Skyrocketing food costs mixed with confined kitchen space is igniting in-depth conversations for Flossmoor School District 161 board members. Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella told the board at its Jan. 23 meeting that the cost of pre-plated meals for elementary school students has “increased dramatically,” and soon could exceed the reimbursement[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
2.23.23 | What You Need to Know Today
BLACK STEM PROFESSIONALS PANEL – Experience the Black History Month STEM Professionals Panel from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Thursday at H-F High School in the South Building Viking Room. Co-sponsored by the Village of Flossmoor, the event features panelists representing careers such as software engineering, construction, medicine and pharmacy. IT’S[Read More…]
2.21.23 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE BATON TWIRLING CLASS – You Matter 2 is partnering with Classy Ladies of Excellence to offer a free six-week Intro to Baton Twirling class for girls in sixth to 12th grades. The program consists of workshops and a showcase at FCC Community House. Registration is open through March 3[Read More…]
2.17.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
FREE BOOK BONANZA – The Community Closet and First Christian Church of Lansing host Bookapalooza, a free book giveaway event from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, 2921 Ridge Road. The event is open and free to everyone, and the organizers encourage teachers, homeschoolers, students and parents to[Read More…]
2.16.23 | What You Need to Know Today
OPEN SKATE HITS THE SKIDS – Open skate at H-F Ice Arena is canceled for Friday due to staffing issues. Open skate this weekend is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday only. The Ice Arena’s official grand reopening is March 12, after more than a year of being closed[Read More…]
2.15.23 | What You Need to Know Today
FREE CPR TRAINING COURSES – Plan to attend an upcoming two-hour training session for hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage at four locations: South Holland Fire Station from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday; Glenwood Fire Station 1 from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday; Tinley Park Fire Station from[Read More…]
2.14.23 | What You Need to Know Today
FAMILY PICKLEBALL SHOWCASE – Kids ages 6 to 10 can learn a new game with their parents at the Family Pickleball Showcase from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at H-F Racquet & Fitness Club. The showcase covers basics of pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills and coordination. Paddles, balls and a[Read More…]
2.10.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ONE FOR THE MUSIC LOVERS – Here’s an evening of comedy and music for lovers sponsored by Homewood Arts Council. Get tickets for “thank u, next…with Jon Langford and South of Chi Productions” at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Rabid Brewing. Langford is known for his time with The Mekons and[Read More…]
Pre-K mini bus lease contract increases 400% in District 161
At its Jan. 23 meeting, Flossmoor School District 161 board members discussed a sharp increase in the district’s cost to lease two mini buses. The district received a new lease proposal from Midwest Transit, as its four-year contract with the company is set to renew. The cost to lease two[Read More…]
2.9.23 | What You Need to Know Today
CAT-COW CRACKUP – Take a deep breath and register for Laughter Yoga at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at Homewood Library. This program is for adults 18 and older. LOCAL BLACK STEM PROFESSIONALS – Throughout Black History Month in February, the Village of Flossmoor will profile 12 Black local professionals working[Read More…]