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10.18.2024 | What You Need To Know This Weekend

Friday, Oct. 18

Flossmoor Fundraiser Double Header. Anyone who dines at Dunning’s Market, 1050 Sterling Ave., or shops at the Shops on Sterling, 1056 Sterling Ave., on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, will be contributing to two local organizations, Flossmoor Baseball and Softball and the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce Foundation. A percentage of all sales in both locations will go to the organizations.

County Line Orchard Trip. The H-F Park District trip to the pumpkin farm will leave at 8 a.m. from Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood and return at 1 p.m. The tour is for children ages 2 to 6 and will cover topics including pollination, photosynthesis, apple picking, apple packing and cider making. There is no food available to purchase on the tour, but souvenirs will be for sale. A parent or guardian must be present for this program. The cost is $35 for district residents and $40 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Homewood Brewing Company Grand Opening. The new craft brewery and restaurant at 18225 Dixie Highway will be open to the public from 2 to 6 p.m. The establishment is dedicated to co-owner Carmela Wallace’s late son, Jarad Higgins, aka Juice WRLD, the star rapper who died 2019. 

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Trunk or Treat at CDE. The Center for Dental Excellence will host a trunk or treat event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 19615 Governors Highway in Flossmoor. Children age 16 and under are welcome to attend. Costumes are encouraged but not required. There will be a raffle for a child’s Sonicare or an Adult teeth whitening kit.

Cheerleading Youth Night at H-F. Halftime at the H-F High School varsity football game will feature youth cheerleaders. Cheerleading practices are Oct. 15, 16 and 17. The fee is $60. Click here to register. Band students from both Parker Junior High and James Hart School will join the Viking Marching Band for special pre-game and half-time performances. Kick off is at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15520

Haunted House Tour for Teens. H-F Park District will host the tour for anyone aged 12 to 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. of “the most spine-chilling haunted houses in the area.” The tour will leave from Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Cost is $30 for district residents, $40 for non-residents. Click here to register.  

Saturday, Oct. 19

Fall Tree Planting in Flossmoor. Volunteers are invited to help with the village’s annual fall tree planting project from 8 to 11 a.m. Meet up at Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Volunteers should bring a shovel, work gloves, closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Anyone under age 16 must be accompanied by a volunteering adult, and all volunteers must be prepared to get to other locations in town, according to village officials. Click here to register. For more information, contact Stephanie Wright at [email protected].

Spooky Storytime. The Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host from 2 to 4 p.m. stories that “begin with the fun and spooky, to thrilling scary stories to tell in the dark, and up through the macabre tales of Edgar Allen Poe.” Light refreshments will be provided. Costumes are welcome. Children under 9 years old must have an adult caregiver stay with them at the program. Register here.

Prairie State College Open House. PSC will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on the main campus, 202 Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. This free event is an opportunity for prospective students and their families to explore the campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn about all the programs the college has to offer.

Twilight Drag Bingo. H-F Park District will host a bingo event that sparkles from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Sasha Love will host and perform. For ages 21 and up. Cost is $25 for district residents, $30 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Keeping Dreams Alive Sneaker Ball. Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse, will hold its annual fundraiser from 5 to 10 p.m. at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields. Click here for tickets.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Governors State University Center for Performing Arts will present “Sweeney Todd” at 7:30 p.m.

Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby. Playoff bout between the Horrific Haunters and the Retro Rumblers will start at 8 p.m. in Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Click here for tickets

Sunday, Oct. 20

Walk Walton. The annual Homewood Science Center fest and fundraiser will be at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults, $10 for kids and free for seniors. Click here to register. Activities will include:

Know Your Oaks Hike. Register by Oct. 14 for an opportunity to learn about oak trees in the region. The program from 1 to 3 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, is sponsored by the Thorn Creek Audubon Society. Register by calling 708-747-6320. For anyone age 18 and up. Participants should be prepared to walk more than two miles outdoors on natural surface trails across uneven terrain.

Deadline for Haunted Homewood Halloween House Decorating Contest. Registration for the annual contest ends Oct. 20. 

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