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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1999
Page
2
Park Forest marks its 50th anniversary of incorporation with a birthday party today at 1 p.m. in the Rich East High School auditorium. Doors open at noon. Information contacts Therese Goodrich and Jane Nicoll at provided Chicago area phone numbers.
Park Forests 50th anniversary House Museum at 397 Forest Boulevard opens Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. as attendees at the Rich East High School birthday celebration may visit the rental unit staged as it appeared from 1948 to 1953. Call Jane Nicollat at 708 748 3731 for details LifeSource conducts a blood drive 8 30 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. Sunday at St Irenaeus Catholic Church 70 Cherry Street.
Rich Township High School District 227 Board of Education meets at 6 30 p m Monday at Rich South High School 5000 Sauk Trail Richton Park. AARP tax counseling runs at Rich Township Town Hall for citizens over 55 with volunteers Mondays to Thursdays 9 30 a m to 2 p m except Fridays weekends, with transportation and prearranged appointments.
Wednesday Mark Condors marketing coordinator for the Showboat Casino East Chicago Ind will be guest speaker at Park Forest Lions Club meeting at 7 p m Wednesday Carlo s Restaurant 560 W 14th St Chicago Heights
The Matteson Historical Society presents Mark Twain performed by Warren Brown on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Matteson Historical Society 813 School Ave Matteson A fish fry is sponsored by Crete Amvets on Friday
A schedule item notes the event window from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Crete Amvets Hall, detailing venue and timing for attendees.
Deer Creek Christian School hosts A Special Evening with hors d oeuvres at 6 15 p m and student entertainment to raise funds for the Education Foundation. Matteson Parks offers the 21st Daddy Daughter Date Night Friday 7 to 8 30 p m at the Community Center with a 6 50 per couple fee and prizes. Registration and info numbers provided.
The Crete Woman's Club hosts the 28th annual Crete Art Fair at Balmoral Race Track from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6 with details via Sharon Komes. A Blood Services blood drive runs 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Faith United Protestant Church with contact Rhoda Adler. Also, the Crete Park District sponsors a Daddy-Daughter Date Night at Crete-Monee High School with dinner options and dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Contact numbers provided.
Elizabeth H Reynolds leads a Put Your Heart in Education tour of Park Forest Chicago Heights School District 163 on Tuesday from 8 30 a m to 1 30 p m with a reception at 242 S Orchard Park Forest District Office. Garden Club of Park Forest meets Tuesday at 12 30 p m at the Park For
Ken Nelson, a naturalist, photographer and biology instructor, will present a synchronized slide show on a nature study of Door County at the public library. Telephone (708) 748-4566.
Richton Park Parks and Recreation sponsor a Valentine Dance at Rich South High School on Wednesday from 6 to 8 30 p.m. The event features a buffet dinner dancing and games. Corsage and photograph for all participants. Fee 18 per couple 9 per additional child. Information (708) 481 8950. Rich South High School PTSD meets at 7 p.m. Feb 10 at Rich South.
Doris Pierce of the League of Women Voters will discuss Money and Politics How Can We Separate Them on Thursday at 10 30 a.m. in the Ringering Room Park Forest Public Library. Call 708 748 3731 for details or TDD 708 503 7740.
The Olympia Fields Park District hosts its 18th annual Daddy Daughter Date Night at the Barn Meeting Center. A catered dinner begins at 6 pm with music and dancing from 7 to 8 30 pm. Cost is 32 dollars per couple and 10 dollars for each additional guest.
The Enhancement Organization of Olympia Fields presents its third annual benefit titled The Ladies of the Pack featuring The Marvelettes The Shangri Las and The Shirelles. Saturday at 8 pm at the Center for the Performing Arts. A sweetheart buffet starts at 6 pm. Dinner and show cost 65. show only 45. Information at 708 481 4284. Deadlines for Around Town are one week before publication. Include contact name and phone and event time.
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