Strides Against Cancer fundraiser starts at Hazel Crest center
The American Cancer Society event runs through Oct 16 at Hazel Crest Park District Fitness Center. Donations over 10 dollars earn sponsors for activity options. Funds support the Cancer Society in South Cook County. Call 335-1500 for details. Also, Brunch Bunch meets for lunch at Onion Field Restaurant in Alsip. Purlee at 748-5454 handles reservations. Oktoberfest at Marian High School in Chicago Heights features bands, German fare, games, and a Bears game on TV.
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American Cancer Society
Hazel Crest Park District
The
Cancer Society
Cook County
Onion Field
Cicero Ave
Alsip
Rich Township
Purlee
Marian High School
Asland Avenue
Joe Orr Road
Chicago Heights
Tea Bazaar and Flower Arranging at Garden of Park Forest
The Garden of Park Forest hosts a Tea Bazaar and Flower Arranging program starting 10:30 a.m. with tea at noon and activities at 1 p.m. Crafts and homemade items will be sold. Mike Morrison presents holiday arrangements. Donation $4 to benefit local charities. Deer Creek Christian School hosts an open house at 7 p.m. for parents of preschool to first grade students.
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Garden of
Park Forest
Mike Morrison
Plaza Flowers
Thorn Creek
Irons Oaks
Garden Clubs of
Illinois
Exchange St
University Park
Community events brief in Homewood Richton Park and Park Forest
Wednesday events include a Homewood talk on Sears house kits by Jeanette Fields at 7 30 p m at Marie Irwin Center with info line 798 9535. A Richton Park holiday bazaar and bake sale runs 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m at Shirley J Green Center. seniors may reserve free tables by calling 748 5454.
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Jeanette Fields
Sears Roebuck
Homewood Historical Society
Marie Irwin
Highland Ave
Ridge Road
Homewood
Shirley J. Green
Governors Highway
Richton Park
Rich Township Senior Services Department
South Area Literacy Council offers free October tutor workshop
The South Area Literacy Council begins a three session free workshop today to train tutors for adults with reading difficulties. First session is tonight 6 30 to 8 30 p m with longer sessions on Oct 15 and Oct 22 from 9 30 a m to 3 30 p m. Potential students remain on the waiting list and interested parties may call 849 0300 to register.
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South Area Literacy Council
Friday Hope Lutheran Rummage Sale in Park Forest
Friday Hope Lutheran Church at 424 Indianwood Blvd Park Forest sponsors its annual rummage sale 8 am to 4 pm with a second day on October 15 from 9 am to 1 pm A bake sale and light lunch will be available for a nominal fee Information is provided for attendees.
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MetLife
Curisoity
Park Forest
Davis
South Suburbs
Hope Lutheran Church
Indianwood Blvd
Park Forest NAACP to hold officer elections at Freedom Hall
The Park Forest NAACP meets at 7:30 p.m. in Freedom Hall 410 Lakewood Park Forest to nominate officers and accept floor nominations. Regular branch business will be conducted. Information line provided.
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Park Forest
Riverboat Casino Package Offered by Olympia Fields Park District
Last day to register for an Olympia Fields Park District riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River on October 26 from 7:20 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. Includes transportation buffet lunch two gaming cruises hors d oeuvres and soft drinks for $19. Information 481 7313.
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Olympia Fields Park District
Mississippi River
Halloween pumpkin carving class at Matteson Parks
Matteson Parks and Recreation hosts a Halloween pumpkin carving session for ages 5 to 9 on October 22 from 1 to 2 30 p.m at the Community Center 4450 Oakwood Lane. Cost is 5 for residents. Call 748 1080 for information. A two day Hunter s Safety workshop for ages 10 and older at 4450 Oakwood Lane on October 22 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is free. Call 748 1080 for details.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Oakwood Lane
Fall into the Holidays fashion show fundraiser at pantry
The Pantry's annual fashion show fundraiser in Rich Township will be at the Matteson Holiday Inn from 1 30 to 4 pm. Tickets cost 16 dollars and are available from Vicki Sline at the Town Hall. A silent auction follows featuring an autographed football bearing all Bears names in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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The
Pantry
Rich Township
Matteson Holiday Inn
Vicki Sline
Town Hall
Chicago Bears
AARP Rich Township Meet and Candidate Forum
The AARP Rich Township will meet at 1 p m at Hope Lutheran Church in Park Forest. A Meet the Candidates forum for the 80th House district will follow. Olympia Fields Park District offers a trip to Indiana's Parke County today and on October 18. The excursion visits Rockville Square Mansfield Flea Market and Par A Dice Riverboat Casino with a 115 fee. Information 481 7313.
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Rich Township
Hope Lutheran Church
Indianwood Drive
Park Forest
Olympia Fields Park
Indiana
Parke County
Rockville Square
Mansfield
Post Everlasting Ceremony by Rehfeldt-Meyer Post 474
The Matteson American Legion Post 474 holds a members only Post Everlasting Ceremony in remembrance of a fallen comrade and good friend. For information call 748 9643 and ask for the post officer or leave a message.
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Rehfeldt-Meyer American Legion
Matteson
Fresh Balsam Wreath Fundraiser for Crete-Monee Band
Fourth through twelfth grade students are taking orders for hand made balsam holiday wreaths and garland to support the Crete-Monee Band Orchestra and Color Guard. Wreaths feature white pine cones and red ribbons, double faced. Payment with order. pickup November 26 and delivery by early December. For details contact Debbie at 672-8429 or Karen at 672-9483.
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Crete-Monee
Wisconsin
Debbie
Karen
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