Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil (Mon, Oct. 3) South Suburban Family Shelter will host its annual candlelight vigil in honor of the victims of domestic violence and their families. The event takes place on Monday Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Irwin Park band shell. H-F Park District Board Meeting (Tues, Oct. 4) New carpet for the Irwin Center and the fence and gate at Rover's Run dog park are just some of the items that the H-F Park District Board of Commissioners will be discussing during the 7 p.m. Tuesday night public meeting. Check out the agenda for more details on the upcoming …

H-F Boys' Soccer vs. Lincoln-Way Central (Tues, Sept 6) Head over to H-F High School to cheer on the Vikings this Tuesday. The sophomore game starts at 4:30 p.m. on the soccer field and the varsity game starts at 5 p.m. at H-F Stadium. Tell Me a Story Auditions (Thurs, Sept 8) If you are in 6-12 grade and enjoy reading stories to young children, come participate in the "Tell Me a Story" auditions at Flossmoor Public Library on Thursday at 4 p.m. Volunteer readers will be performing stories for children throughout the year. Registration is required. H-F Back-to-School Night (Thurs, Sept 8) …

Storyhour on the Road-Apollo Park (Weds, Aug 24) Join members of the Homewood Public Library for this week's Storyhour on the Road at Apollo Park on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The event features stories, songs and a simple craft. No registration is required and everyone will meet at the park. This week's theme is superheroes. H-F Vikings Football vs. Chicago Senn (Fri, Aug 26) Come cheer on the Vikings as they take on Chicago Senn on Friday at 7 p.m. at H-F High School.  E-Waste Recycling at Farmer's Market (Sat, Aug 27) Come to the Homewood French Market on Saturday to recycle unwanted electronic …

Homewood Storyhour on the Road (Wed, August 17) Storyhour on the Road is a free, no-registration family program that is geared towards children ages 2-6. Please join the Homewood Public Library Storyhour at 10 a.m. on Wednesday for stories, songs and crafts at Patriots Park. This week's theme is carnivals. Bubble-ology (Friday, Aug 19) Head over to Irons Oaks on Friday at 3 p.m. to experience Bubble-ology! Visit each bubble station to make your own bubble art, scented bubbles, bubble snakes and more. Each child will also have a chance to be inside a giant bubble. Please wear clothes that can …

Homewood Library Appetizer and Dessert Social (Mon, Aug 8) The Friends of the Homewood Library will host their annual appetizer and dessert potluck social for members and prospective members at the Homewood Library tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  The event is free, but attendees are requested to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Creating a Starry Night for your Outdoor Spaces (Tues, Aug 9) Head over to Bella Vita Home Accents at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday night to learn how to turn an outdoor space into an extension of your home, breathe new life into an existing space or unite your gardens with…

Mexican Banderas Craft Project (Tuesday, July 26) On Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. the Flossmoor Public Library invites kids of all ages to learn the Mexican art of paper cutting in a Mexican Banderas Craft. No registration is required and participants should gather in the Helen Wilson Meeting Room. Village of Homewood Board Meeting (Tuesday, July 26) Come out to Homewood's Village Hall on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. to voice your opinions on agenda items such as a new $8,500 lease agreement for the Village computers, a stump removal contract and a revision of Homewood's Emergency Operations …

IPO Summer Music at Ravisloe: Brass Through The Ages (Wednesday, July 13) Summer Music at Ravisloe Country Club, presented by the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO), is part of an intimate concert series and the perfect way to sit back, relax, and experience the collaboration and artistry of talented IPO musicians. This week, travel through time as the IPO Brass Quintet embarks on a musical journey: from the brass classics of the Baroque and Romantic eras, jazz standards of Duke Ellington and Fats Waller, and even sounds from Motown and the Temptations! The outdoor courtyard performance is…

Southland Vikings vs. Chicago Zephyrs (Tuesday, July 5) Come out and support your local Southland Vikings at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening! The game will be held at H-F High School and tickets are $5 for Adults, $2 for Students, and free for kids under 12. Homewood Days (Fri, July 8- Sun, July 10) The family-friendly Homewood Days will feature carnival rides, games, and three stages of live entertainment and local fare. Hours on Friday and Saturday are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. There is a daily $5 admission fee for adults and children 12-years-old and over. Children 11…

Outdoor Detectives: Nature Kids Camp (Mon, June 27- Weds, July 1) One of Irons Oaks many Nature Kids Camps this summer, this week's theme will be "Outdoor Detectives". With a focus on exploring the outdoors, each level of Nature Kids Camp is designed with age-appropriate activities to stimulate, educate and involve kids in their natural world with games, exploration and learning. For more information, contact Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. Family Movie Night (Tuesday, June 28) At 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Flossmoor Public Library will be showing Disney's Up in their Helen Wilson…

