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Thanksgiving interfaith service is Wednesday

A special interfaith Thanksgiving service will be conducted Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchinson Road in Flossmoor. The evening program is a meaningful celebration of thanks and gratitude hosted by Homewood-Flossmoor religious congregations. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Choir will sing several selections.

Homewood neighbors Rachel Meadows-Smith, left, and Jean Sherrill said they appreciate having neighbors who look out for one another. (Photo by Mary Compton/HF Chronicle)

‘A fine idea’: Neighbors work together to solve a concrete problem

Editor’s note: Of all the factors that go into making a great community—businesses, schools, infrastructure and events—one of the most important doesn’t show up in the numbers, and that’s the neighbors we cherish. As Thanksgiving nears, we asked H-F residents to tell us stories about the neighbors who support them in ways large and small. This is one[Read More…]

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For Kids: Learning the concept of ‘thank you’

The benefits and blessings of giving thanks We’re heading into a season with some definite themes of goodness, giving to others is highlighted. For children, witnessing those characteristics in others and having adults in their life that emphasize and reinforce those values goes a long way toward raising thoughtful, thankful citizens.

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Our thanks to you!

By now, some of the side dishes — perhaps the cranberries, or sweet potatoes — may already be prepared. And you may be getting ready to put the turkey in the oven. There is a very good chance that you are already extremely busy. We want to interrupt your schedule for a[Read More…]

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