Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, in partnership with the Thorn Creek chapter of the Audubon Society, will be offering three guided migratory bird walks at the preserve in coming weeks. Members of the Thorn Creek Audubon Society will lead small groups out into the preserve in search of migratory birds. There[Read More…]
Author: Chronicle staff
H-F hosts Transition Resource Fair for students, young adults with disabilities
Homewood-Flossmoor High School invites all area students and young adults with disabilities and their families to its inaugural Transition Resource Fair, on Tuesday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym in the South Building, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. The fair is designed to provide information[Read More…]
Roaring ‘20s theme for Cancer Support Center gala April 12
It’s a Roaring ’20s event for the Cancer Support Center when it hosts the annual spring gala on Friday, April 12, at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 S. Park Ave. in Homewood. The theme is in keeping with the center’s 20th anniversary. The gala is one of the signature events[Read More…]
H-F student artists win top prizes, scholarships at state art exhibition
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students took top honors in a juried art exhibition and earned early $1 million in scholarships. The pieces were exhibited at the 6th annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago on Feb. 24. The exhibition is a not-for-profit whose mission[Read More…]
Irish tenor sings St. Patrick’s Day favorites
Gavin Coyle, a noted Irish tenor, will be giving a belated St. Patrick’s Day concert of Celtic songs and Irish ballads at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood.
Nonviolence program March 30 at St. Joseph’s
“Living the Way of Nonviolence: Transforming Our Hearts, Our Minds, Our Culture” is the topic for a 9 a.m. to noon program Saturday, March 30, at the Burke Center of St. Joseph Parish, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Phillip Bradley, president of NonViolenceWorks, will lead attendees in reflecting on[Read More…]
‘Think Homewood’ 2019 to be unveiled Tuesday
Homewood Marketing Director Jennifer Quirke will introduce this year’s marketing campaign at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. Last year’s “Think Homewood” campaign, which employed comic-style messages about the village’s desireability, attracted nationwide media attention. In other business, the board will consider a resolution authorizing this year’s street resurfacing plan.[Read More…]
H-F’s Group Interpretation team presents 30-minute drama Thursday
A special presentation of “From Dreams to Drama: Remembering Lorraine” will be performed by the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Group Interpretation team at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Mall Auditorium. Group interpretation is a competitive 30-minute drama performance. This play tells the story of Lorraine Hansberry and her[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center honors nurse for her many volunteer efforts
Nurse Lisa Gravitt will be presented with the 2019 Desser Spirit of Life Award by the Cancer Support Center on Wednesday, March 13. The honor will be given to Gravitt, a nurse navigator at Palos Health, during the organization’s annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 2028 Elm Road[Read More…]
Park district candidates’ forum is Thursday
The Homewood-Flossmoor League of Women Voters will sponsor a candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board. The session will be at The Clubhouse at the corner of 183rd Street and Governors Highway. Incumbent Steve Johnson is on the ballot along[Read More…]
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