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3.1.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

VIKINGS IN SECTIONAL — The IHSA boys Class 4A sectional championship pits H-F against Bloom High. Game starts at 6 p.m. tonight at Rich Township High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. Buy tickets here.

POOL PASSES ON SALE — Lions Club Pool passes go on sale today. Early-bird rates are in effect until Tuesday, April 30. Click here to purchase.

FLOSSMOOR LIBRARY HALF DAY — The Flossmoor Public Library will close at noon today for staff in-service.

FISH FRY FRIDAYS — Lenten fish fry tonight from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 17951 Dixie Highway. Dine in and carry out. The dinners continue weekly through March 22.

TEENS: SKATE TO THE POLLS Anyone who is 16, can register to vote. Three local organizations are hosting a skating party from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Tinley Park Roller Rink, 17658 Oak Park Ave. that will help teens 16 and older register. To vote in the March 19 primary election, teens have to be 17 years old by Election Day and turn 18 on or before the general election on Nov. 5, but 16-year-olds can register, too. Their applications will be held until they turn 18. The event is sponsored by Jack and Jill of America, The League of Women Voters Homewood-Flossmoor and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Chicago Metropolitan Chapter. Register here.

AGING GRACE “Aging Grace: A Retreat for the Sandwich Generation(s) and The Folks That Raised Them” is a workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Flossmoor Community Church, 2018 Hutchison Road, will be an opportunity “to learn, connect, and empower folks who are navigating the challenges and joys of planning, caregiving and aging together.” The keynote speaker will be Dr. Cheryl Woodson, a geriatrician, health science educator and award-winning author of “The Doctor Is In: Answering Your Questions about How to Survive Caregiving, and To Survive Caregiving.” The Chicago Playback Theater Ensemble will help bring the participants’ stories to life onstage through interactive improvisational theater, movement and music. There will also be vendors from organizations that providing practical resources in planning for aging. The free workshop is sponsored by The Flossmoor Community Church Diaconate Board and Pastoral Care Ministries. Registration is required. Click here to register.

STEM Saturday. The Homewood Science Center’s weekly STEM play and learn event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 18022 Dixie Highway.

STUDENT LEADERS NEEDED — The Homewood Science Center is seeking 11th and 12th grade students to serve as volunteer leaders to help with its Girls STEAM Celebration on April 13. Student Leadership Training will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the science center, 18022 Dixie Highway. Leaders will be notified by March 15. Click here to apply.

HIPSTER POPSTAR PAINT PARTY — Bottle & Bottega, 2009 Ridge Road, will host. Listen to music and make your own art at 11 a.m.  Sunday. Tickets available here.

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