Around Town (East) for Jan. 22, 2012

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Local teens examine a mural painting from the Philippines, at the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library’s Travelling to the Philippines Event. | Supplied photo

Updated: February 23, 2012 8:09AM

Sunday | 22

‘Aida’ Preview: Carla Thorpe will give a preview of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Aida” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Information: (708) 799-9055.

Camera Club: The Sunny 16 Camera Club meets at 4 p.m. the fourth Sunday of the month at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard Drive. Dues are $20 a year. Information: Sunny16Photographers@comcast.net or (708) 799-0139.

Volunteer Tutors: South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, is seeking tutors to participate in the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program designed to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors. SSC is looking for both math and literacy tutors. A new session will run Feb. 8 to 23. Information: Matthew Beasland, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2558 or mbeasland@ssc.edu.

Girl Scouts: The United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St., Country Club Hills, is looking for adult volunteers to head a new Girl Scout troop. Information: Stephanie Grayson, (708) 798-0951.

Free Psychotherapy: The Governors State University Psychology Department is offering free psychotherapy to members of the community. Confidential one-on-one sessions are held with a GSU graduate student of psychology under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Must be 18 and older. Sessions are conducted in Matteson. Information: (708) 235-2841.

Monday | 23

Financial Aid Seminar: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a seminar on college financial aid at 7 p.m. Monday. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Teen Advisory: The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, hosts a Teen Advisory Group meeting at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.

Classic Cinema: Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, hosts its Classic Cinema series at 6 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Registration: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.

Adult Reading: Beecher Community Library, 660 Penfield St., hosts its Adult Reading Discussion Group at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month. Information: (708) 946-9090 or www.villageofbeecher.org.

Knitters Group: Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., hosts its Knot Just for Knitters group at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Participants can bring in a knitting, crocheting, needlework or sewing project they are working on and can get assistance or advice from fellow needleworkers. Information: (708) 672-8017 or www.cretelibrary.org.

Line Dancing: St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood, offers free line dancing at 10 a.m. Mondays. Information: (708) 306-2785.

Game Day: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers its Game Day program for participants age 55 and older at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Christian Crafters: The Salty Christian Crafters Prayer Shawl Ministry meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Information: (708) 798-0700 or (708) 756-0673.

Seniors Lunch: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers its Let’s Do Lunch program for adults age 55 and older at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. Activities such as bingo, movies or speakers follow the lunch. The cost is $3.75 for residents and $5.50 for nonresidents. Reservations are due by noon Friday for Monday’s lunch or by noon Tuesday for Wednesday’s lunch. Registration: (708) 957-7275.

Tuesday | 24

Artist’s Reception: The Art and Design Department of South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, will host an artist’s reception for Ka-EL Mycal Zakiah, whose paintings are on exhibit, at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2445 or jkirkpatrick@ssc.edu.

Senior Law: Bloom Township Senior Services, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, hosts a Legal Assistance Clinic by the Center for Disability and Elder Law the fourth Tuesday of the month. Appointments: (312) 376-1880, Ext. 22

Reading Tutors: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, will offer Literacy Zone, a reading tutorial program for students in the sixth to 12th grades from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning this Tuesday. Fee is $70. Information: (708) 534-4122 or m-hession@govst.edu.

Substitute Teaching: Registration is open for a “Foundations of Effective Substitute Teaching” course to run Tuesday to Feb. 1 at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. The cost is $79. Information: www.ssc.edu or (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2231.

Chess Club: The Glenwood Chess Club meets 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Blakey Center, 1 Rebecca St., Glenwood. Information: Ken Windmon, (312) 925-9447 or kennethwindmon@gmail.com.

Line Dancing: Line dancing lessons are offered 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Steger Community Center, 3501 Hopkins St. Cost is $2. Information: (708) 709-0288.

Line Dancing: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts line dancing at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., Homewood. Information: (708) 957-0300 or www.hfparks.com.

Boy Scouts: Cub Scout/Boy Scout Troop 386 is recruiting boys ages 6 and older. Registration and meetings are held from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays at United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St., Country Club Hills. Information: Maurice Cotton or Lewis Jones, (708) 798-0951.

Rotary Club: The Matteson Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Dusties Restaurant, 4012 Lincoln Highway, Matteson. Information: (708) 429-6970.

Wednesday | 25

Blood Drive: Illinois Lutheran High School, 1610 Main St., Crete, will host a blood drive 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Astronomy Program: “What’s in the Sky This Month” will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave. Registration: (708) 946-2216.

Night Knitting: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, hosts Night Knitting at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Registration: (708) 481-5333 or www.richtonparklibrary.org.

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Homewood meets at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Calumet Country Club, 2400 175th St. Information: (708) 799-6020.

Open Bridge: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers open bridge for adults age 18 and older 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 183rd Street and Governors Highway, Homewood. Fee is $5. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Thursday | 26

Video Gaming: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host an evening of video gaming at 6 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 755-5040.

eReader Help: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host an eReader and tablet help course with the Best Buy Geek Squad at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Reservations: (708) 755-5040.

Business Workshop: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a workshop on business planning at 7 p.m. Thursday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Anime Club: The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, hosts the teen anime club at 6 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.

Lecture Series: The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd., hosts fee lectures on a variety of subjects at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Coffee will be served. Information: (708) 748-3731.

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Chicago Heights meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Olympia Fields Drive. Reservations: call (708) 203-0780 and ask for “Rotary.”

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Park Forest meets 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Luncheon location varies by season. Information: (708) 748-1129 or www.rotaryofparkforest.org.

Comedy Night: Comedians perform at 9 p.m. every Thursday at Pk’s Banquet Hall, 22 Town Center Drive, University Park, for the “Laugh ‘Till You Sick” comedy nights. Hosted by Def Comedy Jams’ Queen of Comedy Sonya ‘D.’ Tickets are available at www.givebackcomedytour.com. Information: (708) 534-6500.

Friday | 27

Knitting Sit-in: The Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., hosts a knitting sit-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month. Information: (708) 798-4006.

Night Hike: A Winter Night Hike will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Thorn Creek Nature Preserve, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. Registration: (708) 747-6320.

Saturday | 28

Bubble Wrap: The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day for teens at 1 p.m. Saturday. Participants will build bubble-wrap rockets. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.

Pick Earrings: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host a class on making guitar pick earrings at 2 p.m. Saturday. Reservations: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.

Winter Walk: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, will host a winter walk 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. Information: www.govst.edu/sculpture or (708) 534-4486.

Trivia Night: The Nina Council 3602 Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring its third annual Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Saturday in Ryan Hall at St. Mary Parish, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. Cost is $10 and includes pizza, soda, snacks and coffee. Questions will begin at 7:30 p.m. Information: (708) 747-7343 or (708) 747-0105.

Acrobat Show: The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform at 3 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Information: (708) 235-2222 or www.centertickets.net.

Used Books: The Friends of the Homewood Public Library hold used book sales 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Residents can buy used books that generally are in good condition. Information: (708) 799-9055 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.