year too. We parkway landscaping, irrigation system, electrical system for holiday light- encourage everyone to thank ing, adding new "pedestrian side" street lighting and replacing the exist- them and patronize their services ing high intensity discharge (HID) street lighting fixtures with more when possible. energy efficient fixtures. The desired goal is to enhance this gateway to our community and add to our efforts in supporting the retention and ad- Business partnerships are still dition of new businesses on Lake Street and in Old Town. welcome to help support our holiday light displays throughout Hope to see many of you at the annual Sunrise Shuffle 5K at the Johnston town. For more information, see Rec Center at 8:30 a.m. on September 9 and the rest of you in Old Town p. 13 or call Jennifer in the later that day for Septemberfest! Mayor’s office at 630-671-5600. Mayor Franco 3 www.villageofbloomingdale.org Ice Cream Social on August 3 Important Village The Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Bloomingdale Friends of the Library & Community takes place on Thursday, August 3 from Phone Numbers 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free rides and games for the youngsters, music, food available Main Village Hall Number for purchase, including ICE CREAM, of course! 630-893-7000 Village Departments The celebration marks the end of the Summer Reading Program! Join the Administration 630-671-5610 fun. Building & Zoning 630-671-5660 Summer Water Conservation Engineering 630-671-5676 Finance 630-671-5630 From May through September of each year the use of the public water sup- Mayor’s Office 630-671-5600 ply for sprinkling of lawns with automatic sprinkling devices is prohibited except for: Police – non-emergency 630-529-9868 • Single family residential with odd numbered addresses on Monday, Public Works 630-671-5800 Wednesday and Saturday between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Water Billing 630-671-5650 • Single family residential with even numbered addresses on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Utilities 630-671-5830 • Commercial, industrial, manufacturing, office buildings and multi-familyres- Other Useful Numbers idential buildings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday between 5 a.m. and 9 Fire Department non emergency a.m. or 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. 630-894-9080 The use of automatic sprinkling devices is prohibited on all Fridays. Violators Bloomingdale Library are subject to a fine of $25 to $50 for each violation of the order. 630-529-3120 For more information, contact the Utilities Division at 630-671-5830. Bloomingdale Park District 630-529-3650 Handheld sprinkling is not regulated. VILLAGE Have a New Tree? Please Water It When ALMANAC Temperatures are High and Rainfall is Low is published bi-monthly by the The Forestry Division is requesting help from residents to keep newly and Village of Bloomingdale recently planted trees watered when the temperature climbs and there isn’t enough rain. Trees lose lots of water when the temperature climbs. Mary Ellen Johnson, Proper watering is the single most important aspect Editor of maintenance of transplanted trees. The goal is to Address all correspondence to: provide at least 1 to 2 inches of water every two Village of Bloomingdale weeks, more often in very hot weather. 201 S. Bloomingdale Road Here are two easy ways to accomplish watering: Bloomingdale, IL 60108 1. Set a garden hose at the base of the tree, and 671-5600 let it trickle for 15 minutes. 2. Perforate a 5-gallon plastic bucket with several Articles and information for the holes, place it near the trunk of the tree and fill it with water. Allow the OCTOBERissue of the water to seep out, then repeat. Almanacmust be submitted to Mary Ellen Johnson by After the tree has been established for two years the root structure is SEPTEMBER 6; email better able to withstand a wider range of water conditions. JOHNSONM@ vil.bloomingdale.il.us 4 Fight the Bite Two New Officers Join Police Force According to the DuPage County Health Department, mosquitos in Illinois have tested positive for West Nile Virus, although no human cases have been reported in the county at the time of this writing in mid-July. To help prevent mosquitos from breeding around your home and to protect yourself from bites, follow the “4 Ds of Defense:” • Drain: Drain standing water from items around your home, yard or business. • Defend: Use an insect repellent containing DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions. • Dress: Wear long pants, long sleeves and closed toe shoes when outside Our two new Probationary to cover the skin. Officers Elvin Donald (l) and Phillip • Dusk and Dawn: Wear repellent outdoors during these prime times for Jaffe (r) were sworn in at the June mosquito activity. 