(Photo: Texas Tech University) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. March is National Women’s History Month. Its roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 24, 2014
Robert Reich will participate in the discussion following the screening of his film at the UUCCPF Thursday. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 24, 2014. I know from my experience with living in the Midwest that it gets difficult to venture out of the house during the winter – particularly when[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 17, 2014
Rail fans and non-rail fans: come to the Park Forest Historical Society’s presentation on February 23. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2014. Attention railroad fans. The Park Forest Historical Society will host a program on Sunday, February 23 that will please both rail fans and non-rail fans. Public historian[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 10, 2014
Rosemary Piser, right, plants the innaugural community garden behind the Park Forest Fire Department. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2014. With all the snow on the ground, it’s sometimes hard to believe that gardening season is just around the corner. One of Park Forest’s largest community gardens is[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 3, 2014
Winter on Ash Street. Much snow. Little melt. And more on the way. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2014. The 3rd Annual One Earth Film Festival will feature 30 inspiring films for adults and children on topics such as food, water, waste, conservation, energy, and activism. Sponsors and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 27, 2014
In the midst of our deepest freeze yet, here’s a shout back to a flower bed on Birch Street. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 27, 2014. The Village of Park Forest unveiled its completely new website this week. The new website features a modern look, easier navigation, more options for[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 20, 2014
Another image of summer in the midst of the freeze, this from last year’s Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) "Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 20, 2014. On Monday, January 20 we observe the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 13, 2014
Mark Kundla, Al Joens, and "AJ" stand ready to assist with your Park Forest Baseball registration. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 13, 2014. Confused by Health Care? The Park Forest Public Library has got you covered. Stop by the Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard on Tuesday, January 14 to speak with[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 6, 2014
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." Albert Camus. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2014. The weather outside might be cold and snowy but there’s lots of things going on in the Park Forest area this week that will want to make[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 30, 2013
Rosemary Piser witnessed the migration of gray whales off the Pacific coast this holiday season. (Photo: Public Domain) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 30, 2013. Was able to scratch another item from my ‘bucket list’ this weekend when I headed to the Pacific coast to witness the migration of the gray whales.[Read More…]
