Missing the warmth of summer? Enjoy a bit of scenery from Old Plank Trail from last June. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-January 30, 2012. Everyone loves to have a green, weed-free lawn. However, achieving this goal does not have to be accomplished through the use of toxic chemicals that harm[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 23, 2012
Retiring Corporal Mel Dunnagan (center) with Det. John DeCeault (left) and Officer Tom Piszczor at last week’s Village Board meeting. Dunnagan will retire January 31 after more than 25 years of service to the residents of Park Forest. Mel and his wife, Cheryl, will be relocating to an area in[Read More…]
‘Earth: The Operator’s Manual’ to be Shown on Saturday, January 28 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2012. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Dr., Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘Earth: The Operator’s Manual’ on Saturday, January 28 at 7 p.m. A discussion led by Jeff Green will follow the movie. Things that are important to us, like cars and[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 16, 2012
Runners line up Sunday morning on Westgate Drive for the start of the Park Forest Running and Pancake Club’s 2012 Midwinter Cruise. (Photo: ENEWSPF – STORY) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2012. The Village of Park Forest and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) will be conducting a series of[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest and CMAP to Hold Sustainability Focus Groups on January 18 and 19
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 15, 2012. In an effort to continue to obtain as much resident input as possible on the development of the Village’s Sustainability Plan, a series of focus groups have been scheduled to take place the week of January 16. All focus groups will take place in the[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission and Park Forest Garden Club to Host ‘Natural Lawn Care Basics’ Forum on February 4
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 15, 2012. The Park Forest Environment Commission and Park Forest Garden Club invite you to attend an educational forum on ‘Natural Lawn Care Basics.’ The event will be held on Saturday, February 4 beginning at 10 a.m. in the Ringering Room of the Park Forest Library, 400[Read More…]
A Birthday Celebration in Jazz in Honor of Martin Luther King, Sunday January 15 at UUCC
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host ‘A Birthday Celebration in Jazz’ in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Sunday, January 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature the Chris Ussery Quartet. In[Read More…]
Edgar’s Places’ 20th Anniversary to Feature Tim Grimm on Saturday, January 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. On Saturday, January 14 at 8 p.m., help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Edgar’s Place located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Singer/Songwriter and actor, Tim Grimm, will be the featured performer. Tim has performed in theaters, coffeehouses and[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to be Closed January 15 and January 16 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Park Forest, Il—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2012. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, will be closed on Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16 for observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The Library will re-open on Tuesday, January 17 at 10 a.m. For additional information about your Library,[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 9, 2012
The wetlands lie scorched, with two birdhouses barely surviving Thursday’s inferno. Anyone with information regarding the Central Park Wetlands blaze is asked to contact the PFFD. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 9, 2012. While everyone has been busy with the holidays, the Park Forest Baseball Board of Directors has been[Read More…]
