Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 8, 2009. St. Irenaeus Church, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest, will be holding its 29th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the school gym. Tickets for this all you can eat event are $8 for adults and $3 for[Read More…]
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40th Annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Coming to PSC
Attendees enjoy last year’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The South Suburban Earth Science Club celebrates their 40th Annual South Suburban Earth Science Club’s Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on Saturday and Sunday, October 17th and 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Parade Set for October 8
Fire Captain Mike Wheeler sounds a bell at a 2007 ceremony honoring fallen firefighters. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Residents Encouraged to Attend Silent Parade Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Thursday, October 8, the Park Forest Fire Department will host the 29th Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and Parade. This parade of lights-only emergency[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Lieutenant Gov. John Garamendi For U.S. Congress
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign PAC, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, announced today the endorsement of Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi for U.S. Congress. Garamendi is a strong supporter of marriage equality for same-sex couples and has been a vocal critic of Proposition 8,[Read More…]
New Online Tools, Videos for National Coming Out Day
"Conversations from the Heart" Theme Encourages Discussions of LGBT Equality Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced new online tools and videos to mark National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 –[Read More…]
Right-Wing Media Lynch Mob Gay-Baits White House, Facts Be Damned
Commentary By Karl Frisch For the better part of a week, conservatives in the media have been on a witch hunt for Kevin Jennings, the director of the Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. Led by Fox News, the right-wing media have claimed that 21 years ago,[Read More…]
Park Forest Nurses Club to Hold Discussion on Breast Cancer
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–The Park Forest Nurses Club will meet on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary United Protestant Church located at 425 N. Orchard Drive. Certified Breast Health Specialist, Susan Marcek, RN, BSN will discuss “Breast Cancer.” Coffee and dessert will be served following the meeting and discussion.[Read More…]
Tall Grass Film Series Presents ‘Is Anybody There?’
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Tall Grass Arts Association announces its fall 2009 Art Film series will begin on Sunday, October 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marcus Theatre in Chicago Heights. The series opens with the independent British feature, “Is Anybody There?” starring two- time Academy Award winner Sir Michael Caine[Read More…]
Chicago’s Famed Second City Comes to Freedom Hall
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On October 23, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City will appear at Freedom Hall in Park Forest at 8 pm. This special performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s fifty year history. The Second City is truly a[Read More…]
Park Forest House Tour ‘Springs Forward’ with New June Date
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area (LWV) is pleased to announce that the 26th Annual Park Forest House Tour will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010. For the last several years the House Tour has been held in the fall and it[Read More…]