HEAR HOMEWOOD STORYTELLERS – Celebrating nine years, Homewood Stories kicks off 2023 with an evening of storytelling for adults from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at the FCC Community House. Five storytellers are featured. You can bring your own snacks, dinner and beverages to enjoy before or during the show.[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
1.13.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
GET CREATIVE WITH CARDBOARD – What can you build with some boxes, paper towel tubes and tape? Homewood Science Center invites families to find out during Cardboard Creations, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Materials are provided. CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR NEIGHBORS – Enjoy a free classical music concert by high[Read More…]
1.12.23 | What You Need to Know Today
OIL PAINTING EXHIBIT – See the art exhibit Raw, with works by Mary Porterfield and Ellen Holtzblatt at Prairie State College’s through Feb. 2. Visit the Christopher Art Gallery on the PSC main campus. DRUMLINE MARCHING INTO TOWN – Get tickets for DRUMLine Live! at the Center for Performing Arts[Read More…]
1.11.23 | What You Need to Know Today
STATE OF GOLF – At the Homewood Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Homewood Public Library, Eric Crump, editor of the Chronicle, and Marcellus Marsh, owner of Bionic Content, will deliver a video presentation of the “State of Golf.” The web documentary released in November 2021 traces the[Read More…]
1.10.23 | What You Need to Know Today
There’s still time to decide how you can give back through Flossmoor’s MLK Day of Service. On Monday, a number of community agencies and volunteers will participate in projects and collections to benefit local residents. Activities include building beds for kids in need, picking up litter, making lunches, tying blankets,[Read More…]
1.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
KING DAY DONATIONS – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Village of Homewood teamed up with District 153 to support three local nonprofit agencies. Homewood’s schools each adopted an organization, and will collect donations on its behalf through Jan. 17. Willow School: South Suburban Humane SocietyChurchill School:[Read More…]
1.6.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
A CHANCE FOR CHESS – Try out spacer Chess Club for Kids is from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Homewood Public Library. Kids 7 and older can learn the game or sharpen their skills. CARDBOARD FOR STEM STUFF – Large cereal boxes and paper towel tubes – that’s what[Read More…]
1.5.23 | What You Need to Know Today
EVERYBODY, MEET ART – Plan to attend on the Flossmoor Art Commission Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. at Village Hall. FRIENDS OF THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS – Family, friends and loved ones of people with mental health conditions can learn more about how to help take care of them with[Read More…]
Ukrainian sisters reunite with help of Flossmoor host family
Jeanne Kryszyn’s online post wasn’t wordy or sentimental. The Homewood resident simply stated her request: She needed a temporary home for a young woman and her 2-year-old child hoping to flee the war in Ukraine. One room, near the train. It took a few months, but Flossmoor residents Margaret Hagerman[Read More…]
1.4.23 | What You Need to Know Today
DONATE GIFTS TO SENIORS – If you received a holiday present that’s not your style, donate it to Leave it for Love, a Flossmoor nonprofit organization that gives gifts to low-income seniors. Bring your unused gifts to Flossmoor Brewery through the end of February. Ideas include toiletries, trinkets, warm weather[Read More…]
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