StacyPisaniPileatedWoodpecker Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. As old man winter howls down from the north and blankets Thorn Creek Woods with a layer of snow, the hardy birds and mammals tuck themselves into the nooks of trees and bed down amongst fallen leaves. Hikers wear extra layers of clothes and[Read More…]
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Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club to Host Program on the Conservationist of the North Woods on February 8
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club invites you to its next meeting. Avid canoeist Lois Lauer will talk about the life and work of Sigurd Olsen, who led the struggle to protect the Boundary Water Canoe Wilderness near Ely, Minnesota, a million-acre wilderness that contains[Read More…]
Claim Your Business Today on ENEWSPF!
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Do you own a business in Park Forest, Chicago Heights, Richton Park, or Matteson? We’d like to announce that eNews Park Forest has a new Business Directory! Think of it as the local business “go-to” for every business in Park Forest, Chicago Heights, Richton Park, and Matteson,[Read More…]
“Memory” Exhibit Opens in PSC Christopher Art Gallery Feb. 8
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting, “Memory: An exhibition of portraiture evoking memory,” in the Christopher Art Gallery on the main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibit opens Monday, Feb. 8, and features works from artists Ellen Holtzblatt, Judith Roth, John P.[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Hosts Reunion
RICHTON PARK, IL.—(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep Charter High School, (center) joined faculty and administrators in welcoming alumni from more than 49 colleges and universities from around the U.S. who attended a recent reunion at the school. Among the Southland graduates who attended the reunion[Read More…]
The Drama Group to Present ‘Bleacher Bums’
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. The Drama Group is excited to present the rollicking sports comedy, ‘Bleacher Bums’ directed by Michael J Renzi. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on February 26, 27, March 3, 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on February 28 &[Read More…]
Matteson District 162 Announces Spelling Bee Winners
Richton Park, IL.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016—Kian De Guzman, 11, a 5th grade student at the Sauk Elementary School, Richton Park, took first place in the Matteson School District 162’s annual Spelling Bee. Kevin Carter, 13, in 7th grade at the O. W. Huth Middle School, Matteson, was the second place winner[Read More…]
Rich Township Senior Services Announces Upcoming Senior Trips
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2016. Rich Township Senor Services has two seats left for the February 9th Trip to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Following the concert we will eat at Scrementi’s Restaurant, 3760 Chicago Rd in Steger. Because this is a[Read More…]
Civic Engagement Event to be Held at Governors State University on Feb. 10
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016. Please join The League of Women Voters – Park Forest Area and the staff of the Governors State University (GSU) Civic Engagement and Community Service Center for an afternoon discussion. Topics will include Civic Engagement, Service Learning and Community Service. The event will take place[Read More…]
Matteson Area Public Library District Black History Month Speakers
MATTESON, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This year, to celebrate Black History Month, The Matteson Area Public Library District, is hosting speakers that will entertain and inform our community on different topics covering Black History. Our first event, ‘The Life and Import of Fannie Lou Hamer’ will take place at beginning at 1:00pm, on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at[Read More…]
