The Bartlett police department will host its annual Open House Sunday, March 15 from 9:00AM-1:00PM. Residents and guests are invited to take a tour of the police department facilities, including the holding cell, processing center, shooting range and more. Guests can even learn how to ride the departments new Segway, meet “Brewster” the K-9 dog, and shake hands with McGruff the crime dog and Daren the D.A.R.E lion. Admission is free for all attendees. The Bartlett Police Department is located right in downtown Bartlett at 228 S. Main Street. For more information call 630-837-0846.

As part of the annual tradition of the police department open house, the Bartlett Lions Club will host its annual pancake breakfast at the neighboring Bartlett Fire Barn located next to the police station at 218 S. Main Street in downtown Bartlett.  Come out and enjoy the all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and coffee from 8:00AM-1:00PM. Prices are $5 for adults, $3 for children (under 5 free). Proceeds to benefit vision and hearing needs of the community.

The Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow is back for its annual Chicagoland exhibition. This 4-day event is not only for those who are interested in purchasing boats for the summer. It is a family-friendly, activity filled weekend for Chicagoland area residents who just want to have fun, learn something new and of course be entertained.  This year, the show will be held February 12-15 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Here are some highlights to expect at the 2009 Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow:

• Shimano Trout Pond – free indoor fishing fun for children 12 and younger
• Chicagoland’s best fishing seminar schedule
• Adopt-a-Dog Day hosted by DuPage Animal Care & Control
• United Sates Postal Service Passport Fair
• Tons of contests with great prizes
• Free parking!

Ticket Prices:

• FREE for Children (12 and under)
• $4 Youth (13-15)
• $8 Adult (16 and older)
• $6 Seniors (65 & older) February 14 only

Get Tickets Here

Date: Saturday September 27, 2008
Place: Vogelei Park – 650 West Higgins Road
Time: 12pm-3pm

Hoffman Estates is hosting the 1st Annual Scarecrow Festival this Saturday!  This is a wonderful opportunity to have a great time with your kids. There will be plenty of food, games and entertainment for everyone in the Chicagoland Northwest Suburbs, so expect to have a good time! Parking will be available at the AT&T Building just one block from the Park.  Have fun!

Residents from the Northwest Suburbs of Illinois are about to enjoy the 38th year of Septemberfest, an annual festival in Schaumburg.

Septemberfest 2008 is coming up this weekend, and is expected to draw a crowd. After glancing at the Entertainment Schedule, i’m sure it will be fun.

For those who are new to Schaumburg, Septemberfest is a tradition that takes place over Labor Day Weekend, featuring a 3-day festival of food, fun and famous performers just to mention the basics! Best of all, it is FREE! Here is a short summary of what to expect for Septemberfest 2008:

• The Taste of Schaumburg
• A large arts & crafts fair
• A parade on Monday
• Carnival rides available daily
• Fireworks displayed every night
• Performances from Loverboy, Richard Marx & Lonnie Brooks

Hours
Saturday, August 30 – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 31 – 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday, September 1 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Location
Schaumburg Rd. at Summit Dr., 101 Schaumburg Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193

Links

Shuttle Information

Grounds Map

Lodging Options

Festival Menu

Concerns about the relocation of the Bartlett Farmers’ Market back to Town Center this summer have been put to ease after noticing a large increase in its weekly attendance. 

In the past, the Bartlett Farmers’ Market took place in the Apple Orchard Park complex, with assumptions that the pool, library and the park district would contribute to the visibility of the event.  Village officials then decided to move the market back to downtown Bartlett, hoping that it could create some buzz about Bartlett’s merchants in the area.  Moving back was a smart decision which is seen with the success of the vendor’s each week, and the increased attendance by visitors to the market.

The Bartlett Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of products from baked goods and flowers to dog treats and jewelry.  For the little ones, kids’ craft activities take place every week, so hurry up because there are only 3 weeks remaining to visit the Bartlett Farmers’ Market. Markets will continue until Sept 12, and take place from 2 to 6 every Friday around the fountain in Town Center. If you plan on driving, parking is available at the Village Hall.