12, 2017 Village Board Meeting by Judge Paul Fullerton. The DuPage County Health Department monitors WNV activity by collect- ing and testing mosquitos in traps located throughout the county. The two officers were hired in March and have graduated from In the summer months, trucks canvas Bloomingdale neighborhoods to spray the Police Academy. Both men are for mosquitos. Residents who live in Bloomingdale Township are served by currently in their 12-week training Clarke Mosquito Control. Residents can contact Clarke’s Mosquito Hotline period with our officers. at 800-942-2555 to be put on the list to be notified when spraying will be occurring in their neighborhood. Bloomingdale residents may also REPORT Bench in Old Town Park areas of stagnant water in roadside ditches, flooded yards and similar loca- tions that may produce mosquitos to the Clarke Mosquito Hotline. Honors Bloomingdale’s Fallen Police Officer Help Prevent Local Flooding The Village of Bloomingdale and Bloomingdale Police Department Please do not rake, pile or blow debris, grass clippings, leaves or tree thank the Friends of DuJardin branches into the street or into, over or near a storm sewer drain. They School for raising funds to pur- can cover storm water inlets, preventing water from flowing into the chase a concrete bench honoring storm sewer system creating a greater chance for localized flooding. Bloomingdale's fallen Police When leaves are raked or deposited Officer - Raymond Murrell. into the street, they can also cover We also thank everyone who storm water inlets. Not only does donated to make this tribute pos- this create a greater chance for sible, and the Bloomingdale Park localized flooding, the deposits District for assisting with this which eventually decay are also project and finding the perfect unsightly. The Village’s street spot near the "Everyday Heroes" sweeping program is designed to statue in Old Town Park. only collect those leaves that fall naturally onto the street, NOT leaves that are raked or deposited into the street by the property owner or landscape maintenance contractors. Please collect and deposit leaves in brown kraft paper yard waste bags. Each yard waste bag must have a yard waste sticker affixed, or it will not be collected by Republic Services. Yard waste stickers are sold at the Village Hall, and local retailers such as Caputos, Jewel and Ace Hardware. Tagged yard waste bags may be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. on the night before your collection day. If you have any questions regarding the yard waste collection program please contact the Village at 630-671-5613. 5 www.villageofbloomingdale.org It’s Time for the Citizen Police Academy Make It a Safe Start to The Bloomingdale Police Department is again offering the Citizen Police the New School Year Academy Program for its community members. The Citizen Police Academy has been a natural step from the Neighborhood Watch Program to enhance It’s hard to believe that school will the lines of communication with individuals who live and/or work in Bloom- be beginning before the end of ingdale, by providing an insight into police work procedures. this month! This is an excellent time to review school safety with The eleven-week session will consist of a series of instruction and discussion your children. Here are a few to provide an overview of various areas of law enforcement. The classes “common sense” safety tips that will be held on Wednesday evenings in September, October, and November, can benefit children of all ages. each for a three hour interval. Topics addressed by police officers include: Department Organization, Testing Process, Building Tour, Adult and Juvenile Walking to and from school: Criminal Law and Procedures, Constitutional Law, Traffic Stops and Radar • Choose a safe route for walk- Enforcement, Accidents/Crash Reports, D.U.I. Procedures, Use of Force/Liability, ing to and from school. Avoid Defensive Tactics, Firearms Safety, K-9 Unit, Crime Scene Processing, and In- walking by vacant lots, fields, terviewing/Interrogation overview. or other areas where there aren’t many people around. If interested in participating for the Citizen Police Academy or for further information, please contact Officer Dawn Odoi at (630) 529-9868. • Use the buddy system; it is safer to walk in a group than Date/Time: by yourself. Wednesdays – September 6, 13, 20, 27; • If you bike or skate to school, October 4, 11, 18, 25; wear a protective helmet and November 1, 8, 15, 2017, don’t forget to lock your bike. