(This story is part of the Chronicle’s State of Faith series exploring spiritual life in the Homewood and Flossmoor area. The Chronicle spoke with Shelly Marks of Homewood about the Jewish traditions associated with Passover. The project is funded by a grant from the Homewood Rotary.) This year, the world’s[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
4.21.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
BATTER UP FOR OPENING DAY PARADES – Saturday is opening day for baseball and softball leagues in Homewood and Flossmoor. Cheer for players in the Flossmoor Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade, stepping off from Parker Junior High at 9:30 a.m., and traveling up Flossmoor Road to Brassie Avenue, then[Read More…]
4.20.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GO ON A WILDFLOWER WALK – Learn about spring wildflowers as you walk among them. Take the naturalist-led Wildflower Walk at 10 a.m. May 3 in Irons Oaks Nature Preserve. The fee for this all-ages event is $6. Register at conta.cc/3MzLyhd. SHOW YOUR LOCAL PARK PRIDE – Volunteer with friends, family[Read More…]
4.19.23 | What You Need to Know Today
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY – Enjoy small bites, wine, cheese pairings and smooth jazz at Wine O’clock, a 21 and older event from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake. This program is a partnership between H-F Park District and the villages of Homewood and Flossmoor. The[Read More…]
4.18.23 | What You Need to Know Today
KEEP HOMEWOOD STORIES ALIVE – Listen to some of your most interesting neighbors tell stories of their lives during Homewood Stories, 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at FCC Community House. Bring your own beverages or dinner and hear from storytellers including John Hahm, who grew up in Hawaii and taught[Read More…]
4.14.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ROLLER DERBY NIGHT – Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby presents a bout on Saturday between the Punk-Rock Punishers and the Horrific Haunters. Doors open at 7:15 p.m., and the bout starts at 8 p.m. at H-F Auditorium. Tickets are $15. HOMEWOOD SCIENCE CENTER SUMMER CAMPS – Registration opens next week for[Read More…]
4.13.23 | What You Need to Know Today
EARLY BIRD POOL PASSES AVAILABLE – Lion’s Club Pool passes are now on sale, and there is a $5 discount when buying a pass before April 30. The Early Bird rate is $55 for residents, and $80 for non-residents. Rates go up to $60 and $85 on May 1. The[Read More…]
4.12.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GENTLY USED ITEMS DRIVE – The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Veronica Catholic Church is holding its Spring Bundle Drive. Drop off gently-used items at the church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, including clothing, accessories, kitchen and household goods, small furniture, books and games. No toys or[Read More…]
4.11.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BOARD DISCUSSES VICE BREW SPOT – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight in the Village Hall boardroom. Among the items to be discussed is a resolution to facilitate the village’s sale and redevelopment of property at 18027-18029 Dixie Highway, the old Vice District location. The meeting can also[Read More…]
4.7.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY – Volunteer to pick up litter in Flossmoor during the annual Chicago Southland Green Committee Community Clean Up Day, 9 a.m. to noon on April 8. Volunteers will work in the vacant lot behind Meijer, 3800 Flossmoor Road. Those younger than 15 should be accompanied by[Read More…]