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7.27.2024 | What You Need To Know Today

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — You Matter 2 presents its annual Back to School Bash from noon to 3 p.m. at Woodlands Community Church, 18320 Argyle Ave. The youth empowerment organization will also kick off its 10th anniversary campaign, “A Decade of Impact: Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Youth.” There will be free school supplies, vendor booths, activities for kids, food trucks and a DJ.

HEALTH FAIR — Physicals Plus, 19740 Governors Highway, will host its third annual health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free health assessments, blood pressure screenings, giveaways, a DJ, school supplies and more.

BATTLE OF THE CHEFS — Dunning’s Market & Deli, 3:30 to 9:45 p.m. at 1050 Sterling Ave., will host its fourth annual Battle of the Chefs cooking competition. Proceeds will benefit the iCan Dream Center. Live music and food. Get tickets here.

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THE SHEA BUTTA BAND — Live music 7 p.m. Saturday at Poppin Corks Bistro, 3311 Vollmer Road.

FEAST OF THE GOAT QUEEN — A festival of the fae hosted by Rabid Brewing from noon to 11 p.m. at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood. Baby goats from Deer Creek Farm will be available from 2 to 6 p.m. There will be food, vendors, fun costumes, art, wrestling, roller derby skaters and live music. Get tickets here.

SUMMER SIZZLER — The Cancer Support Center will host an event from noon to 3 p.m. at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood, including games, a DJ, a bouncy house for the kids, face painting, an ice cream sundae table and educational resources.

ALEXIS WILSON MEMORIAL — Cara Wilson and her family and friends will gather at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. to remember her daughter, Alexis, who was killed by Dolton police officers on July 27, 2021. The event provides those who knew Alexis an opportunity to share memories.

HOMEWOOD FARMERS MARKET — Fresh produce, artisan foods, handcrafted personal care item vendors plus live music will all be available on Martin Square between Ridge Road and Chestnut Road from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

BARB AND DAN’S ROAD RIDE — Weekly bike ride start at 8 a.m. Saturday from GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. There are two groups. One is a no-one-gets-dropped group that follows a 20-mile route. Another group goes on a longer ride. Helmets required. Lights encouraged. Riders of all experience levels are welcome.

OFF-LEASH BIKE RIDE — A nine-mile ride every Saturday starting at 8:30 a.m. at GoodSpeed Cycle, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, past Rover’s Run and through Izaak Walton Preserve. No registration. Donuts upon return.

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