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…]
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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…]
Donations help assault victims treated at South Suburban Hospital
When a victim of sexual assault asks for care at Advocate’s South Suburban Hospital, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) program treats them and gives them personal items — with help from generous local businesses. Through a recent drive for clothing and hygiene items, such as toothbrushes, mouthwash and combs,[Read More…]
Registration open for H-F High senior citizens breakfast
Registrations are being accepted through Friday, Oct. 6, for the annual Senior Citizens Breakfast and Tour at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The 9 a.m. program on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the cafeteria in the South Building includes an overview of the school by administrators, musical entertainment by students and a student-guided[Read More…]
IPO’s new conductor will open the 40th season on Oct. 14
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) will open its 40th season Oct. 14 under the direction of Stilian Kirov, its new music director and conductor. This year the IPO also will be in a new home at Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Heights. The[Read More…]
GSU open house set for Oct. 14
Governors State University (GSU) is hosting a graduate and undergraduate combined open house on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hall of Governors, on the first floor of the main campus. Incoming freshmen, transfer and graduate students — and their families — can attend sessions[Read More…]
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