 Click here to read our Fall 2011 PDHA Newsletter * * * * * Plug In Illinois® is the Official Electric Choice Website of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Click here to learn about electric competition in Illinois and find out how to choose a lower cost and/or green energy supplier. * * * * * Click here for information about curbside recycling * * * * *
PDHA supports these efforts to preserve a valuable resource for future generations. Find out more at 1846BlodgettHouse.org
|
First PDHA Meeting in 2012 Greetings and happy new year to all! Our first meeting of the year is scheduled for Thursday, January 26th, 7:00 PM at the Lincoln Center. We'll use this meeting to take stock and consider directions for Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance for the new year. Our agenda will be: 1. Review/approve minutes of previous meeting and treasurer’s report. 2. Brainstorming session on group direction -- Connecting with our constituency - how can we
reach
out to our current constituency, and expand or revitalize our
constituency? Currently we have a
mailing list of about 350, and a few dozen active donors.
-- Types of activities – fulfilling our mission o
Natural and cultural heritage
o
Education
o
Advocacy
3. Tentative Budget
4. Highway Cleanup work schedule and waiver forms for 2012
Outdoor improvements for the North High Campus of School District 99
incorporate a vacated portion of Prince Street. The Village
Council approved this vacation on January 10, 2012. Click here to view these council meeting minutes. Click here to view background information about this Village Council action.
On October 27, 2011, District 99 held an Open House at North High to share updated concept information about the "Phase Two" improvements. Over 40 community members attended the Open House. District 99 states that it collected valuable feedback as the design concepts moving forward with the development process. Village Has New Monthly Electronics Recycling
The Village of Downers Grove and Creative Recycling is offering
electronics recycling on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Upcoming dates include February 4, March 3 & April 7. The
drop-off location is at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Avenue, in the
employee parking
lot at the rear of the building, off Curtiss Street. Volunteer workers
there accept pretty much anything you would think of as
"electronics" including computers (including monitors, keyboards,
printers, etc.), telephones, gaming consoles, stereos, televisions,
VCRs, and other gadgets. A longer list of acceptable and unacceptable
items may be found on the Village's recycling page.
Beauty in Nature at Lyman Woods
"Beauty in Nature at Lyman Woods" was the title of the June gallery show in the lobby of the Downers Grove Public Library. This show
exhibited 34 large photographs depicting the flora and fauna of Lyman
Woods. These beautiful and interesting prints are the work of Manuel
Perez, a medical doctor who lives in Downers Grove, likes to take
photos, and loves Lyman Woods.
 "Dynamic Duo" - Courtesy of Dr. Manuel D. Perez Click here to read a recent story in the Downers Grove Reporter about Dr. Perez and his fascination with Lyman Woods.
Heritage Alliance Mission
Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance is dedicated to preserving
the natural and cultural heritage of Downers Grove. In the
past, we have maintained sharp focus on the natural heritage
within our community. Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance
has been instrumental in the preservation and protection of
Lyman Woods, and Belmont Prairie, which continue as on-going
projects.
We are now also committed to the preservation of
cultural aspects of Downers Grove, including its rich architectural
heritage. We work to accomplish our mission through education as well as community outreach.  Can you find this house in Downers Grove and why is it
important?
(Click the image for the answer)
 |
 PDHA Special Meeting Thursday, January 26 7:00 pm Lincoln Center Room 202 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 * * * * * Highway Cleanup Next Highland Ave. Adopt-A-Highway CLEAN-UP DAY Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:30 to 11:00 AM Please click here to fill out the required Waiver Form. Meet at 33rd Street Lyman Woods Parking Lot. * * * * * Historic Preservation Ordinance Find out more about current historic preservation efforts |
| Last updated 1/25/2012 |