Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2012. The Park Forest Public Library is hosting a new art exhibit featuring the work from students in Park Forest and the surrounding communities. Mrs. Patricia Moore, an instructor at the Tall Grass Art Association School of Art, curated students’ work from area schools and the[Read More…]
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Thorn Creek Garlic Fest to Be Held Saturday, October 6
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2012. On Saturday, October 6 from noon to 4 p.m., celebrate the wonders of the garlic bulb and the world of organic growing at Thorn Creek Nature Center’s annual Garlic Fest. Come taste different varieties of garlic, and gather information on garlic, its uses, planting techniques,[Read More…]
Colbert Video: Yom Kippur & Aporkalypse
The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive Yom Kippur comes to a close, and bacon lovers will die much later than they thought thanks to reduced salt and nitrates in their diets.
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 28, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Past Statements by Paul Ryan Shed More Light on his Policies Regarding Seniors A transcript of a speech made in 2005 by Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan has received renewed attention this week, after the national Catholic weekly publication America published an article on his remarks.[Read More…]
1st Annual Scarecrow Contest to be Held as Part of Park Forest’s Safe Halloween Festivities
All entries due by Friday, October 5 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. This will be the first year that the Park Forest Safe Halloween Festivities will include a scarecrow contest. This contest is open to all ages, individuals, families, clubs, groups, schools and businesses. Each person or group may only[Read More…]
Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments in Widow’s Challenge to DOMA
NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unfairly forced Edith “Edie” Windsor to pay more than $360,000 in federal estate tax after the death of her spouse, Thea Spyer, that she would not have had to pay had she been married to a man, the[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Celebrates Jumpstart’s Read for the Record
Jumpstart Campaign Brings Attention to Early Education Crisis Park Forest, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012 – Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, will take place at Park Forest Public Library on October 4, 2012. Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is an annual reading celebration that highlights[Read More…]
Video: Monty Python – Execution in Russia
A bit of levity from days gone by. A Russian execution, Monty Python-style.
Lyric Opera Preview on September 30 Celebrates Great Music at Governors State University Center for the Performing Arts
Rose Guccione. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- For the third consecutive year, Governors State University Center for Performing Arts begins its popular “Opera Up Close” series with a celebrated quartet of singers from the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The Lyric Opera Preview returns to the Center for Performing Arts stage[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Women’s Access to Justice High-Level Lunch Event at the United Nations, Sept. 24, 2012
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2012. It is an honor to take part in today’s forum, and to be joined by so many distinguished Heads of State and Government, honorable ministers, diplomats, and civic leaders. I’d like to thank Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon for convening this critical discussion. And I[Read More…]
