On April 1, 2010 the Taste of Hoffman Estates Restaurant Promotion began at 40 restaurants throughout the Village. Present your Taste of Hoffman Estates card and receive a 10% discount every time you dine! Restaurants participating are listed on the "Taste" card and on the Taste of Hoffman Estates web page by clicking here.  Each participating restaurant displays the Taste logo on their door for your convenience!

Saturday, September 11, 2010 join us as we gather to reflect on the tragedy and victims of September 11, 2001 through speakers, songs and prayers.

You and your guests are cordially invited to the Team Name Announcement, Logo Unveiling and the Introduction of the Head Coach on September 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Priaire Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL. *THE FIRST 100 GUESTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT*  For more details visit www.nameyourhockeyteam.com or call 224.220.1333.

The Arts Commission is sponsoring an Oktoberfest-themed open-air event, Platzkonzert Germanfest, on Saturday, Sept. 25. This celebration of all things German will take place at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green located at 5510 Prairie Stone Parkway off Route 72 in the Prairie Stone Business Park (next to the Sears Centre Arena). A German band will provide authentic Bavarian music, while dancers entertain the crowd. Like last year, German beer will be available for purchase. What better way to compliment authentic sauerkraut and bratwurst? For directions and details, visit www.hoffmanestatesarts.com. Wir hoffen, Sie dort zu sehen!

Join in the celebration as we gather to light the official Friendship Tree at Village Hall. Entertainment and refreshments with a "Special Visitor" for the children topped off with a spectacular fireworks display.

The Fifth Annual Chicago Invitational Challenge will return to the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates on Friday, November 26 & Saturday, November 27.  Teams will include Big Ten power Purdue University, Southern Illinois University, Wright State University, University of Richmond, Austin Peay State University, Oakland University, Southern University, and Charleston Southern University.

Tournament pass prcies are $92 for floor seats and lower bowl, and $62 for upper bowl and are good for all eight games.  For additional information click here or visit www.searscentre.com.

Sunderlage Farmhouse is decked out for the Holidays, withy Teddy Bears on the tree! Children and their favorite teddy bear and parents enjoy this visit to past times. A "Special Visitor" will stop by to greet the children.