Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2017. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will presents Mark Dvorak with Tom Rasely on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Mark Dvorak is a modern-day troubadour who has never stopped performing,[Read More…]
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‘Fix-it: Health Care at the Tipping Point’ Screening at Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Friday, April 28
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 24, 2017. On Friday, April 28 at 7 p.m. the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Park Forest (UUCCPF) will screen the documentary film ‘Fix-it: Health Care at the Tipping Point.’ A discussion will take place following the film screening. The UUCPF is located at 70 Sycamore Drive[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 23, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — Tall Grass Arts Association’s next exhibit will be ‘Urban Spaces’ which opens on Friday, April 28 with an opening reception on Friday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring the Midwest Motet Society who will perform “Vocal Jazz Standards” as part of the Chicago Southland’s Let Them Eat[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 16, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF) — The Park Forest Historical Society’s annual Park Forest Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Sunday, April 23, beginning at 3 p.m., at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. Those elected to the Park Forest Hall of Fame have demonstrated a consistent, substantial and beneficial[Read More…]
6th Annual Earth Day Hike at Lake Calumet on Friday, April 21
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2017. The Lake Calumet Vision Committee member groups invite you to participate in a unique opportunity to explore the area around Lake Calumet on the “secured” property of the Illinois International Port District. The 6th Annual Earth Day Hike at Lake Calumet will take place on Friday, April[Read More…]
Why the Local & Nationwide Protests Against the Trump Administration Continue
Women’s March on Washington DC, November 21, 2016 (Source: npr.com) OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2017 By: Rosemary Piser At a recent meeting of the Lane County Our Revolution group, one of the comments was that the only thing good about the Trump Administration is that we are all getting a lot of[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 9, 2017
Easter Greetings! Photo Source: history.com Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—The Park Forest Environment Commission will be hosting several events to celebrate Earth Week beginning Saturday, April 15. You’ll find the complete list of events in the ‘Green Events’ section. The Park Forest Youth Commission will host a teen job fair on Saturday, April[Read More…]
Folk Musician Tom Neilson to Perform at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church on Sunday, April 16
Photo Source: YouTube Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2017. Tom Neilson will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) on Easter Sunday, April 16 by leading the Sunday service at 10 a.m. with sharing his observations and experiences working for social justice. This service is followed by a potluck lunch[Read More…]
New Report Identifies How Trump’s Executive Order Could Stymie Strong Growth in Private Investment in Conservation
Male greater sage-grouse perform mating rituals on a lake outside Walden, Colorado, April 20, 2013. AP/David Zalubowski Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2017. Private investment in conservation represents an innovative solution to help build a healthy environment and economy, but a new report from the Center for American Progress finds that[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 2, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Attention all Billie Holiday fans. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University will present a significant large-scale public art, inspiring visitors to experience art and nature in new and unexpected ways. In a day full of activities on Friday, April 7, park Director Geoff Bates[Read More…]
