Community Event Roundup in Park Forest Area
April events include Carl Glassford speaking at the Friends of the Indian Boundary Prairie meeting at Anderson-Oglesby Library in Markham on 13th, focusing on Joliet Arsenal conversion to a tallgrass prairie. Also a Walk with the Cross starting 9:30 a.m. at St Pauls Good Shepherd Church and ending at Faith United Protestant Church with brief observances.
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Carl Glassford
Friends of the
Anderson-Oglesby Public Library
167Th
Kedzie
Markham
Ford
Joliet Arsenal
Park Forest NAACP Meeting at Freedom Hall
The Park Forest Branch of the NAACP will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Hall 410 Lakewood Blvd. The Education Committee will continue its report on School Districts 163 and 227. Call 747-4468 for details.
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Park Forest
NAACP
Freedom Hall
Lakewood Blvd
Education Committee
Fish Fry at American Legion Post 521 in Steger
American Legion Post 521 hosts a fish fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at 34 W. 34th St. in Steger featuring fish, fries, cole slaw, bread, cake, coffee and tartar sauce. Dinners are $5 for sit down, $2.50 for children, carry outs $5.50. contact 754-2510. Library at 801 S School Ave will be closed today and April 16. open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 15, call 748-4431.
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American Legion Post
34Th St
Steger
Telephone
Matteson Public Library
S. School Ave
Centennial Mortgage Company Offers Fast Cash for Homeowners
ITISEME Homeowners in need of fast cash are urged to call Centennial Mortgage Company at 708 678 7777. The firm promotes Home Equity Loans to consolidate debt, fund home improvements, or cover emergencies, promising a swift process tailored to individual budgets.
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Centennial Mortgage Company
Centennial
Tuesday Graduation Dance Planning Meeting at Central Junior High
Planning meetings for the 8th grade graduation dance at Central Junior High School Steger were scheduled for Tuesday to finalize the event. Organizers discussed decorations, chaperones, and timings to ensure a smooth celebration for graduates.
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Central Junior High School
Steger
School dances and user group meetings listed for Tuesday evenings
Tuesdays begin at 7 p m in the school art room where the Steger PTA sponsors a dance and parents attending six meetings are invited to chaperone. The South Suburban Macintosh Users Group meets at 7 15 p m in Homewood Library and demos E World with a panel of experienced users. Information at 798 6979. Also note about a primer in education on page A 6.
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Steger Parent Teacher Association
Homewood
Dixie Highway
E World
Apple
Golden Harmony Club to Meet in Park Forest
The Golden Harmony Club meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the St Irenaeus Religious Education Center in Park Forest. Members will elect a nominating committee and finalize plans for a rummage sale on April 22 at the Centre from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bingo and cards follow. contact 748-1224.
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Golden Harmony Club
St. Irenaeus Religious Education Center
Indianwood
Orchard
Park Forest
Ecology Fair Rap 2000 Earth Day Event at Governors State
Ecology Fair Rap 2000 sponsors an Earth Day event at Governors State University Hall of Governors featuring free regional ecology activities from 1 to 7 30 p.m. Highlights include The Ecology of Childbirth 1 2 p.m. GNP: Gross National Product of Great Natural Plunder 2 3 p.m. Jobs and the Environment 3 4 p.m. Carcinogens Natural Vs Manmade 4 5 p.m. The Edible Wild 5 6 30 p.m. Midwest Bicycling 6 30 7 15 p.m. Joliet Arsenal Slide Presentation 6 30 7 15 p.m. Songs of the Earth 7 7 30 p.m. and more. All activities are free.
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Rap
Governors State University
Hall of Governors
Midwest
Joliet Arsenal
Steger VFW Post Fish Fry Friday at 4 30 to 6 30
The Steger VFW Post 5533 hosts a fish fry on Friday from 4 30 to 6 30 pm at 3332 Chicago Road. Menu features fish, fries, Cole coffee and dessert with prices 5 25 for adults 2 50 for children under 12 and 5 25 for carryouts. Submit Around Town items one week ahead to Beth Behland The Star 1526 Otto Blvd Chicago Heights Illinois 60411 with contact name and phone number.
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Steger Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
the Post
Chicago Road
Steger
Beth Behland
the Star
Otto Blvd
Chicago Heights
Ill
Rev Larry McClellan to Speak on Jesus and Judaism at Library
Thursday at 10 30 a m Rev Larry McClellan will present a lecture titled Jesus and First Century Judaism in Park Forest Public Library Ringering Room. In 1987 he began full time service with St Paul Community Church affiliated with United Church of Christ and International Council of Community Churches. From 1970 to 1986 he taught at Governors State University most recently as sociology and community studies professor. For details call 748 3731 or TDD 503 7740. Library at 400 Lakewood Blvd.
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Magne Olson
America
Park Forest Public Library
Ringering
Olson
Chicago State University
U.S. Senate
Park Forest
Larry McClellan
Ringering Room
McClellan
St. Paul Community Church
United Church of Christ
International Council of Community Churches
Governors State University
Lakewood Blvd
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Prairie Friends
The
Council of United Protestant Churches
St. Paul’s Good Shepherd Church
Lakewood
Faith United Protestant Church
Elie Wiesel
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Mr. Easter Rabbit
Mary Comptor
Lauren Normoyle
Monee
Mokena Community Park
Matteson Community Center
Azz
Ashland
Joe Orr
Dixie
Mon
Chicago
Monroe & Clark
Monroe & Riverside Plaza
Michigan & Lake
W. Archer Avenue
Glen Ellyn
W. Roosevelt Road
Highland Park
St. Johns & Park
Hinsdale
N. York Road
Cherry Creek
Governors Highway
Lincolnwood
N. Cicero
Mt. Prospect
E. Kensington
Randhurst
Naperville
Ogden Mall
E. Ogden
Oak Lawn
W. 95Th Street
Park
Prospect
Rockford
Colonial Village
Mac
Ecology Fair
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