Around Town (Central) for Jan. 22, 2012

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Grand Prairie Elementary School kindergarten students were recently visited by members of the Frankfort Fire Department to learn about fire safety. | Supplied photo

Updated: February 23, 2012 8:06AM

Sunday | 22

Car Show: The Custom Rides Indoor Car Show and Expo will continue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Ave. Information: www.customridescarshow.com.

Blood Drive: Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, will host a blood drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Preschool Registration: St. Peter’s Preschool, 12 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort, will host an open house 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.stpeters-preschool.com or (815) 464-0087.

Dahlia Club: The Southtown Dahlia Club will present a program on hummingbirds at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Crestwood Civic Center, 14025 S. Kostner Ave. Information: (708) 361-1123.

Family Matinee: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will show “Cinderella” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 428-5127.

Winter Event: Winter on the Green will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays in January at Breidert Green, Kansas and Ash streets, Frankfort. Each week will feature a different theme, including ice sculptures, a carnival, winter sports and a chili cook-off. Information: www.villageoffrankfort.com or (815) 469-2177.

Preschool Registration: Registration is open for Kids and Company Preschool through Feb. 10 at United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 New Lenox Road. Information: (815) 485-9504.

Tuition Waver: Applications for a state-sponsored tuition waiver for students planning on becoming special education teachers are available at the Will County Regional Office of Education, 702 W. Maple St., New Lenox. Deadline is March 1. Information: (815) 740-8360.

New Orleans: The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to New Orleans for ages 12 and older March 11 through 17. The trip includes six nights of accommodations in the French Quarter, 10 meals and a guided tour. Price is $999. Information: (815) 838-1183, Ext. 207 or www.lockportpark.org.

Food Drive: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, is holding a food drive for the Tinley Park Food Pantry through Feb. 1. Nonperishable canned and boxed foods can be dropped off in the library lobby. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3.

Monday | 23

Marc Chagall: The Tinley Park Public Library, 77851 Timber Drive, will host The Art of Marc Chagall: Paintings, Mosaics and Stained Glass at 7 p.m. Monday. Art historian Michelle Paluch-Mishur will present a slideshow. Registration: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3.

Weekly Bingo: The Orland Hills Senior Club offers games of bingo for seniors from noon to 2 p.m. Mondays at the Orland Hills Community Center, 16553 S. Haven Ave. The cost is $3 for cards and $1 for food. Information: (708) 349-7211.

Tuesday | 24

Genealogy Class: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host an instructional program on Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest software at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 428-5151.

Dress Resale: The Lockport Township High School District 205 Foundation will host a Prom and Homecoming Dress Resale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 29, in the east campus cafeteria and gym lobby, 1333 E. Seventh St., Lockport. The foundation will accept dresses there from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Information: (815) 588-8121.

Finger Knitting: The New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, will host a finger knitting class for teens and adults at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will learn to knit a scarf using just their hands. Information: www.newlenoxlibrary.org or (815) 485-2605.

Self-Defense: The Lockport Township Park District offers Self-Defense for Seniors 7 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St., Lockport. Information: www.lockportpark.org or (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0.

Book Discussion: A book discussion is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road. Information: (815) 469-2423.

Tuesday Bingo: Southwest Community Services, 6775 Prosperi Drive, Tinley Park, hosts weekly bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m. Concessions will be sold. Information: www.swcsinc.org or (708) 429-1260, Ext. 4.

Wednesday | 25

Mac Class: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will offer a Desktops Basics for Mac class at 11 a.m. Wednesday. No registration is necessary but space is limited. Information: (708) 428-5171.

Blood Drive: Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road, Lemont, will host a blood drive 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Fitness Class: Mokena Park District will offer a Flirty Girl Fitness Latin Dance Remix Party exercise class 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. The class is for women 18 and older and the fee is $3 for residents. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

T’ai Chi: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host a T’ai Chi Chih class at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 428-5114.

Wellness Wednesday: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., hosts “Wellness Wednesday” 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month. Services include free blood pressure and sugar screenings, free hearing checks and basic cholesterol testing for $5. Information: (708) 403-4222.

Thursday | 26

Chamber Orientation: The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce will host a member orientation 7:45 to 9 a.m. Thursday at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Park. Light breakfast will be served. Reservations: (708) 349-2972 or www.orlandparkchamber.org.

‘Gypsy’ Trip: The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip for all ages to see “Gypsy” at Drury Lane in Oakbrook at 10:45 a.m. Thursday. The fee is $76 for residents, $86 for others. Information: (815) 838-1183 or www.lockportpark.org.

Magic Show: Larry Wirtz will perform magic tricks at the Senior Citizens Community Meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Oak Forest Community Center, 15501 S. Kilpatrick Ave. Tickets are $4. Information: (708) 687-4050.

Blood Drive: United Methodist Church, 339 New Lenox Road, New Lenox, will host a blood drive 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Computer Class: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will offer an Open Office class at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 428-5171.

Author Event: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host Dave Haynes and Chris Garlington, who will discuss “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 428-5114.

Chair Yoga: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will offer Chair Yoga from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month through Feb. 23. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3 or www.tplibrary.org.

Friday | 27

Library Closing: The Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave., will be closed Friday to prepare for renovations and will remained closed until the scheduled reopening date of March 5. Patrons may return books and use their Midlothian library cards at any suburban library, and they are encouraged to work with the Acorn or Crestwood library for holds. If a patron’s card expires, it can be renewed at the Crestwood library. Information: (708) 535-2027 or www.midlothianlibrary.org.

Job Help: The Tinley Park Public Library, 77851 Timber Drive, will host a workshop on search for a job with ReferenceUSA at noon Friday. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3.

Teen Writers: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host Teen Writer’s Corner 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 428-5127.

Internet Basics: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host an Internet Basics class at 5 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 428-5171.

School Play: The Lincoln-Way West High School Theater Company will present “Black Box” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Performing Arts Center, 21701 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox. Tickets are $5. Information: (815) 717-3735.

Marriage Seminar: Family Harvest Church, 18500 92nd Ave., Tinley Park, will host Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Information: (708) 614-6000 or www.fhclife.org.

Magic Show: Husband and wife duo Kevin and Cindy Spencer perform their “Theatre of Illusion” show at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for adults. Information: (815) 534-3240 or www.lw210.org/spotlightseries.

Irish Music: Gerry Dignan will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Carraig Pub at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 687-9323 or www.chicagogaelicpark.org.

Saturday | 28

Preschool Registration: St. John’s Christian Preschool, 11100 Second St., Mokena, is holding an open house 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Information: (708) 479-1119.

Blood Drive: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Garage Sale: The Frankfort Park District will offer a Kids Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Founders Center, 140 Oak St., Frankfort. Only children’s items will be sold and children can sell their own merchandise with parental supervision. The fee is $15 per spot. Information: www.frankfortpark.org or (815) 469-9400.

Blood Drive: Peace Lutheran Church, 1900 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Blood Drive: Lemont Calvary Church, 1375 State St., Lemont, will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Wolf Ranch: Big Run Wolf Ranch, 14857 Farrell Road, Lockport, will host Winter Family Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will include dog-sledding presentations. Information: www.bigrunwolfranch.org or (815) 588-0044.

Irish Music: Sean and Charlie will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at Carraig Pub at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 687-9323 or www.chicagogaelicpark.org.