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…]
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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…]
04.25.2025 | What You Need To Know This Weekend
Friday, April 25 Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt. From 8 to 10 p.m. at Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., adults will have a chance to hunt for prize-filled eggs hidden along the trail. Bring a flashlight and a basket. For anyone age 21 and up. Fee is $30. Click here to register. Saturday,[Read More…]
04.23.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Art in the Park. Explore and play at Millennium Park, Heather Road and Harwood Avenue, and make an outdoor-themed art project from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. H-F Park District Master Plan Update. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will provide an update from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, 183rd[Read More…]
04.19.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
Homewood Cleanup Day. In honor of Earth Day, Homewood is hosting a community clean-up from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The village will provide garbage bags, gloves, trash pickers and safety vests. Volunteers should meet at Homewood Public Works, 17755 Ashland Ave. Sign up to volunteer here. STEM Saturday. The Homewood Science Center, 18022[Read More…]
01.04.2025 | What You Need To Know Today
STEM Saturdays. The Homewood Science Center hosts fun learning play from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 18022 Dixie Highway. Activities include Pixel Pegs, Early Math Counts, Children’s Book Inspired Making and Tinkering, Imagination Playground, Dinosaur Bones, LEGO Wall, Behind the Wall, Ramps and Pathways and Guacamole the T-Rex.
Supporters help raise nearly $70,000 for Homewood Science Center
An estimated 175 people came out July 20 to support the Homewood Science Center at its Summer Fest party, helping to raise nearly $70,000 to support science programs. The party moved indoors this year to Idlewild Country Club with entertainment from DJ Phil Lee. The Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie[Read More…]
Science center hosts Nordson Green Earth Junior Board for Earth Day event
The Homewood Science Center celebrated Earth Day with the Nordson Green Earth Foundation on Saturday, April 22. Nordson junior board members highlighted how every action, big or small, can make a difference in protecting and preserving the planet. Families and attendees who came to the event learned how people worldwide could and[Read More…]
1.24.23 | What You Need to Know Today
OATHS FOR HOMEWOOD – Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Homewood Village Hall. The agenda includes recognition of retiring Public Works employee Kirk Lindstrom, along with oaths of office for Kelly Huscher for the position of Building Division Permit Clerk, Kenneth Strunk as Police Officer and Tyler Hall for[Read More…]
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