Our annual guide to holiday events and activites in Homewood and Flossmoor, which first appeared in the Dec. 1 print edition.
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Food needed for SSFS Adopt-A-Family Program
At this giving season, you might be the donor who can help South Suburban Family Shelter (SSFS) with its Adopt-A-Family program. SSFS is a not-for program organization helping victims of domestic violence and their children. Donors can make a difference for these families this holiday season by giving turkeys, canned[Read More…]
IPO maestro shares joy of music with H-F High orchestra
It was a wave of his hand, a lean in for emphasis, verbal cues and repeated “bravos” when Stilian Kirove, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra maestro, spent time with Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Orchestra. Kirov’s work at H-F on Nov. 16 is part of his outreach as the new conductor for the[Read More…]
HFHS board salutes student production of ‘Sister Act’
Student performers from the fall musical “Sister Act” took a curtain call on Nov. 21 for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School board. Based on the movie of the same name starring Whoopie Goldberg, “Sister Act” was performed by a student cast and live orchestra on Nov. 10-11 at H-F’s Mall Auditorium.[Read More…]
Vote on Flossmoor’s sales tax proposal expected Monday
Flossmoor village board members Monday are likely to ask residents to back a proposed referendum to raise local retail sales taxes by 1 percent. If approved by the board, the proposed sales tax initiative will appear on the ballot in the March 20 consolidated election.
Flossmoor library to host birthday party, complete with cake
There will be cupcakes and balloons. Candles and the “Happy Birthday” song are a definite possibility. The Flossmoor Public Library will mark its 63rd birthday with a party on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The celebration is taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. in[Read More…]
Noon Year’s Eve celebration to be limited attendance this year
The balloon drop during the 2016 Noon Year’s Eve celebration. (Chronicle file photo) In a Facebook post Thursday night, Homewood officials announced that the popular Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31 would be limited to 300 people to comply with fire codes. In the past, families have packed[Read More…]
Recycled trees help local environment
Discarded Christmas trees can go to the curb and end up in a landfill, just taking up space, or they can be recycled, their chips added to mulch that will contribute to the local ecosystem. Thanks to project founders Jennifer Molski, Tony Manos and a host of volunteers, the choice[Read More…]
New hires and promotions recognized at Homewood trustees meeting Tuesday
Two local families continued their tradition of service to the Homewood Fire Department as they marked promotions for firefighters at the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. In all, four firefighters and two public works employees took oaths of office at the meeting.
Resident raises red flag on H-F High sports travel costs
District 233 School board members approved five out-of-town trips for Homewood-Flossmoor High School sports teams, and tried to answer concerns from Flossmoor resident Peter Hallam who said the move was not transparent. It was the second time Hallam addressed the board to argue about its vote to pay for[Read More…]
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