SENIOR GRAB-AND-GO CRAFTS – Seniors can pick up Grab-and-Go Craft kits each month from Flossmoor Library. This month’s theme is “Mardi Gras.” Kits are available to Flossmoor Library cardholders and may be picked up at the front desk while supplies last. TEXAS HOLD’EM FUNDRAISER – Ante up for the 19th[Read More…]
Author: Carole Sharwarko
2.7.23 | What You Need to Know Today
COOKIE + BEER PAIRING PARTY – Don’t wait to buy your tickets for one of the Girl Scout Cookie + Beer Pairing events on Feb. 18 at Flossmoor Station Brewery. Enjoy pairings at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., featuring four craft beers and four cookie flavors presented by brewmaster Ryan[Read More…]
2.6.23 | What You Need to Know Today
PARK DISTRICT PROGRAM PREMIERE – The Spring 2023 H-F Park District’s Choices Program Guide is available online beginning today. Visit www.hfparks.com to peruse programs and learn about special events. BOARD MEETINGS THIS WEEK – The Flossmoor Board of Trustees meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Flossmoor Village Hall. The Homewood[Read More…]
2.3.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
SIGN UP FOR BALL SEASON – Sign up for the season in person with Homewood Baseball and Softball from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Willow School. Those who registered online can also visit to try on uniforms, meet the league president, learn about travel ball opportunities and volunteer to[Read More…]
2.2.23 | What You Need to Know Today
SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF H-F GRAD – The Marcus J. Bradshaw Foundation’s 2023 scholarship is open for applications through March 31. Graduating high school seniors and military veterans entering their first year of college are eligible to apply for the $2,500 award. The scholarship is given in honor of Bradshaw,[Read More…]
2.1.23 | What You Need to Know Today
LEAVE UNWANTED GIFTS FOR LOVE – Throughout February, the Villager Gift Shop in Homewood is partnering with Leave it for Love to bring unused gifts to seniors. Drop off items such as fleece blankets, mugs, mittens, trinkets and teacher gifts to the store, and they will be donated to the[Read More…]
1.31.23 | What You Need to Know Today
OUTDOOR RINKS COULD OPEN – With below-freezing temperatures in the forecast for this week, H-F Park District staff are closely watching the outdoor skating rinks in Flossmoor Park for viability. They will alert the public if and when rinks are frozen enough for use. Watch the park district Facebook page.[Read More…]
State of Faith: Multi-ethnic perspective drives church’s every move
Note: The State of Faith series explores spiritual life in the Homewood and Flossmoor area. In the first installment, we speak with the leader of a multicultural church in Flossmoor about how its mindset helped it thrive during tumultuous times. Series sponsor: Homewood Rotary Club. Pastor Geno Olison started South[Read More…]
District 161 approves 5-year plan for renovations at a cost of $17 million
After a year of discussion and planning, Flossmoor School District 161 School Board unanimously passed a Long Range Plan at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. The five-year blueprint of school upgrades carries a total price tag of $17 million. The plan includes projects identified as priorities by the Long Range[Read More…]
1.27.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
IT’S ALL AT THE MARKET – Visit the Village of Homewood Indoor Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at its new location in the H-F Park District Auditorium. Shop a variety of fresh and packaged foods, apparel, jewelry and more. Also enjoy live music, Ask a Farmer sessions, cooking[Read More…]