Author: Carole Sharwarko

3/7/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

BOARD MEETINGS – Flossmoor Village Board meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Attend either meeting at their respective village halls or on Zoom. View the agendas online. CEDAR PARK MEETING – As H-F Park District is in the planning stages of updating the[Read More…]

3/4/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

WORLD PI DAY – Celebrate World Pi Day, honoring the never-ending number starting 3.14, with a Pizza Pie Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 14, at the Irwin Center. The H-F Park District program for adults 55+ features pizza from Mama & Me, pies from Walt’s, trivia[Read More…]

3/3/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

CRATE CLIMBING CHALLENGE – Feel the luck of the Irish during a crate climbing challenge at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center from 4 to 6 p.m. on March 16. Kids ages 11 to 17 can join “Feeling Lucky” Crate Climbing, with an instructor keeping everyone safe. Fee is $20; register[Read More…]

3/2/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

SENIORS GET HAPPY – Grab-and-Go Craft Kits for Seniors are available at Flossmoor Library for cardholders. March’s theme is “Come On, Get Happy.” Visit the website, or the library, for details. WORK FOR FLOSSMOOR POLICE – Flossmoor Police Department is hiring a part-time Community Service Officer for regular shifts and[Read More…]

3/1/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

INTRO TO MUSIC HISTORIES – Check out Homewood Library’s Intro To… series, which features a growing list of slide presentations offering insights into music history. Every Wednesday the library posts a new slideshow featuring stories behind music genres and artists, along with videos and photos. BRIGHT FUNDRAISER FASHION – Good[Read More…]

2/25/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET – Homewood Indoor Farmers Market begins Saturday. From 8 a.m. to noon, visit the Marie Irwin Center to shop for fruits, veggies, handcrafted items, and more. Also enjoy live music and crafts. WALK THE FREEDOM TRAIL – Tread historic ground as Sand Ridge Nature Center hosts a[Read More…]

2/24/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

NO COOK NIGHT FOR COLLEGE – Support scholarships for local young people by dining at Flossmoor Station Brewery from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. At the No Cook Night for Homewood Flossmoor Parents Association, 15% of proceeds go to the HFPA Scholarship Fund. Be sure to mention it to your[Read More…]

2/23/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

PRINCE CHARMING DANCE – Moms, grandmothers and aunts can take their favorite little guys ages 3 to 13 to the Prince Charming Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at H-F Sports Complex. Dance, play games, eat snacks and purchase professional photos. Register with H-F Park District[Read More…]

2/22/2022 | What You Need to Know Today

BUILDING BUY AT BOARD MEETING – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight, with an agenda that includes an agreement to buy the property at 1221 175th Street. Listen to the meeting online or by phone via Zoom. (312) 626-6799, meeting I.D. 980 4907 6232, password 830183. Find the[Read More…]

2/18/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

DRAMA GROUP OFFERS DOUBT – The Drama Group in Chicago Heights opens its production “Doubt” today. With seven performances this weekend and next, “Doubt” is a dramatic play for an adult audience. Find tickets at the Drama Group’s website. GSU OPEN HOUSE – Governors State University hosts an Undergraduate Open[Read More…]

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