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| Issue: # 96 | September 28, 2011 |
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CANDELIGHT VIGIL
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Monday, October 3rd
6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Avenue
South Suburban Family Shelter will host its annual Candlelight Vigil in honor of the victims of domestic violence and their families. The vigil is meant to bring awareness to the community about the prevalence of domestic violence, and to let people know that there are free support services available for victims and their family.For more information, please call (708)798-2140, ext. 303.
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Walk of Hope
Sunday, October 9th
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 to participate on Sunday, October 9. The Walk is sponsored 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! 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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HOBO NIGHT
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Saturday, October 15th
Starts at 6:30 PM
Homewood Rail Park, Park Avenue - north of train station
Homewood's Rail Committee will host its annual Hobo Night at the Homewood Rail Park located on the west side of the rail tracks on Park Avenue, just north of the train station. Young and old alike are invited to join in the festivities, which will include a bonfire, marshmallow roasting, sing-a-long, hobo stories and tours of the Illinois Central Railroad caboose. Don't miss this fun fall event!
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HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Wednesday, October 12th
Starts at 7:00 PM
Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway
The Homewood Historical Society will be meeting on Wednesday, October 12, in the meeting room of the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, at 7:00 PM.
Following the meeting and a short refreshment break, author and paranormal investigator Terry Fisk will examine haunted locations in Illinois and discuss case histories, eyewitness accounts, and ghost lore. The meeting is free of charge and open to the public. For more information please call (708) 799-9055.
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IZAAK WALTON PRESERVE ART SHOW
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Two Day Art Fair
Saturday & Sunday, October 22nd & 23rd
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Izaak Walton Preserve Lodge, 1100 Ridge Road
Izaak Walton Preserve will host their annual Art Fair on October 22 and 23, from 9:00 AM until 3:00PM. View beautiful nature themed artwork in Izaak Walton Preserve. For more information on the Art Fair or to be a vendor please call John Miller at (708) 985-1040.
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FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
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Saturday, October 22nd
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Parker Jr. High School, 2810 School Street (Flossmoor)
Sponsored by the H-F Green Team
Got e-Waste? Bring it to the Free Electronic Recycling Drive sponsored by the H-F Green Team. The following items will be accepted:
- Televisions
- Telephones
- CRT Monitors
- LCD Monitors
- Cell Phones
- Game Consoles
- Computers
- Miscellaneous Computer Parts and Items
- Stereos
- Laptops
- Microwaves
- Fax Machines
- Speakers
- VCRs
- DVD Players
- Desktop Printers
For more information please contact H-F Park District (708)957-0300.
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PASTA PALOOZA
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Saturday, October 22nd
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
James Hart Cafetorium, 18211 Aberdeen Street
Join Foundation 153 and the Parent Music Association for the Fifth Annual Pasta Palooza. . The evening will feature performances by School District 153 students, including music, choir, and drama groups. All proceeds from this event will be used for programs throughout School District 153. Foundation 153 and the Parent Music Association are volunteer based non-for-profit organizations. To purchase tickets online or for more information, please go to Foundation153.org.
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FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SHELTER
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Friday, October 28th
Bella Vita Home Accents, 18111 Dixie Highway
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Bella Vita Home Accents has teamed up with South Suburban Family Shelter to raise awareness of domestic violence. Please join in creating much needed funds for the South Suburban Family Shelter.
Shop from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and 20% of the purchase price will go to the Shelter.
The ABsolutely FABulous Event is from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Pay a $10.00 entrance fee, 100% goes directly South Suburban Family Shelter.
- Receive 20% off any regular priced merchandise
- Receive 25% off if you bring a donation of $10.00 or more.
Donation Items Needed
- Cell phones
- Gas cards, $10.00 or more
- Grocery store cards, $10.00 or more
- Non-perishable items
- Cleaning and laundry products
- Personal hygiene products
Refreshments will be served and raffles, complimentary eyebrow waxing, and a complimentary five minute massage by Tina Stinnett of A Healing Touch.
Plan to join the fun and help a great cause. For more information, please call Bella Vita Home Accents at (708)798-2355.
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HOMEWOOD FRENCH MARKET
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Every Saturday through October 22nd
8:00 AM to 1:00 PMVillage Hall Parking Lot, 2020 Chestnut Road
Live music at the French Market every Saturday, starting 10:00 AM. Did you know that the Market has two vendors with produce grown from Homewood soil? Shop Homewood Kitchen Gardens and Bloomberg Gardens for the freshest selections of produce.
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The Homewood Police Department has moved its Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to the same email marketing service as the e-Newswire. If you are a subscriber, make sure to update your profile by adding the Electronic Neighborhood Watch list to your interests.
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