Homewood launches year-long centennial celebration

An unidentified speaker announced that 2026 will be Homewood's Centennial, marking 100 years since the city's 1926 incorporation and introducing a year-long slate of celebratory events. "I'm so excited that 2026 is here and we are kicking off a year long celebration of Homewood Centennial," the speaker said.

The speaker framed the centennial as a chance to honor the city's past while looking ahead. They said Homewood "has established itself as a city that values home and history, arts and education, business and community," and that organizers look forward to a full year of activities and events to mark the milestone.

The announcement did not specify who delivered the remarks, which office or department is organizing events, exact dates, or funding sources. The speaker advised listeners to "Look for more information coming soon on the slate of events," indicating additional details will be released at a later date.

Background: Homewood was incorporated in 1926; the centennial marks 100 years since that incorporation. No formal votes, motions, contracts, or budget figures relating to the centennial were mentioned in the announcement.

Next steps: The speaker said more information about the centennial events will be released soon; the transcript includes no schedule, points of contact, or implementation details.