Friday, Nov. 15
Owl Prowl. “Ever wondered if an owl really is as smart as they say? Why don’t we hear them when they fly? Just how far can an owl see? Come with the whole family to learn about owl calls, behavior and habitat as we take a short walk into the surrounding habitat to call for owls and listen for whooo might call back” from 7 to 8 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. For anyone over age 5. Fee is $12 for H-F Park District residents, $15 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Toxic Tour. South Suburbs for Greenspace will conduct a second Toxic Tour through Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve with board member and environmental scientist David Zaber starting at 2 p.m. Volunteer guides will take groups of 12 on a two-mile hike to view polluted ponds and will discuss science issues, civic issues and impact on people, pets, and wildlife. Meet at the main Ridge Road Parking lot. The last group will depart at 2:25 p.m. Email [email protected] with questions.
Holiday Canvas Painting Fundraiser for Cat Habitat. Cat Habitat of Homewood will benefit from a painting event, 2 p.m. at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood.
DeLeone returns to conduct IPO. Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Laureate Carmon DeLeone will take the baton again for the concert at 7:30 p.m. at Ozinga Chapel, 6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights. The program will include Mozart’s “Symphony No. 35,” Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” and Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4.” Click here to buy tickets.
Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby. Playoff bout between the Horrific Haunters and the Retro Rumblers at Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., action begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door, trackside $20, front row $25. Accessible seating available at no extra charge.
Walk and Talk. The Cook County Forest Preserves will host an informative hike at Plum Creek Play Meadow, 22313 Burnham Ave, Chicago Heights. “Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation.” For more information, email [email protected] or call 312-415-2970.
STEM Saturdays. Homewood Science Center hosts science activities every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 18022 Dixie Highway.
Save the date
Homewood-Flossmoor Holiday Lights Tour. Homewood and Flossmoor are introducing a holiday event intended to become a new tradition: the Homewood-Flossmoor Holiday Lights Tour. The villages are inviting residents to sign up to be featured on the self-guided tour map. There will also be trolley rides to view holiday displays. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 28. The first 50 homes will be included in the official tour on Dec. 12. Any submissions after 50 will be included in the self-guided tour.
