The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation will host a golf outing and dinner and afterward join H-F supporters to celebrate H-F’s homecoming on Sept. 7. The golf outing is the major fundraiser for the foundation each year. In 2017-18, the foundation awarded $24,000 in grants to student organizations. The day’s events open with[Read More…]
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Cancer Support Center’s ‘Chairs with a Purpose’ bidding opens at noon Friday
Painted “Chairs with a Purpose” are on display during the Artisan Street Fair in Homewood in June. The chair auction will begin Friday. (Photo by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The Cancer Support Center’s special website will be open as of noon on Friday, Aug. 10, for bidding to begin on any[Read More…]
Five mixologists meet the challenge for the Homewood Science Center
Five mixologists showed how to combine the art and science of a perfect cocktail at the Homewood Science Center’s Cocktail Chemistry Challenge July 19. There was something for every taste from the five who concocted “The Citrus Horizon” for The Copper Still; “Broken Barrel of Funk” for The Cottage on Dixie;[Read More…]
Downtown dogs on display as SSHS fundraiser moves to Flossmoor
They are noble, alert and very colorful. One is wearing spectacles. Four have hats — specifically, a firefighter’s helmet, graduation cap, chef’s toque and newspaper reporter’s chapeau. Dogs on Parade has returned to the H-F area for another summer, with 17 life-sized pups standing watch in downtown Flossmoor. You’ve reached subscriber-only content[Read More…]
Walkathon will raise funds for African hospital, stricken teen
On Saturday, July 14, PRHeSS, a charity operated by Homewood couple Sam and Mary Kormoi, will host its 10th annual walkathon. The five-mile walk through Homewood will raise money for the community hospital in rural Sierra Leone that the organization founded. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free[Read More…]
4th H-F athletics golf event planned
Reservations are being accepted for the fourth annual H-F Red & White Golf Classic set for Friday, Aug. 10. The event at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start.Tickets are $150 per person for golf and dinner, or $75 for a dinner guest. The event benefits[Read More…]
Cocktail Chemistry Challenge July 19 to support Homewood Science Center
Homewood Science Center (HSC) unveiled its plans for a summer fundraiser — this one for adults only — the Cocktail Chemistry Challenge on Thursday, July 19, at the center, 18022 Dixie Highway. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
SSFS benefit at Buona Beef on March 28
Click on the image to view a larger version of the coupon. Help South Suburban Family Shelter while enjoying a meal from Buona Beef on Wednesday, March 28. SSFS will receive 20 percent of all sales generated from dine-in, drive-through, carry out and catering orders when a printed flyer or a[Read More…]
Runners, volunteers needed for special recreation 5K
Runners, volunteers needed for special recreation 5K Provided News The South Suburban Special Recreation Association and the Olympia Fields Park District are looking for runners and volunteers for the Saturday, May 19, Sock Hop Hustle 5K. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Sgt. Means Park in Olympia Fields. The registration fee is $25[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center’s Texas Hold’em fundraiser is Saturday
The Cancer Support Center Community Board is hosting the 14th annual Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Highway in Homewood. This event has helped raise more than $500,000 for the work of the Cancer Support Center in Homewood and Mokena. Organizers are looking for 100[Read More…]
