Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2012. St. Irenaeus Parish’s 32nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner (all you can eat) will be held on Sunday October 28 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the gym located at 207 S. Orchard, Park Forest. The menu includes spaghetti and meat balls in ‘special ‘sauce, bread[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 22, 2012
Saturday marks the end of the 2012 Farmers Market. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 22, 2012. Ever wonder what all those strange charges listed on your phone bill are for? Want to find ways to reduce your phone bill? Grab your phone bill and head over to the Park[Read More…]
‘Food Matters’ Movie and Discussion to be Held at UUCC on Saturday, October 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary movie ‘Food Matters’ on Saturday, October 27 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Food Matters’ exposes a growing body of scientific[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Wanikka Vance Helps Children Build Legacy of Excellence
Students and faculty of Foundation 4 adVANCEment. (Photo: Rosemary Piser) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Wanikka Vance, M.ed the founder and CEO of Foundations 4 AdVANCEment College and Career Readiness Academy located in Steger. Ms. Vance, who resides in Park Forest, is a[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 15, 2012
Bagpipe players gathered for the Fallen Firefighters Service last week. (PHOTO: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2012. The Park Forest Recreation & Parks department offers several Senior trips throughout the course of the year. Starved Rock State Park, voted the #1 attraction in the State of Illinois is the destination[Read More…]
New Lane Closures on Route 30 and Orchard to Begin Thursday, October 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 10, 2012. As part of the on-going road construction on Orchard Drive, new lane closures will begin on Thursday, October 11 that will impact both Eastbound and Westbound traffic on Route 30. Beginning Thursday morning, Route 30 will have only ONE lane open Westbound at Orchard and[Read More…]
Voter Registration at Park Forest Village Hall Through October 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2012. Today is the final day that eligible citizens who want to vote in the November 6, 2012 Presidential Election can register. Voter registration is taking place today until 5 p.m. in the Administration Offices (located on the second floor) of Park Forest Village Hall, 350[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 8, 2012
Mrs. Marva King volunteers at Thorn Creek Nature Center’s 2012 Garlic Fest Saturday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 8, 2012. This week is National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme, “Have 2 Ways Out!,” focuses on the importance of fire escape planning and practice. From October 7-13, fire and[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Presents ‘Dyed In The Wool’ on Saturday, October 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2012. On Saturday, October 13 at 8 p.m., Edgar’s Place Coffee House will present ‘Dyed in the Wool.’ Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Rick Kogan of the Chicago Tribune, says “There are a lot of[Read More…]
Safer Pest Control Project to Host 6th Annual Ladybug Bash on October 18
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 7, 2012. Safer Pest Control Project will be hosting its 6th Annual Ladybug Bash on Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Ravenswood Event Center, 4043 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago. This year’s event will be honoring Kim Stone for her activism over the past[Read More…]
