PBS SNEAK PEEK – Watch an exclusive early clips in a screening of the PBS documentary “Mysteries of Mental Illness,” offered online by Homewood Science Center. The documentary series explores attempts across generations to unravel the mysteries of mental illness. 7 p.m. ARTISAN STREET FAIR – On Friday and Saturday, the[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
6/2/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
LGBTQ SCHOLARSHIP – The local nonprofit organization Lighthouse LGBTQ has launched what it calls the first LGBTQ-specific scholarship fund in the south suburbs of Chicago, and is accepting donations. With a goal of $5,000, the Lighthouse Scholarship will be awarded to students graduating from Homewood-Flossmoor High School with plans to attend a[Read More…]
5/28/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
MEMORIAL DAY – Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday to remember men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s distinguished from Veterans Day in November, which honors living former members of the military. MARKET DAY – Homewood Farmers Market gets into full swing on Saturday, when[Read More…]
5/26/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SIX FLAGS TIX FOR VAX – Any one of the first 15,000 people today who gets a COVID-19 vaccination at any Cook County Health site will receive a free pass to Six Flags Great America. No appointments are necessary. Go to myshotcookcounty.com to find a list of sites. COVID VAX[Read More…]
5/25/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SCHOOL GARDEN – Get involved with planting the H-F High School Viking Garden at 4 p.m. behind the girls softball field, off Flossmoor Road, by the greenhouse. GOODBYE DR. MITCHELL – Fun signs and wacky car decorations and signs are strongly encouraged when families form a parade to bid farewell[Read More…]
5/7/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
PREPARE FOR JUNETEENTH – The nonprofit organization You Matter 2 is planning an HF Juneteenth Festival, and the group’s leaders are encouraging local residents to get ready by signing up to volunteer and stocking up on gear. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. JUNETEENTH GEAR –[Read More…]
5/6/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
SCHOOL NURSE NEEDED – Homewood School District 153 is hiring a school nurse for students in grades three to five at Churchill School. Qualified candidates will be CPR certified and licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state of Illinois. Apply here. ADOPT A PET EVENT – South Suburban[Read More…]
5/5/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
CONSTRUCTION ALERT – Watch out for lane closures on Dixie Highway from Chicago Road to 183rd Street in Homewood, as IDOT works on a $3.1 million project to resurface the 3.5-mile stretch and construct new ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps. Work continues through late October. FISH FOR ALL – All anglers and[Read More…]
5/4/2021 | What You Need to Know Today
HELP THE FARMERS MARKET – Volunteers are needed for Homewood Farmers Market, to staff the market entrance and assist customers and vendors. All ages are welcome; parental permission required those under 16. Each volunteer is asked to stay for at least two hours. The market is from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
4/30/2021 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
TRAIL CLEAN-UP – People 18 and older can help the Friends of Vollmer Grove Trail at their Clean-Up Day event any time from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Register to let them know you’re coming. FREE PHOTO SITTINGS – Thomas’ Photographic Services hosts its annual Sports Photography Day from 10[Read More…]