MASTERs Plus Tutoring Program, at 18354 Governors Highway in Cherry Creek Plaza, came from Zena Smith’s experiences helping others. (The third of four stories in honor of Labor Day)
Author: Carrie Steinweg
2 Montessori schools in H-F provide child-centered alternative to traditional schools
There are more than 4,000 Montessori schools in the United States and two of the child-centered schools are located within the communities of Homewood and Flossmoor.
Flossmoor yoga teacher brings gong therapy to area
Cecily Hunt made one pass on a Neptune gong and she was hooked. The Flossmoor yoga and meditation instructor was introduced to gong therapy less than a year ago and was eager to bring the art to the area.
Flossmoor Community Church celebrates nine decades with spirit of inclusion
This year marks the 90th anniversary of FCC. The church is what many would consider an ideal model of what a church should be ― one that offers education, provides a place to practice the values of faith and service and helps those in need.
Flossmoor native returns for book signing event at Flossmoor Station
Flossmoor native James Gilbert, a retired Maryland history professor and Fulbright advisor, has recently published his 13th book. It is his first work of fiction with a setting similar to his childhood neighborhood in Flossmoor. He will be doing a reading and book signing at Flossmoor Station on July 15 at[Read More…]
Bistro on Sterling carries on where Fresh Starts left off
Fans of the longtime restaurant Fresh Starts in Flossmoor can experience a fresh new look and new menu items as the longtime eatery reopened May 19 under new ownership as the Bistro on Sterling. Husband and wife Rich and Tracy Cairo of Frankfort took the helm from Joann Lindholm, who[Read More…]
20 Minutes Matter program urges parents to devote time to children daily
Life keeps us busy and at the end of the day if a parent counted up how many minutes their children had their complete undivided attention, they may be surprised by the sparse total. That focused one-on-one time tends to decrease as children grow, spending more time doing homework or[Read More…]
Dunning’s anniversary celebration raises funds, awareness of autism
As Maureen Mader celebrates the 20th anniversary of her ownership of Dunning’s Gourmet Meat Market in Homewood, she’s using the opportunity to raise awareness about a topic close to her heart. A special event from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at 18436 Governors Highway, will help raise[Read More…]
Homewood fix-it expert shares his home maintenance skills with others
Some people are experts in one area. Others know a little bit about a lot of things. And then there are people who seem to know how to do it all, like Kirk Powers of Homewood, who works independently doing home maintenance and home improvement projects.
Homewood fix-it expert shares home maintenance skills with others
Some people are experts in one area. Others know a little bit about a lot of things. And then there are people who seem to know how to do it all, like Kirk Powers of Homewood, who works independently doing home maintenance and home improvement projects.