Lameisha Moon no longer has to plan her life around how she is getting to the next appointment. This Christmas Eve, that changed. Surrounded by family, dealership employees, and cameras clicking, Moon was handed the keys to a brand-new car. Moon was selected as the 11th recipient of the Homewood[Read More…]
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Rotary Club of Homewood celebrates 90 years of service
The Rotary Club is truly a family affair for Rotary members Donna Brumfield and Rick Thiernau. “My dad was a Homewood Rotarian. I was raised in Rotary,” said Thiernau, who has a perfect attendance record of 34 years with Rotary. Brumfield, who serves as president of the Homewood chapter, has[Read More…]
H-F High teacher’s second novel focuses on family resilience
Sahar Mustafah’s new book, “The Slightest Green,” tells the story of a separated family discovering their love for each other and the heritage they are destined to continue. This is the second novel by Mustafah, an award-winning author who teaches creative writing at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Her first novel,[Read More…]
The Weeks | Nov. 30: More holiday events, Homewood Chevy car giveaway, holiday charity projects, Jane Austen appearance, Sarah’s Soles, more e-bike talk
THE WEEK > Your government Monday, Dec. 1 Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. in village hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The agenda is available here. The livestream of the meeting will be available here. Meeting ID 852 1089 4513, passcode 60422. Highlight: Tuesday, Dec. 2 Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 Board[Read More…]
Families find new shoes and support through Sarah’s Soles program
Before the shelves were stocked and the ribbons began to fill the wall, the idea behind Sarah’s Soles began inside the Suburban Access clothing closet. Staff member Dodi Wians was still getting to know the space when she noticed the same pattern repeating. Parents would come in hoping to find[Read More…]
Homewood Creative Alliance brings local artists together
When the Homewood Creative Alliance set up a giant loom and taught residents how to weave, they literally and figuratively made art a part of the fabric of life in Homewood. “We did a community weaving project. It was so wonderful and heartwarming. People were really excited to do it.[Read More…]
Flossmoor plants a pawpaw grove to honor Tom Houlihan
On Saturday morning, Nov. 15, Tom and Patty Houlihan shared a story Tom has told his family for years. Someone once asked Martin Luther, the 16th-century theologian known for using everyday actions to explain hope, what he would do if he knew the world was ending tomorrow. Luther’s answer was[Read More…]
Gaia’s becomes a community center with crafting event
On Nov. 9, the first snow of fall dusted Homewood, but inside Gaia’s Market & Refillery, 1948 Ridge Rd., the cold stayed outside. A group gathered for a decoupage workshop led by artist and community engagement coordinator Sarah Wiener, who guided attendees through decorating recycled glass jars with thrifted and[Read More…]
Green Initiatives: Homewood resident says solar project worth the investment
Note: This story is the fourth in a four-part series. Homewood resident Steve Ploum had solar panels installed on his roof about six or seven years ago, and he is still happy with the decision. Ploum, who is the founder and director of Trail Mix Productions, said that the motivation[Read More…]
Green initiatives: Fixers share their talents to give new life to broken objects
Note: This story is the second in a four-part series. Jewel Jackson was worried her favorite sweater was a goner. Then she met Joanna Tassin at the Repair Café on Sept. 27. Jackson pointed out how the collar had separated from the neckline. It saddened her to think she’d have[Read More…]
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