Weekend film and charity events in Richton Park
The Saturday schedule includes a 2 pm showing of The Miracle Worker at Homewood Library starring Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft. Richton Park hosts a Christmas tree sale daily 9 am to 9 pm at Fire Station No. 2 to fund fire department equipment, plus a Drumstick Dash 5K on the municipal building grounds with a food fest and Make A Wish Foundation proceeds.
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Patty Duke
Anne Bancroft
Homewood Library
Richton Park
Chicago Dough Company
Olive Garden
Primo’s Pizzeria & Pub
Great American Bagel
Make A Wish Foundation
Parks and Rec Department
Christa Benefit Hosted for Child in Crete Community
The Crete Area Jaycees sponsor a Christa Yacobozzi benefit at Crete Amvets Hall from 7 p.m. to midnight to aid a 6 year old with inoperable brain cancer. A D J playing country music, bake sale and other activities raise funds. Admission is four dollars with a cash bar.
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Crete Area
Jaycees
Christa Yacobozzi
Crete Amvets Hall
Christa
D.J
Sunday Afternoon of Song Recital at Homewood Library
Jim Buchmann bass performs with Sheldon Burkhardt as accompanist at 2 30 p m at Homewood Library located on 17917 Dixie Highway. The event showcases a vocal recital in a quiet Sunday afternoon program.
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Jim Buchmann
Sheldon Burkhardt
Homewood
Dixie Highway
Matteson Library hosts morning book discussion on I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The Matteson Public Library invites readers to a 10 15 a m discussion at 801 S School Ave. The group will explore Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, first of a five part autobiography detailing growing up black and female in the 1930s South. Call 748 4431 for details.
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Matteson Public Library
S. School Ave
Maya Angelou
Christmas caroling to aid Rich Township Food Pantry
The Girl Scouts in Richton Park and Matteson will singChristmas carols for non perishable foods through December 9 in their neighborhoods. A Christmas party is planned for December 9.
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Richton Park
Matteson
Rich Township
Christmas Centerpiece Workshop for Kids in Matteson
The Matteson Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Christmas Centerpiece Workshop for 6 to 12 year olds at the Matteson Community Center from 4 30 to 6 pm. Participants make a handmade holiday village and a family centerpiece. Cost 7 50 residents 11 50 non residents.
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Matteson Community Center
W. Oakwood Lane
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Chicago
Fanny May
State Street
Michigan Avenue
Blackhawk PTO Arts and Crafts Fair Set for Park Forest
The Blackhawk PTO hosts its 21st annual Arts and Crafts Fair at Blackhawk School in Park Forest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 130 Blackhawk Drive. The event features a Kids Korner with crafts by and for kids. Information at 748-1080 or 748-3322. exhibitor booths available.
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Blackhawk Pto
Blackhawk School
Blackhawk Drive
Park Forest
Santa photo day at Picture Playland in Matteson today
Kids of all ages can get a free holiday picture with Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. at Applewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 21020 Kostner Matteson. Cookies and punch served.
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Santa
Santa’s Picture Playland
Applewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Kostner
Matteson
Do It Yourself Messiah at Faith United Church Park Forest
People may join the eighth annual Do It Yourself Messiah at Faith United Protestant Church Indianwood at Hemlock at 3 p.m. The Rotary Club of Park Forest sponsors the event led by Doug Ulreich. Singers bring their own scores or buy at cost.
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Park Forest
Faith United Protestant Church
Indianwood
Hemlock
Rotary Club of
Doug Ulreich
Faith
Rich East High School
Auction on Avenue Sale Dates and Donation Terms
An auction on Avenue runs from November 28 to December 2 with a 20 percent fee if sold. Any equipment not picked up by December 8 will be donated to charity. For more details call 957-0300.
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Tree Sales
Robert Milkowski
Christine Jones
Marya Yates
Lucille Johnson
St. Lawrence O’toole
Centennial Mortgage Company
Holiday, Home Loans
Marian Catholic
Marian Catholic High School
Ashland Avenue
Fell Feele Com
Alee Melten
Homewood-Flossmoor Park
Dolphin Lake
183Rd Street
Governors Highway
Marie Irwin
Ridge Road
Highland
Sing Messiah
Beth Behland
the Star
Otto Blvd
Chicago Heights
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Cub Foods
Lansing
STMAS
Lincoln Hwy
170Th & Torrence Ave
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