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Your government

Monday, May 11

Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.  The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here.

Highlights:

  • Consider an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Flossmoor on mutual reporting. 
  • Hear information on a state-mandated artificial intelligence plan that will guide the approval and use of AI platforms within the school setting. 

Tuesday, May 12

Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet as a committee of the whole at 8 a.m. in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie 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 meeting livestream will be available here, ID  980 4907 6232, password 830183. 

Highlights:

Flossmoor Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The agenda is available here.

Highlight:

  • Consider whether to reimburse the Village of Flossmoor up to $50,000 for repairs to the village-owned library building.

Homewood School District 153 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the media center at James Hart School, 18220 Morgan St. The agenda is available here. 

Thursday, May 14

Homewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here, ID 991 8481 1606, passcode 573812.

Highlights: 

  • Continuation of consideration for a special use permit, landscaping variance and site plan review for 7Brew Drive-Through Coffee Shop at 17855 Halsted St.

Notices

Herbicide Application. Flossmoor Public Works Department will be applying an organic herbicide to landscape beds, sidewalks and curb lines May 13-15 between 4 and 11 a.m. at  four village-owned parking lots. For more details on the organic herbicide, click here.

  • Central Drive parking lot (2605 Central Drive).
  • North Commuter parking lot (1029 Sterling Ave.).
  • South Commuter parking lot (2616 Sterling Ave.).
  • Village Hall parking lot (2800 Flossmoor Road).

Stuff to do

Monday, May 11

Friends of HPL. The Friends of the Homewood Public Library will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway.

Tuesday, May 12

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.

Make It Take It Tuesday. Come to The FORT in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 7 p.m. to learn a new craft you can make out of everyday supplies. Make the craft at the library, or take it home as a grab and go kit. Supplies are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Youth Chess Club. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, hosts a weekly youth chess club from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Learn strategy, build confidence, and connect with new friends. Open to kids who are just learning the game or those who are ready to sharpen their skills. 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.

Name That Tune: Broadway and Disney. Stop by the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 7 to 8 p.m. to test your knowledge of Disney and Broadway songs? Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.

Lassen’s Tuesday Trivia. Test your knowledge from 8 to 11 p.m. at 2131 W. 183rd St. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13

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.

Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids age newborn to 7 years old. Kids will be able to dance, shake and wiggle as we share stories, songs, rhymes, and more from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Register here.

Homeschoolers Study Group. Homeschool teens can meet in The FORT at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, for a study session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here.

Meet the Author. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host an opportunity from 5 to 6 p.m. to meet Tiffany L. Warren, playwright, songwriter and author of “Harlem Wedding.”

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 Ave. to discuss “Millie of the Manor” by Karina Evans. Register here.

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 Ave. to discuss “Plain Jane and the Mermaid” by Vera Brosgol. Register here.

Thursday, May 14

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.

Computer Class for Adults: Introduction to Word. This class for adults will introduce the basics of using Microsoft Word to draft, save and print digital documents. Experience with a mouse and keyboard is required for this class. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Call the library at 708-798-3600 to signup for this program.

Mahjong for Beginners. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host Mahjong 101 for beginners or people looking to sharpen their skills from 5 to 7 p.m. Come solo or bring a friend. 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.

Friday, May 15

Cop on a Rooftop. The Homewood and Flossmoor police departments will be participating in the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser. Proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics of Illinois. HPD officers will be at the Dunkin’ located at 17579 Halsted St. in Homewood from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m. Officers will be outside of Dunkin’ and in the drive-through greeting customers and sharing information about Special Olympics. FPD officers will be at Dunkin’ at 3608 Vollmer Road from 5 a.m. to noon. Additional information can be found on the Special Olympics of Illinois website, www.soil.org.

Cricut. Unbox it. Power it on. Create something in a hands-on session designed to help you get comfortable with your Cricut machine and start creating. Hosted from 5 to 7 p.m. at Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway.

Saturday, May 16

Barb & Dan’s Road Ride. A 25-mile fitness bike ride. Everyone stays together. Leaves GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St., every Saturday (weather permitting) at 8 a.m. Returns before 10 a.m. Pace dictated by the riders who show up. Explore our local streets and trail system with Barb & Dan Lawler.

Off-Leash Ride. A nine-mile bike ride at about a 9-to-10 mph pace every Saturday. Route includes Butterfield Creek bike path, Rovers Run and Izaak Walton Preserve. Starts at 8:30 a.m. from GoodSpeed Cycles, 2125 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Ends back at the shop about 9:30 a.m. for donuts. Kid trailers welcome.

Homewood Public Works Open House. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Homewood Public Works facility, 17755 Ashland Ave., members of the community will get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations, equipment and staff that support the village each day. The event also will feature family-friendly activities, including a dress-up station and refreshments. 

