197 THINGS YOU NEEDED TO KNOW – In 2022, the H-F Chronicle brought you 197 news items and events through What You Need to Know. Thank you to our loyal readers! SENIORS S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E CLUB – Spell fun with the Scrabble Club at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Homewood Library. The club is[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
12.30.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
DON’T LET TREES & LIGHTS GO TO LANDFILLS – If you’re taking down holiday decorations this weekend, remember to recycle your Christmas tree and nonworking holiday lights with H-F Park District now through Jan. 18. Drop off Christmas trees at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center at the Vollmer Road parking[Read More…]
12.29.22 | What You Need to Know Today
COZY MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY – It’s the last in the Comfy, Cozy Movie Night for Teens series at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Homewood Library. Teens in grades seven to 12 can wear PJs, hang out in the F.O.R.T. and watch the animated movie “Ice Age.” FIT BODY CHALLENGE –[Read More…]
12.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
CHANCES FOR FUN AT THE SCIENCE CENTER – Homewood Science Center is giving the community a holiday gift in the form of STEM Friday, another open exploration day in addition to its usual STEM Saturday. Families can visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days to explore HSC’s new[Read More…]
12.27.22 | What You Need to Know Today
CAREFUL WITH YOUR CANS – Remember residential garbage pickup is delayed one day this week. NO QUESTIONS FOOD PANTRY – If your supplies are depleted right now, visit the food pantry at Calvary Assembly Church, 274 W. Glengate Ave., in Chicago Heights, opening at 11 a.m. There are no ID[Read More…]
12.22.22 | What You Need to Know Today
AVOID WINTER BREAK BOREDOM – Before kids complain of boredom during the holiday break, plan for activities with Homewood and Flossmoor libraries. Homewood’s Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge starts today, and the schedule also includes a Wings of Fire party, Gaming Night and a Noon Year’s Eve Party. Check out[Read More…]
12.21.22 | What You Need to Know Today
VILLAGE MEETINGS CANCELED – The meeting of Homewood’s Planning & Zoning Commission on Thursday is canceled. Also, the Homewood Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 27 is canceled. The next board meeting is Jan. 10. PART TIME VILLAGE POSITION – The Village of Homewood is hiring for an entry level[Read More…]
12.20.22 | What You Need to Know Today
FLOSSMOOR VETERANS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE COINS – Here’s a holiday gift idea that will help fund Flossmoor’s proposed veterans memorial. The organization is selling challenge coins. The coins can still ship or be hand-delivered locally until midweek. Visit flossmoorvets.square.site to order. WATCH OUT FOR EXTREME WINTRY WEATHER – Plan ahead for[Read More…]
12.19.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOLIDAY PUZZLE EXCHANGE – Participate in the puzzle exchange at Flossmoor Library. Bring a puzzle you’re finished with to the library by Friday, and you’ll get a ticket to bring back to the library on Dec. 28, when you can pick a puzzle from those that have been collected. The[Read More…]
12.16.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
TOYS FOR TOTS HOT CHOCOLATE STAND – The Winfrey sisters’ 19th annual hot chocolate stand at 1323 Hillview Road in Homewood will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. tonight. The tradition started when Kayla and Mara Winfrey were ages 4 and 2, respectively. Since then, they have raised $25,000 to buy[Read More…]
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