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Your government
Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, July 21, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422.
Highlights:
- The oath of office will be administered to Deputy Police Chief Douglas Merkle and Police Officer Anoribe Nwannewuihe.
- With the consent of the board, Mayor Michelle Nelson plans to appoint Cecil Porter to the position of village clerk following the resignation of Gina LoGalbo.
- Consider a financial incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social, a restaurant under development at 1040 Sterling Ave. by 7th Floor Hospitality Group.
- Consider a resolution authorizing a license agreement with the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District to install a new sculpture in Leavitt Park.
Flossmoor Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.
Homewood Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here. Meeting ID 980 4907 623, passcode 830183.
Highlights:
- Provide direction to staff for the development of new water rates based on one of three options presented at the July 8 meeting.
- Consider a contract with Burns & McDonnell to managing the bidding process to find a lead water line replacement contractor.
- Consider a letter of intent with the owner of the American Dance Center at 1933 Ridge Road for potential purchase the building by the village.
- Open the bids for the purchase and redevelopment of village-owned property at 18155 Dixie Highway, formerly Delanoe’s Pizza.
- Consider waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of two snow plows at a total cost of $589,587.
- Consider an agreement of support for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s plan to replace traffic light equipment at the intersection of Riegel and Holbrook roads.
Notices
Flossmoor Streetscape Project Update. Crews began storm sewer construction last week. The mailbox formerly located on the west side of the traffic circle was moved to a spot nearby on Central Drive. Next week, sidewalk removal will continue, plus curbs and sidewalks will begin to be replaced, starting in front of the U.S. Post Office. Homer Trees will also be on site to remove remaining tree stumps and root pruning. Downtown businesses remain open during construction. Free parking is available in the north and south commuter lots.
Christmas in July Toy Drive. The Flossmoor Community Relations Commission toy drop off continues through July 31. Donation boxes are available in Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Toys will be shared with Faithful Meals in Motion, a non-profit organization that serves many school-aged children during the holiday season. Preferred toys include baby dolls with accessories, karaoke machines, art kits sets for ages 8 and up, kitchen sets, scooters and bikes (20 or 24 inches), big plush toys, Easy Bake ovens, dinosaur toys, Transformers and monster truck toys, Marvel action figures, Hot Wheel sets with tracks, Sonic toys, remote-control cars and trucks and soccer balls and volleyballs. For more information, please contact Stephanie Wright at 708-335-5472, [email protected].
Stuff to do
July 21 through July 24
Salem Lutheran Vacation Bible School. The theme this year is “The Wild West!” Kids will play games, make crafts, hear Bible stories, have snacks and there will be music and fun from 6 to 8 p.m. each day from July 21 to 24. Free and open to ages 3 and up. Registration is open at www.salemhomewood.org under Vacation Bible School within the Menu. Call the church at 708-798-1820 for more information.
July 21 through Aug. 1
Hobo Jungle. Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Flossmoor Park. For kids aged 7 through 13. 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. The construction area is located under a nut tree. Campers get a themed T-shirt, make a visit to Millennium Park Splash Pad and there will be a parent night. Fee is $159 for H-F Park District residents, $189 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Monday, July 21
Adolescent Activists. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host an opportunity for teens in grades seven through 12 to share their opinions and views on real world issues and events. The event will be held in the FORT, the teen space upstairs. The topic will cultural appropriation. Snacks will be served. Click here to register.
Tuesday, July 22
Park Storytime. Homewood Public Library will host storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Orchard Park, 1655 Olive Road. Register here.
Storytime in the Park. Flossmoor Public Library will host storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Leavitt Park, 1010 Leavitt Ave.
Blood Drive. Financial Advisor Patrick Zamkin will host a Versiti blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at his office, 18735 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Make a reservation here. For details, call 708-798-9066.
Myths and Magic Book Club. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a discussion of “Assistant to the Villain” by Hannah Nicole Maehrer from 6 to 8 p.m.
Name That Tune. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host an opportunity for human jukeboxes to show how many songs they know from 7 to 8 p.m..
