D161 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH — The Village of Flossmoor, Flossmoor Public Library and School District 161 are hosting a Back to School Bash from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in Flossmoor Park. There will be games, resources, music and spirit wear swap.
BID WHIST — The H-F Park District will host Bid Whist games from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday through Nov. 22 at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave., open to anyone 55 or older. There is a $5 drop-in fee.
FLOSSMOOR CITIZENS’ POLICE ACADEMY SIGNUP DEADLINE — The academy will begin on Aug. 28 and meet weekly for 10 weeks. The program is designed to provide a working knowledge of the department. Participants must be at least 18 years old and must reside or work in Flossmoor. Click here for more information. Click here to register.
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.
HOFLO HUNDRED — GoodSpeed Cycles, 2025 183rd St., announced the “HoFlo Hundred: A Friendly Neighborhood Metric Century,” a 62-mile ride around town from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. The route will be within Homewood and Flossmoor. Three trips along the route will equal 100 kilometers. Find the route here. The cost is $10 per rider with the proceeds going to the James Hart Outride cycling program.