WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced the launch of its new moving fraud prevention campaign to inform consumers about how to spot the “red flags” of fraudulent or dishonest movers. The “Protect Your Move” campaign (www.protectyourmove.gov) seeks to give the[Read More…]
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May Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The spring beauties are in bloom, the wild onions are poking through the sodden ground and the birds are singing as loudly as they can. Nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thon Creek Nature Preserve, the[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Awarded After School Science Minors Club Grant
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The Park Forest Public Library has been awarded a grant from the Museum of Science and Industry to participate in the Museum’s 4-year after school science minor club program. This program aims to increase interest in science in underserved neighborhoods by engaging students in places[Read More…]
Parents to United Airlines: No Media Violence on Overhead Screens
Boston-(ENEWSPF)- The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood is calling on United Airlines to stop showing PG-13 movies on its overhead in-flight monitors. Earlier this year, parents on a United flight from Denver to Baltimore asked the flight crew to turn off a nearby monitor because they didn’t want their sons—ages[Read More…]
Julie Fowlis In Concert At Freedom Hall
Julie Fowlist. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- You might recognize Julie Fowlis from Disney-Pixar film "Brave”, or as a performer at the Ryder Cup, or you may have seen her featured on a few PBS specials. It is little wonder that when Disney-Pixar were searching for the perfect, authentic singing[Read More…]
‘Bible and Bagels’ at Temple B’nai Yehuda Beth Sholom
Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus (second from right) discusses the Torah with members of her congregation. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Homewood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After Shabbat services Saturday morning, Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus engaged members of the congregation of Temple B’nai Yehuda Beth Sholom in a discussion of the Torah. The discussions, dubbed "Bible and Bagels,"[Read More…]
Bike and Hike Benefit for Thorn Creek Woods
Registration required by Thursday, May 9 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2013. On Saturday, May 11 from noon to 4 p.m., the ‘Bike and Hike Benefit for Thorn Creek Woods’ will take place. Ride your motorcycle or bicycle to Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, and savor homemade[Read More…]
Opening Day for 2013 Park Forest Baseball Season, Saturday, April 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2013. Saturday, April 13th will be Opening Day for the 2013 Park Forest Baseball Season. A parade with Opening Day festivities will take place beginning at 9 a.m. from the Village Green and Main Street in Downtown Park Forest. From there it proceeds north along Cunningham Lane[Read More…]
The Walk-Ins to Fire-up Things Up at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event
The Walk-Ins to fire-up Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event with their high energy live show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) High Energy Performers Value the Mission of Sertoma Centre, Inc. Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Walk-Ins will perform their eclectic mix of Motown, classic rock, hits from the 80’s and more at Sertoma Centre’s BIG Event,[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffee House to Present Innisfree Classical Folk Ensemble on Saturday, April 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2013. Edgar’s Place Coffee House proudly presents the Innisfree Classical Folk Ensemble on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Innisfree is a Chicago based group who have enjoyed exploring and playing Celtic and Appalachian folk music for over 20 years. Second place winners in “Ensemble Arrangements”[Read More…]
