Students gathered around tables, working to build the longest bridge they could using popsicle sticks and wooden blocks as part of an engineering challenge. The activity was one of several hands-on sessions during the Girls STEAM Celebration at Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Net Zero Science Building. Nearly 100 students from James[Read More…]
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01.31.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The first indoor market of the year will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road. Food, crafts and community organizations will fill the auditorium. STEM Saturdays. Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Highway, will host free science learning play from 10[Read More…]
01.30.2026 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, Jan. 30 Gaming Night. Stop by The Fort at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, from 6 to 8 p.m. and enjoy gaming and pizza. Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo Switch, board games, card games, and more. Registration is preferred. For anyone in grades 7-12. Saturday, Jan. 31 Homewood Indoor Farmers Market. The[Read More…]
11.08.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Ho-Flo Cranksgiving Ride. GoodSpeed Cycle will host its annual food drive on two wheels. It’s part bike ride, part scavenger hunt. At noon, riders pick up a manifest from the bike shop at 2125 W. 183rd St. that will list area grocery stores and needed items. Using any preferred route, riders[Read More…]
Downtown Homewood trick-or-treaters receive full-sized candy bars
Halloween brought kids in costumes to downtown Homewood filling the sidewalk along Dixie Highway with trick-or-treating fun. Many downtown Homewood trick-or-treaters were from Homewood and Flossmoor, but others traveled from nearby suburbs. They lined up in front of the buildings to receive full-sized candy bars and treats. The village of[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center awarded $50,000 county grant
The Homewood Science Center has been awarded $50,000 from Cook County’s Arts Creative Placemaking initiative, which supports community-driven art projects in suburban areas. According to Edie Dobrez, Homewood Science Center’s executive director, the funding will help the center develop a new hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) department[Read More…]
H-F teachers develop simple game to teach quantum concepts
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School teachers have created a game that uses the traditional tic-tac-toe squares to teach quantum concepts. Jeanettra Watkins, a science teacher, and Tiffany White, a math and engineering teacher, teamed up to develop Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe as part of their work with the Inclusive Innovations in the Sciences[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center hosts annual Summer Fest for ninth anniversary
The Homewood Science Center’s Summer Fest fundraiser on July 17 also celebrated the center’s ninth anniversary. The nonprofit organization raised over $58,000 at the party at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, exceeding its goal of $50,000. Guests enjoyed an evening that featured a variety of music and hands-on STEM (science,[Read More…]
Homewood Science Center’s annual Summer Fest returns in July
The Homewood Science Center board is hoping to raise $50,000 at its annual Summer Fest fundraiser on July 17. The event, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor, is open to adults 21 and over. A new addition to this year’s program will be a pre-event[Read More…]
05.03.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Park Pride. Volunteers will converge on H-F Park District parks from 9 a.m. to noon to help get everything ready for the summer season. Park Pride is a great opportunity for kids, scout groups, churches and other service organizations to give back to the community. Email [email protected] or call 708-957-0300 for more information.[Read More…]
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