Officer John DeCeault hones his muscles playing with a tractor tire. Officer William Busse looks on. (Photo: Rich Whitehead) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2012. Community gardens are sprouting up all over Park Forest. There is still time for you to get involved whether you want to utilize a Village lot[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
Donna Summer, the ‘Queen of Disco’ Dies from Cancer
FLORIDA—(ENEWSPF)—May 17, 2012. Donna Summer, the ‘Queen of Disco’ died today surrounded by her family after suffering from cancer. She was 63 years old. Her publicist, Brian Edwards, issued the following statement: “Early this morning, we lost Donna Summer Sudano, a woman of many gifts, the greatest being her faith.[Read More…]
Free Movie and Discussion of ‘Forks Over Knives’ on Saturday, May 26 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWPSF)—May 17, 2012. ‘Forks Over Knives’ will be screened on Saturday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. A discussion will follow the movie screening. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Forks Over Knives’ examines[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 14, 2012
Rosemary Piser (far right) and other volunteers plant vegetables at the community gardens project behind the Park Forest Fire Department. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- May 14, 2012. The Park Forest 2012 Summer Recreation Programs & More brochure was recently mailed to all residents. As you’ll see, there are many[Read More…]
Girl Scout Troop 60354 to Hold Rummage Sale on May 19 at St. Irenaeus
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2012. Girl Scout Troop 60354 will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Irenaeus Gym, 78 Cherry Street, Park Forest. The Rummage Sale will feature a large assortment of items such as clothing, toys, crafts, household items,[Read More…]
Park Forest Baseball to Hold Baseball Outing on June 20; Tickets Now on Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 11, 2012. Park Forest Baseball will hold a baseball outing on Wednesday, June 20 at Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 S. Kenton, Crestwood, when the Windy City ThunderBolts take on the Traverse City Beach Bums. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $10. Hot dogs and sodas[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 7, 2012
Brenda Walker (left) and Fatima Yamuut staff the Village of Park Forest’s booth at Saturday’s Farmers Market, which runs every Saturday for the next 6 months. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 7, 2012. If your club, organization or local business will be holding activities or events in our community during[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Host Final Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2012. The Park Forest Nurses Club will host its final annual banquet on Thursday, May 17, at Carlo Lorenzetti’s restaurant, 560 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Nursing scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000, will be awarded[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair to be Held Friday, May 11
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2012. The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held Friday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. The Senior Fair is a joint venture between the Park Forest Rotary Club, Park[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 30, 2012
Marian teacher Gary Kopycinski with former student Dennis Kelly of Purdue. Kelly spent some time working out at Marian Friday as he waited for a call from the NFL Draft. Kelly was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles in the Fifth Round of the draft. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April[Read More…]
