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AARP Rich Township Chapter to hold Spring Fling, June 20

AARP Rich Township Chapter #4576 invite you to attend the annual Spring Fling at the Shirley J. Green Senior Center on Monday, June 20, at 1 p.m.

Come out and enjoy fellowship, fun, food, and live entertainment celebrating Motown.

Tickets are $10....Read on...

Park Forest House Museum finds new home, seeks volunteers

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, operated by the Park Forest Historical Society has a new location at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road. The Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Museum can also be shown by appoint...Read on...

Christmas exhibit at 1950s Park Forest House Museum opens Dec. 2

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, Illinois, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas!" exhibit, open December 2, 2015 through January 2, 2016. Call to confirm open hours for S...Read on...

Garden Club presents a program on roses, April 14

The Garden Club of Park Forest presents a membership and guest tea event featuring a program on roses, Tuesday, April 14, beginning at noon, at St. Mary School, 227 Monee Road in Park Forest.

John Pais, founding member of the Sauk Trail Rose Society, ...Read on...

CROP Hunger Walk in Park Forest, April 26

The 2015 South Suburban CROP Hunger Walk will be held on Sunday, April 26. The walk begins and ends at Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Forest. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Opening ceremonies start at 1:35 p.m. The walk officially kicks-off at 2 p.m. ...Read on...

2015 Park Forest Hall of Fame class induction, April 12

Park Forest Historical Society's annual Park Forest Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Sunday April 12, 2015 at 3 p.m. in Park Forest Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The ceremony and reception are free and open to the general public. Inductee...Read on...

Park Forest Baseball next registration, Feb. 28

Park Forest Baseball holds its next registration Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Hall.

The final registration for Park Forest Baseball is:

*March 12
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

*All fees due by this date.

For more details, visit www.parkfores...Read on...

Park Forest 50s Museum Valentine's exhibit, search for new location

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, Illinois, invites you to "Step Back Into a 1950s Valentines Day," from February 4 -March 4, 2015. The museum is decorated with vintage valentines and decorations. One room repr...Read on...

Park Forest Baseball Registration

Park Forest Baseball is now registering for the 2015 season.

Due to scheduling difficulties, the Jan. 3 registration for Park Forest Baseball has been cancelled.

Upcoming Park Forest Baseball registration dates are:

Jan. 17
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ...Read on...

Historical Society program on Rich Township settlers, Nov. 9

“Stories of Families Who Settled Rich Township,” with Richard Stuenkel, will be the Sunday, November 9, 2014 program of the Park Forest Historical Society, to be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Mr. Stuenkel will share...Read on...

Historical Society to host "Stories of Families Who Settled Rich Township" Nov. 9

“Stories of Families Who Settled Rich Township,” with Richard Stuenkel, will be the Sunday, November 9, 2014 program of the Park Forest Historical Society, to be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Mr. Stuenkel will share...Read on...

Memorial Day Service to be held May 26 at 11 a.m.

The Park Forest American Legion will hold a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, beginning at 11 a.m. on the Village Green.

The Village Green is located in DownTown Park Forest, behind Village Hall, at the corner of Main Street and Cunningham Drive....Read on...

2014 Park Forest Baseball season begins Saturday, April 12

Opening day for the 2014 season of Park Forest Baseball is Saturday, April 12.

Prior to the first pitch, players will line-up at the flag pole at Village Hall beginning at 10 a.m. in preparation for a 10:30 a.m. parade to the Central Park baseball fie...Read on...

South Suburban Family Shelter to host Spring Boutique, April 6

South Suburban Family Shelter will be hosting its annual Spring Boutique on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Community House of Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, IL.

There will be a vari...Read on...

Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony April 6, 2014

Park Forest Historical Society's annual Park Forest Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Sunday, April 6, beginning at 3 p.m. at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The ceremony and reception are free and open to the public. Inductees this year wil...Read on...

Park Forest Baseball to hold final registration in March

Park Forest Baseball will hold final registration on Saturday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, March 13, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Village Hall.

Fees are:

-Shetland 4-6 years old $75

-Pinto 7-8 years old $100

-Mus...Read on...