Visitors to the Homewood Farmers Market on Saturday, June 4, had the chance to learn about the interconnected system of species that make up oak woodlands from the Homewood Science Center’s spring conservation interns. Lezlie Higgins of Homewood paused from her work putting the finishing touches on a poster to explain[Read More…]
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Test your skills Saturday on “The Beast” obstacle course dash
If you’re ready to test your strength and endurance – just for fun – the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club is hosting “The Beast,” an obstacle course dash, on Saturday, June 11. Participants as young as 6 can be part of this event designed for all ages. Kelly Anhalt, group[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. creates colorful new way to raise funds, engage youths
The effort to raise money for a Flossmoor veterans wall recently got a little more colorful. As Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. continues its fundraising march toward the installation of a Wall of Honor in the village, the not-for-profit corporation announced a unique addition to the premiums being offered to donors. For $12.50 a[Read More…]
James Hart honors 11 graduates, musicians for outstanding work
During the May 24 graduation ceremonies for Homewood’s James Hart School, administrators announced special awards presented to 11 outstanding students. Caleb Stamps, Jahnahn Webster, Taylor Alexander, Caylum Ganshirt and Quinn Hanna received the Betty Dillon Award honors students who achieved straight A grades in seventh and eighth grades in District[Read More…]
H-F speech teacher Janine Stroemer helped students find their voice
Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Janine Stroemer helped hundreds of students find their voice. Stroemer, who retired after 19 years at H-F, organized speech teams around the slogan “Stand and Deliver.” Under her tutelage, H-F had six individual champions, 29 state finalists and 297 students who competed at IHSA speech tournaments.[Read More…]
Flossmoor anthem to be introduced during Zip Code Party on Saturday
Flossmoor now has its own anthem. “Flossmoor, Once More” was written by Flossmoor’s Future President Tom Dobrez. The song will be played publicly for the first time at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, during the Zip Code Party in Flossmoor Park. Dobrez said he hopes to have QR codes posted throughout[Read More…]
6/3/2022 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
ARTISAN STREET FAIR – Homewood hosts its largest annual festival on Friday and Saturday. The Artisan Street Fair features more than 80 vendors, artists and makers from all over Chicagoland. Local restaurants and musicians round out the fest in downtown Homewood. 60422 ZIP CODE PARTY – The “once in a[Read More…]
Summer season kicks off with festival-filled weekend: Flossmoor Zip Code Party, Homewood Artisan Street Fair
The summer event season will get into full swing on Friday and Saturday, June 3 and June 4, with the Homewood Artisan Street Fair, and on Saturday, June 4, with Flossmoor’s once-in-a-lifetime Zip Code Party. The Zip Code Party refers to the convergence of the date and Flossmoor’s zip code, 60422; to[Read More…]
Homewood and Flossmoor observe Memorial Day with music, wreaths
Homewood and Flossmoor residents gathered on Monday, May 30, in both villages to pay respects to those who have died in the service of the nation. The Homewood ceremony at 10:30 a.m. was conducted by the Wally Burns Chapter of the VFW, led by Commander John Beele. Musicians with James[Read More…]
Food drive June 11 at St. Joe’s
Provided News St. Joseph Catholic Church is hosting a food donation drive on Saturday, June 11, for the “Neighbors in Need” program sponsored by Catholic Charities. Donations of food will be accepted from 9 to 11 a.m. in the church’s north parking lot at 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This[Read More…]
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