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Bloomingdale Police Department – Training Room • Cross the street at corners or crosswalks; Stop and look in Illinois Special Olympics Torch Run all directions. The Illinois Special Olympics Torch • Never talk to strangers or Run took place on Sunday, June 4. accept gifts or rides from peo- ple you don’t know. If a Representing the Bloomingdale Po- stranger approaches you, lice Department were (l to r) Officer RUN- YELL- TELL an adult or Sean Lahvic holding the torch, Ser- call 9-1-1. geant Vince Bruett, and Officers Dominic Corsigila and Jin Han, who • Letyour parents know if you are the Special Olympic coordina- need to stay late at school or tors for our police department. if you plan to go to a friend’s house instead of going Our contingent, along with law straighthome. enforcement personnel, escorted At school: the Flame of Hope south along Bloomingdale Road through • If yousee something that Bloomingdale into Glendale makes you uneasy or you think Heights, on part of one of the 23 isn’t right—a stranger hanging legs (routes) to the final destina- around school, a bully bother- tion – the Opening Ceremony of ing other youths, vandalism or the Special Olympics Illinois Sum- graffiti—tell a teacher or your parents right away. mer Games in Normal on June 9. • Learn to settle arguments with words, not fists. Walk away Neighborhood Watch General Meeting from an argument instead of fighting. Never bring weapons of any kind to The next two Neighborhood Watch General Meetings will be held on school and tell a teacher Wednesday, September 13, 2017and Wednesday, November 8, 2017at immediately if someone else 7 p.m. in the Village Hall Council Room. Topics will be presented and has a weapon. neighborhood issues discussed. 6 Septemberfest 2017: 44 Years of Celebrating Be a Friend to Septemberfest Community in Bloomingdale and the Joe Draghi Septemberfest Scholarship! (continued from page 1) corner of Bloomingdale Road and Franklin Street in St. Paul Church’s The Septemberfest Commission parking lot. These rides open on Saturday at Noon. The kiddie carnival would like to invite all will operate a preview night from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, Bloomingdale residents and busi- 2017 with unlimited carnival rides for just $15 per person on FRIDAY nesses to support the Joe Draghi ONLY. Septemberfest Scholarship Fund. A perennial favorite, the Septemberfest Car Show, is open 12:30 ‘til 4 This fund annually provides schol- p.m. adjacent to Old Town Park, in the parking lot next to Rooster’s Barn arships to Bloomingdale residents and Grill, 122 W. Lake St. At 4:00 p.m. awards will be presented for The between the ages of 17 and 20. People’s Choice, Participant’s Choice, and the Marilyn Zaccardi Trophy. The If you have enjoyed September- Zaccardi Trophy is named in honor of Marilyn Zaccardi, a longtime civic- fest, have been a scholarship re- minded resident who ran the Bloomingdale Septemberfest Car Show with cipient, or are the parent of a great enthusiasm from 2005 through 2010. Specialty awards are also pre- recipient, won't you please con- sented by a three-judge panel, as well as by Turtle Wax. sider a contribution to help keep The afternoon will feature entertainment from several local groups the Joe Draghi Septemberfest from tumblers to dancers, singers and more. Taking to the stage at 6:00 Scholarship going? Any donation p.m. will be DIVA. In an impactful tribute show, DIVA pays homage to would be greatly appreciated. the great women of pop music who have left an indelible mark on the Name (as you wish it to be listed) music world over the last several decades. ________________________________ Wrapping up the evening from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.are the Modern Day ________________________________ Romeos. The six members who all come from different musical back- Address________________________ grounds have been performing their unique and high-energy shows together for 15 years. Their wide spectrum includes Motown classics, clas- ________________________________ sic rock treasures, metal anthems, 80s favorites, 90s gems and the top hits Phone__________________________ of the 2000s. They want to be sure to have something for everyone! Email___________________________ Plan to meet friends and neighbors at the 44th Septemberfest on Saturday, September 9 in in our beautiful Old Town venue. I am enclosing a check for (cid:0)$20 (cid:0)$50 (cid:0) other Make your check or money order Who was Joe Draghi? payable to the Village of Bloomingdale. Please put Joe Draghi was a longtime Bloomingdale resi- “Septemberfest Scholarship 2017” dent who could always be counted on to help in the memo line. with community events. He was the director of Westlake Clubhouse for 20 years, was a member You may also make a donation of the Septemberfest