Talala students show the dirty paper towels after cleaning their classrooms with supplies furnished by Bounty. (Photo: Kim Schaefer) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2011. Park Forest’s Talala Elementary School was chosen to participate in Procter & Gamble Company’s Bounty brand ‘We Love Our School’ campaign. All of Talala’s 374 kindergarten through[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
The Dalai Lama to Visit Chicago in July
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2011. The Dalai Lama will visit Chicago on July 17 and 18. The Nobel Peace Prize winner will participate in two public events on July 17 at the University of Illinois, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago, and on July 18 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance,[Read More…]
‘Grow Your Own Garden Day’ at Calvary United Church on May 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2011. Spring has finally arrived and many of us are anxious to get our hands in the dirt to begin our summer gardens. If you’re new to gardening, or find your thumb is not as green as you’d like, plan on attending the ‘Grow Your Own[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 2, 2011
Margaret Vincent and John Johnson, age 7, both from Chicago, biked 17 miles Sunday at the Folks On Spokes Annual Easter Ride. The event began and ended in DownTown Park Forest. About 500 cyclists rode. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)-May 2, 2011. The Park Forest Farmers’ Market, which is[Read More…]
SSSRA Programs for Children and Adults With Special Needs – Registration Deadline May 6
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2011. The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) is offering a variety of programs for children and adults with special needs. The programs are as follows: Chef’s Kitchen – for persons ages 13 and older. This program will be held at the Richton Park Community Center[Read More…]
SSSRA Arts Recital and Drama Show ‘Wii Love Drama’ to be held May 9
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. The South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA) Drama Club has been hard at work all season and will put on a show that you will not forget on Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. This event is[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair to be Held May 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2011. The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held on Friday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon 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…]
Folks on Spokes 30th Annual Easter Ride Sunday, May 1
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Folks on Spokes Bicycle Club will host the 30th Annual Easter Ride from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, Riders will depart from this year’s new starting locatation at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Since 1982 the Easter Ride has[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 25, 2011
Mayor Ostenburg and Denise Richardson at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Smart-Tracks Family Center in DownTown Park Forest. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– April 25, 2011. One of the best features of living in Park Forest is that there are many ways for everyone to help shape our community.[Read More…]
Hydrant Flushing – April 26 through April 28
Look for this sign in your neighborhood as hydrants are flushed this week. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Hydrants are flushed to remove rust and sediment from the water system. During this operation, your water may become discolored from rust. It is safe for drinking and cooking, but will stain[Read More…]
