SING WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS – Adults who enjoy singing can check out the brand new Bel Canto Community Choir. The group meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Homewood Science Center from Oct. 6 to Dec. 1. No experience is needed to join the group focused on fun singing[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
9.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
DONATIONS FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS – More than 750 asylum seekers from Central and South America have arrived in Chicago on buses from Texas since Aug. 31. St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Homewood is serving as one of several ongoing collection sites for donations to assist the migrants. Needed items[Read More…]
9.27.22 | What You Need to Know Today
MARIACHI SIRENAS – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance by Mariachi Sirenas, an all-female mariachi group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Flossmoor. The group will entertain with a strolling performance, and no seating will be offered. Limited outdoor restaurant seating is available. CHIP OFF YOUR SHOULDER –[Read More…]
9.26.22 | What You Need to Know Today
STUFFED ANIMAL CAMPOUT – It’s that time of year again when your favorite fuzzy friend can go to the Stuffed Animal Campout. Drop your stuffie off on Sept. 30 and watch the group’s activities on social media that night, then pick it up the next day. Register with H-F Park[Read More…]
9.23.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MIDDLE SCHOOL ECOLOGY PROGRAM – Today is the deadline to apply for the Homewood Science Center Middle School Conservation Ecology Internship. Students in sixth through eighth grades will meet Saturdays at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. Complete a brief application at the HSC website. ALBUM LISTENING SESSION – Conservatory Vintage &[Read More…]
9.22.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LINE DANCING FOR ADULTS – Adults 55 and older can meet friends and get exercise at Line Dancing Classes at 10 a.m. every Monday at the Irwin Community Center in Homewood. There is a $5 fee. For more information, call the Irwin Center at (708) 957-7275. PRESCHOOL IN THE PARK[Read More…]
9.20.22 | What You Need to Know Today
CHILI COOK-OFF CONTESTANTS – Get ready for Homewood’s Fall Fest on Saturday by signing up for the Chili Cook-Off. You’ll provide three gallons of your best chili for tasting by a panel of judges and Fall Fest visitors. Awards include $100, $75, and $50 for first, second and third place;[Read More…]
9.16.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ART LOVERS CAN’T MISS – Immerse yourself in artistic tradition as Park Forest Art Fair celebrates its 66th year. Enjoy viewing and shopping a huge array of artworks, and check out Kids Art Alley for hands-on activities. Admission is free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in downtown[Read More…]
9.15.22 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE TREES IN FLOSSMOOR – Through a village program, Flossmoor residents can apply to get a tree planted for free in the parkway in front of their home. Requests for certain tree species will be considered, with decisions made based on availability, location and diversity. Trees are available on a[Read More…]
9.14.22 | What You Need to Know Today
PUMPKIN LOVERS APPLY – Bust out your kitchen tools for the Perfectly Pumpkin online cooking class from Flossmoor Library. Learn how to cook Pumpkin Butter Roll Cookies and Pumpkin Pasta, with a class taught live on Zoon from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4. The last online cooking class, teaching[Read More…]


