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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2000
Page
2
The University Park Public Library launches a February series with an African American History quiz. One question daily, weekly tallies, top three prizes, call 708 534 2580 for details. Preschool registration by School District 159 runs Feb for ages 3 to 5 with screenings March 7 to 10, info at 708 720 2626 ext 218.
From 6 30 to 8 30 p m and Saturdays 9 a m to noon the registrar deadline is March 1 Call the recreation office at 748 1080 US Rep John Lewis D Ga one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement will speak at 8 p m Thursday at Freedom Hall 410 Lakewood Park Forest Admission is free but tickets should be obtained in advance from Park Forest Village Hall or members of the Park Forest Village Board or Human Relations Commission More information Barbara Moore 708 748 1112 Algonquin School book fair continues Thursday and Friday 10 30 a m to 2 15 p m with books for all ages For more information call 708 748 0210 Parents and children encouraged to visit Crete Park District preschool facilities today 6 to 7 30 p m to meet teachers sample curriculum and registration info Willard Wood Park Center 515 First Street Crete Call 672 6969 We part of Black History Month celebration 6 p m today at University Park Public Library pageant for children 10 years and older Call 584 2580 Inside Beijing film by Charles Molley Director of Communication Services at Governors State University shown at Park Forest Public Library today at 10 30 a m
The Forest Public Library hosts a senior citizen program today at 1 30 p m featuring the Baltic States film highlighting Latvia Estonia and Lithuania. Light refreshments and checkout books and pamphlets available. Jolly Trolley provides transit from Juniper Towers and Garden House at 1 p m with free fare substitutes.
Forest events include a gardening program by Michelene Rocco of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service to help attendees select plants for Illinois gardens. Registration is by calling 672-8017. The Friends of the Park Forest Library hold a members only winter book sale Friday from 6 to 8 30 PM with memberships at the door or in advance.
The Crete-Monee High School Guidance Department registers students from private and other schools for next fall. Families new to the district must bring documents and call Tracey Mayest at 1088722819 to schedule appointments.
Crete Public Library hosts Super Sports Saturday with a Reading Club event from 10 to 11:30 a.m for Wolves Reading Club members, nonmembers register in person, and a 2ball competition at Park Forest Recreation Center from 1 to 6 p.m. sponsored by NBA and Chicago Bulls. teams of two ages 9 11, 12 14, 15 17 compete for state finals. waivers required.
The Crete Masonic Lodge invites all to its Annual Winter Pancake Breakfast on Sunday at 1419 Main St. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is four dollars for adults, three dollars for children five to 12, and free for under five.
The Crete Area Historical Society sponsors a spelling bee at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Crete Amvet Hall. Participating schools include Crete Elementary Crete Lutheran St. Liborius and Deer Creek Christian. Village Trustee Bob Gains will be Chief Spur for the participants. For more Marian Engel 672 8152.
Millikin University professor van trumory presents A Slice of Lemon Jelly Cake at Park Forest Public Library Sunday at 2 30 p m. He shares enthusiasm for the work by Illinois author Madeline Babcock Smith. Call 748-3731 for more information.
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