Around Town (North) for Jan. 29, 2012

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Evergreen Park Community High School senior Tyler Jusino stands next to one of his drawings, which was part of an exhibit featuring the creative efforts of 18 art students. | Supplied Photo

Updated: March 1, 2012 8:08AM

Sunday | 29

Blood Drive: Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, will host a blood drive 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Pancake Breakfast: St. Albert the Great Catholic School, 5535 W. State Road, Burbank, will host a pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Information: (708) 424-7757.

Blood Drive: The Hickory Hills Community Center, 7800 W. 89th Place, will host a blood drive 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Walk-ins are welcome. Donors should eat and drink water before donating and bring a photo ID.

Open House: St. Linus School, 10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn, will host an open house 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 425-1656.

LEGO Club: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host LEGO Club for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 422-8522.

Opera Lecture: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host a lecture on the opera “Show Boat” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 422-4990.

Animal Awareness: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host “Animal Awareness” 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Animals for Awareness, a shelter in Palos Park that takes in wild and exotic animals, will bring a variety of animals, including an alligator, parrot, snake, kinkajou and a Canada lynx. Information: (708) 422-4990.

Author Event: Chicago writers Brendan Sullivan and Rick Kaempfer will discuss their book, “The Living Wills,” at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Admission is $5. Information: (773) 445-3838.

Reiki Class: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will offer an introductory Reiki experience 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 361-3650.

5K Registration: Registration is open for the Queen of Martyrs Parish in Evergreen Park’s Celtic Weekend 5K run and 2K walk. The last day to register at a discounted rate is Feb. 5. Register by Feb. 12 to guarantee a T-shirt. Information: (773) 860-1353 or maureenrosner@yahoo.com.

Computer Classes: District 218 will offer adult computer classes beginning Feb. 8 at locations in Blue Island, Oak Lawn and Palos Heights. There are seven different courses offered and they will run through late April. The price is $50 for adults and $30 for seniors. Information: (708) 424-2000.

Scouts Anniversary: The Worth Park District Historical Museum, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., has a display featuring the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts that will be up until March. 15. Information: (708) 448-7080 or www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Book Donations: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 5300 W. 95th St., is accepting donations of gently used books, magazines, CDs and videos for the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Monday | 30

Homework Help: Evergreen Park Elementary School District teachers Margaret Essig and Kerrie Lopez run a free, drop-in homework center 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Both teachers speak English and Spanish. Information: (708) 422-8522.

Pinochle Club: The Worth Senior Pinochle club meets 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Games begin at noon, and lunch is available. Membership is free. Information: (708) 448-1181.

Food Pantry: Faith United Methodist Church, in conjunction with Together We Cope and the Greater Chicago Food Depository, offers nonperishable food bags to Bremen, Orland, Palos and Worth township residents from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park. Information: (708) 444-8560.

Tuesday | 31

WomanTalk: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host a WomanTalk coffee hour and discussion at 10 a.m. Tuesday. This event is free, but reservations are required. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Internet Class: The Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave., will host an Introduction to the Internet class 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Registration and a $5 fee are required. Information: (708) 423-7753.

Open House: St. Albert the Great Catholic School, 5535 W. State Road, Burbank, will host an open house for prospective students and their families 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 424-7757.

Facebook Program: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host a Facebook for Grown-Ups luncheon program at noon Tuesday. The price is $15 and reservations are required. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Artist’s Lecture: The St. Xavier University Gallery, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, will host an artist’s lecture and reception with artist Maria Scileppi at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (773) 298-3081.

Therapy Dogs: Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., Palos Heights, will offer a class to help prepare owners and their dogs to pass the temperament test to become a therapy dog from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning this Tuesday. The fee is $125. Information: (708) 923-5593.

Lip Prints: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host a lip-print reading event for adults at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Lipsologist Mike Kett will assess personality characteristics, emotions and energy levels based on lip prints. Participants should bring lipstick. Information: (708) 422-8522.

District 130 Meeting: Cook County School District 130 is in the process of revising its current mission, vision and core values statements through a planning process called “Community Compact 2020.” A planning meeting will be 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Media Center at Veterans Memorial Middle School, 12320 S. Greenwood Ave., Blue Island. Information: (708) 385-6800 or rsvp@district130.org.

Storytelling Event: Trinity Christian College’s annual storytelling presentation will be 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Marg Kallemeyn Theatre, 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. Information: www.trnty.edu.

Business Networking: The Business Networking Group meets 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesdays at the Golden Bear Restaurant, 12001 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip. Information: www.meetup.com/BusinessNetworkingGroupBNG.

Pantry Donation: Elsie’s Pantry, 8601 W. 107th St., Palos Hills, needs canned goods and monetary donations to keep up with increasing demand. Donations can be brought to the church 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Information: (708) 598-4435.

Wednesday | 1

Spay/Neuter: February is National Spay/Neuter Month and residents of Will and Cook counties can have their pets spayed or neutered for a reduced rate. The price is $40 for dogs and $25 for cats. Information: (877) 475-7729, (815) 472-2300 or (708) 301-1300.

Water Commissioner: Commissioner Debra Shore of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will speak before the St. Patricia’s Seniors at noon Wednesday at the Hickory Hills Community Center, 7800 W. 89th Place. Information: (708) 425-1616.

Teen Movie: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will show “Groundhog Day” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Toastmasters Club: The Center Toastmasters, an organization for people interested in improving and practicing their public speaking skills, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of every month at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Members take turns leading the meetings and giving speeches. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Green Team: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host the Green Team for children in the third through fifth grades at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 29. Participants will complete earth-friendly projects each week. Registration: (708) 422-8522.

Thursday | 2

Historical Documentation: The Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St., will host a workshop on historical documentation and digital preservation 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. Information: Darren Thompson, (708) 388-1078, Ext. 28.

Theology Lecture: St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, will host a lecture titled “Living in the Hereafter: Heaven in the American Imagination,” 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Cost is $6. Information: Donatta Yates, (708) 422-1635.

Overeaters Anonymous: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 8607 S. Narragansett Ave., Burbank, hosts Overeaters Anonymous support group meetings 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Information: (708) 496-1359.

Friday | 3

Center Cinema: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will show “Chocolat” at 6 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 361-3650 or www.thecenterpalos.com.

Camera Club: The Oak Lawn Camera Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Information: (708) 534-1912.

Ice Skating: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will sponsor a free ice skating session for teens 8 to 9 p.m. Friday at Yukich Fields, 90th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Signed permission slips must be turned in by Monday. The skate rental is $3. Information: (708) 422-8522 or www.evergreenpark.org.

Bands: The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth, has bands playing from 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There is no cover charge. Information: (708) 448-7006 or (708) 448-6699.

Saturday | 4

Blood Drive: The Palos Heights Woman’s Club annual blood drive is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Walk-ins are welcome and all donors will be given a $5 Dunkin Donuts gift card. Photo ID is required. Information: Pat Caldwell, (708) 361-8240.

Book Sale: The Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., will host a book sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 5, and a pre-sale for Friends of the Palos Heights Library will be 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 448-1473.

Writing Classes: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will offer classes on personal and professional writing taught by Christine Sneed 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Feb. 11. A different writing topic will be covered each week and participants must register separately for each class. Information: (708) 422-8522.