Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Welcome to August! Some community events to highlight in this article. That’s pretty much it for today. If you would like to see your organization’s events highlighted here, please email “Kopy’s Kolumn” at [email protected]. Some thoughts on gun violence at the end. And there’s a reason for[Read More…]
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Kopy’s Kolumn: The Publisher’s Blog for July 31, 2019
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s been a few weeks since I wrote one of these columns. Looks like it’s been over a month: June 25 was my last. Been a while and there’s been a reason for that. First, some community announcements. Tall Grass “Sky’s the Limit” Show Opens Saturday Tall[Read More…]
Rains Create Bog Park: Flooding Moves Bark District 10th Anniv. Celebration
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, the Park Forest Bark District 10th Anniversary Event has moved to the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive (just behind Village Hall) in downtown Park Forest Saturday. The event will celebrate 10 years of the Park Forest Bark District and[Read More…]
Solstice Hike at Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Celebrate the beauty of the summer woods with a woodland hike on the longest day of the year, Friday, June 21, 7:30-930 p.m. Discover the naturalist in you as you explore the woods, observing birds and insects, identifying trees and flowers, following tracks and much more. Participants[Read More…]
Hidden Ponds in Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for a guided tour of the wet areas of Thorn Creek Woods on our Hidden Ponds Hike, Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Discover vernal ponds, listen for the return of amphibian choruses and explore the marshes of Owl Lake and beyond. These[Read More…]
Summer Appetizers with Chef Mike: Events at the Park Forest Library
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If you’re looking for some cooking, Chef Mike has some mouthwatering summer appetizers planned this week at the Park Forest Library. Just show up and learn how to create these awesome dishes, plus nab a taste of what’s possible. All event titles below are links that will[Read More…]
Rich Township Presents Illinois Township Day
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Supervisor Al Riley announced that Rich Township would celebrate Illinois Township Day on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be free shredding available from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The event will take place at the Rich Township Complex, 22013 Governor’s[Read More…]
Boys and Girls Club Alliance Supports Build Up Illinois Push for Capital Funding
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Youths around Illinois benefit greatly from the Boys and Girls Club experience. But if the facilities are in disrepair, these life-changing programs cannot have their intended impact. The Illinois Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs today joined Build Up Illinois for a Statehouse news conference supporting a new[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Hosts Special Olympics
Over 150 Young Athletes Participate in Sports Event Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Last Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Marian Catholic High School was the host for the Region E Culminating Event for the Young Athletes of Special Olympics. Over 150 athletes between the ages of two and seven from Cook, Will, and[Read More…]
Prairie Sampler Workdays at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Get down and dirty and help care for our Prairie Sampler. Located in front of the Nature Center, this small prairie that was nurtured by the late Jim Marzuki needs your help with weeding, pulling tall goldenrod, and trimming out woody plants. The first Prairie Sampler Workday[Read More…]