The Homewood Fire Department has entered its “Night Sounds” video in a contest that could win the department up to $25,000. Voting through the online competition, sponsored by UL Fire Safety Research Institute, ends at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. The prize money will be designated for public education efforts.
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Theater group hosts auditions for ‘Harriet’s Halloween Candy’
The 23 Miles South Theatre company will conduct auditions for children, teens and adult parts in its upcoming children’s play. Auditions will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9 and 10, at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, in Homewood.
H-F Racquet & Fitness Club meets clients’ needs over 46 years
When the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District was starting out 50 years ago, Mick Pope, the first executive director, wanted diverse offerings for an active and growing community.
H-F’s homegrown rockers set to turn up Flossmoor Fest
Staff Infection started rocking 18 years ago in the halls of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Since then, the band – it consists of H-F teachers, students and alums – has consistently delivered its classic sound, which music director Jon Elfner calls a mix of “Motown and horn-driven rock.”
Homewood officials: Retaining Calumet Country Club will be difficult
The ongoing battle over Calumet Country Club hasn’t been easy and it won’t find a simple conclusion. That was the message Homewood officials provided to about 100 residents at a special meeting Wednesday night held to address the latest updates about attempts to disconnect the property from the village.
Homewood’s Fall Fest and Chili Cook-off set for Sept. 28
Homewood’s 18th annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 28, will include a range of fun — and in one case, tasty — competitions. Events include a chili cookoff, bean bag tournament and pumpkin carving contest.
The ‘run’ for everyone: Arts council brings back popular 0.3K fund run
On Saturday, Sept. 21, downtown Homewood will again be a slacker’s paradise when the Homewood Arts Council will convene its second annual “race” to raise money for the organization. The Homewood 0.3K, “A Fund Run for the Rest of Us!” will give participants two hours, from 4 to 6 p.m.,[Read More…]
Kyla Davis learns engineering skills through Icebox Derby
Kyla Davis doesn’t have a driver’s license, but that didn’t stop her from racing around a special course in a converted refrigerator! Kyla was one of 30 girls in the ComEd Icebox Derby, a program developed to encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
Sept. 22 is date for 10th annual Foundation 153 walk/run, dash
Supporters of Homewood District 153 are gearing up for the 10th annual Foundation 153 5K run/walk and 153-yard dash on Sunday, Sept. 22. The fun starts at 9 a.m.
Olympia Fields Park District to host Underground Railroad Tour Sept. 19
Olympia Fields Park District will offer a bus tour on Thursday, Sept. 19, providing an opportunity to learn about the local history of the Underground Railroad. The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Sept. 10. The cost is $80 per person, which includes lunch and transportation.[Read More…]
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