Around Town (East) for June 3, 2012

Jefferson School in Chicago Heights hosts an annual awards banquet for students who have earned academic success. Among the VIPs were fourth-grader Luis Gutierrez, his sister, eighth-grader Stephanie Gutierrez, and their parents Jose and Isabel Gutierrez.

Updated: July 6, 2012 8:58AM

Sunday | 3

Farm Walk: The Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, will host its annual Historic Farm Walk 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Participants will tour the farm buildings and learn about the Hornicek family. Cost is $5 per person or $15 per family. Information: (708) 747-6320.

Monday | 4

Reading Club: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will offer the “Between the Covers” 2012 Adult Summer Reading Club beginning Monday. Information: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.

Driving Review: A Rules of the Road Review Course will be 10 a.m. to noon Monday at the Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing. Information: (708) 474-8552 or www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Book Club: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host the Young at Heart Book Club for young adults at 7 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Teen Chess: The South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave., hosts Chess for Teens 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Registration: (708) 331-5262.

Tuesday | 5

Driving Review: A Rules of the Road Review Course will be 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Bloom Township Center, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Information: (708) 754-9400 or www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

Garden Club: The South Suburban Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall of Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. Information: Tim McPherson, (708) 371-8476.

Toastmasters Meetings: The Homewood-Flossmoor Toastmasters meet 8 to 10 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Sylvan Learning Center, 17936 S. Halsted St., Homewood. Information: (708) 903-0692.

Stamp Club: The Park Forest Stamp Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. The club hosts an auction of stamps and related materials. Information: (708) 798-1896.

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 per class. Information: (708) 709-0288.

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 | 6

Open House: The Family Development Center at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, will offer tours, information and pre-enrollment screenings for pre-kindergarteners 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments: (708) 235-7300.

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

Chess Night: The Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts Family Chess Night at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

Wednesday Walkers: The Wednesday Morning Walkers for ages 11 and older meet 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. Information: (708) 747-6320.

Thursday | 7

Juggling Event: The Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a summer reading program kick-off with juggler Jason Kollum at 6 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 798-3600.

Yoga Class: The Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts Yoga for Health at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

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

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

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.

Adult Chess: The South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave., hosts Chess for Adults 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Registration: (708) 331-5262.

Jogging Path: Crete Reformed Church, 24755 S. Country Lane, Crete, has opened its “Victory Way Trail,” a one-half mile walking and jogging path around the soccer fields. Information: (708) 672-5400.

Friday | 8

eReaders Program: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host eReaders Made Easy 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Street Fair: The village of Homewood will host the fifth annual Downtown Homewood Art and Garden Street Fair noon to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Martin Avenue and Ridge Road. The fair will feature art exhibits, art classes, music and food. Information: (708) 798-3000 or www.homesweethomewood.com.

Scrabble Tournament: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host Scrabble at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Reservations: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.

Kick-off Party: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host its 2012 Summer Reading Kick-off Party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.

Family Movie: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host Family Movie and Pizza Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Thrift Shop: The Crete Methodist Church Thrift Shop is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at Main and Exchange streets, Crete. Information: (708) 672-8353.

Farmers Market: The Glenwood Farmers Market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 14, at Living Springs Community Church, 19051 S. Halsted St., Glenwood. Information: (708) 753-2438 or www.villageofglenwood.com.

Computer Class: The Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts Computer Basics at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

Saturday | 9

Book Sale: First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, will host a book sale and cafe 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10. Items will include audio books, records, cassettes, CDs, puzzles, greeting cards and DVDs. Information: (708) 754-3792.

Knitting Day: The Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., will host the World Wide Knit in Public Day at 10 a.m. Saturday. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and a knitting project. Water and snacks will be provided. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Genealogical Society: The South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hazel Crest Municipal and Police Board Room, 3000 W. 170th Place. Information: (708) 335-3340 or www.ssghs.org.

Morning Movie: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host Family Morning Movie at 10 a.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Greeting Cards: The Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a program on making greeting cards 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 798-3600.

Donuts/Dads: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host Donuts for Dads at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. This is a program for adults with a Father’s Day theme. Information: (708) 481-5333.

French Market: The Homewood open-air French Market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 20 at the Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Information: (708) 798-3000.

Botanic Garden: The Olympia Fields Park District is offering a trip to tour the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Highland Park from 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. July 18. The fee is $67 for residents and $84 for others. The deadline to register is July 2. Information: (708) 481-7313 or www.olympiafieldsparkdistrict.org.

White Sox: The Olympia Fields Park District will offer a trip to see the White Sox play the Minnesota Twins from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 25. The fee is $46 for residents, $58 for others. The deadline to register is June 11. Information: (708) 481-7313 or www.olympiafieldsparkdistrict.org.

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