On Dec. 29, Kwanzaa celebrations were in full swing at Flossmoor Park with the lighting of the town’s kinara by children from St. Veronica’s Parish in Flossmoor to commemorate the fourth night of the seven-day holiday. The theme for the fourth night, Ujamaa, means cooperative economics in Swahili. The celebration[Read More…]
Author: Annelise Latham
Homewood’s The Village Door opens an e-commerce website
The Village Door, a staple consignment store in downtown Homewood for 29 years, has created an e-commerce website. “This is new territory for us, even though The Cancer Support Center has an official website,” said manager Diane Matthews. “Our website will hopefully aid with sales, as it will be fully[Read More…]
Jack and Jill of America Inc. hosts toiletries drive for teens facing homelessness
Members of the Jack and Jill of America South Suburban Chapter hosted a toiletries drive at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on May 13, collecting supplies for nonprofit organizations that support teenagers in the South Suburbs who are facing housing uncertainty. “The end goal of the drive today is to bring awareness[Read More…]