Commission, the Family over the phone by credit card, Fest Commission and The Landmark Committee using either your Visa or Master- which helped with the planning and fundraising for the Founders Card. Call the Village at Park Gazebo following the Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1983. The 630-671-5637. Thank you for your gazebo is at the corner of Bloomingdale Road and Fairfield Way. consideration. In 1994, the Village and Septemberfest Commission named the an- Mail to: nual Septemberfest Scholarship in his name in honor of his years of Friends of Septemberfest, volunteerism. Community service remains an important factor in c/o Village of Bloomingdale, the awarding of the Joe Draghi Septemberfest Scholarships. 201 S. BloomingdaleRoad, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Please consider becoming a “Friend of the Joe Draghi September- fest Scholarship Fund.” The fund annually provides scholarships to Bloomingdale residents between the ages of 17 and 20.This scholar- ship is funded entirely through personal and local business dona- tions. Your charitable contribution will help Bloomingdale’s young men and women toward a successful future. A form to make a do- nation in any amount is in the column to the right. 7 www.villageofbloomingdale.org Business News D’s Treats in Old Town These treats are sweet, no doubt about that! But we inad- Nail Lounge & Spa vertently used the wrong name Opens at 156-P when identifying Deala S. Bloomingdale Road Fakhouri’s new shop, D’s Treats - home of delightful confec- Jimmy Tran, owner/operator tions, cookies and now ice of the newly opened Nail cream! Lounge & Spa at 156-P S. Our sincere apologies to Deala Bloomingdale Road, is no for the mistake and advice to novice when it comes to the Bloomingdale to stop by 103 mani-pedi business. He’s had Third Street in Old Town to 17 years in the business, taste for yourself! including a 10+ year stint in California where he learned (Tip - the Macaroons are out much about spa services. of this world!) Now in Bloomingdale, his Jimmy Tran looks forward to introducing new nail lounge is spacious, his new Nail Lounge to residents. with much natural light, a warm atmosphere, and four friendly, smiling nail techs, including Jimmy. Jimmy also stresses their attention to hygiene in the shop. The pedicure bowls all have a new plastic liner for each customer. When the water leaves the bowl, the plastic liner is disposed of and the bowl is washed. The pedicure implements are also sealed in plastic and are thrown out after each pedicure. Each customer gets a new liner and implements. Jimmy explained he uses all high quality supplies in his nail lounge and provides friendly, professional service. He was very pleased to have had three referrals come in within his first three days of business. Jimmy is now offering Grand Opening Specials. If you mention this Almanac arti- cle, a Pedicure will be $19 - an $8 discount and a Mani-Pedi will be $28 - a $12 discount. The nail lounge is open seven days a week. Stop in or call 630-912-2755. Pan American Bank A Tree for the Piazza Last year, the John & Jane Zanghi Family offered to donate their 30-foot pine tree to the Village to grace the Old Town Piazza. The Village arranged to have it cut down and transported to Old Town. If you have a large tree you are interested in donating as Bloomingdale’s official Christmas tree, please contact Director of Public Works Jim Monkemeyer at 630-671-5800 Pan American Bank, 108 W. Lake Street, opened its doors in December, or [email protected] 2016 amid the snow. On a beautiful May 18 they dale.il.us hosted this well-attended ribbon cutting! 8 . www.villageofbloomingdale.org Business News Jasper Meats Expands Retail Store Jasper Meats Inc. is named after a dear family mem- ber, Jasper Cali, who inspired his daughter and son-in-law, Stan and Janice Pajerski, founders of the The Business Beat features news business, to continue his about businesses - newly legacy in the meat busi- opened ones, those under con- ness. Jasper Cali began as The butchers at Jasper Meats stand ready struction and those who have a “meat peddler” in 1948, to cut your fresh meat to your satisfaction. something special to tell the res- working on Randolph idents about - awards won, Street and Fulton Street, delivering meat products throughout charitable fundraisers hosted, Chicago. You may see Jasper trucks driving around the Chicago area, recent major remodels, etc. with their own “Jasper” holding a tray of meats in his hand. Retail businesses provide a sig- Located at 220 Madsen Drive in Bloomingdale’s Covington Corporate nificant part of the village’s tax Center, Jasper Meats has expanded its on-site retail store which is now base. Supporting them