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Join the Village of Park Forest and preservationist Deb Bowen on Nov. 7 from 6:15 to 8 p.m. at Freedom Hall as she shares her project, A BOOK by ME. A BOOK by ME is a literacy project for youth, which includes interviewing a subject in order to write and illustrate a 10 page children’s book on their life. The project is designed for students under 18 and integrates interviewing, researching, writing, editing, and illustrating. Never Forget Publishing, Inc. then publishes the story complete with photographs, a two-page biography, and matching curriculum.
The Park Forest Veterans Commission will also present a special program at Freedom Hall in recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 9, beginning at 11 a.m. The program will include static displays of military vehicles, provided by the Veterans Garage, spanning various combat eras. The 144th Army Band is also slated to perform several selections.

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