Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2015. Location matters when it comes to your smoke alarm. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, the Park Forest Fire Department is[Read More…]
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‘Stillness’ — Six Contemporary Artists of Still Life Opens at Tall Grass Arts Association on October 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2015. ‘Stillness’ – an exhibit of six contemporary artists of still life will opens at Tall Grass Arts Association, 367 Artists Walkway, Park Forest, on Friday, October 2. The exhibit will run through November 7. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, October 3 from[Read More…]
October 1: Chicago Domestic Violence Service Providers Call for Springfield to Walk in Our Children’s Shoes
Envision a life without Domestic Violence Services and say NO MORE CUTS, CHOOSE REVENUE CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network will host a rally on October 1 to launch the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will take place outdoors at the James Thompson Center Plaza, 100[Read More…]
Thursday, Oct. 1: #TheyDontCare: A Musical March for Rekia Boyd
Connecting the murder of Rekia Boyd to the criminalization of young Black people. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2015. CHICAGO 9/30: On Thursday, October 1st, middle school students from the Village Leadership Academy (VLA) and the family of Rekia Boyd will hold a musical march beginning at 5:30pm at Rekia’s Tree, at 15th[Read More…]
New ‘Waste Free Kitchen Handbook’ Out Today
Leading National Food Waste Expert Pens Consumer Guide to Saving Food & Money NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2015 –U.S. consumers are collectively responsible for more wasted food than farmers, grocery stores or any other part of the food-supply chain—a problem that costs the average family an average of about $1,500 every[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for the Drama Group’s Season Opener ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2015. The Drama Group is very excited to open its 85th Season with the Tony Award-winning campy musical, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone,’ directed by Mary Ellen Fawk, Choreography by Joe Clair and Musical Direction by Lisa Kristina. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on[Read More…]
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Sept. 26
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2015. The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-off unwanted, unneeded or expired prescription drugs and/ or other medications at the Park Forest Police Department. Only pills and other solids, like patches,[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Sept. 25, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2015. Alliance Elects Robert Roach as President, Joseph Peters as Secretary-Treasurer Robert Roach, Jr. of the Bronx, New York, was elected on Monday as the new President of the Alliance, succeeding Barbara Easterling. Joseph Peters of Rochester Hills, Michigan was elected Secretary-Treasurer, following Ruben Burks. The votes[Read More…]
Watch: Pope Francis’ Full Homily At St. Patrick’s Cathedral In New York
New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- Video of Pope Francis’ entire homily Thursday night at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. For a translation, go here.
Drug Policy Alliance to Host the Biennial 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in D.C. Metro Area, November 18-21
More Than 1,200 Experts and Advocates to Strategize About Mass Incarceration, Marijuana Legalization, Criminal Justice Reform, Public Health, and Post-Prohibition Models for Drug Control D.C. Metro Area —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Which states will be next to legalize marijuana? What needs to happen to end mass incarceration? What can be done[Read More…]
