Homewood Appearance Commission will meet at 6 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream will be available here, ID 844 1118 8079, passcode 170845.
Highlights:
- Review exterior design for a proposed Metra substation at 18277 Park Ave.
- Review exterior design for a proposed 7Brew drive-thru coffee shop at 17855 Halsted St.
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.
Why Music Works: Enhancing Care, Connection and Cognition through Music Therapy. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a session on the health benefits of music from noon to 1 p.m. in the meeting room. Register here.
Afternoon Book Discussion: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect. Meet in the conference room at Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., from 3 to 4 p.m. to discuss “Everyone on This Train is a Suspect” by Benjamin Stevenson. Light refreshments served. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome.
H-F High Open Mic. Bergstein’s NY Deli, 18064 Martin Ave. in Homewood, will host a display of Homewood-Flossmoor High School students’ art and an open mic for performers from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Artist and Beekeeper at STEM Network Meeting. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host the Chicago Southland STEM Network meeting at 7 p.m. featuring artist, beekeeper and environmental educator Janelle Dunlap. The event is free and open to the public. Educators, families, students and community members are welcome.
Thursday Murder Club. If you enjoy crime stories and discussing whodunit stories, stop by Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. New members are always welcome.
Keep Pets on Leash. Homewood reminds residents about the importance of keeping pets leashed when they are outside. The village is strengthening enforcement of the “Loose Dogs and Cats” ordinance in response to an increase in loose animal incidents, which can pose public safety risks to both people and pets. The village recently increased the fine for loose pet violations from $25 to $150. The existing maximum fine remains at $750.
