About 320 community members participated in Walk Walton, an annual nature fest and fundraising event for the Homewood Science Center, at Izaak Walton nature preserve on Sunday, Oct. 22, according to Homewood Science Center Executive Director Edie Dobrez. “It’s a way to get families out enjoying the beautiful Izaak Walton[Read More…]
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The Weeks | Nov. 5: What’s up with Calumet Country Club, help Open Access Thanksgiving meal, Cleopatra, The Doors, a new festival in the works
DEMOCRACY WATCH Homewood resident proposes Calumet Country Club solution: Invite the SoxBefore the pitch to attract the Chicago Bears to Country Club Hills, a Homewood man proposed that Hazel Crest officials invite the Chicago White Sox to relocate to Calumet Country Club. David Janocha, a founder of South Suburbs for[Read More…]
H-F unified soccer team claims another state championship
Homewood-Flossmoor High School unified soccer team was welcomed home Saturday afternoon, Nov. 4, after successfully defending their state championship. H-F Principal Clinton Alexander and board member Pamela Jackson were among the crowd cheering the team as the Flossmoor Fire Department vehicles escorted the team bus to the North Building.
11.4.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
FALL BACK — Daylight Saving Time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Clocks should be reset to 1 a.m. then to align with Central Standard Time. Public safety officials recommend everyone take the opportunity to make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries and are[Read More…]
Homewood helps recycle candy wrappers through Nov. 30
In an effort to continue to reduce waste in Homewood and support green spaces and the environment, the Village of Homewood will participate in Trash or Treasure™, a program designed to help reduce the waste that accumulates around seasonal celebrations throughout the year, starting with Halloween 2023. Residents and visitors[Read More…]
Homewood announces Holiday Lights festival lineup
Holiday Lights in Homewood celebrates the season with an annual family-friendly evening on Friday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the heart of the village. The evening features a tree lighting ceremony, Elsa, Anna and an elf, free s’mores (while supplies last), holiday mugs with mulled wine, an[Read More…]
Flossmoor will launch busy holiday event season on Nov. 25
The winter holiday season in Homewood and Flossmoor will have its first big events on Saturday, Nov. 25.That will be Small Business Saturday in both villages and nationwide, an annual reminder of the important role local businesses play in a community. Nov. 25 is also the day Flossmoor launches its[Read More…]
11.3.2023 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
PUMPKIN SMASH — The H-F Park District will host the annual pumpkin recycling event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort to divert pumpkins from landfills by providing a location for residents to drop off jack-o-lanterns to be composted. Bring candy[Read More…]
11.2.2023 | What You Need To Know Today
H-F HIGH PLAY — “One Stoplight Town” is a story about a small town and its various characters. Tickets are available now on GoFan. The play is showing tonight at 7 p.m. in the H-F performing arts center, 999 Kedzie Ave.; Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Nov. 4, at 2[Read More…]
Poppin Corks Bistro serves up official opening
Flossmoor Commons’ latest addition, Poppin Corks Bistro, celebrated its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 27. Having been open since Oct. 6 at 3311 Vollmer Road in Flossmoor (as a soft opening to the public), first-time restaurant owners Randall Smith and Toya Smith, community members, family,[Read More…]
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