September events and open houses across Chicagoland area
A roundup of community happenings includes a prairie insect slide program by biologist Ron Panzer at the Indian Boundary Prairies and Balmoral and Rich South open houses with tours and financial aid seminars. Fall fairs, rummage sales, library book sales, and school board candidate discussions populate Crete Monee Park Forest Matteson Park Forest Centre and nearby communities.
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Friends of the
Indian Boundary Prairies
Anderson/Oglesby Public Library
Kedzie Ave
Markham
Ron Panzer
Seventh Annual Poker Run and Benefit in Crete today
The Crete Chapter of the Harley Owners Group hosts its Seventh Annual Poker Run and Benefit with sign up at 10 a.m. at Harley Davidson of Crete. The run ends at Manteno Sportsman Club with $10 per person or $16 per couple. Food, field events, a bike show, and games are planned. Music by Joey Drada and others plus bands at Manteno after 3 p.m. General public tickets $5. Continued today at Firemen's Park with juggling, auctions, celebrity bike races, and performances. Rich Township hosts a superintendent reception. school district plans a reshaped 1996-97 day with block scheduling at Rich South High School. Call Ruth Treichel or the district for details.
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Crete
Harley Owners Group
Harley- Davidson of
Main St
Manteno
Joey Drada
Golden Harmony Club opens 1995 96 season today
Local seniors group begins its season today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hickory Elementary School in University Park to socialize and foster cultural life for ages 50 plus. Activities include games, potlucks, bazaars, bake sales, anniversaries, holiday parties, and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Harmony Club
Talala Elementary Open House and Rudy Film Showings
Talala Elementary in Park Forest hosts an open house at 7 p.m. for parents and students with a reminder to call 672-2659 for more information. Rich Township seniors in Richton Park can view the inspirational film Rudy at the Shirley J. Green Community Center on Governors Highway with reservations via 754-5454.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Elementary School
University Park
Talala Elementary
Park Forest
Rudy
University of Notre Dame
Rich Township
Shirley J. Green
Governors Highway
Richton Park
Sean Astin
Hydrant tests run in Creekside through Sept 30
Matteson Fire Department conducts water flow tests in Creekside from 8 to 11 am daily through September 30. Expect cloudy water and possible reduced laundry use during testing. Also, Home Team conference at Deer Creek Christian Church 425 Exchange University Park from 10 am to 4 pm teaching harmony between teens and parents with speakers Dean Collins and Dan Garrett. registration via Matthew Rogers at 672 6515.
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Matteson Fire Department
Creekside
Deer Creek Christian Church
Exchange
University Park
Dean Collins
Dan Garrett
Matthew Rogers
Financial planning seminar for college funding and retirement
The Rich East High School PTSA sponsors a two part seminar by Joanne L. Rickner of Waddell and Reed titled Financial Planning to Fund your Child's College Education Your Retirement Plan and other Family Goals. Part one is tonight 7 to 9 p m and part two on Oct 3 7 to 9 p m Deadline for Around Town items is one week in advance Send notices to Beth Behland at The Star Chicago Heights Illinois with a contact name and phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich East High School
PTSA
Joanne L. Rickner
Waddell and Reed Financial Services
Beth Behland
the Star
Otto Blvd
Chicago Heights
Ill
Sunday Fall Family Day At Olympia Fields Park District
The Olympia Fields Park District hosts a Fall Family Celebration Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sgt Means Park 20712 Western Ave featuring a petting zoo pony rides face painting a rocket launch disc jockey music and prizes. Admission is free Call 481-7313 for details. The park and Community Center were featured in the National Park and Recreation Association magazine and are competing for the Outstanding Facility award from the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association.
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Olympia Fields Park
Sgt. Means
Western Ave
Park District
National Park and Recreation Association
Illinois Parks and Recreation Association
Park Forest Library to Host Growing Up Discussion
The Park Forest Public Library opens its popular book club with Growing Up by Russel Baker. The noon meeting in Ringering Room is free, held on the fourth Monday each month September through May. Upcoming reads include Practical Magic Beach Music and Moo. For more information call 748-3731.
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Russel Baker
Park Forest
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Prairie Friends
Balmoral Elementary School
Rich South
Rich South High School
Crete-Monee
Board of Education
U.S
Steve Humphrey
S. Dixie Highway
College Fair
Firemen’s Park
Golf Vista Golf Course
Christian
Life Fellowship
Backwoods
Park Forest Centre
Lincoln Highway
Orchard and
Lakewood
Friends of the Richton Park Library
Sauk Trail
Crete Area
Apple-Oak
Parents Without Partners
Matteson
Carol Gilday
Col
Chuck
Monee- Manhattan Road
Egyptian Trail
Off Broadway
Bob Jares
Cornerstone Band
Knutson
Rich Township High School
Brian Knutson
Rich Central High School
203Rd Street
Olympia Fields
Ruth Treichel
Rich Aarp
Rich Township Aarp
Hope Lutheran Church
Indianwood
Ralph Kruse
Patricia Cadwell
Margaret Harder
Monee Township
Monee
Phyllis Huffman
Birds of
Florida
Rich Central
Joe
Marlene Nowak
Myakka State Park
Myakka
Sarasota
Fla
Nowaks
Thorn Creek Audubon Society
Marianne Hahn
University Park Public Library District Board of Trustees
Penny E. McCreight
Library Media Center
Talala
Information & Action Line
D.lall
The
Star Classified Business
Biattan Homes
Better Homes & Gardens Warehouse Book & Craft Sale
Monee RD
Crete Lions Clubs
Ware-Pak Inc
Bond Street
Governor’s Highway
Munster
Community Hospital
MacArthur Blvd
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