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.
Wednesday, July 23
Bubble-ology. Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave., will host from 4 to 5 p.m. a chance to experience the joy of soapy magic. A non-paying adult must accompany the child. Wear clothes that can get wet and soapy, and don’t forget to bring a towel. For ages 2 to 10. The fee is $10 for H-F Park District residents and $12 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Thursday, July 24
Chamber Night. The fifth annual Chamber Night will bring the music and family fun to a new location, Flossmoor Commons, starting at 5 p.m. There will be food, local business vendors and more great music, headlined by an Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra ensemble playing showtunes. Bel Canto Community Choir will open, and this year there will be an after party featuring Return 2 Soul with Keya Trammell. This is a free event.
Groovin’ at GovState. Projecto 7 will perform a fusion of salsa dura, salsa romantica, merengue, bachata and cumbia music starting at 6 p.m. at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. There will be free parking in West Lot 1 and East Lot 1. Food trucks including Taqueria Jose Carnitas will be available.
Teen Movie Club. Double feature at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 5 to 8:45 p.mn. “Mamma Mia”(PG-13, 108 minutes) will be followed by “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” (PG-13, 114 minutes). Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Saturday, July 26
Feast of the Goat Queen. From noon to 11 p.m. Rabid Brewing will host its annual festival at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood. There will be food, music, fae costumes, artisan market, live music and baby goats.
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.
Flossmoor native gives IPO benefit concert: “Dialogues In Sound: Music for Violin & Viola Duo,” a concert featuring Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumna violist Katelyn Hoag, and her husband, Bram Margoles, will be given at 3 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. The fundraising concert for the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra will feature works by Mozart, Augusta Read Thomas, Scott Joplin and others. Tickets are $30 and are available at IPOmusic.org or by calling the IPO box office at 708-481-7774.
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
July 28 through Aug. 1
Teen Camp. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., this camp will include field trips to Sea Lions Aquatics, Thunderbolts Baseball and PGN Fun Village. The camp is designed for all the teens and also includes pool days games, sports and other activities. Entering Grades 6 through 8. Weekly fee is $209 for H-F Park District residents and $244 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Stomping Grounds Day Camp. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., this camp will include a field trip to Medieval Times. The camp is designed for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a classic summer camp experience with activities, games, projects and fun. The fee is $189 for H-F Park District residents and $224 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Wednesday, July 30
Animal Encounters: Reptiles. From 11 a.m. to noon at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center, 20000 Western Ave., will be an opportunity to get up close and personal with reptiles big and small from Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles. This is a per person program. Each attendee must register. The fee is $7 for H-F Park District residents and $9 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Thursday, July 31
Martin Square Block Party. The party from 6 to 10 p.m. on Martin Avenue between Ridge and Chestnut Roads will include music, food and community vibes. DJ Nate Olson from All Sing Karaoke will be spinning songs.
Saturday, Aug. 2
School Supplies Drive. A back-to-school supplies drive will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Donations can be placed in bags or boxes of a car trunk for the drive-thru collection. Requested supplies include: clear backpacks, 24-pack crayons, colored markers, colored pencils, blue and black ink pens, spiral notebooks, three-ring binders, two-pocket folders, highlighters, post-it notes, notebook/looseleaf paper, #2 pencils, pencil cases, pencil sharpeners and glue sticks. Donations will be distributed to children served by South Suburban PADS and communities served by St. Vincent DePaul Conference at St. John Neumann. For additional information, contact Kathie Adduci at [email protected] or Jim Bova at [email protected].
Saturday, Aug. 9
Gobble Doggs Grand Opening. The new turkey hot dog restaurant at 2025 Ridge Road in Homewood will hold its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Free samples, music, a scholarship award ceremony and mural unveiling.
Saturday, Aug. 16
NAACP Far South Side Branch. The local NCAAP branch will host a general membership meeting from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a meet and greet from 1 to 3 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Voter registration will be available. Refreshments will be served.
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