Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2012. Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney and Republican National Committee chair Reince Priebus are facing harsh criticism today for statements made last night and today about the attack of the American embassy in Cairo. Romney and Priebus’ initial remarks were made last night following the online posting[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 10, 2012
The last days of summer bring green and relief from the heat. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 10, 2012. The 57th Annual Park Forest Art Fair will be held on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 in Down Town Park Forest from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Approximately 70 artists from[Read More…]
‘Hacking Democracy’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Saturday, September 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–On Saturday, September 22 at 7 p.m., the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the documentary ‘Hacking Democracy.’ A discussion will follow the movie. Electronic voting machines count about 87% of the votes cast in America today. But are they reliable and safe[Read More…]
Calvary United Protestant Church to Host Fifth Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, September 8
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 7, 2012. Calvary United Protestant Church, 425 N. Orchard, will host its Fifth Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of activities for children including the popular bounce house, bean bag games and more. Music will[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 3, 2012
Willow tree over the bridge at Central Park. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2012. Many of us consider Labor Day as the holiday that marks the end of summer. While it will be hard to think of summer ending when the forecast is for another 90 degree day for this holiday,[Read More…]
Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity Heads to Chicago September 2 thru 4
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 31, 2012. On August 12, a broad bi-national coalition of more than 100 U.S. civil society organizations, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities (NALACC), Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), Global Exchange and the Drug Policy[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 27, 2012
Marian Catholic Student William Perkins (Park Forest) recently began his Eagle Scout project, building a prayer garden for the Sisters at his high school. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale is one of the organization’s primary fund-raising projects. Proceeds from last[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 20, 2012
Youth Day returns to Park Forest on August 25. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-August 20, 2012. The Park Forest Youth Commission will present its 13th Annual Youth Day Celebration on Saturday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children will enjoy horse and pony rides, face painting, entertainment, school[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Rain Barrel Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2012. The Park Forest Environment Commission is currently holding a sale on rain barrels for a cost of $30 each – reduced from $55. The sale price is for rain barrels currently in stock. Rain barrels are used to collect and store rain water, typically from[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society 2012 Fall Bird Seed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale is one of the organization’s primary fund-raising projects. Proceeds from last fall’s sale helped fund the 2011 – 12 grants for south suburban projects benefiting the environment totaling $2,000. The DeLong Company, one of the largest[Read More…]
