SLOW MOW MAY

FLAMINGO FRIDAY KICKOFF EVENT

Friday, May 9, 2025, from 5-7pm
Village Hall Back Parking Lot (1225 Cedar Ln.)

Start the summer off right and join us for an evening enjoying music, food, giveaways, neighbors, and of course – flamingos! 

The Community Commission is partnering with the Northfield Township Food Pantry to collect the most needed items at the pantry. 

Most Needed Items:
Granola Bars
Juice & Juice Boxes (100% juice preferred)
Boxed Cereal 
Rice Mixes
Canned Beans
Canned Mixed Fruit

LET'S GO ALL-IN NORTHBROOK

The Village, through the franchise agreement with LRS, has launched its new All-In Composting Program that provides the opportunity for every LRS-serviced home to have a 35-gallon yellow-lidded compost cart - at no additional cost – to divert compostable material from landfills and turn it into nutrient-rich compost that enhances soil health. You’ll be able to combine yard waste and food scraps into a single bin for regular collection on Wednesdays, all year long.

Watch this video to learn more how to be All In at your home!

IN THIS VIDEO LEARN ABOUT

🍌 The Countertop Method – Keep it handy and empty it often
❄️ The Freezer Method – Chill your scraps, skip the mess
 🗑 The Under-the-Sink Method – Tidy, tucked away, and totally pest-free

MORE...
🌐 Website: northbrook.il.us/All-In
 

Village Events

Northbrook Originals on Display | Northbrook Arts Commission
Now - May
Come be inspired by the talented Northbrook artists whose work is on display at the Northbrook Public Library now through the end of May.  While you're at the library, pick up a ballot on the 2nd floor and vote for your favorite artwork by April 30. 

Northbrook Originals Reception | Northbrook Arts Commission
Thursday, May 8 at 6pm
The Northbrook Originals Art Exhibition will be showcasing original works submitted by over 50 local Northbrook artists as part of this annual community event. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6pm at the Library, featuring light snacks, refreshments and guided art tours. This exhibition is co-sponsored by the Northbrook Public Library.

Automated Water Meter Project
Spring and Summer 
When eligible, customers will receive a postcard with instructions to schedule their meter replacement appointment. Replacements will began the week of April 21 and must be scheduled only after receiving a postcard.

Appointments take about 30 minutes and are set within 2-hour windows. For more information, visit: northbrook.il.us/WaterMeterProject.

LRS Subscription (Enhanced) Composting & Yard Waste Bag Pickup Schedule
Now
As of April 2, 2025, compost pickup (yard waste and organics) for residents who have the subscription service has resumed weekly collection on Wednesdays. Yard waste collection (bags with stickers) also resumed on April 2, 2025 for residents without subscription compost pickup.

Learn more: LRSRecycles.com or call 844.633.3577

Northbrook Art in the Park
May 10–11, 10am–5pm
Village Green Park
Start your day with coffee on Shermer Road, then explore unique art from over 85 artists at the fest. Join a live painting class, let kids get creative at the Creation Station, and take a break for lunch at a local favorite—or enjoy lemonade and snacks right at the fest.

Community Open House Celebrates Greenbriar’s 75th
Saturday, May 17,  10am-1pm
Visit the school to take a walk down memory lane with historical photos, a time capsule display, a selfie station, and a self-guided tour. Current students will perform a new song composed especially for the occasion. There are also keepsakes available for purchase including a 75th anniversary cookbook with recipes from across the decades from the Greenbriar community. Hard copies and e-books will be for sale with proceeds benefiting Education For All Children, a nonprofit organization that helps fund education in Kenya, including District 28’s sister school, Spurgeon’s Academy.

Northbrook Farmers Market Market Opening Day Bash
Wednesday, June 18 7am-1pm
Northbrook Farmers Market Opening Day Bash, Wednesday, June 18, features fun for all in the parking lot of Meadow Plaza, Cherry Lane and Meadow Road. Free attractions include live music, face painting, slices of cold watermelon, games for kids, plenty of cool swag and more. The best weekday farmers market on the North Shore is open 7am to 1pm Wednesdays through October 8, in downtown Northbrook. 

Paint Northbrook | Call for Artists
Register Today!
The Northbrook Arts Commission and the Northbrook Park District are partnering this year to present Paint Northbrook, a week-long plein air event celebrating the beauty of Northbrook. Paint Northbrook will be a week of painting anywhere in Northbrook, including downtown, parks, trails and historic buildings. The art show and sale will be held in our Village Green Park on Saturday, August 16 at our Party on the Green community event with a potential of 1500 visitors. There will be cash prizes and each artist can exhibit three completed artworks

Click here to register, or visit nbparks.org Code #26990.

Electronics Recycling 
First Tuesday & Saturday of the month
Fleet Maintenance Garage, 1227 Cedar Lane
Bring your old and unused electronics to be recycled. Residents are responsible for removing items from their vehicles. Do not leave items at the Village’s facility outside of the recycling events. 1st Tuesday of the month, 7am-3pm & 1st Saturday of the month, 9am-noon.

Upcoming Public Meetings

Arts Commission
Thursday, May 1 at 7pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

Disability Inclusion Commission
Thursday, May 1 at 6:30pm
Shermer Study, Village Hall

Senior Services Commission 
Thursday, May 1 at 7pm
DPS Conference Room, 2nd Floor of Village Hall

Plan Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30pm
Sandra “Sandy” Frum Board Room

Architectural Control Commission
Thursday, May 8 at 5pm
Terrace Room, Village Hall

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