RIDING SEASON STARTS – This weekend begins the seasonal Barb & Dan’s Saturday Morning Road Ride, sponsored by GoodSpeed Cycles in Homewood. The free led bike ride is for beginners and more expert riders. Helmets required. The group rolls out promptly at 8 a.m. Saturday from the bike store. Find[Read More…]

BUMP, SET, LUCK – Good luck to the James Hart Middle School Panthers eighth-grade girls volleyball team as they prepare for state competition, taking on Taylorville Junior in the first game of the state tournament on Friday in Mahomet, Ill. DUCT, DUCT, CRAFT – Make cool crafts with duct tape[Read More…]

TENNIS, EVERYONE! – Tennis nets are now up and ready for play at H-F Park District outdoor courts including Flossmoor Park, Flossmoor Hills Park, Orchard Park, Indian Trails Park, Lions Club Park and Heather Hill Park. Courts are free and open to the public. PRINCE CHARMING DANCE – Space is[Read More…]

HOMEWOOD IS HIRING – The Village of Homewood is hiring for several job positions, including village planner, information technology manager, records clerk, part-time crossing guard, and seven part time summer landscape maintenance workers. Apply online. FLOSSMOOR GREEN COMMISSION – Listen to plans for community clean-up, Recyclepalooza, ride-your-bike to school and[Read More…]

FEELING CRAFTY? – Kids can get their craft on, with two Grab & Go options from Homewood Library today. Children in kindergarten to second grade can get a Flower Science craft from the Youth Services Area at any time. Young people in seventh through 12th grades can register for Make[Read More…]

SWEET SOUNDS OF SPRING – Enjoy the melodies of springtime at two H-F High School Spring Concerts on Sunday. Attend the Orchestra Concert at 2 p.m. or the Choir Cabaret Concert at 6 p.m. Both concerts are in the HFHS Mall Auditorium. FRIDAY FISH FRY – St. Joe’s Catholic Church[Read More…]

FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT – Bring the kids to Flossmoor Community Church for a Family-Friendly Trivia Night. Find the event on Facebook and register in advance as an individual or with a table of six. Proceeds from the event will benefit Flossmoor Veterans’ Wall of Honor. 7 p.m. March 18 at[Read More…]

REPRESENT AT JUNETEENTH – The You Matter 2 nonprofit organization is seeking Black-owned business vendors to connect with visitors at the 2022 Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival. The deadline to apply is April 1. Get information and apply at www.youmatter2.org/vendor. PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – See the recently updated space and learn about[Read More…]

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER – Burrito or taco, chips and guac — tonight’s Chipotle order can benefit the Serena Hills Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. From 4 to 8 p.m., visit Chipotle in Homewood and mention Serena Hills PTO for a portion of your payment to be donated. For online pickup, use[Read More…]