That sigh you just heard from your child(ren)’s room was the realization that the first day of school is just around the corner. As that first day approaches, the city of Chicago Heights, Mayor David Gonzalez, Senator Hutchinson and Cornerstone Christian Church are coming together to help prep students.
On Sunday, Aug. 18, 1,000 lunch bags and 1,000 book bags, will be given away to Chicago Heights school students, along with free haircuts, provided by Supreme Clientele.
The event is first come, first served, so arrive early for the event, which begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
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What Else To Watch for This Week
Bloom and Bloom Trail high schools will open their doors to new freshmen on Tuesday, Aug. 13, for their first day of school. The high schools will open to all students the following day, Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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The Steger-South Chicago Heights Library is hosting its monthly Scrabble night on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free to attend.
Have you ever thought about beginning to play Dungeons and Dragons, but weren’t sure how to play? Well, the Steger-South Chicago Heights will host a beginning Dungeons and Dragons group from noon to 3 p.m. The group is free to attend.
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