Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich Township Senior Center announced the following activities for the summer of 2016: RTA Presentation – June 6 at 1 p.m. A representative from the RTA will come to our center at 297 Liberty Drive and present a transit orientation program. We will learn how easy the[Read More…]
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Park Forest Youth Commission Carnival, May 19-22, Volunteers Needed
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Youth Commission’s Third Annual Carnival returns May 19 through May 22 in DownTown Park Forest. The event is free to attend. Hours of operation are: May 19 | General public from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. May 20 | Special needs only from 2[Read More…]
AARP Rich Township Chapter to hold Spring Fling, June 20
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- AARP Rich Township Chapter #4576 invite you to attend the annual Spring Fling at the Shirley J. Green Senior Center on Monday, June 20, at 1 p.m. Come out and enjoy fellowship, fun, food, and live entertainment celebrating Motown. Tickets are $10. For tickets, or for questions, call[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Happy Mother’s Day From President Obama
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Hello, everybody. In our house, everybody knows that President is only the third-most important job in the family. So this weekend, I’m going to take a little extra time to say thank you to Michelle for the remarkable way she does the most important job: being a mom. And[Read More…]
Indigenous Peoples to Seek Measures for Preventing Conflict, Securing Peace, at Annual Forum, 9-20 May
New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- More than 1,000 indigenous participants from all regions of the world are expected to attend the fifteenth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 9 to 20 May. The issues of peace and conflict, often relating to indigenous peoples’ lands,[Read More…]
‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’ to be Screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Park Forest on May 27 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’ on Friday, May 27 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the screening. ‘Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot’ tells the story of a[Read More…]
National Business Alliance Names 36 Leaders that are Transforming Local Economies
Eric Rodriguez of Latino Union of Chicago Awarded Local Economy Fellowship, Joins North American Leadership Network Eric Rodriguez, Latino Union of Chicago Oakland, CA –(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2016. Thirty-six leaders representing innovative community and economic development solutions in 29 U.S. and Canadian cities have been selected to the Business Alliance for[Read More…]
The Southland Arts Scene…On The Cutting Edge at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sculpted, recycled tires is the medium artist Chakaia Booker uses to craft masterpieces sought after by in-the-know curators at outdoor museums like Chicago’s Millennium Park and the new 606 downtown. But Southland residents have already had a chance to experience Booker’s work since 2014, and in a surprising[Read More…]
Voices from Turkey Series Looks at the Refugee Crisis and the Fight Against Islamic State
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu shakes hands with European Council President Donald Tusk during a joint news conference in Gaziantep, Turkey, on April 23, 2016. Source: AP/Lefteris Pitarakis Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2016. Today, the Center for American Progress, the Istanbul Policy Center, and the Istituto Affari Internazionali[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers To Cap 38th Season With Tribute To ‘Seasons of Love’
Park Forest, IL-(60466)- The Grande Prairie Singers will close their historic 38th season of bringing song to the Southland as they pay tribute to the “Seasons of Love” by showcasing their singular talents in concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016, in Park Forest’s Freedom Hall. According to[Read More…]
