KING DAY DONATIONS – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Village of Homewood teamed up with District 153 to support three local nonprofit agencies. Homewood’s schools each adopted an organization, and will collect donations on its behalf through Jan. 17. Willow School: South Suburban Humane SocietyChurchill School:[Read More…]
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1.6.23 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
A CHANCE FOR CHESS – Try out spacer Chess Club for Kids is from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Homewood Public Library. Kids 7 and older can learn the game or sharpen their skills. CARDBOARD FOR STEM STUFF – Large cereal boxes and paper towel tubes – that’s what[Read More…]
1.5.23 | What You Need to Know Today
EVERYBODY, MEET ART – Plan to attend on the Flossmoor Art Commission Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. at Village Hall. FRIENDS OF THOSE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS – Family, friends and loved ones of people with mental health conditions can learn more about how to help take care of them with[Read More…]
1.4.23 | What You Need to Know Today
DONATE GIFTS TO SENIORS – If you received a holiday present that’s not your style, donate it to Leave it for Love, a Flossmoor nonprofit organization that gives gifts to low-income seniors. Bring your unused gifts to Flossmoor Brewery through the end of February. Ideas include toiletries, trinkets, warm weather[Read More…]
1.3.23 | What You Need to Know Today
197 THINGS YOU NEEDED TO KNOW – In 2022, the H-F Chronicle brought you 197 news items and events through What You Need to Know. Thank you to our loyal readers! SENIORS S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E CLUB – Spell fun with the Scrabble Club at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Homewood Library. The club is[Read More…]
12.30.22 | What You Need to Know This Weekend
DON’T LET TREES & LIGHTS GO TO LANDFILLS – If you’re taking down holiday decorations this weekend, remember to recycle your Christmas tree and nonworking holiday lights with H-F Park District now through Jan. 18. Drop off Christmas trees at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center at the Vollmer Road parking[Read More…]
12.29.22 | What You Need to Know Today
COZY MOVIE AT THE LIBRARY – It’s the last in the Comfy, Cozy Movie Night for Teens series at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Homewood Library. Teens in grades seven to 12 can wear PJs, hang out in the F.O.R.T. and watch the animated movie “Ice Age.” FIT BODY CHALLENGE –[Read More…]
12.28.22 | What You Need to Know Today
CHANCES FOR FUN AT THE SCIENCE CENTER – Homewood Science Center is giving the community a holiday gift in the form of STEM Friday, another open exploration day in addition to its usual STEM Saturday. Families can visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days to explore HSC’s new[Read More…]
12.27.22 | What You Need to Know Today
CAREFUL WITH YOUR CANS – Remember residential garbage pickup is delayed one day this week. NO QUESTIONS FOOD PANTRY – If your supplies are depleted right now, visit the food pantry at Calvary Assembly Church, 274 W. Glengate Ave., in Chicago Heights, opening at 11 a.m. There are no ID[Read More…]
12.22.22 | What You Need to Know Today
AVOID WINTER BREAK BOREDOM – Before kids complain of boredom during the holiday break, plan for activities with Homewood and Flossmoor libraries. Homewood’s Winter Break Teen Reading Challenge starts today, and the schedule also includes a Wings of Fire party, Gaming Night and a Noon Year’s Eve Party. Check out[Read More…]
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