HOMEWOOD POLLING PLACE MOVE – Due to planned power outages, voters whose polling place is Churchill School will instead vote at James Hart School on Election Day, April 4. JOB FIAR & CAREER EXPO – See more than 30 top employers, learn about free training in a number of fields[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
3.24.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FARMERS MARKET SATURDAY – Homewood Indoor Farmers Market is from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at H-F Auditorium. After this weekend, only one more indoor market remains. H-F SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS – Registration is now open for H-F High School’s Summer Sports Camps. Choose from 15 sports, offered for young[Read More…]
3.23.23 | What You Need to Know Today
THE LITTLE MERMAID CAMP – Kids ages 8 to 15 can join the Summer Musical Theater Camp at Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts. Registration is open for the camp that runs June 19 to 23, ending with a performance of “The Little Mermaid.” Cost is $270. Scholarships are[Read More…]
3.22.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BECOME A LADY WHO LIFTS – H-F Racquet & Fitness Club offers a class for women 18+ looking to learn more about weight lifting. Taught by a certified personal trainer, Ladies Who Lift is an introductory strength training class to build confidence in the weight room. Club membership is not[Read More…]
3.21.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GET GREEN IN FLOSSMOOR – The Flossmoor Green Commission meets at 7 p.m. tonight at village hall. The agenda includes a review of April events including the Southland Clean-Up and Tree Planting Day, and an update from the H-F High School student liaison. The meeting is open to the public. HOLOCAUST MUSEUM[Read More…]
3.17.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
52 NATIVE PLANTS AVAILABLE – Ordering is open for the Irons Oaks Native Plant Sale. Fifty-two native plants are available, including flowers, grasses and trees. See images and place your order at the Irons Oaks website. Orders are due May 5. Pick-up is 9 a.m. to noon on May 20. [Read More…]
3.16.23 | What You Need to Know Today
H-F STEPPERS ON THE U.C. FLOOR – The H-F Steppers will stage a pre-game performance on Friday at the United Center before the Chicago Bulls take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is the second consecutive year the H-F High School team has performed at the United Center. NEEDED: PUPPY PARENTS[Read More…]
3.15.23 | What You Need to Know Today
PARK DISTRICT JOB FAIR – Check out part-time job openings during the H-F Park District Job Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. March 25 at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club. Job fair applicants whoreceive an employment offer are automatically entered to win a $25 Wiley’s Gift Card. Positions include summer[Read More…]
3.14.23 | What You Need to Know Today
GUESS HOW MANY HYDRANTS – Get excited for Hydrant Hysteria, a contest from the Village of Homewood that challenges residents 18 and younger to guess how many fire hydrants are located within the village. The person with the closest guess will win a special experience with the Homewood fire chief[Read More…]
Flossmoor schools spend $94k on new AC units
The Flossmoor School District 161 board voted 6-1 to purchase four Trane brand rooftop air conditioning units at its Feb. 20 meeting. Board member David Linnear cast the sole dissenting vote. Associate superintendent Fran LaBella said the administration’s recommendation was to buy the Trane units, after analyzing three bids. One[Read More…]