Heartland Blood Centers is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, at First Presbyterian Church, 17929 Gottschalk in Homewood. Donors 17 years old and older who weigh at least 100 pounds and are in good health can donate. Donors taking medications may be[Read More…]
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Lighthouse plans coming out storytelling event
Lighthouse LGBTQ+ is sponsoring a storytelling event in honor of National Coming Out Day. It is taking place from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Community House, 847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor. Members of the area’s LGBTQ community will share coming out stories at the event. National Coming Out[Read More…]
Program on improving mobility Oct. 27 at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District presents a discussion and demonstration on “How to Improve Mobility” at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, as part of its Coffee and Curiosity program. Sessions meet at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St., Homewood. Personal trainer Christina Alcasid will offer information and[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly bill on government document access for mobile devices advances
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., that would require all future and redesigned government websites to be mobile-friendly was approved by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and is awaiting action by the full House of Representatives. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. “I’m extremely excited[Read More…]
H-F Viking Orchestra plans fundraisers for spring trip
Members of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Orchestra have set several fundraisers to help reduce the expense of the orchestra’s trip to Germany this spring. On Oct. 14 and 21, orchestra members will be at the Jewel at 17705 Halsted St. selling Fannie Mae candy bars. On Oct. 28, look[Read More…]
Boo ’10 will benefit Cancer Support Center
Celebrate the decades at the Cancer Support Center’s Boo ’10 fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 21. Guests are encouraged to come in costume from their favorite decade. “You might love the roaring ’20s, or you might be an ’80s person,” said Jeanette Bruni, co-chair. “Costumes are not mandatory, but they are encouraged.[Read More…]
Hiring event Oct. 27, readiness workshop Oct. 25
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., will host the 5th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the gymnasium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. Prior to the[Read More…]
Registration open for H-F’s preschool program
Registration is open for the spring session of Little Vikings Preschool, Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s child development laboratory preschool program. The program is offered Feb. 20 through May 22 and is for children 3, 4 and 5 years old who are potty trained. The 3-year-olds must have a birthday by Dec.[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly demands action on gun violence
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., joined House Democrats to demand action to save American lives from gun violence. Kelly represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents Homewood and Flossmoor in Congress, joined other Democrats in Congress in calling for legislation that would help end gun violence. (Provided photo) A united House[Read More…]
H-F hosts HBCU representatives Oct. 11
Representatives of several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be at Homewood-Flossmoor High School from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The program will be in the Mall Auditorium in the South Building. Hampton University, North Carolina A&T University, Spelman College, Howard University, Clark-Atlanta University and Paul[Read More…]
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