November 5, 2021

SAVE THE DATE: 2021 Santa Parade
Sustain Libertyville and SWALCO Pumpkin SMASH
MainStreet First Friday
Daylight Saving Time: Fall Behind This Weekend
Police Department Pink Patch Project Raises $3850 for Breast Cancer
Veterans Day Breakfast at the Libertyville Senior Center
COOL Ministries Drop-Off Box for Veterans
GLMV 2nd Annual Coats for Vets
High Five COVID-19 Relief Grant Extended
Charles Brown Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
MainStreet Libertyville Design Committee Book Launch Party

Sustain Libertyville and SWALCO Pumpkin SMASH

Green your Halloween! The Sustain Libertyville Commission is excited to announce the return of its annual pumpkin composting event with SWALCO on Saturday, November 6^th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Adler Park Pool parking lot. Make sure to tag your photos with #LibertyvilleSMASH! Click here for details.

MainStreet First Friday

It’s First Friday tonight in downtown Libertyville! Start your holiday shopping early and support your local Libertyville businesses. Indulge in refreshments, special discounts, and a festive atmosphere while shops stay open late. Receive personalized help to find the perfect gift or treat yourself! Finish the evening with dinner at one of our many award-winning restaurants. For a full list of special promotions, click here.

Daylight Saving Time: Fall Behind This Weekend

Set your alarms this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7^th. Make sure to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy a little extra rest!

Police Department Pink Patch Project Raises $3850 for Breast Cancer

During the month of October, the Libertyville Police Department launched its first fundraising event with the Pink Patch Project in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Advocate Condell's Cancer Care Services. The Village is proud to announce that this inaugural effort raised $3850! Congratulations to the Libertyville Police Department and Libertyville community for such a successful event!

Veterans Day Breakfast at the Libertyville Senior Center

Recognize our local veterans at a Veterans Day Remembrance Event at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 11^th hosted by the Libertyville Senior Council and StoryPoint Senior Living. Register by phone at 847-247-7659 by 12:00 p.m. on November 8^th to enjoy a free continental breakfast, flag ceremony by the Libertyville VFW, and a presentation on women in the military.

COOL Ministries Drop-Off Box for Veterans

The Village is hosting a COOL Ministries drop-off box to collect toiletries for veterans in need! COOL provides assistance to over 100 local veterans a month through its food pantry and supply drives. The drop-off box is available at the Village Hall, 118 W. Cook Ave., until Thursday, November 11^th. For more information about COOL Ministries and Food Pantry, click here.

GLMV 2nd Annual Coats for Vets

As winter grows near, the 2^nd Annual GLMV Coats For Vets is nearing its close! The GLMV Chamber of Commerce invites all to join them in collecting old, slightly worn, or new winter coats and other seasonal outerwear for local veterans in need and their families. Donations can be dropped off through November 16^th, 2021. Click here for drop-off locations.

High Five COVID-19 Relief Grant Extended

The Village has extended the deadline for applications from Libertyville-based businesses for the High Five COVID-19 Relief Grant. View details for eligibility and award prioritization here.

Charles Brown Park Ribbon Cutting

Join the Village in celebrating the renovation of Charles Brown Park! A ribbon cutting will be held in recognition on Thursday, November 11^th at 11:00 am. More details are available here.

MainStreet Libertyville Design Committee Book Launch Party

Join MainStreet Libertyville in celebrating its first-ever hardback coffee table book, Lasting Impressions: Historic Homes of Libertyville at its Book Launch Party on Sunday, November 21^st, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Libertyville Civic Center. Meet the authors and photographer and enjoy light appetizers, drinks, and dessert. The event is free to attend with books available to purchase for $50. Books are also available for purchase here.