Happy Fall! Come warm up with Sue Tofthagen, enjoying conversation with our residents for Community Coffee and a donut. Welcoming all residents the first Sunday of each month from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Piekarski Center located at 140 Halstead Avenue. A Village Blood Drive is intended for November 28th. A sign up sheet is available at Village Hall located at 425 Reiman Street. This winter, need something to do? On Thursday nights from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The Village of Sloan will introduce our first Citizen Academy. The Citizen Academy provides understanding into village government. For more information on a start date, please view Message Board located at Village Hall or on our Village of Sloan website. Prior planning for winter safety involves preparing your home and vehicle for everyday emergencies. For your home ensure dryer and furnace vents are clear of snow to prevent carbon monoxide buildup. Add insulation, caulking, and weather stripping to your home to keep out the cold. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring they have battery backups. Create an emergency kit by assembling non-perishable food, water, first-aid kit, flashlights, extra batteries, and any necessary medications or baby supplies. Winter driving kits for your vehicle can include jumper cables, blankets, flashlights, bottled water, and non-perishable snacks. Snowplow permits are required and help ensure that those plowing public areas are responsible, licensed, and insured. A list of those permitted will be available at Village Hall as they come in.