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The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some are accessible via livestream.

Monday, Feb. 9

Flossmoor Public Art Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. in the superintendent’s conference room in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here. The board expects to convene in closed session to discuss student disciplinary matters.

Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda can be viewed here. The meeting will be streamed live and can be viewed 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:

• Hear a presentation from Fehr Graham Engineering on the firm’s study of water quality in Prairie Lakes at the Izaak Walton Preserve.
• Consider staff analysis of four TOD redevelopment proposals for 2024 Chestnut Road and 2066 Ridge Road and select one project. 
• Consider directing staff to solicit alternate bids for 2024 Chestnut Road and 2066 Ridge Road. 
• Consider restarting the redevelopment agreement with A & R Screening, also known as Apparel Redefined, for developing a production facility and renovating an office building at 1313-1351 175th St.  
• Consider soliciting alternate bids for the property at 1313-1351 175th St.
• Consider a rebate for one-year of place of eating tax payments for 69 Prime restaurant at 2034 Ridge Road. 
• Consider a request for a liquor license for Bevdas Wine & Spirits, 3043 183rd St. 
• Consider a resolution continuing public hearing on the proposed Harwood TOD Tax Increment Financing District to April 14.

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

Notices

Call for Art. Homewood Creative Alliance is seeking contributions of art to be displayed and up for auction as part of the Spotlight Performance Academy’s Songs of Resistance Concert on April 11. Proceeds from the event will go to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. Send a description of the artwork with a sketch or visual representation to [email protected]. Deadline is March 10. Final artwork to be completed by April 3.

Art & Garden Street Fair. The Village of Homewood is seeking niche, one-of-a-kind vendors for the annual Art & Garden Street Fair, June 5-6. The application deadline is March 1. Art & Garden Vendor Application.

Formal Dress Essentials Collection. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will be collecting new or gently-used prom or party dresses and menswear that will be used for the Teen Formal Dance Essentials Giveaway. Other items needed are dress shoes, clutch purses, jewelry and unopened makeup/nail polish. Donations will be accepted from Feb. 1-28. Bring donations to the Adult Library Services desk.

Stuff to do

Monday, Feb. 9

Slime Scientists. From 4 to 5 p.m. slime scientists in grades kindergarten through sixth will take over the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The library will supply slime ingredients. Register here.

Art in S.T.E.A.M. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host from 4 to 5 p.m. a chance for tweens and teens to embrace their creative side while exploring the art aspect of STEAM. Other elements of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) also will be incorporated in some projects. Registration required.

Just For Fun: Trivia. Adult trivia buffs will gather from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, to stretch their brains in this pub-style quiz contest.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

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.

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.

Nailed It!: Valentine Cookie Edition. Kids aged 9 to 14 are invited to the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 6 to 7 p.m. for the library’s cookie challenge inspired by the baking show Nailed It! The library will provide pre-baked cookies, decorating supplies and a mystery design to recreate.

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.

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

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, Feb. 11

Chicago Auto Show Trip. H-F Park District will sponsor a trip from 9 a.m. to 5  p.m. to see the 118th Chicago Auto Show. For anyone aged 55 and up. Meet at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Fee for district residents is $40, for non-residents, $50. Click here to register.

Read, Rock, n’ Rhyme. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time for kids aged birth 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.

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.

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.

My Elegant Valentine. The Makery at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. on how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create lacy cards for those special to you! Fee to cover supply costs is $5. Register here.

Chicago Brick Architecture. After the Homewood Historical Society business meeting at 6 p.m. in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Ave. Will Quam will bring his entertaining presentation about the rich variety and history of bricks dating to the Great Chicago Fire. Admission is free, light refreshments will be served. 

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 “Safe Harbor” by Padma Venkatraman. Register here.

Flossmoor Gentlemen’s Caucus. The general membership will meet starting at 6:30 p.m. at the FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. The meeting will include a presentation from the Center for Food Equity in Medicine, and a chance to engage with candidates for Cook County Commission. This event and the Flossmoor Gentlemen’s Caucus are open to the men who live in Flossmoor or own a business in Flossmoor. 

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 “The Trouble with Sunshine” by Yamile Saied Mendez. 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, Feb. 12

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.

Stage to Screen. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will show “Newsies” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the meeting room.

Sweethearts and Spirits. Learn mixology basics and sip on three festive cocktails from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. Enjoy delicious snacks and create your own signature holiday drink. Perfect for beginners and cocktails enthusiasts. For anyone age 21 and up. Fee is $64 for H-F Park District residents, $89 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Movie Music Tribute to Black History. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room a showing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. of a film about how African American writers, musicians and performers have enriched American culture. There will be a brief question-and-answer period after the showing. 

