Library closure notice for Mother's Day observance
Park Forest Public Library will be closed on Mother's Day in observance. Readiness and access details are not provided.
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1995
Page
2
Park Forest Public Library will be closed on Mother's Day in observance. Readiness and access details are not provided.
The Golden Harmony Club will meet at 1 p.m. at the St Irenaeus Religious Education Center in Park Forest for officer elections, prepayment of dues, and a June luncheon reservation. Bingo and cards follow, with tickets for June 20 luncheon at Surma's Restaurant priced at $12 and a June 12 reservation deadline. For more information call 748-1224.
Olympia Fields hosts a Town Hall at Village Hall Governors Highway and Scott Drive to gather public input on hiring a professional village administrator. Park Forest Police Chief Robert Maeyama will address the Park Forest Area League of Women Voters at 7:30 p.m. in the Health Department Conference Room. A violence prevention survey results report is expected.
The Golden Age Club hosts Older Americans Day from 9 a.m. to noon at Jones Community Center 220 East 15th Street Chicago Heights. The event features a free health fair health screenings agency exhibits a bake sale a coffee shop a lunch a mini sale and prizes Information line 757 5395.
Richton Park hosts its 14th Annual Village Festival at Governors Plaza Sauk Trail tonight from 6 to 10 30 p m with free admission for music bracelets on sale for unlimited rides Power Avengers and clowns. The carnival runs daily through Sunday. Crete Monee High School Choral Music presents Showtime at 7 30 p m in Cafetoria with proceeds to the Summer Camp Fund Keepers of the Groove theme features solos small groups and choirs performing varied pieces.
Friday Interventions Residential School hosts an annual All the Spaghetti You Can Eat Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. at 4200 Maple Ave Matteson one block west of Liang's II off Governors Highway Tickets are 5 for adults and 3 for children under 12 Includes salad bread and beverage Proceeds go to School For more information call 747 7255 Also a fish fry is listed for Rehfeldt Meyer American Legion Post 474 3549 W 214th St
In Matteson a fish fry runs the first and third Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m. at six dollars per person with homemade hushpuppies. The Richton Park Village Fest runs tonight from 6 to 11 30 p.m. at Governors Plaza. Park Forest Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale at 472 Lakewood Blvd. featuring perennials, ornamental grasses, ground covers and house plants grown by members. Our College Students have been hard at work all year.
The University Park Public Library hosts an African-American Genealogy Workshop at 1 p.m. Advanced registration is required. Today from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Governors Plaza Governors Highway and Sauk Trail. Spokes 'N' Spurs return to Crete for a spring dance at Willard Wood Park Center 515 First St from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Village celebration ends today after a full day of activities from noon to 10 pm at Sauk Trail. Local residents and visitors participated in early afternoon performances, market stalls, and community games, with organizers noting strong turnout and community spirit.
The Matteson Public Library holds a 10 15 a m book discussion at 801 S School Ave The topic is Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner about a retired agent and an affair with a Danish heiress The group meets the fourth Monday monthly September through May Information via 748 4431
Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department offers a senior citizens day trip to the Gold Pyramid House Egyptian museum and Gurnee Mills outlet mall from 8 30 a m to 6 30 p m. Bus departs Freedom Hall and returns there. Cost 27 dollars covers coach bus and admissions. Call 748-2005 for info. Deadlines for Around Town are one week before publication. Mail items to Beth Behland at The Star Chicago Heights.
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