August Literacy Workshop Teaches Tutoring Skills
The South Area Literacy Council offers a free summer workshop to train adults to tutor reading deficient learners. Sessions run today 6 30 a m to 3 30 p m and August 13 and 20 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m. Register at 849 0300. A Beginning Teacher Workshop at Educational Service Center 7 800 Governors Highway Flossmoor runs 8 30 a m to 3 30 p m with a $50 fee. Contact 798 6600 for details.
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Rich District 227 Holds Public Meeting on New Superintendent
A public meeting is planned at 7 30 p m in Rich Central High School media center to solicit opinions on selecting a new Rich High School District 227 superintendent as DuWayne Carnes retires next summer Questions about the search may be directed to Assistant Superintendent Lou Schmitt at the district office The notice mentions Immanuel Lutheran Church in Richton Park as well.
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Immanuel Fest Offers Craft Show Flea Market And Pancake Breakfast
Immanuel Fest runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a craft show, flea market, and collectibles with a pancake breakfast 8 to 10:30 a.m. A hot foods stand operates through the day and bingo begins at 10:30 a.m.
Richton Park Flea Market Set for Saturday at Lot
The Flea Market hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the commuter parking lot. Reserved spaces cost 7.50 dollars, sellers provide their own tables and chairs, and admission is free. Register at Richton Park Municipal Building 4455 Sauk Trail or call 481-8950 for details.
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Your Kid Sounds Like Mine at The Curiosity Stop
Tuesday 16 program for parents of children with ADD and ADHD runs 7 830 p m at The Curiosity Stop Park Forest 305 Illinois St Presented by Dr Judi Hinga and Jackie Bengston sponsored by The Curiosity Shop and Center for Counseling and Education Services of Flossmoor The 90 minute session offers strategies to reinforce learning enforce rules reduce sibling conflict and motivate behavior Reservations limited call 747 4408.
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Army Corps talk on regulations at Monee Village Hall
Army Corps of Engineers official Mike Machalek discusses regulatory and enforcement policies at 7 30 p m at Monee Village Hall 5130 W Court St with Will-Cook Soil and Conservation Department rep in attendance A Q A follows Meeting sponsored by Monee Township Plan Commission and village Plan Commission RSVP by Aug 15 for new student appointments with Sandy Graves 747 0301 9 a m to 3 p m or Patti 534 8301 for directions
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North Pier Park Bus Trip To Chicago Announced
North Pier Park sponsors a bus trip to North Pier in Chicago with pickup at the Municipal Building at 8 30 a m and return at 4 30 p m. Participants receive a North Pier passport discount book valued at 200 dollars. Registrations are at the Municipal Building 4455 Sauk Trail. For information contact Grassroots Homeschoolers.
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North Pier
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Sauk Trail
Mickey Mouse and the Civil War Education Feature
Article notes a piece on education tied to Civil War topics, inviting readers to turn to About Education section page B4. Mentions educational angles and historical context with a focus on classroom discussions and literacy.
Picnic at Memorial Park Oak Lawn for all ages
A family picnic at Memorial Park in Oak Lawn invites all ages to bring a lunch or purchase one at the park. For more details call Liz at 499-4161 or Kris at 423-7982.
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Kris
Wills and probate forum set at Crete park center
A legal education event on wills living trusts and probate runs from 7 to 9 p m at Willard Wood Park Center 515 First St Crete. The Park District charges 8 for residents and 10 for non residents. Submissions deadline and contact details for Around Town are provided by The Star Chicago Heights Illinois.
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