Representatives of various Girl Scout Troops stand with members of the Park Forest Police Department at Saturday’s Peace Pole dedication ceremony. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2014. If you have old electronics that you want to recycle, bring them over to Marian Catholic High School on Saturday, May[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 28, 2014
Are you ready for the community gardens project to resume? (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED April 28, 2014 at 4:28 p.m. CST. Recently, I learned about the the Angels on Assignment organization which works to help children by providing solutions for families with a seriously ill member. A fundraising event[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 21, 2014
Have you caught a Park Forest Baseball game yet? (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. Earth Day aims to inspire awareness of and appreciation for earth’s environment. While some people celebrate Earth Day on April 22 each year others celebrate this entire week. You’ll find many diverse Earth[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 14, 2014
The Cubs looked tough at the Park Forest Baseball Opening Day parade Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2014. Looking for something to do on Saturday night that will be an evening of lively entertainment while helping a great cause? Head over to Park Forest’s First Baptist Church[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 7, 2014
The 2014 inductees to the Park Forest Hall of Fame: (seated) Ruth Henkel, Robert G. Pierce, A. Wayne Mann, Lois Navid and Jane Navid Joseph representing Robert and Ruth Navid. (Standing) James Henkel, Terry Medhurst, representing Ralph and Terry, and a rep. from Rich East High School. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 31, 2014
Summer is just around the corner. Really. (Photo: Dancing on the Village Green/ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2014. The Park Forest Historical Society’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall. Congratulations to this year’s inductees that include James and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 24, 2014
See the movie Do The Math Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 24, 2014. If you’re concerned about the environment, or are a ‘climate change skeptic,’ join your neighbors at Park Forest’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive for the screening of the documentary film ‘Do the Math.’ The event will be[Read More…]
Social Networks in Homes Help Preschool Children who See Domestic Violence
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–March 20, 2014. Having adult family members in the home can buffer the risk of stress and depression for preschool children who witness domestic violence, a new University of Michigan study found. Children ages 4-6 exposed to male-to-female domestic violence can suffer from many psychological problems. The social support[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 17, 2014
Have you visited Tall Grass Arts Association recently? Read more below. (Photo: TGAA) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2014. If you have children that attend school in Rich township District 227, the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will be hosting a very informative event on Wednesday, March[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 10, 2014
Brothers John, Darnell, and Robert Towns of Sketch N’Tyme tell stories with live sketches at Dining on the Green Friday. (Photo: ENEWSPF) This article has been updated to reflect changes reflected by Prairie State University at 5:49 p.m. on March 13, 2014. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2014. If you are[Read More…]
