The Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Center is hosting a clinic for junior players Oct. 16 presented by the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. The clinic will give young players an opportunity to train under the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar method. The 6 to 8 p.m. program has a class size[Read More…]
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Homewood Hobo Night will feature live music, s’mores and hobo stew
The Village of Homewood will host its annual Hobo Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Homewood Rail Park, Chestnut Road and Park Avenue.
Nearly a dozen brewers on tap for Flossmoor’s first brew fest
Hopheads and suds lovers will pour into downtown Flossmoor on Saturday for the village’s inaugural Flossmoor Brew Fest event, which is from 2 to 6 p.m. Nearly a dozen breweries will offer samples from tasting stations lined along Sterling Avenue, which will be closed to auto traffic between Flossmoor Road[Read More…]
Parade of Lights remembers firefighter Brian Carey, others
A parade of fire trucks down Ridge Road Tuesday evening, their lights flashing, will mark the annual Parade of Lights, a silent memorial for those killed in the line of duty. The Oct. 9 parade is expected in Homewood between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. For Homewood, it is a reminder[Read More…]
Parents, community members offer input on H-F strategic plan
ozens of parents and community members provided feedback on District 233’s five-year strategic plan Oct. 2 during back-to-back stakeholder meetings at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Robert Madonia of RJM Consulting Services fielded questions and comments on the H-F school board’s six chosen focus areas: academic achievement and learning; student supports[Read More…]
Oct. 21 concert in Flossmoor marks debut of new arts organization
A new south suburban fine arts organization is presenting its inaugural concert this month in Flossmoor. Avalon String Quartet will appear at 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at Flossmoor Community House, 847 Hutchison Road. The concert by the highly-regarded Chicago ensemble is being presented by Amadè Chamber Camerata. There is no[Read More…]
Parker runners score high at cross country conference meet
Four Parker Junior High School runners were conference champions at the Sept. 28 SSJSA Conference cross country meet. Parker’s team competed agains nine other schools at the meet, which took place at Apollo Park in Homewood.
Registration open to sing at ‘Hamiltunes’ show
Come out and sing! The Homewood Public Library is inviting singers to join the roster of those who will take part in the final presentation of “Hamiltunes,” a festive Homewood-style presentation of the hit musical “Hamilton.” Singers interested in performing the show must register by Nov. 17 at http://bit.ly/HomewoodHamiltunes. “Hamiltunes” is[Read More…]
Lisa Grant celebrates 25 years of improving smiles
Kids laughed with glee as District 153 teachers and administrators were dropped into a tank of chilly water during the Foundation 153 fun fest on Aug. 25. Nearby, staff from Lisa Grant Orthodontics, the sponsor of the dunk tank, were collecting money for the foundation.The joy and giving of a[Read More…]
Scariano running for another term on H-F High school board
Jody Scariano will be seeking re-election to the District 233 school board in the April 2, 2019, election. She believes her “record and proven leadership” over the past 20 years puts her in a position to continue the excellent work the board has done for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. “I’m just[Read More…]
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