Around Town (Central) for Feb. 5, 2012

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First-graders at Frankfort Square School in Frankfort make holiday crafts with family members recently. | Supplied Photo

Updated: March 6, 2012 8:07AM

Sunday | 5

Blood Drive: St. Christopher Catholic Church, 4130 W. 147th St., Midlothian, will host a blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Art Event: The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery, 201 W. 10th St., will host “Of a Certain Age: Monet, Grandma Moses and More” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: (815) 838-7400.

Reading Club: The Tinley Park Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host the Read to Succeed Reading Club for students in kindergarten through fifth grade beginning Sunday. Participants will earn prizes for meeting reading goals and a Chicago Wolves hockey player will visit the library March 8. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 2.

Unsung Heroine: Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy is seeking nominations in her sixth district for the Unsung Heroine Award. Nomination entry forms are available at Murphy’s office, 5405 W. 127th St., Crestwood, or can be requested by telephone. Nominations are due Feb. 20. Information: (708) 389-2125.

Ski Trip: The Nomad Ski Club is hosting a trip Feb. 24 through 26 to Granite Peak, Wisc. Cost is $295. Information: (773) 315-3484 or www.chicagonomads.com.

Girl Scouts: The Tinley Park Historical Society, 6727 174th St., has a Girl Scout display honoring the 100th birthday of the Girl Scouts. Information: (708) 429-4210.

Valentines Lunch: The Frankfort Park District will host a Senior Valentine’s Day lunch at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St. The fee is $9 and registration deadline is Wednesday. Information: (815) 469-9400 or www.frankfortparks.org.

Chocolate Tour: The Lockport Township Park District will offer a trip to Geneva’s Little Traveler and Chocolate Tour for all ages 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Pick-up is at the Prairie Bluff Golf Course, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Cost is $77 for residents. Information: (815) 838-1183, Ext. 207 or www.lockportpark.org.

Auto Show: The Mokena Park District will offer a trip to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 15. The bus will depart from Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road. The fee is $24 and registration deadline is Wednesday. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Monday | 6

Blood Drive: CVS - Oak Forest, 15840 Cicero Ave., will host a blood drive 3 to 7 p.m. Monday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Author Event: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host author Daniel P. Smith who will talk about his book, “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department”, at 7 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3 or www.tplibrary.org.

Tuesday | 7

Dickens Program: Terry Lynch will portray Charles Dickens during “Happy Birthday to Charles Dickens” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave. Information: (708) 428-5114.

Tuesday Bingo: Bingo is played on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Creek School, 25440 S. Gougar Road, Manhattan. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tax Help: The Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., will offer tax assistance from an AARP volunteer 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 10. Information: (708) 479-9663.

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.

Wednesday | 8

Blood Drive: Cardinal Fitness, 21000 Frankfort Square Road, Frankfort, will host a blood drive 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Needlecraft Club: The Lockport Branch Library will host the Hooks and Needles Needlecraft Club at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gaylord Building, 200 W. Eighth St. Information: (815) 838-0755 or www.whiteoaklibrary.org.

Story Time: The Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host Bedtime Story Time for children ages 7 and younger at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 687-3700 or www.acornlibrary.org.

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.

Singles Unlimited: Singles Unlimited, a social group for residents ages 50 to 79, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Little Joe’s Pizza, 7976 W. 167th St., Tinley Park. Information: (708) 444-8287 or (708) 532-6448.

Prairiesmoke Writers: Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, offers its Prairiesmoke Writers Club at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Writers of all levels discuss their work with other writers and participate in group writing assignments. Information: (708) 301-7908 or www.homerlibrary.org.

Thursday | 9

New Hours: The Tinley Park Historical Society, 6727 174th St., has added evening hours from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Information: (708) 429-4201.

After Hours: A multi-chamber Business After Hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the new Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Registration: (815) 300-7562 or tsimons@silvercross.org.

Magic Class: The Oak Forest Park District, 15601 Central Ave., is offering a Mesmerizing Magic class for children ages 5 to 12 at 5 p.m. Thursday. Fee is $20 for residents. Information: (708) 687-7270 or www.oakforestparks.org.

Artist’s Reception: The Acorn Public Library, 15624 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host a “Meet the Artist” event with artist Toni Ruppert at 7 p.m. Thursday. Ruppert’s artwork will be displayed at the library all month. Information: (708) 687-3700.

Dance Show: Andrew High School’s Orchesis Dance Company will present its annual show at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the school’s Performing Arts Center, 9001 W. 171st St., Tinley Park. Tickets are $6. Information: (708) 342-5850.

Senior Friendship: The Manhattan Park District holds its Senior Friendship Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. The cost is $6 and includes a brown bag lunch from Kirby’s Korner Bakery, light entertainment and games. Registration is due by the second Tuesday of the month. Information: (815) 478-3324 or www.manhattanparkdistrictil.org.

Friday | 10

Business Workshop: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host “Business Unwrapped: Inspiring Your Staff” at 11:45 a.m. Friday. Information: (708) 428-5114 or (708) 349-2972.

‘Hearty’ Fun: The Mokena Park District will host a Night of “Hearty” Fun for 4- to 6-year-olds from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Friday at the Cady Preschool Room, 10925 LaPorte Road. The kids’ evening will include pizza, drinks, crafts, games and dessert. The fee is $20 and the registration deadline is Monday. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Oscar Discussion: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road, will host “Countdown to the Oscars” at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Film critic Josh Larsen will talk about the nominees and participants can enter a contest and pick the winners. Information: (815) 534-6173 or www.frankfortlibrary.org.

Dads/Daughters: The Lockport Township Park District will host Daddy Daughter Date Night for ages 4 and older from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday at Prairie Bluff Golf Club, 19433 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Information: (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0, or www.lockportpark.org.

Dads/Daughters: The Oak Forest Park District will host Daddy Daughter Date Night from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Arbor Park Middle School, 17303 Central Ave. Cost is $18 per couple and $8 for each additional date. Information: (708) 687-7270, Ext. 118.

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

Tax Help: The Senior Services Center of Will County and AARP will provide free tax assistance and e-filing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays through April 13 at the New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway. Information: (815) 485-2605 or www.newlenoxlibrary.org.

Saturday | 11

Blood Drive: The Church of Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Sports Cards: The Sports Cards and Collectibles show will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. The show will feature NASCAR, Hot Wheels, memorabilia and autographed items. Admission is $1. Information: John Leary, (708) 423-1758.

Author Event: The New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, will host author Rachel Madorsky at 11 a.m. Saturday. Information: (815) 485-2605 or www.newlenoxlibrary.org.

Chocolate Overdose: The Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., will host Chocolate Overdose 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. Chocolate samples will be provided. Registration: (708) 479-9663.

Republican Women: United Southland Republican Women will host a luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Buca DiBeppo, 15350 94th Ave., Orland Park. Cost is $20. Reservations due Wednesday to (312) 771-3857 or audtan10@aol.com.

Think Ink: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road, will host Think Ink for teen writers at 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: (815) 534-6178 or www.frankfortlibrary.org.

Orchestra Concerts: Conductor Markand Thakar will lead the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra and pianist Gregory Martin in a concert called “No Place Like Home” at 8 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. Information: (708) 481-7774 or www.ipomusic.org.

VE Testing: Volunteer Examiner testing for people seeking ham radio tickets is 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Oak Forest Village Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave. Information: 0www.hamfesters.org.