University Vark Public Library Kicks Off Black History Month
The University Vark Public Library launches a February slate of events headlined by an African American History quiz running daily through February 29. A weekly tally will pick top three winners at month end. Information line provided. Preschool registration for residents at four Vaistrict 199 buildings runs in February for ages 3 to 5 with March 31 cutoff. Screenings by mail. appointments March 7 to 10 at each child’s home school.
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Park Forest opens pavilion reservations at Village Hall
Park Forest recreation officials begin taking bookings for Somonauk and Central Park pavilions at Village Hall 350 Victory Drive. Fee scales start at 30 dollars for up to 99 people, 60 dollars for 100 to 199, and 100 dollars for 200 plus.
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Earth Science Club meets February 8 at Park Forest hall
The South Suburban Earth Science Club invites anyone interested in earth sciences gems and lapidary arts to a 7 30 p m meeting February 8 at Freedom Hall 410 Lakewood Blvd Park Forest Information line (708) 388 7365 Also Creterupine Library presents four Preschool Story Hours starting February 8 for ages 3 to kindergarten with Valentine Day kickoff Times include 9 30 10 30 a m and 1 2 p m Tuesdays and 9 30 10 30 a m or 2 3 p m Wednesdays A valid library card is required and registration begins January 31 for card holders Open registration follows.
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Park Forest Garden Club hosts garden program at library
The Park Forest Garden Club presents Getting Ready for Gardens at 12 30 p m at Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Blvd Judy Dolan Mendelson who runs a Thorncreek farm, gardens organically and experiments with seeds and plantings Matteson School District 162 hosts Choice School informational meetings for parents and staff 3 p m Feb 8 Indiana School 165 and St Park Forest The Golden Harmony cub of St Irenaeus Church meets Tuesday at 1 p m in Room 8 of the RE Center followed by bingo Information line (708) 748 6430
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Valentine events in Richton Park and Park Forest area
The Village of Richton Park Recreation Department hosts a Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance February 9 from 6 to 8 30 p m at Rich South High School for girls ages 6 to 13 with dinner dancing games refreshments corsage and photo. fee 18 per couple 9 each additional child. register by February 2. call (708) 481-8950. Park Forest Jaycees invite community members to join February 9 at 8 p m at Park Forest American Legion. more information from Lynne Stasiak at (708) 748-6674. University Park Public Library hosts a Valentine party February 9 at 4 p m for children 5 to 10 at 1100 Blackhawk with Hickory School choir crafts stories treats. call (708) 534-2580 for details.
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Park Forest District 163 Hosts School Tour Event
Park Forest Illinois invites parents and officials to tour district schools February 10 from 8 30 a m to 1 30 p m with breakfast at 8 50 and a district office reception at 1 p m at 242 S Orchard Dr Park Forest RSVP to Superintendent Elizabeth Reynolds by January 21 at 708 748 7050 Ext 23 The plan also notes a Valentine program for University Park youngsters at the public library and various community events in Park Forest.
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Sweetheart Dance for Scholarships February Fundraiser
The Village of University Park Education Advisory Committee hosts its ninth annual Sweetheart Dance for Scholarships on February 12 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at McDuffer's Restaurant, 26201 Western Ave. Advance tickets are $12 at Village Hall. door price is $14. Contact (708) 235-4811 for details.
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Raffle for Olympia Fields Scholarship Draw Feb 14
The drawing to support the Enhancement Organization of Olympia Fields Scholarship Awards will occur at the Olympia Fields Trustee meeting on Feb 14 between 7 30 and 9 p m. First prize 500 dollars second 250 dollars and third 100 dollars. Tickets are 2 dollars each or six for 10 dollars. For tickets call Dorothy Kloss at 708 748 1580 Beve Sokol lists scholarship info or tickets at 708 748 1094.
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Library hosts Lincoln Washington program for youths
The University Park Public Library invites youths 11 and older to learn about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on February 17 at 4 30 p m with crafts stories and refreshments. Call 708 534 2580 to register or for more information. The Park Forest Nurses Club meets February 17 at 7 30 p m at Calvary United Protestant Church Lincoln Highway.
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Beaux Arts Ball by Tall Grass Arts Association on Feb 19
The Tall Grass Arts Association hosts its annual Beaux Arts Ball on February 19 at Idlewild Country Club Flossmoor. The event theme A Century of Celebrities features cocktails hors d oeuvres buffet dinner silent auction and dancing with proceeds for Tall Grass Art School renovation. The Rich Township Community Center will be closed Saturday and Monday for Presidents Day. The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society meets 230 pm at Congregation Am Echad Park Forest with Rabbi Sholom Podwol presenting The History of Jews in Italy. Members free and nonmembers pay 1. Family memberships to Mirana cost 20 per year. Access the JGS Website www lincolnnet ne.
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Angels group to meet at Cree Township Hall Crete
The Angels not-for-profit group meets February 21 at 6 PM at Cree Township Hall at the corner of Wood and Exchange in Crete. The aim is to offer financial assistance to critically ill children and families. For information or membership call (708) 802-0851. The group gathers every third Monday.
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Hepatitis talk for nurses on Orchard Drive Park Forest
A guest speaker Pat O'Donnell RN will discuss forms of hepatitis at Park Forest on Orchard Drive. All registered nurses whether active or inactive are invited to attend. more information from Jane Masek at (708) 6309.
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