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The Weeks | Aug. 24: Delanoe’s bid, Homewood sales tax discussion, new HHS president, last Choo-Choo Ride, streetscape update, bike path meeting, Meet Our Docs

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Flossmoor Community Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.

Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183.

Highlights:

Virtual Town Hall on Vehicle Insurance Rates will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. The session will be hosted by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, state Sen. Napoleon Harris and state representatives Michael Crawford, Will Davis and Debbie Meyers-Martin. Register at shorturl.at/cfk8H.

Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education Planning Committee will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, South District Conference Room, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda will be available here.

Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda will be available here.

Notices

Flossmoor Downtown Streetscape Update. Work was slowed last week by storms. D Construction was able to finish the curbs, planters and sidewalks on the west side of Sterling Avenue. The east side parking spaces have been closed for sidewalk removal and replacement. Work has continued on the new sitting wall and sidewalk on the south side of the Flossmoor Public Library. Work is being done on the traffic island edging and on the traffic splitter south of the island. In the coming week, work will continue on the sitting wall, and curbs and sidewalks will be placed on the east side of Sterling Avenue and in the medians. Village officials urge everyone who visits downtown to help keep the project on schedule by respecting the barrels, cones and caution tape around the new concrete.

Support Our Shops. The Village of Flossmoor is supporting downtown businesses by offering a shopping card available at village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, or from downtown businesses. Everyone who makes a purchase at a participating store will receive a sticker. Once the card is full, shoppers can return the card to village hall and receive Flossmoor swag. Offer ends Oct. 1.

Homewood Citizen Civics Academy Fall Session Signup. The Homewood Citizen Civics Academy is a six-week program that gives residents an inside look at how village government operates and provides an opportunity to ask questions along the way. Sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays starting Oct. 6 and ending Nov. 10. The program is more than just a learning opportunity. It’s a chance to build real connections with your neighbors, village leaders and staff. Seats are limited to 35 participants. Register here.

Stuff to do

Monday, Aug. 25

Prime Time Fitness with Gigi. Low-impact aerobics for beginners or mature exercisers starts at 10:30 a.m. at the H-F Racquet and Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood.

Legos at the Library. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host an opportunity from 4 to 5 p.m. for kids to build with Legos. The library will provide the bricks, kids provide the creativity. Registration required.

Dementia Friendly Communities. AgeOptions will be at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 7 to 8 p.m. to discuss Dementia Friendly Communities. This presentation covers the definition of dementia, the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, the early signs and symptoms, ways to communicate with a person living with dementia and how to build a community that is dementia-friendly. Registration is required.

Tuesday, Aug 26

Storytime in the Park. Flossmoor Public Library will host storytime in Leavitt Park, 1010 Leavitt Ave. from 10:30 to 11 a.m. bring your own blankets/chairs. Storytime will be moved to the library in the event of bad weather or heat advisories. Registration is required.

Bagels & Bingo. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host Bagels and Bingo for seniors from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room. There will be small prizes for each game winner and bagels for all (or until supplies run out). This program is being sponsored by AgeOptions. For more information, contact Jamie Paicely at [email protected] for more info.

Choo-Choo Ride. GoodSpeed Cycle’s slow roll just riding around bike ride for all ages. Meet at the shop, 2125 W. 183rd St., at 6:30 p.m. The ride is about four miles at a leisurely pace. The ride ends at the shop around 7:30 p.m. with Dilly Bars and beers for riders. Helmets required. This will be the last Choo-Choo Ride of the season. 

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Wacky Snack Attack. Interested in what teens from other countries snack on after school? Join this trip around the world through snacks. Meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in The Fort, upper level of Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. For grades 7 thru 12. List any food allergies. Registration required. 

Meet Our Docs. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will host an opportunity for south suburban residents to meet physicians serving their communities from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave. in Olympia Fields. A demonstration of the Ion Robot, a breakthrough technology in the early detection of lung cancer, also will be featured. Refreshments, live entertainment, free chair massages and giveaways will be offered, including the chance to win a 65-inch 4K Roku smart television with voice remote. The event is free, but registration is required. Registration is available online or by contacting Robyn Ali at [email protected] or 708-668-4797.

Thursday, Aug. 28

BP Bike Path Project Public Meeting. Country Club Hills will host an informal meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Country Club Hills Amphitheater, 4150 183rd St., to provide an opportunity to learn about the BP Bike Path Project and provide feedback. The proposed 2.15-mile multi-use trail would connect the Tinley Creek and Community Park trail systems, following the right-of-way of the existing BP pipeline. The trail is designed to improve mobility, boost safety and give residents more options for walking, biking and recreation.

