Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial (FVM) will host its third annual family-friendly Trivia Night fundraiser on March 15, St. Patrick’s Day, as it prepares to launch construction of the Veterans’ Wall of Honor this spring. FVM’s Trivia Night will start at 7 p.m. at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. Advance registration[Read More…]
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Flossmoor Veterans Memorial group to host second annual trivia night fundraiser
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) will hold its second annual family-friendly trivia night at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 10, at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor. The organization’s fundraising campaign is within $10,000 of its $100,000 goal and FVM officials hope the event will help reach that[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial partners with local schools to honor area veterans
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) is joining students from Parker Junior High and Infant Jesus of Prague Schools to recognize area veterans during November 2022. On Friday, Nov. 11, Parker students will invite their veterans in their families to a breakfast and morning program. Students will have the opportunity[Read More…]
Veterans memorial group to host walking tour of Homewood murals
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Inc. (FVM) will sponsor a walking tour of Homewood’s Richard Haas mural collection from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 31. The tour will launch from Martin Square at the corner of Martin Avenue and Ridge Road and will conclude at the Homewood Veterans’ Memorial[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans Memorial group provides support for veterans
In keeping with “the spirit of purpose, respect, and kinship” found in its mission statement, Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. (FVM) is partnering with the village of Flossmoor to support the residents of Manteno Veterans’ Home. On Nov. 11 and 12, residents may drop off personal care and snack items for[Read More…]
Nonprofit group launches campaign to fund Wall of Honor for Flossmoor veterans
The Flossmoor Veterans Memorial organization kicked off a fundraising campaign for a memorial honoring veterans in town. At an event held Sept. 12 at Flossmoor Community House, community stakeholders unveiled a proposed “Wall of Honor” that would list the names of all the men and women of Flossmoor who served[Read More…]