Village 2021 budget revealed, hearing set


The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2021 village budget on Monday, Nov. 16.  The hearing, scheduled to be at Village Hall and via online video, begins at 7:30 p.m. The draft budget can be viewed here.

 

 

Village hopes to save $200k by outsourcing

          Having some village services done by independent contractors could save the village about $200,000 a year. The Village Board approved the measure at its Nov. 2 meeting.

Indian Trails Public Library lists programs

          The Indian Trail Library District has the following programs scheduled for the upcoming week:

Escape Room:  Wednesday, Nov. 11, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Live Zoom Program. About the Program: For participants in grades 6-8. Put your minds to the test as you work together to solve this virtual escape room. Will you find the solution in time? Click here to register

Retirement Investing:  Wednesday, Nov. 11 7-8:30 p.m. Live Zoom Program. Danielle Schultz answers questions like, should you change your investments in retirement, what to do with a lump sum from a pension pay out or inheritance, how to roll over your 401k and what are the right investments for you. Click here to register

Superhero Puppet Workshop: Thursday, Nov. 12, 10-11 a.m. For participants ages 5-11. Be a creative storytelling hero. Professional puppeteer, Susan Fulcher, demonstrates how to build a puppet and put on your own puppet show. Click here to register.

 First responders, vets, active military can be top dogs on Sunday

Wiener Take All, 1117 Weiland Road, will say ‘thanks’ to veterans, active members of the military, police officers, fire fighters and other frontline employees from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 by giving them a free hotdog, small order of fries and drink. The event is scheduled to correspond with Veterans’ Day, which is Nov. 11

For a look at Wiener Take All Owner Jimmy Park, see this link.

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