Park Forest Haunted House and Related Halloween Events
The Park Forest Jaycees Haunted House on Orchard Drive offers Sunday hours 7 to 11 p.m. with $5 adults and $4 children, plus a 3 to 5 p.m. matinee for $2. Crete Jaycees Haunted Trail runs 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Crete Park District tennis courts with guides. fees $4 adults, $2 children 4–11, free for under 3. Park Forest hosts the 13th Safe Halloween for Kids downtown with cartoons 2 to 2:30 p.m., costumes parade 2:30 to 3:30, costume judging at 3:45, and normal trick-or-treat from 2 to 7 p.m.
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Park Forest
Crete Jaycees
Crete Park District
Crete Park
Classic Cinemas
Crete Masonic Pancake Breakfast and Blood Drive
The Crete Masonic Lodge sponsors its Fall Pancake Breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1419 Main St Crete with adults 3.50 and children 5 to 12 at 2.50 while under 5 dine free A Life Source Blood Services drive follows at Zion Lutheran Church Matteson October 31 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call for appointments at 708 747 116 or 708 747 0926.
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Crete
Masonic Lodge No. 763
Main St
Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Matteson museum offers two display cases for loaned collections
The Matteson Historical Museum Society offers its two special display cases to anyone with a collection for display for a one month slot at the start of each month. For details call (708) 748-3033. The Park Forest 50th anniversary House Museum remains open by appointment at 397 Forest Blvd. Tours for groups, schools, or individuals are welcome. Admission is $2, exempt for school visits.
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Matteson Historical Museum/Society
Park Forest
Forest Blvd
Hae Tienal
Matteson Society highlights hats display at museum
The Matteson Historical Society features a special ladies hats display through November at the Matteson Museum on 813 School Ave. More info at 708 748-3033. Park Forest offers Tai Chi Chih starting Monday 6 45 to 7 45 pm at Freedom Hall a six week class. Call 708 748-2005 for details. A mind body wellness class Get Healthy meets Mondays 8 to 9 pm at Freedom Hall with the same number for information. Park Forest begins sending letters to residents with registered vehicles lacking current 1999 2000 village records.
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Matteson Historical Society
School Ave
Matteson
Freedom Hall
Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department
Park Forest
Park Forest Historical Society Announces Appointments
The notice states pricing of $2 per person and instructs readers to arrange appointments by telephoning Jane Nicoll at 708 748 3731. For a preview, visit the Park Forest Historical Society Website at lincolnnet.net/users/Irpfhs.
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Jane Nicoll
Park Forest Historical Society
Lincolnnet.net
Villagewide Vehicle Sticker Notice Reminds Residents of Compliance
Vehicle stickers enforcement described with a two week grace period to pay fines. Citations will start after November 15 requiring appearance before a hearing officer and an extra 25 dollar fine if needed. Residents with stickers receiving a letter should call Village Hall at 708 748 1112 and provide the sticker number. Those who sold a vehicle must supply the buyer’s name and sale date to the Police Department.
Park Forest Tai Chi Class Offered by Recreation Department
The Park Forest Recreation Department sponsors a seven week Tai Chi class on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Movements are connected and slow to promote circulation joints and relaxation, restoring vitality. For more information call (708) 748-2005.
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Park Forest Recreation Department
Genealogy 101 begins at Matteson Public Library
The Afro-American Genealogical & Historical Society of Chicago presents Genealogy 101 How to Get Started on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Matteson Public Library 801 S School Ave Call (708) 748-4431 for more information.
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The
Hat Lady Barbara Denckla to speak at Matteson society meeting
Barbara Denckla of Manhattan will present her hat collection Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Matteson Historical Society, 813 School Ave. The program is free and open to the public, with the collection on display at the museum through November.
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Barbara Denckla
Manhattan
Matteson Historical Society
School Ave
Matteson
Veterans Day events draw crowds in Matteson Crete area
Saturday Rehfeldt-Meyer and American Legion Post 474 host a Veterans Day dinner at 917 Central Ave Matteson with cocktails at 515 PM and prime rib at 6 PM Tickets are $7 with a deadline November 2 Ed Keenan at 708 720 1063 calls For dues and honors from Manteno Veterans Home B and B Dance Ed sponsors a charity Dance A Thon 4 PM to 10 PM at Willard Wood Park Center Crete Proceeds fund park district expansion Door prizes minimum 5 pledges needed NAACP hosts 19th annual Freedom Fund Dinner Dance and Awards Banquet Saturday at Holiday Inn Matteson Tickets 40 Reservations 708 748 5557 Crete Lumber and Supply runs Beanie Baby raffle benefiting Crete Park District Tickets at 515 First St Crete Draw Nov 6 at Boogie Dance Willard Wood 708 672 6969 more information again 708 672 6969
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Rehfeldt-Meyer
American Legion
Matteson
Central Ave
Ed Keenan
Manteno Veterans Home
B&b Dance Ed
Willard Wood Park Center
First St
Crete
Crete Park District
Chicago
Far South Naacp
Freedom Fund
Holiday Inn
Crete Lumber & Supply
Willard Wood
Tai Chi Wellness Class Offered at Jewish Community Center
On November 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, Gary Paruzkiewicz will teach a Tai Chi for Wellness course at Anita M. Stone Jewish Community Center 3400 W 196th St. Governors State University instructor and author charges $8 for members $10 for nonmembers. For more information call (708) 799-7650.
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Anita M. Stone Jewish Community Center
196Th St
Governors State University
Gary Paruzkiewicz
Garden Club workshop preps for holiday decorations Nov 9
The Garden Club of Park Forest hosts a workshop titled Getting Ready for the Holidays on November 9 at 12:30 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church 424 Indianwood Blvd Park Forest. Presenter Marcy Pyziak of Manhattan will share decorating ideas with material costs. Call (708) 748-4566 for details.
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Garden Club
Park Forest
Hope Lutheran Church
Indianwood Blvd
Marcy Pyziak
Manhattan
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Flossmore
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Crete Amvets
NAACP
Mary Paleologos
W. 159Th St
Tinley Park
Starnewspapers.com
Star Newspapers
Polkas
Nicolas Cage
Luigi's Dining
Grease
the Insider
Puron
ALSIP
D M
Frankfort
Wilson
Cool
Hazel Crest
Higgins Hig & Cig
Homewood
Hoekstra Heating & A/C
Sun Ray Heating Inc
Oak Forest
Dykstra & Cc
PALOS
Wantuck Hig & A/C Inc
Chicago Heights
D'Andrea
South Holland Spien
Eating & A
Dykstra & Co
Founders Way
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