Friday, Feb. 13

Galentine’s Day Lunch at the English Room. Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating female friendships. Gather your dearest friends for an unforgettable celebration at the historic and charming Deerpath Inn. The H-F Park District will sponsor a day trip there from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood. For women aged 55 and up. Fee is $75 for park district residents, $80 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Crafty Tots. From 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. youngsters can finger-paint, doodle, and put together their own works of art at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. All supplies provided. Register here.

Senior Social Hour: Homewood’s Gottschalks and the Incorporation of Flossmoor. Did you know that Homewood’s Gottschalk family sold downtown Flossmoor to the Illinois Central Railroad? That sale led to the 1924 vote to incorporate Flossmoor, which was held in Louis Metz’s garage at 926 Sterling Ave. Stop by the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 1 to 2 p.m. to learn more. More info here.

Candlelight Valentine’s Walk. Stroll through the serene woods of Irons Oaks, Western Avenue and Vollmer Road, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Whether you’re celebrating love or friendship, this tranquil evening offers a chance to connect and enjoy nature’s quiet beauty. With charming photo opportunities, complimentary adult beverages and a fireside you can cozy up to with roasted S’mores, it’s the perfect night to create sweet memories to last. For anyone age 21 and up. Fee is $25 for H-F Park District residents, $35 for non-residents. Click here to register.

Love on the Rocks. Not My Dad will rock Valentine’s Day eve starting at 7 p.m. at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave.

Hearti-Gras BYOB Bingo. It’s Mardi Gras. It’s Valentine’s Day. It’s a BYOB Bingo Identity Crisis from 7 to 9 p.m. at FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. BYOB and snacks, and enjoy a fun Adults Only BINGO night with progressive cash prizes. Bingo cards are $5 per game and $2 per additional card (cash only). Five games will be played. Must be 21 or older. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 

Galentine’s Day Bubbles & Bougies Candlemaking Class. Candle-making meets sparkling wine sophistication from 8 to 10 p.m. at Blue Pearl Candles, 2050 Ridge Road in Homewood. Tickets available here.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Move-Along Storytime. Youngsters age 3 to 8 who love stories, movement and a little imagination are invited to the meeting room in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Lunar New Year Celebration. From 10 a.m. to noon Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a Lunar New Year Celebration. There will be different stations around the Youth Services area where guests can learn about the celebration, make a fun craft and take a family picture. The celebration will end with a parade throughout the second floor with noise makers and masks.

Can I Call You Rose? A Place of Zen, 18360 Governors Highway in Homewood, and Quietstorm present a night of Valentine’s comedy with two shows, one at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. More information and tickets here.

Plan ahead

Monday, Feb. 16

Soup’s on for Equity. Center for Food Equity in Medicine will host a fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at FCC Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, featuring soups created by several acclaimed chefs. Tickets are available here.

Presidents Day Rally. Action for a Better Tomorrow will hold a rally from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Homewood Veterans Memorial at Harwood Avenue and Olive Road to peacefully protest Trump administration immigration and other policies.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Project Sew. From 4:30 to 6 p.m. through March 11 at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, review the sewing basics and build more confidence learning a variety of stiches. Progress to advanced projects such as making your own stuffed toys, pillows and fobs. For anyone age 8 through 12. Fee for H-F Park District residents is $60, for non-residents, it’s $75. Click here to register.

Friday, Feb. 20

Sweetheart Dance. H-F Park District will host dance for girls and their special guests from 6 to 8 p.m. at the H-F Sports Complex, 18211 Aberdeen St. in Homewood. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $44 for child and adult, 10% off for an additional child. Click here to register.

Saturday, Feb. 21

Candidate Forum. Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois League of Women Voters will host a candidate forum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Building M, in Palos Hills. Candidates for U.S. Senate and the 2nd Congressional District will participate. Additional information is at chicagosouthlandchamber.com.

Monday, Feb. 23

Green Drinks. Liz Varmecky, founder of South Suburbs for Greenspace and the Greener Homewood Party, will be the speaker at the Green Drinks group’s meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at Flossmoor Station, 1035 Sterling Ave.

Thursday, Feb. 26

Thornton Distillery Tour. Participants will meet at Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, at 6 p.m. For anyone age 21 or older. This will be a chance to step inside Illinois’ oldest standing brewery. Trip will include distillery tour, a meal and transportation to and from Irwin Center. Fee is $60 for H-F Park District residents, $75 for non-residents. Click here to register.

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 that attendees to raise their bidder paddles to commit to specific donation levels, to support our programs. Tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 2. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit youmatter2.org.

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