Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Toastmasters will host an area speech contest from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. Speakers from Park Forest, Homewood and South Holland will compete in the contests. Admission is free. Information: (708) 283-0138 or http://parkforest.freetoasthost.net/
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UN Officials Urge Countries to Remove Criminal Sanctions Based on Sexual Orientation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 September 2010 – Top United Nations officials today appealed to all countries that criminalize people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity to reform such laws and to ensure the protection of basic human rights for all. “No doubt deeply-rooted cultural sensitivities can be aroused[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for ME4E National Public Lands Day Event in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2010. ME4E will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Thursday, September 23rd as part of a national initiative. Over 170,000 volunteers will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places. The NPLD is[Read More…]
Tickets Please! Park Forest’s Freedom Hall Announces 2010/2011 Series
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 season. Main Series Kenyan Safari Acrobats Friday, October 15, 8 p.m. The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes[Read More…]
Rotary Supports Education In Community
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest, Matteson, Chicago Heights, Homewood, & Lansing Clubs kicked off their Annual Dictionary Project with a dictionary pick up at the holiday Star Theater in Park Forest. In attndance were Assistant Governor J.N. Settles Sr.,President Dan Graham,President-Elect Tiffani Graham of the Park Forest[Read More…]
‘Anna Christie’ Opens ITC Season
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest opens its 35th season on Friday, September 24 with Eugene O’Neill’s drama ANNA CHRISTIE. This true American Classic runs through Sunday, October 10. ANNA CHRISTIE tells the tale of Swedish-born Anna, who grew up in Minnesota with her late mother’s[Read More…]
IDNR Offers Free Fishing to Celebrate ‘It’s Our River Day’
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2010. To celebrate “It’s Our River Day,” the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will offer free fishing at state parks on Saturday, September 18. On this day, anyone may fish without a sport fishing license, inland trout stamp or salmon stamp. “We hope events like ‘It’s[Read More…]
Annual Ladies Card and Game Party Benefits Individuals with Disabilities
These lovely ladies enjoyed an afternoon of fun and fundraising at Sertoma Centres’ first “Queen of Hearts“Ladies’ Card & Game Party last October. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The “Queen of Hearts” Annual Ladies Card & Game Party will be a wonderful afternoon of social gaming and dining on Friday, October[Read More…]
ACLU Seeks Reinstatement of Air Force Major Discharged Under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Tacoma, Washington—(ENEWSPF)–September 13 – The landmark case of Major Margaret Witt, a decorated U.S. Air Force flight nurse dismissed under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, goes to trial today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma. The ACLU of Washington is representing Maj. Witt in challenging her discharge. The trial[Read More…]
Park Forest Historical Society Program on History of the Holiday Theater
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The History of the Holiday Theater will be the program at the Park Forest Historical Society annual meeting on Sunday September 26, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Park Forest Village Hall Board Meeting Room, 350 Victory Drive. Jack and Becky Mallers Black[Read More…]
