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Monday, April 27
Flossmoor School District 161 Learning and Instruction Committee will meet at 5 p.m. in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here.
Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. in Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here.
Highlights:
- Consider converting a current preschool classroom into space for a full day preschool program location.
- Representatives from BWP and Associates will provide an update on the superintendent search process.
Tuesday, April 28
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, ID 980 4907 6232, passcode 830183.
Highlights:
- Hear a presentation of the Homewood Science Center’s annual report.
- Here a presentation on a possible village-wide clean-up initiative.
- Consider a contract with Cosgrove Construction for construction management services for the Homewood Auditorium upgrade project.
- Consider providing $3,100 in Business Incentive Program funding to Larissa Shipps to help with renovations at 2139 W. 183rd St., where she plans to develop a fitness center in space that has been vacant since 2014.
- Consider providing $1,320 in Business Incentive Program funding for Mary Jung, a manager at Stepping Stones Child Care Center, 17560 Dixie Highway, for improvements including installation of solar lighting for signage.
- Consider special use permits for Signature Smiles Arts, 18114 Gottschalk Ave., to expand its office building and Live Free 999 Foundation, 18219 Dixie Highway, for remodeling its office space.
- Consider an ordinance amending the fee schedules for the Building Division, Public Works, and Planning and Zoning.
Wednesday, April 29
Hot Topics Spotlight Session on the Lead Service Line Replacement Program. Homewood village staff will host a presentation and discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road, about the 10-year lead line replacement program, which begins this year. A representative from Burns & McDonnell Engineering will be there to answer questions.
Notice
Halsted Street Resurfacing. The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on Halsted Street on May 4 from Ridge Road in Homewood to Strieff Lane in Glenwood. Work is expected to be completed by August, weather dependent. The street will remain open throughout construction and no detours are expected. Motorists should expect some delays and lane reductions. Direct questions to Homewood Village Engineer Max Massi, at 708-206-3470.
Stuff to do
Monday, April 27
Friends of the Homewood Public Library. The friends organization will meet in the library multipurpose room, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Pickleball Play and Clinics. H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2930 W. 183rd St. in Homewood, will host a celebration of the birthday of Bill Bell, one of the founding creators of Pickleball. For only $5, enjoy open play from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. plus access to pickleball clinics and challenges. Racquet Club membership not required. Click here to register.
Tuesday, April 28
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.
Myths and Magic Book Club. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a discussion from 6 to 8 p.m. of “Malinalli” by Veronica Chapa. Books will be available for checkout at Circulation Services.
Movie Night. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a showing of “Hamnet” (PG-13) in the meeting room from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29
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.
Bedtime Storytime. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host story time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. in the Rauch Reading Room. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal. Register here.
Thursday, April 30
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.
Planting Day. Join the University of Illinois Extension team of Master Gardeners and earn community service while helping with the spring clean up and planting from 3 to 6 p.m. at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. If interested, email Colleen Waltman at [email protected] with “spring planting volunteer” in the subject line.
Homewood Arts Council: Wesley Stace. A solo performance by Wesley Stace, with special guest Casey McDonough (The Flat Five, NRBQ) in Senior Hall at Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, 7 to 10 p.m. Capacity is limited. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
Saturday, May 2
Bessie Coleman Centennial Aviation Film Festival. The aviation-themed film festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bult Field, 28261 S. Kedzie Ave., Monee. The event is sponsored by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the event and how to become a sponsor, click here.
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 that 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.
May Day Rally. Action for a Better Tomorrow will host a pro-democracy rally from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Homewood Veterans Memorial at Harwood Avenue and Olive Road.
Sunday, May 3
Melody Mart Open House. Melody Mart at 18062 Dixie Highway in Homewood will celebrate its 70th anniversary during the open house from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly day will give guests an opportunity to explore instruments, meet educators, learn about lessons and group programs, and get a feel for what makes Melody Mart a true music community.
Mother’s Sip, Stretch & Spa. Celebrate Mother’s Day early with a soothing stretch, a relaxing mini facial, and a sip in hand. Help mom unwind, recharge and feel appreciated head to toe. Includes one mimosa. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. For women 21 and older. Click here to register.
Tea Rex Tea Party. Stop by the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for dino-themed crafts, refreshments and a prehistoric special guest. Kids are encouraged to dress up in their fanciest tea party attire. Register here.
Plan ahead
Saturday, May 9
Who’s Birthday: A Tribute to Pete Townsend. Homewood Art Council will host its second annual tribute to The Who. Performers will include Dolph Chaney, Preston Pisellini of The Webstirs, and Joe Starita, Bart and Miranda Winters of Melkbelly dive into the Pete Townshend catalog for an evening out in the woods. Advanced tickets $20. Day of show tickets $25. Tickets are available 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.
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.
Saturday, 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.
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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- Long-time St. Joseph Parish pastor Rev. Richard Kozak dies (April 21).
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- Letter: Anew laments recent deaths from domestic violence, urges accountability, prevention (April 21).
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