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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1999
Page
2
Crete Monee High School presents the Awards Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the cafetorium with free admission. The Band and Orchestra Boosters host a reception after the concert honoring graduating seniors from both groups. Information: (708) 672-2823.
The Friday program at the Alaska Park Forest Public Library presents the film The Great Parks of Alaska for senior citizens. The event begins at 1 30 p m and is held at the library. For more information call (708) 748 3781 or TDD 503 740.
Saturday Township closes Rich Township offices and the Shirley J. Green Community Center for Memorial Day. Jaycees sponsor a car wash Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the local venue.
Donations requested at the Park Forest Farmers Market to benefit the Mission Inn home for children with AIDS. For more information contact Kim Klipstein at 708 748 7135.
Forests Ark American Legion Post 1198 holds its annual Memorial Day observance at 11 a.m. Monday in Juniper Park. William Moran Jr. will be the speaker, Robert Burnett will lead the flag-folding ceremony, and Rev. William Lankton will open and close the religious proceedings. Post 1198 and VFW Post 2235 participate.
The South Suburban Marine Corps League will lay wreaths at the Veterans Memorial to honor veterans.
The library will be closed Monday to honor the Memorial Day holiday and will resume its regular schedule on Tuesday.
The Tuesday notice invites performers to audition for Rogers and Hammerstein's Allegro at Minois Theatre Center. Auditions run from 7 to 9 p.m. in Park Forest Public Library lower level. Ten performances are scheduled July 16 to 25. Accompanist provided and sheet music required. Call (708) 481-3510 for details. Sheriff Sheahan hosts Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy at Rich Township Senior Center, 22013 Governors Highway. Registration (773) 869-7725.
General director John Neubauer schedules a mandatory parent student choir meeting at 7 p.m. in the chorus room to finalize Cavaliers and Faces season plans. Contact (708) 672-2824. Family League meets The Park Forest Family League.
Park District hosts a grand re opening of Bicentennial Park at 203rd and Governors Highway on Saturday at 10 a.m. A Beanie Baby raffle features Kick Princess Mac and others, with a free mini basketball for every child. State Rep George Scully will attend the ribbon cutting. Information via 708 481 7313. Also, Park Forest House Museum marks Fiftieth Anniversary open today 2 to 4 p.m. Jane Nicoll at 708 748 3731 for details.
A 7 p.m. Thursday village meeting at Village Hall will include a short business session ending at 7:00 p.m. followed by an address by new village President John Ostenburg. Information: Christina Wilson at (708) 503-4085.
LifeSource and Chi s United Blood Services conduct a blood drive from 8 a m to noon Saturday at the Park Forest Public Safety Building located at 200 Lakewood Blvd in Park Forest. Nurses Club sponsors the event and Rhoda Adler can provide information at the listed Illinois phone numbers.
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency sponsor a household hazardous waste collection Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tinley Park Public Works, 7980 Wickstrom Street. Items include paint, aerosol cans, cleaning products, motor oil, gasoline, solvents, lawn chemicals, batteries, antifreeze, hobby chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and propane bottles.
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