Friday, Aug. 29

Homewood Block Party. The last community block party of the year will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Martin Square between Chestnut and Ridge Roads. Enjoy a summer night in downtown Homewood with great music, local eateries and artisans with unique goods.

District 161 Back-To-School Bash. Head to Flossmoor Park from 4 to 6 p.m. for a back to school celebration. Connect with local resources that support students and community. Kids and adults alike will enjoy treats from Kona Ice and Dip ‘n Double, while exploring a variety of tables hosted by local organizations. Community partners such as Partnership for Resilience, Elevate Therapy, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will be on hand to share information and answer questions. One of the highlights of the event is the return of the popular Spirit Wear Swap. The Flossmoor Library and Flossmoor Green Commission have partnered once again to collect gently used District 161 spirit wear. The Bash is sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor, the Flossmoor Public Library and Flossmoor School District 161.

Saturday, Aug. 30

Homewood Outdoor Farmers Market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Martin Square on Martin Avenue between Chestnut and Ridge Roads in downtown Homewood. Vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, skincare and more. Food trucks will be on hand and ready-to-eat meals will be available.

STEM Saturday. Science play and learning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway.

Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. Riders of all experience levels can join the group which leaves at 8 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. in Homewood. There is a no-drop group that rides about 20 miles and stronger riders sometimes go farther. Helmets required, daytime lights strongly recommended.

Off-leash Ride. A leisurely just-riding-around nine-mile ride every Saturday. Route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, Rovers Run and Izaak Walton Preserve. Starts at GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St., at 8:30 a.m. sharp, ends back at the shop 9:45ish for donuts.

Plan ahead

Tuesdays Sept. 2 through Oct. 14 | Thursdays Sept. 4 through Oct. 16

Learn to Ice Skate. This class is designed for students without prior skating experience. Learn to Skate includes the proper way to fall, get up, forward marching, gliding and balancing on the ice. Toys are used to encourage younger skaters who appear apprehensive. Older students also will be introduced to backward skating, balancing on two feet, beginning forward swizzles and beginning snowplow stops on each foot. For kids ages 4 through 11. The fee is $72 for H-F Park District residents, $82 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Friday, Sept. 5

Pups at the Pad. From 5 to 7 p.m. dogs and their people can enjoy the cool water at the H-F Park District Splash Pad, Millennium Park, 18600 Harwood Ave. in Homewood. This off-leash event is the perfect opportunity for dogs to socialize, play, and beat the heat.

You Matter 2 Outdoor Movie Night. The first teen night of the new school year will be a showing of “Freaky Friday” from 7 to 10 p.m. at FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. Grab your blanket to sit on, bring your friends and enjoy free pizza, popcorn and beverages plus fun games and a photo booth before the movie. Register by Tuesday, Sept. 2 to save your spot. Open to all 6th through 12th grade students.

Mondays Sept. 8 through Dec. 17

Co-ed Volleyball League. A volleyball league for seasoned players or people who just love the game. For those age 18 and up. Games will be 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the H-F Sports Complex, 18220 Aberdeen St. This league combines friendly competition, high-energy matches, and great team vibes. The fee is $289 for H-F Park District residents, $329 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Thursday, Sept. 11

Books Without Borders. The first session of the Books Without Borders community book club will meet from 6:45 to 8 p.m. at The Rock Shop, 18109 Dixie Highway, to discuss “So You Want to Talk about Race” by Ijeoma Oluo.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Homewood TreeShare Program. Homewood will offer a low-cost way to add beauty, shade and wildlife to your lawn with the 2025 TreeShare Program from 8 a.m. to noon in the village hall parking lot, 2024 Chestnut Road. Native trees include pagoda dogwood ($60), forest pansy redbud ($60), shumard oak ($70), cucumber melon ($30), autumn brilliance serviceberry ($70), flame thrower redbud ($60), ohio buckeye ($70). For more information, please contact Homewood Public Works at 708-206-3470.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Community Shred/Electronics Recycling. State Rep. Will Davis will host a paper shredding, electronics recycling and prescription drug takeback event at his office, 1912 W. 174th Street in East Hazel Crest, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is for households only, not businesses.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Legislative Write-In. The League of Women Voters Homewood Flossmoor Area will host an opportunity from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for food, fellowship, fun, reuniting, recruiting and writing letters to legislators about important issues. The meeting will be at Irwin Park Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Tickets are $40 per person. RSVP here or email [email protected].

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