STEM Saturday. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host its free weekly science play time for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Play opportunities include Pixel Pegs, Nano, Early Math Counts Activities, Makerspace, Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, LEGO Wall and more.

Adult Golf Clinic: Woods. Coyote Run Golf Course, 888 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor will host a workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on how to hit with woods. Topics include tee height, launch angle and ball position. See what technology could do for your game. For anyone age 18 and up. Fee is $20 for H-F Park District residents, $25 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Advanced Computer Class for Adults: Excel Formulas and Functions. Learn how formulas differ from functions, how to create accurate formulas and how to use Excel’s function wizard to create functions that will average, count, find high and low values in a series of numbers and more. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. To get the most from this session, you should be familiar with the basic layout of an Excel spreadsheet and know how to input text and numbers into a spreadsheet. The library provides students with laptops for this class. Please do not bring your own device. Individualized instruction may not be possible. Call the library at 708-798-3600 to signup for this program.

Book Brunch. Teens in grades 7 through 12 who think the two greatest things in life are food and reading are invited to The FORT in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for breakfast and books, whether reading, discussing or just hanging out. Pop in for a minute or stay the whole time. Register here.

Professor Oak’s Trading Lab. Pokémon trainers ages 6 to 18 are invited to the Helen Wilson Meeting Room from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., to trade cards and enjoy friendly battles in a relaxed setting. Whether participants are new to the Pokémon Trading Card Game or already know the basics, this program offers a fun space to share cards, play, and enjoy the Pokémon world together. Register here.

Family Campout. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a family campout from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the next morning at Woodborough Park, 18402 Aberdeen St. in Homewood. Participants will participate in a night hike, s’mores, games and sleep in the park overnight. Register here.

Sunday, May 17

House Walk. The Flossmoor Service League’s annual house walk fundraiser moves to Sunday this year. The stroll to view featured houses will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Visit flossmoorserviceleague.org for more information.

Plan ahead

Monday, May 18

Hula Dancers. Learn about hula dancing as the Hula Chicago company performs from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There will be some instruction and audience participation.

Friday, May 22

Walk Through Our Mission. You Matter 2 will host an immersive evening at Flossmoor Community Church, that introduces the organization’s work with youth through storytelling, creativity and connection. Guests will journey through interactive stations led by students, alumni and volunteers, experiencing firsthand how You Matter 2 supports youth from middle school through career readiness. The evening will conclude with a Spotlight Program featuring student stories, a live auction, and a collective paddle raise, which is a fundraising practice for attendees to raise their bidder paddles to commit to specific donation levels, to support  programs. Tickets are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit youmatter2.org.

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day Observances. Taps Across America will take place at 3 p.m. at the flag pole in front of Flossmoor village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road.

Wednesday, May 27, and Friday, May 29

Auditions for The Prom. The Drama Group will be hosting auditions from 6 to 10 p.m. at Milord Theatre, 330 West 202nd St. in Chicago Heights, for it’s summer musical, “The Prom.” This production is open to anyone 16 and older. Click here for audition details. 

Monday, June 8

Hobo Jungle. The annual summer camp will have sessions from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. from June 8 through June 19 at Flossmoor Park. Kids will learn how to use basic carpentry tools while building full-size, themed structures. Safety is stressed and reinforced. Campers will spend part of their day in the construction area and the rest playing organized games. For kids ages 7 to 13. Fee is $159 for H-F Park District residents, $189 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Minecraft Engineering Using Lego Camp. Sessions for kids ages 5 to 7 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and for kids ages 7 to 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with the camp’s Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, campers will build shelters to keep out creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over. If you can imagine it, we can build it. Fee is $215 for H-F Park District residents, $255 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Tuesday, June 9

Art Camp. Bottle & Bottega Homewood will host kids camps from June 9 through Aug. 7. Sessions are held 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Each week brings a brand new theme, so there’s always something fresh and exciting to spark a child’s imagination. Sign up for a single day or for the full week at a discounted rate. Register here.  

Friday, June 12

Pride Fest. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District in partnership with the villages of Flossmoor and Homewood will host the annual community-wide Pride celebration in Flossmoor Park starting at 5 p.m. The free party will include live music, food trucks, vendors and fun.

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth Parade and Block Party. You Matter 2 will present a day of celebration, culture, and community at the fifth annual Juneteenth Parade and Block Party in Flossmoor. The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. featuring local groups, performers, and businesses, followed by a block party in the commuter lot at at 2616 Sterling Ave. filled with music, food, games, and connection. 

Saturday, June 27

Dancing Away Domestic Violence. The annual fundraiser for Anew: Building Beyond Violence & Abuse, will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Our Lady of the Heights gym at St. Kieran Parish, 724 195th St., Chicago Heights. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and younger, kids 5 and younger are free. An event T-shirt is $12. All proceeds benefit Anew’s programs. Tickets can be purchased here.

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