Homewood Memorial Day Parade (Monday, May 30) On Monday, the parade will start lining up at 9:30 a.m. and will begin at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church. It will travel south on Dixie Highway to Olive Road and west to Harwood Avenue, stopping at Veterans Park for a ceremony. Homewood-Flossmoor Science Pub Meeting (Tuesday, May 31) Science enthusiasts rejoice! The H-F Science Pub's next meeting will be this Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Grady's Grille. The May event is entitled "The Incomplete ANGLER or Fishing for Creatures from the Black Lagoon" and will feature Dr. Michael Coates from the …

Flossmoor Service League Annual Housewalk (Wednesday, May 18) On Wednesday, the Flossmoor Service League will be hosting its 56th Annual Housewalkbenefits South Suburban Charities. The event is from 10 a.m until 3 p.m. and includes a tour of four Flossmoor homes and a luncheon at the Flossmoor Country Club, where five gift baskets will be raffled off. The event is $25 for the housewalk tour and $20 for the luncheon. For more information, check out the H-F Patch article on the event or visit the Flossmoor Service League's site. H-F League of Women Voters Annual Dinner/Meeting (Wednesday, May …

Free Parent Seminar: Conquering College Costs (Monday, May 9) H-F High School’s Guidance Department invites area parents of high school and junior high students to a free seminar on how to afford college on Monday night at 7 p.m inside Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s South Gymnasium. Attendees will improve their college financial literacy, identify affordable college options and learn how to manage college costs without gaining excessive debt. Culver's to "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" (Tuesday, May 10) Culver's in Homewood will be participating in "Take a Bite Out of Cancer" on Tuesday from 10…

CN Railroad Safety Blitz in Homewood (Monday, May 2) Canadian National railroad police will conduct safety blitz operations at the Metra station in Homewood targeting commuters for Rail Safety Week from 5 to 6:30 p.m. CN police will be reaching out to commuters with strong messages about the risks of unsafe behavior at railroad crossings and on railroad property. Homes and Gardens (Tuesday, May 3) For $10, learn how to make a beautiful outdoor space into an extension of your home, breathe new life into an existing space or unite your gardens with outdoor porches, patios or other spaces to …

H-F Girls' Soccer vs. Lockport (Monday, April 25) Come cheer on the Lady Vikings in their game at 4:30 p.m. at H-F High School.  For more information, visit the H-F Patch event posting. Football Skills and Drillz (Tuesday, April 26) The H-F Sports Complex holds this weekly workshop to develop your athletic speed and agility to benefit you when you play in a football league. Held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., you will work on basic football concepts and specialized football skill positions, with an emphasis  placed on developing physically, so that players can perform better overall.   Fee is $55 for …

Flossmoor Board Meeting (Monday, April 18) This board meeting will be held at Flossmoor Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Among other items, the meeting will consist of discussion regarding Flossmoor budget amendments, tree service contracts, and storm sewer utility fees, according to the agenda. Find out more about the meeting by visiting the village's Web site. Learn About the Criminal Justice Center at Flossmoor Library (Tuesday, April 19) The H-F Area League of Women Voters will host its next program on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library.  Kathleen Bankhead, an assistant…

H-F Girls' Soccer vs. Lincoln-Way North (Monday, April 11) Come support the H-F High School Girls Soccer team at 4:30 p.m. on Monday as they compete against Lincoln-Way North. For more information check out the high school's H-F Patch event posting. School District 153 Board of Education Meeting (Monday, April 11) District 153's Board of Education will be holding a meeting at James Hart School at 7 p.m. on Monday night.  Come out to hear what the Board has to say and to see a scheduled presentation on the Jerry Morin Education Excellence Award recently won by Winston Churchill School. You can…

ELECTION DAY! (Tuesday, April 5) Make sure to get out and vote on Tuesday! Big issues being voted on include the District 153 referendum and the hotly-contested race for the District 161 School Board of Education. H-F Patch will be keeping you updated throughout the election with information about where to vote, information about the candidates and, of course, the results. If you haven't already, check out our Election Central to find out who is running for what and what they have had to say. Village of Flossmoor Board Meeting (Wednesday, April 6) The Village of Flossmoor Board meeting …

H-F Girls' Track & Field Vs. Bolingbrook (Tuesday, March 29) Make sure to supportt the girls from H-F High School's track and field team as they go head to head with Bolingbrook on Tuesday from 4:30pm until 8:30pm.  For more information you can visit the high school's site or view their event post on Patch. Saint Xavier University Job Fair (Tuesday, March 29) More than 20 employers are scheduled to attend SXU's 13th Annual Job Fair this Tuesday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The fair is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and to dress professionally.  For more …

Flossmoor Village Board Meeting Among other business, the Village of Flossmoor will be voting to approve the purchase of a small, one-ton dump truck at their next village meeting on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. Flossmoor School District 161 Candidate Forum The Homewood-Flossmoor Area League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Candidate Forum for School District 161 on Monday, March 21, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Avenue.  The public is invited to attend and submit written questions to the candidates.  This is a good opportunity for voters  to get to know the …