Around Town (East) for June 10, 2012
June 7, 2012 12:44PM
David Spillers works on a project with his daughter Cryden during a recent Donuts for Dads program at 21st Century Preparatory Center in Park Forest. | Supplied Photo
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Sunday | 10
Chamber Choir: The Midwest Motet Society, a chamber choir for Chicago’s Southland, will present its spring concert “From Venice to Vienna: Music from the Salon” at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2901 Western Ave., Park Forest. Tickets are $7 at the door. Information: www.midwestmotet.org.
Art Show: The “Paint the Runway” annual art and fashion show will be 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Immaculate University Golf Club, 23520 Crawford Ave., University Park. Information: www.exqtasteofart.net.
Crop Circles: The origin of crop circles will be explored at 7 p.m. Sunday at Lifetree Cafe The Edge Coffee House, 1366 Main St., Crete. Information: (708) 672-5400 or diedre@cretechurch.com.
Monday | 11
Painting: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer a “Starry Night” painting program for students in second through sixth grades at 4 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
Job Club: The Grande Prairie Public Library, 3479 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest, will host the Job Seekers Network at 6 p.m. Monday. Participants should bring resumes and cover letters. Information: (708) 798-5563.
Shrinkable Arts: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer Teen Shrinky Dinks 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
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 bring 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.
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 | 12
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-kindergartners 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Appointments: (708) 235-7300.
Anime Movie: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will show “Naruto Shippuden: Bonds” for teens at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
Salsa Cook-off: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host a salsa cook-off program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.
Computer Club: The South Suburban Mac User Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Grande Prairie Library, 3470 183rd St., Hazel Crest. The club offers monthly programs and Q&A sessions to trouble shoot Apple computer software and hardware, as well as iPads and iPhones. Information: www.ssmug.org.
Chess Club: The Glenwood Chess Club meets 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Blakey Center, 1 Rebecca St. Information: Ken Windmon, (312) 925-9447 or kennethwindmon@gmail.com.
Line Dancing: Line dancing lessons are 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 | 13
Summer Reading: The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will kick off its “Reading is So Delicious” summer reading program 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Children who register will receive a free Dairy Queen Dilly Bar. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222, or www.homewoodlibrary.org.
Constellation Program: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer a constellation program for students in second through sixth grades at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Participants will learn how to make their own star map. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
Email Class: The Grande Prairie Library, 3479 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest, will offer an Introduction to email computer class at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 798-5563.
Business Workshop: CenterPoint at Governors State University will sponsor a workshop on starting a business 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Richton Park Community Center, 4455 Sauk Trail. Information: (708) 534-4927 or www.centerpointgsu.com.
Night Knitting: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host Night Knitting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Homewood meets at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Calumet Country Club, 2400 175th St. 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. Wednesday at the Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest. Information: (708) 747-6320.
Thursday | 14
Bats Program: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a “Bats in the Library” program for children in preschool through the first grade at 1 p.m. Thursday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
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 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 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.
Friday | 15
T-shirt Making: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a T-shirt making program for teens 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
‘Live’ Candyland: The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host “Live” Candyland for teens 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Participants will play a “big” version of the game. Registration: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.
Reservoir Float: The Forest Preserve District of Will County will present “Paddle to the Rhythms” at 7 p.m. Friday at Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave. The Bel Canto Woodwind Trio will play classical selections as attendees sit in a canoe or kayak. Registration: (708) 946-2216.
Toastmaster: The Park Forest Toastmasters meet 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of the month at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. Participants learn how to overcome the fear of giving speeches. Information: (708) 283-0138 or www.parkforest.freetoasthost.net.
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. 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 | 16
Family Movie: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will show a family friendly movie at 10 a.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Feathered Frenzy: The Thorn Creek Woods Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, will host the Feathered Frenzy morning bird hike 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Registration: (708) 946-2216.
Shred Event: The New Hope Center Dolton Campus, 1624 E. 154th St., will host a shred-a-thon 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $2 per box with a limit of five boxes. Information: (708) 841-1071.
Zumba: The Grande Prairie Public Library, 3479 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest, will host Zumba on the Lawn at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 798-5563.
Grilling Safety: The Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host a grilling safety program at 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 755-5040 or www.ssch.lib.il.us.
Digital Videos: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a digital vacation video workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.
Book Discussion: Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library, 19901 Stony Island Ave., Lynwood, hosts a book discussion group 1 to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Information: (708) 758-0090 or www.glpld.org.
Chess/Scrabble: Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, hosts open chess and Scrabble for participants of all ages and abilities noon to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222.
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.
