To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Bottle & Bottega, 2009 Ridge Road in Homewood, is hosting a male nude model paint night Friday, Sept. 15, to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). The model will be at the 7 to 10 p.m. party as a way “to take ladies’ night[Read More…]
Author: Provided News
GSU shows works of Klement, Ramirez at Visual Arts Gallery
Governors State University is hosting an artists’ showcase “Body and Spirit” featuring the works of Vera Klement and Dan Ramirez. The free exhibit is on display through Sept. 30 in the Visual Arts Gallery on the campus in University Park. The gallery at Governors State University is committed to creating[Read More…]
Ingalls fashion show fundraiser is Sept. 27
The 19th Annual Fall Reveal, a benefit fashion show supporting cancer research at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. The Fall Reveal begins with a silent auction opening at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch and guest speakers at noon.[Read More…]
Robotics team’s competitive season starts with Sunday kickoff event
Homewood-Flossmoor’s Tech Ninja Team is kicking off its season Sunday. The competitive robotics team is hosting an introductory event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. It’s the start of the third year for the Tech Ninja Team,[Read More…]
Golf outing to benefit special needs children and adults
New Star, a not-for-profit organization serving special needs children and adults in the South Suburbs, is hosting its annual “Fore” the Future Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 25. The event at Idlewild Country Club, 18860 Dixie Highway in Homewood, will include a barbeque lunch on the terrace, 18 holes of[Read More…]
GSU Special Olympics car and motorcycle show benefit
On Friday, Sept. 8, Governors State University will host its first Car and Motorcycle Show, sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and the GSU Library. The 4 to 8 p.m. event in east lots 2 and 3 will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Officer Lee Taylor of the GSU Department[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center hosts first ‘Survivor Camp’ on Sept. 16
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its first Survivor Camp on Saturday, Sept. 16, designed to give information and tools for cancer survivors. The free event is open to anyone who has battled or is currently battling cancer. Caregivers are welcome to join and take part in the sessions as[Read More…]
Singers invited to audition with Grande Prairie Singers
The Grande Prairie Singers will hold open auditions for all new singers on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Grace Church, 266 Somonauk in Park Forest. Now in its fifth decade, the group will open its season with a Christmas-themed concert on Dec. 10, at St.[Read More…]
Rabid bat found in downtown Homewood
A rabid bat was found in downtown Homewood on Aug. 23, according to an alert posted by Donna Alexander, administrator of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control. The bat, found in the 1900 block of Ridge Road, was determined to be rabid by the Illinois State Public Health Laboratory, she[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Band part of opening ceremonies at Sox game Aug. 26
The Marian Catholic High School Marching Band, a seven-time Bands of America Grand National Champion and Class 3A State Champion for 37 consecutive years, will open the Chicago White Sox game on Saturday, Aug. 26, by performing the Star Spangled Banner from center field. It is also Star Wars Night[Read More…]
Advertisement
Newsletter
