The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend, and it’s going to be a busy one. Here are some of the events happening in Homewood.
Homewood Rail Fest
model train during the
2015 Rail Fest in Homewood.
(H-F Chronicle file photo)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road, Homewood. A celebration of Homewood’s rail history with model trains displays, live music and rail memorabilia vendors.
Homewood Women’s Club Plant Sale
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1855 Terrace Road, Homewood.
Meet the Mayor
9 a.m. to noon, Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Deputy Fire Chief Steve DeJong will join Mayor Richard Hofeld to talk with residents who have questions, concerns or suggestions about the village.
Moves that Matter
9:30 to 10:15 a.m., The Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm Rd, Homewood. This class works on releasing tension, increasing flexibility, improving posture, coordination and stability.
PopUp Science
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Family fun science activities like building a balloon racer and a rubber band car. The University of Chicago’s The Think Tank, a mobile neuroscience lab and education station, will be there.
Friends of Homewood Public Library Book Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., second floor of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Proceeds from the book sale benefit the library.
Homewood Public Works open house
Kirk Lindstrom helps a
youngster get a view of
the world from a bucket
lift during the 2015 Public
Works open house. (H-F
Chronicle file photo)
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homewood Public Works, 17755 Ashland Ave., Homewood. A chance to see public works machinery and facilities up close and learn from staff how things work.
Movies at BYBS
7:30 p.m., B’Nai Yehuda Beth Sholom, 1424 183rd St, Homewood. Doors open at 7 p.m. The film will be “Gloomy Sunday” a true story set in Budapest in the 1930s. Admission is $10. Refreshments will be served.