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| Issue: # 163 | March 12, 2014 |
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HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING | | |
Wednesday| March 12
7:00 PM
Homewood Public Library
17917 Dixie Highway
Enjoy an evening with historical interpreter Leslie Goddard, a Road Scholar with the Illinois Humanities Council, as she brings to life an American aviator's courageous exploits and spirited personality in a program entitled "Never Lost: Amelia Earhart Before the Legend". The presentation will take place during the Homewood Historical Society meeting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 12, at the Homewood Library. This event is being produced through a partnership with the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau of the Illinois Humanities Council, which provides organizations statewide with affordable, entertaining and thought-provoking humanities events for their communities. The meeting and program are free of charge and open to the public. For more information call (708) 799-9055. |
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HOMEWOOD LIBRARY COFFEE HOUSE EVENT | | |
Sunday|March 16
3:00PM
Homewood Library
17917 Dixie Highway
sponsored by the Friends of the Homewood Library
Join Friends of the Homewood Library as they welcome singer, songwriter, storyteller, and poet Chuck Anderson as he performs at the "Coffee House", Sunday March 16, at 3:00 PM. The Coffee House is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 799-9055. |
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HOMEWOOD PAIRINGS! NEW! | | |
This Spring we are highlighting "Homewood Pairings". What's that? Homewood Pairings are when two local businesses team up and combine or blend their offerings to present to you, a local investor, unique products, services, and things to do.
Below is our first example of a perfect Homewood Pairing between a new business and an old favorite located just next door- both on Dixie Highway in downtown Homewood. Homewood Pairings also reminds us that our local economy continues to thrive because of the creativity, generosity, and tenacity of our local business community.
Soon to open its doors, Intense Conditioning will offer its first Mommy Boot Camp sessions to help moms drop the weight and get strong for summer while the kids meet-up, explore, and grow in World of Enrichment's one-of-a-kind learning environment! Sessions start April 8. Each session has space for only 10 amazing ladies and each day is just $10 for mom and $10 per child. Sign up now. Sessions filling fast. Learn more.
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DISTRICT 233 ADMINISTRATORS TO SPEAK H-F LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS PROGRAM | | |
Wednesday| March 19
Homewood Library
7:00 PM
Join the Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters as they welcome Dr. Von Mansfield, Superintendent of School District 233, and Dr. Ryan Pitcock, Principal of Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The program will take place at Homewood Public Library at 7:00 PM. All are invited to hear what is happening at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Learn about this Blue Ribbon Award winning school -the successes, problems, new building, and much more! For more information click here or call 708-828-5391.
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GIRLS NIGHT OUT AND KIDS NIGHT OUT | | |
Friday| March 21
6:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Take a break from the winter cold and snow blues and gather your friends and celebrate a special Girls Night Out /Spa Night with the Downtown Homewood Business Association. Participating shops will be staying open late, offering discounts, snacks and entertainment.
Participating Merchants
Anjel's Boutique
Art 4 Soul
Edward Douglas Salon
Homewood Florist
Global Fusion
Nathalie's Interior
World of Enrichment (Kids Night Out) 
KIDS NIGHT OUT
World of Enrichment
18035 Dixie Highway
Friday| March 21
5:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Unsure of what to do with the kids? They can enjoy Kids Night Out! While out shopping, the kids can enjoy an evening at World of Enrichment full of art projects, games, movie, and dinner. The cost is $35 and $32 for siblings, advanced registration is required. For more information click here or call 708-249-4008. |
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ST.JOSEPH 25th ANNIVERSARY FISH FRY | | |
Every Friday
March 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11
4:30 until 8:30
sponsored by the St. Joseph Athletic Association
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Saint Joes annual Fish Fry. Over the years, the St. Joseph Fish Fry has become a community-wide event. People come from all over to eat and socialize, and catch up with one another. Every Friday during Lent, the St. Joseph Athletic Association sponsors a fish fry as the primary fundraiser for the sport programs offered at St. Joseph. The Fish Fry assists with containing the cost of athletic equipment, uniforms, rental space, and athletic fees. There are split-the-pots and raffles every evening. The menu is second to none and affordable: All-you-can-eat, hand-breaded Alaskan Pollock fish dinner with curly fries, coleslaw, roll and dessert at $9.00 per person child $6.00; Seniors $7.00 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Back by popular demand Catfish Nugget dinner and the 8 piece Shrimp Dinner for $9.00. For the pasta lovers, there is a spaghetti dinner that includes coleslaw, roll and a dessert for $5.00, Mac-&-Cheese for $5.00 and curly fries for $3.00. A premium beer selection from Flossmoor Station, wine, coffee, milk water, and pop are also available. At the last Fish Fry enjoy roll back prices from 1989, fish dinners $6.00 and spaghetti for $3.50. If you can't stay...no worries, there is to-go options as well! |
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31st ANNUAL FREE FAMILY HEALTH FAIR | |
Sunday|March 23
9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
James Hart School (H-F Sports Complex)
183rd and Aberdeen| Homewood
sponsored by Homewood Rotary Club and Ingalls Health system
Come out for the 31st Annual Family Health Fair with over 30 Free screenings.
