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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1999
Page
2
The 50th Anniversary Committee invites past members of Rich Township or Forest Trail bands to join a marching unit. Contact Lane Linder at Park Forest Community Police, (708) 748-4700.
Box office upgrades offer pavilion seats on a first come basis, with Park Forest Library selling Ravinia select program tickets for the 1999 season. Park Forest Lions Club marks its 50th with a July Carnival at Orchard and Indianwood to benefit eye and ear care and local charities. hours vary Thu 6–10, Fri 7–10, Sat 11–11, Sun 2–10.
Friday kicks off the celebration as Classic Cinemas Park Forest Theater debuts God, Sex and Apple Pie written and directed by Park Forest native Jerome Courshon at 8 p.m followed by a discussion. Opening ceremonies for the Vietnam Memorial Wall at Bloom High School Chicago Heights begin Friday at 9 a.m. and run through Monday.
The Town House Museum opens Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A $2 donation is requested with children 12 and under admitted free with a paying adult. Open by appointment. contact Freedom Hall visitors center at 410 Lakewood Blvd to verify hours.
Park Forest marks its 50th anniversary with a full day of events starting at 11 a.m. Freedom Hall opens with displays, Garden Cafe on Main Street, art sessions, music at Village Green, Memory Lane brick dedication, and a diverse lineup at Freedom Hall. A blood drive runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lifesource hosts it at the Public Safety Building. Community Center offices close for 4th of July observance. A parade, interfaith service, Kiddie Koral, and fireworks cap the celebration with a 7 p.m. band performance and 9:30 p.m. fireworks. For info, contact Rhoda Adler.
Assumption Church of Olympia Fields hosts its annual Greek Fest on Saturday starting at 3 p.m. at 20401 S. Western Ave. Greek food pastries and entertainment highlight the evening. Call (708) 748-3040 for details.
The Garden Society of the Crete Woman's Club hosts a two day event July 14 offering five garden tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are 15 dollars with walk only at 10 dollars. Reservations due by July 9. Mail payments to Crete Woman's Club Box 104 Crete 60417 or buy at Plum Creek Nursery.
LifeSource Blood Services holds a blood drive on Saturday from 7 40 to 11 40 a m at the Park Forest Public Safety Building 200 Lakewood Park Forest Call Rhoda Adler at 708 748 7120 or 708 748 7409 for details
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