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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1999
Page
2
The Richton Park Library launches its summer reading program with the theme Roar into Reading. Prizes are offered for children from first grade to high school and for preschoolers aged 3 to 5, plus adults can win a bookstore gift certificate.
A snippet notes that more information can be obtained by calling (708) 481 5333. The terse line suggests contact for further details or inquiries related to a prior notice or advertisement.
Applications are being accepted for exhibitors in the Beecher Lions Club 18th annual Summer Festival arts and crafts show on August 7 at Fireman’s Park Beecher. Exhibitor fee is 40 dollars per 10 by 12 space. Contact Shirley Firnhaber at 708 946 6733 for details.
The Crete Township Fire Auxiliary hosts a bunco evening at 7 p.m. at Station 1 on Dixie Highway across from Balmoral Race Track. Tickets cost 5 with desserts included. For details call 708 672 8111.
LifeSource Blood Services conducts a Sunday blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courtroom of Park Forest Safety building at 200 Lakewood Boulevard. Sponsors are PFAS and Den 2 of Pack III. For more information contact Rhoda Adler at 708 748 7120 or 708 748 7409.
Will County Sheriff Office offers a 7 p.m. program at Crete Public Library titled Personal Safety for Women Seniors and Adults to raise awareness of crime risks and teach strategies to reduce victimization. Registration at the library or call 708 672 8017.
The Matteson Public Library Youth Services hosts a Dance through the Decades party Friday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m at Oakwood Park behind the library weather backup at Oak wood Park gym Call (708) 748 4431 Ext 13 For Park Forest Public Library a senior film on Australia s Great Barrier Reef Friday at 1 30 p m See reef colors and creatures For information call (708) 748 3731 or TDD (708) 503-7740
August 2 1 p.m. at Freedom Hall Park Forest Public Library hosts a Time Trek summer program for readers who meet level book requirements by July 24. Picnic at Central Park 11 30 a.m. precedes. Park Forest Family League meets Thursday 9 30 a.m. Village Hall with a brief business meeting then a presentation.
Park Forest police announce a community service program involving officers assisting residents and guiding children. For more information call 708 503 4085 or 708 748 7492.
The Beecher Lions Club sponsors the 18th annual Beecher Summer Festival at Fireman's Park on Penfield Street. The event features an arts and crafts show and a Cavalcade of Wheels Car Show with award winning cars from the 50s to 70s. The arts and crafts fair opens at 9 a.m. Food options include charcoal roasted beef sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and entertainment runs all day.
The South Cook Intermediate Service Center invites the public to an open house and ice cream social at its new facility 253 W. Joe Orr Road Chicago Heights on Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. The event aims to showcase the upgraded center and welcome attendees to tour the venue.
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 holds registration at Forest Trail Middle School on Aug 12 from 9 to 2 and 5 to 8, and Aug 13 from 9 to noon. New families may have children tested for the Direct Instruction Reading program. First day of school is Aug 30.
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