When Ash Mateja walked into Homewood Auditorium for the first time, she saw the stadium-style seating and broke out into a huge grin. The setup is perfect for the crowd interaction that is such an important part of roller derby, Mateja said. Owner and operator of Chicago Knockouts Roller Derby[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
4.28.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY – Bookie’s celebrates the 10th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day starting at noon Saturday. Visit the Homewood store for customer exclusives and raffles. HEAR THE CHOIR SING SPRING – Enjoy sounds of the season with the Bel Canto Spring Choir Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday at Homewood-Flossmoor High[Read More…]
4.27.23 | What You Need to Know Today
HOMEWOOD CLEAN-UP DAY – Noon today is the deadline to register for Homewood’s Clean Up Day on Saturday. Volunteers will work from 8:30 a.m. to noon to clean up Homewood streets, neighborhoods and downtown area. After the event, volunteers will have a hot dog lunch at Public Works, 17755 Ashland[Read More…]
4.26.23 | What You Need to Know Today
TACOS AND BURRITOS FOR STUDENTS – Dine in or carry out food from El Cortez Restaurant, 18250 S. Cicero Ave., from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today to support Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor. The restaurant will donate a percentage of sales from the entire day to IJP.[Read More…]
4.25.23 | What You Need to Know Today
DIG INTO THE LOCAL TREE CANOPY – Join the Village of Flossmoor Green Commission and the Department of Public Works as it plants trees on Saturday. The annual effort is focused on diversifying and protecting the village’s tree canopy. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at Flossmoor Village Hall, where[Read More…]
Reflections on six generations of Passover Seders
(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…]
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…]
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