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The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some of them can be viewed by livestream.
Monday, Jan. 12
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here.
Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.
Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the James Hart School media center, 18220 Morgan St. The agenda is available here.
Highlights:
- Honor the 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team and track competitor Nia Branham for sports accomplishments.
- Award the bid for James Hart School roof project.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. in the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The agenda is available here.
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. 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:
- Consider a resolution honoring retired Police Chief Denise McGrath for her service to the village.
- Consider accepting the annual reports from the Beautification Committee and the Tree Committee.
- Consider an amendment to the Cook County Class 8 property tax reduction classification for 17911 Harwood Ave., owned by Beverly Spearman.
- Consider the final plat in a revised subdivision of Washington Park Plaza, 17748-17956 Halsted St.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Hazel Crest and the Southland Development Authority will host an open house about the future of Calumet Country Club from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hazel Crest Village Hall, 3601 183rd St.
Notices
Flossmoor Public Works Flushing Advice. The village reported late in December that there had been an increase in clogged pumps at sanitary sewer lift stations and sewer pipes due to foreign materials being flushed down toilets or poured into drains. These pumps and pipes are designed to handle only water, human waste and toilet paper. When pumps become clogged, sewer backups can occur, which may allow wastewater to enter your property and create costly cleanup and repair needs. Damage to village infrastructure also increases maintenance costs, which may lead to higher sewer fees over time. Questions? Please contact Public Works at 708-957-4100.
Mail ballots. Registered suburban Cook County voters may request a mail ballot for the March 17 primary election. The deadline to apply is March 12, five days before the March 17 election. Click here to apply.
MLK Day of Service Volunteers. Flossmoor is seeking hosts for service projects in the village’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. Community organizations, government agencies, local businesses or groups of neighbors are invited to host a service project. For more information, email [email protected]. To register as a site host and to request volunteers, visit www.Flossmoor.org/506/Martin-Luther-King-Jr-Day-of-Service.
Holiday Tree and Light Recycling. Bring undecorated and unwrapped holiday trees to the Irons Oaks Vollmer Road parking lot just west of Western Avenue any time between through Jan. 23. Stack trees with the trunks pointed toward the parking lot. Containers for holiday lights are located at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 183rd St. in Homewood; Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood; Park Place, 2523 Flossmoor Road in Flossmoor; and Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave. in Olympia Fields.
Stuff to do
Monday, Jan. 12
Art in STEAM. Kids and teens can embrace their creative side while exploring the art aspect of STEAM (science, technology, engineering and math) from 4 to 5 p.m. in The Attic at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Register here.
Just For Fun: Board Games. Face off against friends and neighbors in all your favorite board games from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Just For Fun events are for adults to do something just for fun.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Rising Readers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Rauch Reading Room for ages newborn to 6 years old with stories, songs, bubbles and more. Register here.
Makerspace Days. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., invites teens to visit The Attic from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to make earrings, sew a squishy or create something completely new in the Makerspace. There will be a focused activity for anyone looking for a little inspiration, but you can come up with your own project, too. Register here.
Stitches and Shenanigans. Bring your fiber arts projects to the meeting room in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway from 6 to 8 p.m.
Homewood Stories. The monthly storytelling show will feature five storytellers at Flossmoor Community Church Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their own treats and drinks. Admission is $15 (in cash) at the door.
Open Mic. Robin’s Nest Music at 585 North Williams St. in Thornton will host beginners and pros alike for a family-friendly open mic night from 8 to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Read, Play, & Grow!: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10:30 to 11 a.m. for fun activities that help develop early literacy skills for babies and toddlers. Register here.
Miss Angela’s Book Club (3rd-5th Grade). Meet from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Rauch Reading Room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, to discuss “The Mystery of Locked Rooms” by Lindsay Currie. Register here.
Green Drinks. Green Drinks meeting features discussion on “How Community Outreach Advances Energy Efficiency and Recycling in Chicago” featuring Tori Woolbright and Juliet Mathey. Meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at Soundgrowler, 8201 183rd St. in Tinley Park.
Homewood Historical Society: Homewood Architecture. The historical society will host a presentation, “Homewood Architecture Past, Present and Future” by Noah Schumerth, Homewood assistant director of community and economic development. A brief business meeting at 6 p.m. will be followed by the presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway.
Miss Angela’s Book Club (6th-8th Grade). Meet from 7 to 7:45 p.m. in the Rauch Reading Room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, to discuss “The Inheritance Games” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Register here.
Gentle Yoga. Gail of Blissful Light Yoga will lead a class from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The session will focus on stretching, meditation, relaxation and breathing. Classes are open to ages 18 and up. Beginners are welcome. Click here for more information.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Baby Bloomers. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for children aged birth to 2.5 years old and their caregivers. There will be stories, songs, bubbles and free play in the Rauch Reading Room from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Register here.
KinderCamp. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host the session from noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room for kids as they prepare to start school. KinderCamp hopes to ease the transition with new topics each time through stories, video, crafts and simple lessons. Register here.
Chess Club for All. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host chess club from 4 to 5 p.m. in the meeting room. Practice chess skills or learn the basics of playing the game. Open to all ages.
Bedtime Snack & Story. Meet in The Attic at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for a pajama story time. This event is for registrants age 6 and younger. Register here.
Writers Club. The club for adult writers will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Come stretch those creative muscles. Two writing prompts will be provided.
Teen Movie Club: Cool Runnings. Teens are invited to The Fort in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to watch a showing of “Cool Runnings” (PG). Register here.
Friday, Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Stop by The Attic in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., any time from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help complete projects for the community. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted to be donated to a local food pantry. Registration appreciated but not required.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Move-Along Storytime. Kids age 3 to 8 will enjoy stories, movement and imagination from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library.
Drama Group: If Books Could Kill Murder Mystery. Prepare to interview the suspects and vote for your murderer as the Drama Group stages “If Books Could Kill” at 7:30 p.m. at 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Monday, Jan. 19
MLK Day of Service. For the 11th year, Flossmoor is coordinating a number of service projects to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, including food drives, blood drives, blanket making, educational programs and much more. Click here to see a list of projects that are seeking volunteers or donations.
We Have a DREAM Rally. Local residents invite the community to a protest, Democracy Restored; Every Action Matters, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Homewood Veterans Memorial on Harwood Avenue.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Red & White Social. Vikings Baseball Booster Club sponsors a Red & White Social from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, featuring appetizers, drinks, raffles and games. Tickets are $40.
Thursday, Jan. 29
Community Art Swap. Homewood Creative Alliance and Gaia Market & Refillery will host an art swap from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Homewood Public Library’s meeting room, 17917 Dixie Highway. Swap a piece (or a few). Only hangable wall art this time around. Framed or unframed, original or store bought. No mirrors, clocks, decorative shelves, candle holders, knick knacks, etc. Bring your art to the event, get a ticket to swap, or drop off art at Gaia, 1948 Ridge Road in Homewood, before Jan. 28.
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