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| Issue: # 94 | August 31, 2011 |
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| FALL FEST 2011 & ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF | |
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Fall Fest And Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, September 17 | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hickory Road at Dixie Highway
Sponsored by Comcast and the Village of Homewood
Homewood's favorite fall time festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 17. Fall Fest will feature live entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, the annual bean bag tournament, petting zoo and pony rides, games, craft vendors, a pumpkin patch, children's crafts, and scrumptious cuisine prepared by local eateries. A highlight of Fall Fest is the annual Chili-Cook Off where residents vie for "Homewood's Top Chef" while raising money for a local not-for-profit in the Open Chili Tasting.
Fall Fest Entertainment & Activity Schedule
Great music is a staple of Fall Fest, and three talented bands - The Fret Brothers, Latin Satin Soul, and Staff Infection and the South Side Horns - will carry on this finger-snapping, toe tapping tradition.
Fall Fest Activities Schedule
12:00 | Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
1:00 | Face Painter
2:00 | Chili Contest & Mr. Magic's Magic Show
3:30 | Open Chili Tasting
4:00 | Stilt Walkers & Strolling Jugglers
4:30 | Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Painting
6:00 | Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
6:30 | Bean Bag Tournament
8:00 | Outdoor Movie & Bonfire
Fall Fest Live Entertainment Schedule
11:00 | The Fret Brothers (Acoustic )
2:00 | Mr. Magic's Magic Show (Children's Entertainment)
3:30 | Latin Satin Soul (Classic Rock and Motown)
7:00 | Staff Infection and the Southside Horns (Rock and Roll)
Click here for an entry form for the Chili Cook-Off. |
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SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION |
Interfaith Community Remembrance
Sunday, September 11 | 4:00 PM
Flossmoor Community Church
Sponsored by the South Suburban Ministerial Association
A service commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Music offered by the Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Viking Choir and Viking Orchestra. |
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PARK DISTRICT'S 9-11 TRIBUTE | |
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will observe the ten year anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001 with a sunrise service at Patriots Park, in Homewood. The ceremony will begin at sunrise, approximately 6:15 AM, rain or shine. Please join the Homewood Flossmoor Park District to pay tribute to those who perished and to those who continue to serve and protect this great nation. For more information, please call (708) 957-0300. |
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FOUNDATION 153 HOMEWOOD SCHOOLS FUND RUN | | |
Fund Run
September 25
Millennium School
Foundation 153's is hosting second annual 5k run and 153 yard fun run, on Sunday, September 25. The race will start at Millennium School and make its way around beautiful Homewood neighborhoods. The 153 yard fun run will take place immediately afterwards, along with games and activities. Awards will be given to the top three males and females, and also to the top finishers in each age group. All proceeds from the "HOMEWOOD SCHOOL FUND RUN" will be used for programs throughout school district 153.For more information click here.
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Race Day Schedule
8:00 Registration
9:00 Start Time for Runners and Walkers
10:00 153 Yard Fun Run
Fees
$25 for adults
$20 for children (17 and under)
$70 Family Rate (2 adults and all children under 17)
$10 for 153 Yard Fun Run (children 12 and under)
T-shirts will only be provided to those running the race, and are only guaranteed to those registering before 9-12-11.
(Fees after 9-23-11: 5K Adult $30; 5K Child $25; Kid's Fund Run $10. No family rate after 9-23-11.)
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| WALK OF HOPE | |
Walk of Hope
Sunday, October 9
Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue
Save the Date for The Cancer Support Center's 13th Annual Walk of Hope. More than 1,500 walkers, volunteers and participants are expected at The 13th Annual Walk of Hope, Sunday, October 9th, presented by Franciscan St. James Health. The walk will be held at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue.
Registration opens on-site at 10:30 AM
A special kick-off ceremony begins at 11:30 AM
Walkers and runners will begin around 12:00 PM
Register for The Walk and create your own web page to raise pledges on-line! Visit our website at CancerSupportCenter.org. You may also register at The Center or by faxing your registration form to (708) 798-0052.
- Individual (adult 15 yrs & up): $25
- Child (ages 5 - 14 yrs): $10
- Child (ages 4 & under): free
- **Note: Adult registration fee will be raised $10 after September 30th.
For more information, please call The Walk of Hope hotline at (708) 356-1201. |
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE | | |
Book Sale
September 10 & 11
Homewood Library
The Friends of the Homewood Library will sponsor their quarterly Used Book Sales at the Homewood Library, on Saturday, September 10, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and on Sunday, September 11, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Members only preview night will be on Friday, September 9, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Memberships may be renewed any time before or during the sale dates, and adult new membership enrollment fee for $5.00, per person. For more information, please call (708) 798-0121. |
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TAKE THE FRENCH MARKET SURVEY | | |
Homewood French Market
Every Saturday | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Village Hall Parking Lot, 2020 Chestnut Road The vendors and market managers want your feedback. Click here to take the Homewood French Market Survey.
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Summer Village Key Online | | |
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