By Taryn Galbreath Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The author of Escape From Nigeria: A Memior of Faith, Love and War is coming to the Park Forest Public Library. Starvation, diseases, and genocidal massacres claimed the lives of millions during the Nigerian-Biafran War (July 1967-January 1970). Yet one young mother, with six[Read More…]
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Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia on Saturday, November 12
Post-Election, Interfaith Partners to Rally Against Islamophobia. After speaking program, participants will ask stores to put up signs saying “We Support Our Muslim Neighbors” Oak Lawn, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. On Saturday, November 12, a rally will be held in support of our Muslim neighbors at the First United Methodist Church[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Announces Military Holiday Card Drive with the USO of Illinois
As Veterans Day approaches, Governor Rauner and the USO of Illinois encourages Illinoisans to remember military members serving throughout the world SPRINGFIELD – (ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2016. Governor Bruce Rauner announced the 2016 Holiday Card Drive for the Military. The drive will again be done in partnership with the United Service[Read More…]
Documentary Film ‘Occupation of the American Mind’ to Be Shown at Beverly Unitarian Church on November 11
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2016. As part of our continuing efforts in the areas of peace and justice, Southsiders for Peace will be showing a movie that explores how Israel attempts to frame its actions in Palestine, and how these efforts have fared in the US. On November 11th at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244[Read More…]
Center on Halsted to Host 2016 Gay Film Festival November 11 – 13
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2016. This fall, Pride Films and Plays’ developmental work with writers from around the country continues with Gay Film Weekend for new screenplay development. Five finalists have been named in PFP’s 2016 Great Gay Screenplay Contest, an international contest for screenplays with LGBT characters and themes. The five[Read More…]
North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council to Hosts Panel Discussion on the Pros and Cons of Community Benefits Agreements on Nov. 9
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2016. The North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCC) will host a panel discussion on the pros and cons of Community Benefits Agreements (CBA’s) on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Lawndale Community Church, 3827 West Ogden Avenue in Chicago. The event is free and open to the[Read More…]
Housing Issues in the South Suburbs: Forum on the Recovery of the South Suburban Housing Market on Nov. 15
John Petruszak, Executive Director of the South Suburban Housing Center Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2016. Join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area for a panel discussion on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard. Topics will include the reason[Read More…]
Rainbow Café to Screen ‘Hurricane Bianca’ on Friday, November 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2016. The Rainbow Café will screen the movie ‘Hurricane Bianca’ at its monthly social event on Friday, November 18 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Rainbow Café is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC),70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. ‘Hurricane Bianca’ tells the story of[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House Proudly Presents Former Park Forest Resident Buddy Mondlock on Saturday, November 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will host Buddy Mondlock on Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Buddy Mondlock grew up in Park Forest but back in his early days[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association’s Great Gift Gallery Opens on Thursday, November 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2016. Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walk in DownTown Park Forest, will hold The Great Gift Gallery, featuring fine art and crafts for the holidays will be held from Thursday, November 17 through Saturday, January 7. A reception will be held at the Gallery on[Read More…]
