BOOHOO BREAKFAST – Homewood PTA invites parents of kids in pre-k through second grades to the Boohoo Breakfast. Shake off back-to-school tears and learn about ways to get involved in the school district community. Coffee, doughnuts, bagels and tissues will be provided. 8 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Willow Park.[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
8.23.22 | What You Need to Know Today
NATURE PHOTO CONTEST – Submit your best nature photo taken at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve for a chance to have it included in the preserve’s 2023 calendar. Entrants can submit photos of weather, landscape, birds, dogs and other animals, and unidentifiable people. The contest closes at midnight Sept. 6. YOUTH[Read More…]
8.19.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISER – Officers from Flossmoor Police Department will raise money for Special Olympics Illinois this morning at Dunkin’ in Flossmoor, 3608 Vollmer Road. Olympia Fields Police Department joins Flossmoor officers for the annual Cop on a Rooftop starting at 5 a.m. BACK-TO-SCHOOL PARTY – Students from Flossmoor and[Read More…]
8.17.22 | What You Need to Know Today
DISCOVERY PLAYSCHOOL – Registration is open for Discovery Playschool offered from H-F Park District for children ages 2 to 4. Classes begin Aug. 29. Visit the park district website for details. A WALK IN THE PARKLET – Bring a buddy or your family to visit the Community Parklet in Homewood’s[Read More…]
New sex ed standards need more scrutiny, says Flossmoor school board
Flossmoor School District 161 board members voted to not yet adopt the National Sex Education Standards within its curricula. At their Aug. 8 meeting, board members indicated they want to first review the district’s current procedures and materials related to sex education before moving forward with the standards. Director of[Read More…]
8.16.22 | What You Need to Know Today
GET YOUR MULCH HERE – Free mulch and compost soil are available from the Village of Homewood. The self-serve pile is in the Village Hall parking lot, on the northwest corner, at 2020 Chestnut Road. Call (708) 206-3470 with any questions. CHALK THE WALK – Flossmoor School District 161 invites[Read More…]
8.12.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MISS THIS? SHYEAH, RIGHT! – To celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary, Rabid Brewing shows “Wayne’s World” outdoors at the beer field at 8 p.m. Saturday. Wear your flannel shirt, and bring a blanket or chair. Guapotacos will serve up dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. BLESSED BE THE BACKPACKS –[Read More…]
8.11.22 | What You Need to Know Today
ONCE UPON A TIME – H- F Park District Children’s Theater transports us to fairyland, with presentations of Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel at 6 p.m. Friday outdoors at the Irwin Park Bandshell. Bring a chair; Snacks and beverages will be available to purchase. Tickets cost $5. BINGO FOR 55+BETTER –[Read More…]
8.9.22 | What You Need to Know Today
SUMMER BREEZE CONCERT – Let your hair blow in the Summer Breeze Concert, presented by the Prairie State College Jazz Pioneers. The free, family-friendly show is from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium. HOMEWOOD VILLAGE BOARD – Homewood Village Board of Trustees meets tonight at[Read More…]
8.8.22 | What You Need to Know Today
LIVING WITH ALBINISM – Learn what it’s like for one young boy Living with Albinism during an online program at 7 p.m. Monday. The online event is presented by Homewood Library. Register online. ART COMMISSION MEETING – The Flossmoor Public Art Commission meets at 7 p.m. today at village hall.[Read More…]
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