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The meetings listed below are open to the public. Some can be viewed by livestream.
Monday, Feb. 16
Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The meeting livestream will be available here, ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422.
Highlights:
- Discuss the possibility of enacting a vehicle use fee in lieu of vehicle stickers.
- Consider a revised development agreement with OBE Studios for the construction of a film studio on 198th Street.
- Discuss an update on the village strategic plan.
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.
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Tuesday, Feb. 17
Flossmoor Green Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.
Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. in the Viking Room, South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. The agenda is available here.
Highlights:
- Consider approving facility improvements including tennis court and roof replacements.
- Meet in closed session to discuss personnel and security matters.
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. in the Goldberg Administration Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Homewood Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. The agenda will be available here.
Notices
Flossmoor Public Library Closure. The library will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, for the Presidents Day holiday.
Student Election Judges Needed. Cook County Clerk’s Office is seeking eligible students to serve as election judges. Students must be U.S. citizens, be a junior or senior in high school or be a student in college, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, get written approval from a parent or guardian and school principal. Register here.
Stuff to do
Monday, Feb. 16
Candidate Debate. Candidates for Illinois 2nd Congressional District will debate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Suburban College Performing Arts Center, 15800 State St. in South Holland.
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.
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.
Valuable Voices. The teen group formerly Adolescent Activists will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. in The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Do you want your voice to be heard? Do you have thoughts and concerns about world issues? This teen meeting is a platform for an open-ended discussion about issues. Register here.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Senior Bagels & Bingo. Meet in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room in Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10 to 11:30 a.m. to enjoy bagels, bingo and good company. Sponsored by an AgeOptions Senior grant, so participation is limited to seniors only.
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.
Bingo for Teens. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host bingo for teens in the FORT upstairs from 6 to 7 p.m. There will be prizes for winners.
Youth Chess Club. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host its weekly chess club for youth of all ages from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Evening Book Discussion: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. Join the discussion about “A Love Song for Ricki Wilde” by Tia Williams from 7 to 8 p.m. in the conference room of Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. Light refreshments served. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome.
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, Feb. 18
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.
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.
Anime Hangout. Teen anime fans can meet in the Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to find some new manga to read, do some anime-themed activities, and watch some anime shows together. Register here.
A Love-ish Conversation: Romance, Reality, and Everything in Between. Beyond the Book, 18063 Dixie Highway, will host a fireside-style experience from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with Christal Luster and Mike Speaks will explore the many dimensions of modern relationships, romance, personal growth, communication, and the realities that shape love today. Register here.
1619: The Journey of a People, The Musical. A musical performance and a history lesson by Ted Williams III will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The performance commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes and critically analyzes the American journey towards freedom and equality. More information.
Thursday, Feb. 19
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 Microsoft Word. Adults are invited to the
Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 10 a.m. to noon for a class that introduces the student to the basics of using Word to draft documents. Experience with a mouse and keyboard is required. Call 708-798-3600 to register.
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.
Winter Science Series. Anyone aged 9 to 12 can register for this science session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in The Attic at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. There will be experiments with the coolest science around in a hands-on winter workshop. 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: The Notebook. 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 “The Notebook” (PG). Register here.
Lost Girl. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Lost Girl,” a story of coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Friday, Feb. 20, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the high school, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Tickets are $6 from students and senior citizens; $11 for adults and are available at gofan.co/app/school/IL15520. This show is recommended for guests aged 13 and older.
Friday, Feb. 20
Improv Class. A workshop for adults from 10 to 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Ever wondered how “Saturday Night Live” skits come together? This club is designed for beginners of all abilities who are interested in learning improv. Neurodiverse participants, seniors, newbies and experienced actors welcome.
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.
Lost Girl. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Lost Girl,” a story of coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the high school, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Tickets are $6 from students and senior citizens; $11 for adults and are available at gofan.co/app/school/IL15520. This show is recommended for guests aged 13 and older.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Advanced Computer Class for Adults: Advanced Excel. Adults can learn how to make pivot tables and charts in Excel. The class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon in Helen Wilson Meeting Room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The library provides students with laptops for this class. Please do not bring your own device. Individualized instruction may not be possible. This class is facilitated by Dr. Kristine Condon, a Microsoft Certified Educator. This program is presented in partnership In with Flossmoor Veterans Memorial. Call 708-798-3600 ext. 4 to register.
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.
Lost Girl. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theatre Program will present “Lost Girl,” a story of coming-of-age exploration of first love and lasting loss. Performances are at 3 p.m. today at the high school, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Tickets are $6 from students and senior citizens; $11 for adults and are available at gofan.co/app/school/IL15520. This show is recommended for guests aged 13 and older.
Plan ahead
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.
Thursday, Feb. 28
Izaak Walton General Meeting. The meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, will feature a presentation by Tristan Shaw, the owner of Possibility Place, on native gardens and native plants. Free milkweed seed packets will be available.
Thursday, March 5, and Saturday, March 7
All That Jazz. The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, will present “All That Jazz,” a high-energy celebration of American dance — past, present and future. The event will showcase choreography and dance by talented students, faculty, and alumni from Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies and Dance Company. Shows will be at 10 a.m. March 5 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 7. Tickets available at CenterTickets.net.
Saturday, April 4
H-F Community Cleanup Day. The H-F Park District and the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor are collaborating on one big communitywide clean-up day from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will begin with breakfast at Wiley’s Grill, 800 Kedzie Ave., then individuals and groups will fan out to tidy up. Sign up here.
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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