Community event notices and classes around Chicago area
The Homewood Historical Society hosts its annual picnic at Bannon's Farm in Crete starting 2 p.m. Bring a dish to share. call 798-9535 for details or rides. The Chicago Heights Police hold a sale of unclaimed bicycles today 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Police Headquarters 1601 Halsted St. South parking lot. call 756-6400 with questions. Assembly of Love Full Gospel Church in Markham hosts Family and Friends Day services at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., with Rev. Jimmy L. Thorn as speaker at 4 p.m.. more info at 333-9706. The Tinley Park Arts Alive Band and Chorale perform 6 p.m. Aug. 27 at McCarthy Park. if inclement, in the McCarthy Recreation Building. concert is free. Today is the first day of classes for Matteson District 162 and Park Forest Chicago Heights District 163.
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Homewood Historical Society
Bannon
Crete
Chicago Heights
Halsted St
Assembly of Love Full Gospel Church
California
Markham
Family and Friends
Jimmy L. Thorn
St. Matthew’s Ame Church
Argo-Summit
Tinley Park
Matteson
Park Forest
Crete Monee District 2010 schools start classes
Crete Monee Tuesday 29 Crete Monee begins classes for all district 2010 schools.
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Crete
Special education seminar for parents at United Charities
A 6 to 8 p.m. seminar titled How Can Parents Get Needed Special Educational Services for Their Child(ren) will be held at United Charities, 13136 Western Ave, Blue Island. The session offers guidance on securing appropriate supports and services for students with disabilities.
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United Charities
Western Ave
Blue Island
Matteson School District 159 Opens Wednesday Start
Wednesday marks the start of Dist. 159 operations as Matteson School District 159 begins its new term. Officials stated the program aims to improve local education and community engagement through expanded activities and resources.
Interior design talk at Orland Park Library by Nathalie Heuer
Nathalie Heuer of the American Society of Interior Designers will discuss Elements of Interior Design on Aug. 30 at Orland Park Public Library. The free program covers integrating form texture scale color and light in home decorating. Heuer, Plunkett Furniture staff member, will lead a 7 p.m. start with doors opening at 7.
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American Society of Interior Designers
Orland Park Public Library
Heuer
Plunkett Furniture
Orland Park
Lincoln Crossings HOA Sets Sept Family Picnic Registration
The Lincoln Crossings Homeowners Association holds final registration for the September 9 Family Picnic today from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Village Hall Board Room. Call Veronica Hughes at 748-0978 or Cynthia Butler at 748-9413 for more details.
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Lincoln Crossings
Village Hall
Veronica Hughes
Cynthia Butler
Firefighters Stage MDA Fundraising Stunt Across Suburbs
MDA collection volunteers from Park Forest and Richton Park firefighters will solicit on street corners today and Saturday. Locations include Route 30 at Western Avenue and Orchard Boulevard, Metra stations in Matteson and Richton Park, Sauk Trail and Western, Jewel stores in Park Forest and Olympia Fields, and FirStar and NBC banks in Park Forest.
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Richton Park
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Route 30
Western Avenue
Orchard Boulevard
Metra
Matteson and
Sauk Trail
Western
Jewel Food Stores
Olympia Fields
FirStar
NBC Banks
Park Forest Labor Day closures and race event details
Labor Day notice states government agencies and Matteson Public Library will be closed. The Chili’s American Express Park Forest Scenic 10 Mile and 5K run starts at 8 a.m. near the Sears building in Park Forest. Information available by phone.
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Park Forest
Sears
F-Men Hold Meeting On Labor Day In Crete
The Crete F-Men volunteer group meets at 8 p.m. today in the F-Men Hall at the northeast corner of Exchange Street and Kings Road. They operate under the Will County Sheriffs Department, aiding Crete Township. Deadline reminders for Around Town: one week before publication. mail items to Beth Behland The Star Chicago Heights IL.
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F-Men
Exchange Street
Kings Road
Will County Sheriffs Department
Crete Township
Beth Behland
the Star
Otto Blvd
Chicago Heights
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Lester G. Sons
Erican Publishing Co
Audit Bureau
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Heartland Creative
Chicago Ave
Lansing
184Th & Halsted
Glenwood
Carlson
Lowing
Phil Faso
Tony Wilson
Bryan
Crete- Monee
Mee Geo Co. Miller
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175Th Street
First National Bank
W. Lincoln
Frankfort
Matteson School District
MDA Collections
Phoning Park
al Martinez
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