Meet the Press and Youth Baseball Registration in Park Forest
The Committee for Non-Partisan Local Government in Park Forest hosts a Meet the Press at 2 p.m. in Village Hall. Matteson Parks and Recreation accepts registration for a youth baseball league for ages six to 14 with Pee Wee Major divisions. Fees are 30.50 residents and 35.50 nonresidents if registered by February 25, with a $5 increase after that. Information at 748-1080. Park Forest Recreation continues reserving Somonauk and Central park pavilions at 9 a.m. at Village Hall, 301 Centre. Fees: 25 for up to 99 people six hours, 100-199 people unspecified, 200 or more 100. Details at 748-2005.
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Committee For
Park Forest
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
the Park Forest Recreation & Parks Department
Somonauk
Central Park
Scholarships offered by University Park Education Advisory Committee
Scholarships of 500 dollars are offered under Village auspices and are available at Crete Monee and Marian high schools guidance offices and at University Park Village Hall. Call 534-4811 for criteria and details. Deadline April 10. Renewable for four to five years totaling 2000 to 5000. YMCA Black and Hispanic Achievers Alumni Reception June 6 to 8:30 p.m. at DuSable Museum, Chicago. Rick Moseley at South Suburban YMCA for info 708-331-6500 or 708-331-1560. South Suburban Library Association hosts 1998 Authors Day at Homewood Public Library 17917 Dixie Highway. registration begins 1:30 p.m.
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Crete-Monee
Marian
Burnham Drive
Ymca of
Metropolitan
Chicago
DuSable Museum
YMCA
Rick Mosely
South Suburban Ymca
South Suburban Library Association
Homewood Public
Dixie Highway
Homewood
Park Forest Jaycees Honor Event Details and Fees
The annual Distinguished Service Awards Program begins at 1 p.m. at Freedom Hall Park Forest with writers Eleanor Taylor Bland and Ralph McInerney participating. Admission is 6 dollars by advance mail registration and 8 dollars at the door. call Renata Ochsner at 849-2385 for information.
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Illinois
Eleanor Taylor Bland
Ralph McInerney
Renata Ochsner
Park Forest Jaycees
Freedom Hall
Park Forest
Matteson Theatre Auditions for Hooray for Girls
Auditions run 6 to 9 p.m. at Matteson Community Center for ages 17 plus with one non musical comedy part available. Play opens mid May. Call Bryce Gardner or Mary Ellen Stanek for details. Join Mary Kay Carey at Willard Wood Park Center Crete to celebrate Dr Seuss birthday from 4 30 to 5 30 p.m. Registration $7 Crete residents $11 nonresidents. 672-6969.
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Matteson Community Theatre
Matteson Community Center
W. Oakwood Lane
Bryce Gardner
Mary Ellen Stanek
Mary Kay Carey
Dr. Seuss
Willard Wood Park Center
First St
Crete
Crete Park
Rich Township 227 Committee meets at Rich South Center
The Committee of the Whole for Rich Township High School District 227 gathers at 7:30 p.m. in the Rich South Media Center Richton Park, followed by a special Board of Education meeting at 8:30 p.m.
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Rich Township
Rich South
Richton Park
Board of Education
Park Forest Forum and Library Programs Highlight Evening
The Park Forest Family League meets at Village Hall at 7 p.m. with a short business session and a candidates forum on local issues. Free child care is offered. At 10:30 a.m. the Park Forest Public Library starts six toddler story time sessions for ages 24 to 36 months, with registration and a parent required. Dr. Robert Inger of the Field Museum speaks on The Frog's Tale at the library Ringering Room, detailing his amphibian work in Asia.
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Park Forest Family League
Park Forest
Robert Inger
Field Museum of Natural History
Park Forest Public Library
Ringering Room
Inger
Asia
Borneo
Malaysia
Thailand
India
China
Book sales bring bargains at local libraries and events
Friday to Sunday library friends host a multi day sale with bags at two dollars and half price items, adults pay three dollars and kids pack 2.50. Matteson Library offers another sale with low price paperbacks and children's books. Diaper Derby at Matteson Community Center opens at 9 30 am for infants up to 24 months with a 3 dollar fee and March 4 deadline for registration.
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Friends of the Matteson Library
S. School Ave
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Community Center
Oakwood Lane
Olympia Fields Town Meeting at Rich Central High School
The Village of Olympia Fields will hold a town meeting from 3 to 6 p.m. at Rich Central High School. Residents can share ideas and concerns with attendees including the Village Board, park district, Rich Township High School District 227, Matteson SD 162, the library board, the village Business Roundtable, and the Iron Oaks Adventure Center.
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Olympia Fields
Rich Central High School
Park District
Rich Township
Matteson
Library Board
Iron Oaks
Wednesday Psychics Speak At Park Forest Lions Meeting
Lions Club of Park Forest hosts a program at Carlos Restaurant Chicago Heights with Wednesday psychics speaking at 7 p.m. Dinner precedes the 8 p.m. program.
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Lions Club of
Park Forest
Carlos
W. 14Th St
Chicago Heights
Saturday Chili Dinner Fundraiser by Troop 185
Saturday Boy Scout Troop 185 invites the public to its annual chili dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Pauls Good Shepherd Church.
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Boy Scout
St. Paul’s Good Shepherd Church
Garden Club of Park Forest Meeting At Public Library
The Garden Club of Park Forest meets at 12 30 p m at Park Forest Public Library 400 Lakewood Boulevard. John Tomas of premier Park presents About Bees. Installation of officers will take place.
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Garden Club of
Park Forest
Park Forest Public Library
Lakewood, Boulevard
John Tomas
Preemier Park
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Illinois Primary Center
Meet the Press
Baseball League Registration
Thomasville
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Rela
Ridge RD
Munster
Jaycees Awards
Happy Birthday
Family League
Friends of the Park Forest Public Library
Lakewood
Westwood
John Johnson
Clark Schreiber
Matteson Book Sale
Town Meeting
Garden Club
Mary Paleologos
W. 159Th St
Sera Park
Hammond
Indiana Wesleyan
Indiana
South Harmon Street
Marion
Jim Pecora
Luxiva
Town Center
Independen
Merle
Norman
Thewee
Gateway Learning Center
Downtown Park Forest
Chicago Heights Country Club
Sabebettess
Miatad
Scott Avenue
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