OUTDOOR GAMES – The Children’s Ministry at Flossmoor Community Church hosts HooRAY it’s Thursday at 6 to 7:15 p.m. All kids up to fifth grade are welcome on the lawn at FCC for games and relays. Kids younger than 5 need a caregiver present; others can be dropped off. PET[Read More…]
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6/16/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CAKE WITH A COP – Stop into Portillo’s from noon to 2 p.m. and you can enjoy a slice of complimentary cake from Homewood Police Department. During Cake With a Cop, officers and other staff members will be available to answer questions and chat. READ ABOUT PRIDE – During LGBTQ+[Read More…]
6/15/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS – Today’s the final day of a silent auction benefitting the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University. Items include entertainment and dining experiences, gift certificates and original artwork. Proceeds go to a fund supporting scholarships, student workers, international touring, social awareness programming, summer theater camp,[Read More…]
Intersection vehicle crash pushes into restaurant parking lot
Six vehicles — three of them in a parking lot — were involved in a crash at the intersection of 175th Street and Dixie Highway on June 11, sending one person to the hospital. According to Homewood police, around 6:30 p.m. a vehicle traveling westbound on 175th Street proceeded to[Read More…]
Scholarship created to benefit LGBTQ students, allies from H-F
With longevity in mind, the founders of nonprofit organization Lighthouse LGBTQ have developed a scholarship fund that will help local graduates headed for higher education. The Lighthouse LGBTQ Scholarship is a $1,000 award that will be presented to a student graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School who identifies as lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
6/10/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE SCIENCE CAFES – Homewood Science Center is offering free online Summer Science Cafes for middle school students, in partnership with Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. Kids can meet online for 30 minutes with graduate students for fun science talk and activities. On Tuesdays, June 15 to July 13. Sign up[Read More…]
6/9/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SUMMER BABYSITTING? If you’re a babysitter age 11 to 15 looking to learn important skills and earn formal certification, get one of the remaining spaces in a daylong Babysitter Training course Thursday at Irwin Community Center. The interactive class covers basic child-care and supervision skills, along with bedtime and discipline[Read More…]
6/8/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
DANCE FUNDRAISER – Buy tickets now for South Suburban Family Shelter’s Dance Away Domestic Violence fundraiser on June 26. Registration is required for the event, from 3 to 6 p.m. in downtown Homewood. All proceeds support SSFS. $20 HOMEWOOD VB – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. at village[Read More…]
Summer camp round-up: Wave boredom bye-bye
Summer fun is returning! Kids will get to enjoy a variety of summer camps for outdoor fun and indoor learning. (Provided photo) Guess what’s back! Camp is back! Tell your friends! You can find your perfect summer camp fit with our go-to guide. These camps give kids opportunities over the[Read More…]
6/4/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
GOT YOU COVERED – Watch as the Drama Group presents the play “The Cover of Life.” The online performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 4 and 5, and June 11 and 12, and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 6 and 13. MEET THE MAYOR – After a yearlong pandemic[Read More…]