- Total cholesterol blood test
- 12-lead EKG for persons 30 and over
- $10 lipid profile (HDL & LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides (12 hour fast required)
- Discounted blood test( prostate, thyroid, glucose)
- Cancer screenings for skin, colon, oral and breast
- Screenings for feet, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, back and neck pain
- Allergy test, vision exams, hearing screenings, and mini massages
For shorter wait times and separate lines, registration ahead at Ingalls.org/ Health Fair
Everyone is welcome, no residency restrictions, no appointment needed. For additional information call Ingalls 708-915-2273. |
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ADULT FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT | |
Saturday| April 5
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Irons Oaks, Vollmer Road lot
Sponsored by the Irons Oaks Foundation
Looking for a fun and unique date night? Something different for a girls' evening out? How about an Easter Egg Hunt...for adults! The Irons Oaks Foundation will be hosting an Adult Flashlight Egg Hunt fundraiser at the Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center on Saturday, April 5.
Search the forest by flashlight for hidden eggs. Every egg includes a prize! Egg hunt followed by wine tasting hosted by Aged 2 Perfection. This event is a fundraiser for the Irons Oaks Foundation, which supports the Irons Oaks Center. Call (708) 481-2330 to register or for more information.
Age: 21+. Fee: $15/person or $12/person for Irons Oaks Foundation members. |
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SSFS SPRING BOUTIQUE | | |
Sunday|April 6
10:00AM until 3:00 PM
Flossmoor Community Church
Community House
2218 Hutchison
Enjoy a day of shopping and help South Suburban Family Shelter. The Spring Boutique event offers unique gift items for Mother's Day, spring holidays, showers, weddings, graduations, and more! South Suburban Family Shelter will receive 20% of sales to help support free services provided to victims of domestic violence and their families. For more information, call708-794-2140 ext. 303. |
WATER METER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM | |
 Residents will be receiving a letter with information about the Water Meter Replacement Program. The Village of Homewood has started the implementation of the water meter replacement program, which will continue over the next several months. The purpose of the Water Meter Replacement Program is to replace the majority of the 6,700 water meters within the Village as they are over 20 years old and have exceeded their useful life and to move toward a monthly water bill for residents rather than one every quarter. Many of our residents have inquired about switching to a monthly water bill and the new meter will make this possible by automatically transmitting readings to the Village. The new system will overall improve accuracy, customer service and efficiency for all. Click here for more information about Homewood's Water Meter Replacement Program. |
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MEET THE MAYOR | |
 Every Saturday | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMVillage Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road
Every Saturday, Mayor Rich Hofeld is available to meet with residents at Village Hall from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. He often brings guests to help facilitate productive conversation; you will find a department head from public safety, public works, or community development, along with the Village Manager and Trustees on any given Saturday. March 15, Deputy Fire Chief Clint Johnson will be sitting with the Mayor. Joining the Mayor on Saturday March 22 will be Community Development Director Paula Wallrich. |
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Next Issue: March 26, 2014 |
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