GRANDPARENTS DAY — The Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host a special event for grandparents and other caring adults from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register here. There will be access to all exhibits. There is no fee for this event, but donations to the HSC end of year giving campaign will[Read More…]
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Flossmoor parade lights up village neighborhoods
Flossmoor’s annual Holiday Lights Parade of decorated police, fire and public works vehicles began its trek through the village’s neighborhoods at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21.
12.26.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
KINARA LIGHTING — To celebrate Kwanzaa, Flossmoor will host a kinara lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. tonight through Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. each night in Flossmoor Park. TRASH PICKUP — Homewood Disposal will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. All residential and commercial service will be delayed one day the week of[Read More…]
The Weeks | Dec. 24: Choosing trustees, Kwanzaa, reading challenge, Grandparents Day at HSC, 40+ Double Dutch Club film
THE WEEK > Meetings We looked. We couldn’t find any. Stuff to do Tuesday, Dec. 26 Kinara lighting. To celebrate Kwanzaa, Flossmoor will host a kinara lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. tonight through Jan. 1 at 5 p.m. each night in Flossmoor Park. Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge. Homewood Public Library, 17917[Read More…]
Eliott Yurman lights Flossmoor Park menorah for the final day of Hanukkah
Eliott Yurman, a Homewood synagogue Shir Tikvah member, lit the giant menorah in Flossmoor Park on Thursday, Dec. 14, marking the last day of Hanukkah. An audience of about 20 people watched as Yurman lit the menorah at the guidance of Flossmoor events director Stephanie Wright. Before the lighting, Flossmoor[Read More…]
Homewood trustee lights menorah on night 7 of Hanukkah
Homewood Trustee Jay Heiferman had the honor of lighting the menorah on the seventh night of Hanukkah on Dec. 13 in Flossmoor Park. He made a brief comment before saying the Hanukkah blessing. “As we enjoy the glow of the candles, may we each be reminded of our own ability[Read More…]
12.23.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
TRASH PICKUP — Homewood Disposal will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25. All residential and commercial service will be delayed one day the week of Christmas, so Monday pickups will occur on Tuesday, Tuesday pickups on Wednesday, Wednesday pickups on Thursday, Thursday pickups on Friday and Friday pickups on Saturday. METRA SCHEDULE — Metra[Read More…]
Homewood trustee position changes hands as Opyd appointed to replace Purcell
A seat on the Homewood Village Board held for more than 12 years by Trustee Lisa Purcell changed hands Dec. 19 when trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Allisa Opyd to fill the open board position. On Dec. 12, Purcell attended her last board meeting. She announced she was stepping[Read More…]
12.22.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
WINTER BREAK TEEN READING CHALLENGE — Semester finals are over and winter break has begun. Time to grab a blanket, a hot cocoa and a good book. Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host a teen reading challenge all day Friday and Saturday, continuing after the Christmas break on Dec.[Read More…]
12.21.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
FLOSSMOOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARADE — Flossmoor public safety and public works vehicles will be brightly decorated for the holidays and will wind through village neighborhoods from 4:30 to 6 p.m. CHEESY HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT — Flossmoor Station Restaurant and Brewery, 1035 Sterling Ave., Flossmoor, will host a showing of holiday movies from[Read More…]
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