THAT’S SO FETCH! – Shop a curated selection of more than 60 artists and creators at the Fetching Market Holiday. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Ravisloe Country Club. UKRAINE BALLET PERFORMANCE – Start your holiday celebrations with a performance of “The Nutcracker”[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
11.16.22 | What You Need to Know Today
BED BUILDING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Sixty volunteers are needed to help build 20 twin beds that will be given to children across the Southland through the nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The event on Jan. 14 is part of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. People[Read More…]
11.15.22 | What You Need to Know Today
METHODS FOR MANAGING STRESS – If you’re an adult struggling with stress, Homewood Library offers a program to help at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Strategies to Manage Stress, Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety features Chris from Cancer Support Center, who will offer important tips to get right before the holidays. CHIEF[Read More…]
11.11.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY – Today is Veterans Day. Banks, post offices and all Illinois Secretary facilities are closed today in observance. CRICUT YR OWN BKMARK – Homewood Library invites adults 18 and older to make Personalized Bookmarks during Drop-In Crafts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Use the[Read More…]
11.10.22 | What You Need to Know Today
HOLIDAY CRAFT AND SIP EVENT – Get your door decked out with a personal creation at the Winter Holiday Wreath Making event from H-F Park District. Create a fresh floral holiday arrangement to display on your door or fireplace. Supplies are included. Light refreshments and beverages will be served at[Read More…]
11.8.22 | What You Need to Know Today
ARTISTS ASSEMBLE! – All local artists, musicians and creatives are invited to an Artist Open House from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at H-F Park District Auditorium. Meet the new director of the Homewood Arts Council, Chris Castaneda, for coffee and snacks and enjoy an open town hall-style discussion on[Read More…]
11.4.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
BYOB BINGO – Flossmoor Community Church hosts BYOB Bingo for adults from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Bingo cards are $5 per game, $2 per additional card (cash only). Bring beverages and snacks, and try for split-the-pot cash prizes. Must be 21 and older. GET IN THE COUNTRY MIX –[Read More…]
Three referendums, contested races on Nov. 8 ballot
On Election Day, Nov. 8, voters in Homewood and Flossmoor will have three referendums on the ballot — a local property tax increase for School District 153; a county referendum asking for additional funding for the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and a statewide question on adding a workers rights amendment[Read More…]
Building director urges SD161 board to green-light new AC units soon
Four old rooftop air conditioning units might not make it through next summer, according to Flossmoor School District 161 administrators, who are asking the board to quickly approve more than a half-million dollars to replace them. Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, presented the recommendation to the board at[Read More…]
11.3.22 | What You Need to Know Today
MONSTER OF A SHOW – H-F Theatre presents “Monstersongs,” playing at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The scary, silly and heartfelt show takes the audience on a musical journey. Intended for audiences age 10 and older. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5[Read More…]
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