This section is intended to present information on matters which affect the residents of Churchill's Grove, including neighborhood association events and initiatives, as well as community-wide events which may be of interest to Grove residents. If you would like to have something considered for inclusion as an Announcement here, please send an e-mail with your request to webmaster@churchillsgrove.org.* *Please note that Churchill's Grove, Inc. reserves the right not to publish any proposed announcement it deems unsuitable, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the presiding officer of Churchill's Grove, Inc. |
Announcements
Grove Volunteers Featured in Register-Star
On Tues., Apr. 16, the Rockford Register-Star newspaper is highlighting the work of volunteers here in our neighborhood who have taken the initiative to form the "Friends of Veterans Memorial Circle", a group which is embracing the task this spring of cleaning and replanting the green spaces in the traffic circle at Auburn St. and North Main St. Rick Westlake, Helen Karakoudas Redfern and Ernie Redfern are the co-chairs of the group, which is planning a "Spruce-Up Day" on Sat., May 11, in an effort to remind veterans of our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. For the full article, follow the link to the Register-Star article: |
City of Rockford Plans for 2019 Spring Street-Sweeping
In response to a question from the Association on the City's plans for street-sweeping this spring, Mark Stockman, the City's Director of Public Works, provided the following information: "Pinpointing exact date(s) a neighborhood will be swept is difficult as there are too many factors that affect our progress (weather, amount of material on the streets, equipment breakdowns, etc.). Public Works ("PW") sends out a press release every Thursday during the sweeping season highlighting the areas where sweepers will be working. We use the same maps for residential sweeping as we do for snow plowing. Initially, we will be sweeping all of the arterial and collector level streets. This takes about 2 weeks. I suspect full residential sweeping will begin in mid-April. Keeping in mind there are 24 routes of which we can only sweep 3 or 4 concurrently, it will take until approximately mid-June to complete. When scheduling the routes we are looking back to see in what order they were swept the previous year and adjust accordingly so that whoever was swept first last year may be last this year. PW does follow a logical sequence in the schedule to gain efficiencies so that sweepers aren't moving thru the various points throughout the city in a seemingly haphazard manner. My recommendation is that residents visit the City website each Friday where the schedule for the following week will be posted (rockfordil.gov). The City’s Public Information Officer also publishes this information on social media as well.
Thank you, Mark Stockman Director of Public Works |
Collection of Yard Waste in the Grove Resumes April 1
Rock River Disposal plans to resume collection of yard waste from Rockford residents the week of April 1, 2019. "Yard waste" consists of grass clippings, leaves and small branches. It will be collected if contained in a) compostable paper bags, or b) garbage cans clearly marked with a large “X”. Larger twigs, branches and other types of brush must be placed into bundles no more than 4 feet long by 2 feet in diameter, with branches no thicker than 4” in diameter. A bundle should not weigh over 25 lbs. Bundles should be tied with string or twine and not metal, plastic or tape. For information, please visit https://www.rockriverdisposal.com/residential-yard-waste. |
Yard Waste Pick-up Extended
Mystateline.com is reporting today that the City of Rockford and Rock River Disposal have extended yard waste pick-up until the week ending Friday, Dec. 6. This would mean that the last pick-up in the Grove for 2018 will be on Thursday, Dec. 5. Pick-up will resume again in Spring 2019. |
Annual Holiday Dinner
Reserve your tickets NOW for the Annual Grove Holiday Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 2! Please join other Grove residents for an evening at the Rockford Country Club, beginning with a social from 5 to 6 pm, and an open buffet from 6 pm onward. Buffet will include prime rib, chicken, salads, sides and a dessert table. There will be a cash bar. PAYMENT BY CHECK OR ONLINE IS NEEDED BY NOV. 30 TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS! Cost is $22/person for Grove residents with current Association membership, and $32/person for Guests and Non-members. SEND YOUR CHECK (payable to Churchill's Grove, Inc.) to: Carolyn Cadigan, 1940 Harlem Blvd., or PAY ONLINE by CLICKING HERE! |
Holiday Garbage Pick-up and End of Yard-Waste Pick-up
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2019 Membership Dues
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Grove residents meeting with Park District - Wed., May 30
Attention, Friends in the Grove! On Wed., May 30, you are invited to an open meeting with representatives of the Rockford Park District, to be held in the Community Hall at St. Peter's Church, at 1243 N. Church St., starting at 6:30 pm. The Park District representatives would like to get our input about residents' recreational needs and share more about their Master Plan process, history, financial realities, Walker School, etc. They are meeting with neighborhood groups around the area, gathering ideas about ways to improve the Rockford Park District. The Park District very much wants and needs our input. Please join us for this opportunity to help make our award-winning Park District even better! |
Annual Membership Dues Reminder!
As the Annual Garage Sale approaches, please remember to pay your annual Churchill's Grove membership dues. Click HERE to get more info on dues AND to pay online. Your dues support the work that the Association does on behalf of the residents of the Grove. They also support the fun activities organized by the Association, like the Garage Sale, the Annual Meeting and Dinner in May, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Sally Mark at 815-289-2916. |
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