helps open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you are having keep the Village portion of your trouble finding your favorite Jasper Meats product in your local store property tax bill low. or want to try something new, come in to the retail store and get it direct! There are also butchers available to answer questions and pre- Remember - pare the cuts of meat that you want! Save money and get great BUY IN BLOOMINGDALE products at the same time. Jasper Meats is always having specials on products for your next party. Stop on by on Saturday and see what Jasper Meats has to offer! Phone: 630-295-9300 jaspermeats.com Welcome to These New Businesses DuPage Medical Group Ribbon Cutting Lift Academy Strafford Square Mall Art Van Mattress 398 Army Trail Road STE 102 DuPage Medical Group 220 Springfield Drive Nail Lounge & Spa 156-P S. Bloomingdale Road It seems that everyone got a piece of the ribbon at the DuPage Medical Group Building Ribbon Cutting on June 15. 9 www.villageofbloomingdale.org Community Events BAA Features Abstract 50 Men Who Cook and Divas Who Dish: A Taste of Painting at Workshop Bloomingdale on September 16 BAA member and artist Toni Join us for this ninth annual community-wide Fogarty leads this workshop in event sponsored by the Bloomingdale Chamber abstract painting. Abstract art of Commerce on Saturday, September 16, from is a style that breaks away 6-8 p.m. This year, the name has been expanded from art as it is represented in to “50 Men Who Cook and Divas Who Dish, A real life. It’s not about making Taste of Bloomingdale” to better reflect the perfect copies of real life. It is participants and attract additional chefs—both about exploring form and amateur and professional. color, and it’s a reduction to simpler elements and shapes. The casual evening, held this year at Stratford Square Mall, features local Bring acrylic paints/brushes if cooks who prepare tastings of their favorite recipes for sampling and judg- you have them, water cup, and ing. The evening includes more samples than you can eat, raffle prizes, a surface upon which to paint entertainment, and a chance to vote for your favorite chef. (cardboard, wood, canvas, etc.) Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Those purchasing at the door Bloomingdale Park District may bring a non-perishable food item in support of Hunger Awareness Museum, 108 S. Bloomingdale Month and receive $5 off the entry price. Children ages 4-11 are $10. Free Road; $10 visitor/ materials for ages 3 and under. fee. Contact Bev at 630-624- Proceeds from the event support area schools and community initiatives of 9545 or [email protected] the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce. for details. Go to www.bloomingdalechamber.com or call 630.980.9082 for information Bloomingdale Garden on how to sign up as a cook, sponsor the event, or purchase tickets. Club September 19 Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 Meetings The September 19 meeting will feature an “Overview of Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 meets on the third Thursday of the the Mariano Store, including month from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room B on the lower level of the Bloomingdale the Flower Department,” pre- Public Library. Arrive early at 6:30 for coffee and donuts prior to the meet- sented by Joseph Wells, who is ing. The next two meetings are August 17 and September 21. known for his holiday decora- 7539 will have a display at the September 9th Septemberfest. Make sure to tions. He is going to talk stop by to check it out and say "Hi!" to our Bloomingdale veterans. about the Mariano's flower department, as well as explain First Place in Poppy Display how to create some holiday Bill Wolff, a member of Bloomingdale’s and floral decorations that VFW Post 7539, created this poppy display can be made with simple for a competition at the Veterans of items. Foreign Wars state convention. Every layer 6:15 PM Social Time is significant in the life of a Veteran of 6:45 PM Business Meeting Foreign Wars. The bottom ribbon is the World War ll Victory ribbon; the blue and Programs start at 7:00 p.m. at white is the Korean War ribbon; the yellow, St. Paul Church, 118 First green and red is the Vietnam Service rib- Street in Bloomingdale. bon. Top left is the Iraqi Freedom Service Visit www.bloomingdalegar- ribbon and the top right is the Afghanistan denclub.org or contact Freedom ribbon. Judging was done in bloomingdalegardenclub@gm Springfield at the Veterans of Foreign Wars ail.com for more information. state convention. This is the second time Visitors are welcome. that the Bloomingdale VFW has taken first place in the past two years. Member Cliff Hall won first place also in 2015. 10