Author: Carole Sharwarko

10/26/2021 | What You Need to Know Today

BOOS ON BIKES – Join GoodSpeed Cycles for the Haunted Ho-Flo Ride at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The 7-mile costume ride starts at the Homewood bike shop to tour the best decorated houses in H-F, then ends at Lassen’s Patio with a costume contest. COFFEE WITH THE COUNCIL – The South[Read More…]

10/22/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

MAYOR’S HOURS – Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson will be at Village Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday to meet with residents, answer questions and address concerns. NATURE WALK – Homewood Science Center hosts its annual Walk Walton event from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve.[Read More…]

10/18/2021 | What You Need to Know Today

LAST VAX CHANCE – The final Cook County Health COVID-19 vaccination pop-up event at Prairie State College is from noon to 4:30 p.m. today. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are free, given regardless of insurance or immigration status. No appointments required. VILLAGE BOARD – Flossmoor Village Board meets at[Read More…]

10/15/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – The Village of Homewood hosts its inaugural Day of the Dead Fest (Dia de los Muertos) on from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday on Martin Avenue Square. Visitors will enjoy music, food and a showing of the movie “Coco” beginning at dusk. FALL ART WORKSHOP[Read More…]

10/7/2021 | What You Need to Know Today

WHO CARES? Learn about the missions of local nonprofit organizations, and how you can get involved during Homewood Cares, a community meet-up sponsored by You Matter 2 and the Village of Homewood. 5 to 8 p.m. in Martin Ave Square READY TO LAUNCH – Prepare your remote controlled boats, planes[Read More…]

10/6/2021 | What You Need to Know Today

FEMALE MARIACHIS – Enjoy a strolling performance from Mariachi Sirenas at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Flossmoor. The all-female mariachi band celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with folk songs. No seating is provided; visit a local business or walk downtown Flossmoor to view. UKES ARE BACK – Family Ukulele Night is back[Read More…]

10/5/2021 | What You Need to Know Today

DOUGLAS AVE. CLOSED AGAIN – Douglas Avenue in Flossmoor will be closed again today from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. between the alley north of Flossmoor Road and School Street during construction for storm sewer drainage improvements along Evans Road and Douglas Avenue. HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – Marian Catholic[Read More…]

10/1/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend

DITCH YOUR BRANCHES – The Village of Homewood offers free branch chipping at Homewood Municipal Service Center, 17755 Ashland Ave., from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday. RECYCLE YOUR JUNK – Load up your car with stuff from the basement or garage, and bring it to Recyclepalooza at Parker Junior High[Read More…]

9/30/2021 | What You Need to Know Today

TRAIL MIX CONCERT – Enjoy Jazz Night at Izaak Walton Nature Center, the final show in this season’s Trail Mix Acoustic Concert Series, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. You’ll see performances by experienced jazz artists, with a chance to buy food from Redbird Café. Buy a ticket, and bring[Read More…]

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