Alert: Missing teen. The Homewood Police Department is attempting to locate Robert Jones, 15. He was last seen at his Homewood residence on March 24. He is 5-feet, 9-inches tall, weighs about 160 pounds and has a bit more hair now than pictured. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, call police at 708-206-3420. UPDATE: HPD reported at 10:08 p.m. March 26 that Robert has returned home.
Friday, March 27
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.
Gaming Night-Special. Teens are invited to meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in The Fort in Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, to play games. Pizza will be served. Register here.
Flashlight Egg Hunt. The annual flashlight egg hunt will be hosted at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., from 7 to 7:45 p.m. For ages 3 to 10. A non-paying adult must accompany child. Fee is $12 for H-F Park District residents, $15 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Saturday, March 28
Lucky Egg Hunt. The annual egg gathering event for kids will start at 10 a.m. in Apollo Park. A few lucky eggs will include an extra prize. The bunny will be available for photos after the hunt. For Homewood and Flossmoor kids age 10 and under only.
Lucky Dog Egg Hunt. It’s local dogs’ turn to gather eggs at 11 a.m. in Apollo Park. Humans can dash around the park with their dogs to collect treat-filled eggs. Families and all friendly dogs are welcome at this free, on-leash event. Dog owners under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. Action for a Better Tomorrow South Suburbs will host a non-violent rally from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial on Harwood Avenue in Homewood to protest Trump administration policies. Live music and speakers. To help with parking, ABT will provide shuttle service from three downtown parking lots, Village Hall at 2024 Chestnut Road; St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 17951 Dixie Highway; and commuter lot at 18040 Harwood Ave.
Trail Mix Local Music Spotlight. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 7 p.m. in Senior Hall at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road. Performers will including Butterfield Creek, Patti Santyna & Doug, Annabelle Rudan and the Southside Ukulodies, The event supports the preserve. Suggested donation of $10 per adult, $5 per youth.
An Evening with Keya Trammell. Singer Keya Trammell will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. in Park Forest, as part of a concert celebrating the legacy of Black women in American music. Tickets available here.
Sunday, March 29
Skate with the Bunny. From 1 to 3 p.m. families can enjoy skating fun at the H-F Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor. Admission is $7. Skate rental is $5. A skate helper is $5.
STEAM Leader Award. Homewood Science Center invites high school students to enter the Aesha Jackson STEAM Leader Award contest for a chance to win $1,000. The award is dedicated to the memory of Aesha Jackson, a passionate engineer and advocate for young minds in STEM. To enter, create a three-minute presentation designed to show the judges how you could excite and engage middle schoolers about STEAM. Applicants will present their ideas live at the Girls STEAM Celebration on Saturday, April, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School .Deadline March 30. For questions, contact [email protected] or visit homewoodsciencecenter.org/girls.
