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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1995
Page
2
Friends of the Park Forest Public Library host a Family Fun Skate Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Star Flyer Rink 3241 End Ave South Chicago Heights with skating tickets at 3.25 dollars or 10 dollars for a four person family. proceeds fund the summer reading program.
An ice cream social sponsored by the Steger Fire Department brings residents together for a community gathering featuring dessert, refreshments, and local firefighters on hand to chat about safety and fire prevention.
Project Early Start and Early Childhood programs in School District 16258 open self study for NAEYC accreditation at the June 5 Advisory Board meeting. Grant funding from Robert McCormick Foundation supports the effort and Marcia Orr pursues a masters in Early Childhood Programs. External educators will review curricula for compliance with the Academy's high quality criteria with community participation in the process.
A donation drive runs 6 to 8 p m at Fire Station 1 at 33rd Street and Emerald Avenue Steger. Information available from Pam Schilling at 856 3016.
The annual market in the northwest Lakewood lot near Orchard runs Saturdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October with beds, perennials, spring vegetables, baked goods, jams, and crafts from local growers and vendors from Michigan and Indiana. Proceeds fund school activities. recycling drives run 8 a.m. to noon at each school, with contact numbers for information.
The Kinois Theatre Center Ambassadors invite the public to W. Joe Orr Road from 5:30 to 9 p.m. for a family fun event with line dancing at 6 p.m. Tickets are 15 dollars for adults and 10 dollars for children under 12. ITC is a volunteer service organization promoting professional theater. Reservations: 481-3510. Park Forest Library ends Sunday hours until September with new summer hours: Mon-Thu 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday marks the start of Park Forest Public Library summer reading for children aged 6 to 13 with eight weeks of stories events and activities. Participants who finish by July 31 may attend a Central Park picnic and Freedom Hall entertainment on August 7, with info via phone 748-3731.
The Church of the Holy Family hosts a Spring Cleaning Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sauk Trail and Orchard Drive featuring clothing, household items and small appliances.
Matteson’s 13th Annual Festival runs today 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Memorial Park. Activities include a bicycle rodeo, bass fly casting demos, Matteson Fire Department demonstrations, and the historic 5K Run/Walk starting at 8 a.m. Registration 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. A cake breakfast by the Lions Club follows at 9 a.m.
The 13th Matteson Festival culminates today from 11 30 a m to 7 30 p m at Memorial Park 212th featuring the Teen Talent Contest Garfield Goose and Friends and several musical performances.
The Wark Forest Marin Science Club will meet at Freedom Hall 410 Lakewood Riva Tuesday 13 at 7 30 p m The program features Cutting Star Stones by Jan Podbielsk. Around Town deadlines are one week before publication and items should be mailed to Beth Behland Associate Editor The Star 1526 Otto Blvd Chicago Heights IL 60411.
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