Around Town (Central) for Sept. 23, 2012

Students at Frankfort Square School sign a banner pledging to be respectful, responsible and safe during the school year. | Supplied Photo

Updated: October 24, 2012 6:21AM

Sunday | 23

Country Market: The Frankfort Country Market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28 in the Breidert Green parking lot, Oak and Kansas streets. Information: (815) 469-2177.

Ice Cream: Midlothian will host an ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Village Green, 147th Street and Springfield Avenue. Midlothian’s 2 Sisters Custard will serve ice cream. The event also will feature face painting, bean bags and live music by women’s barbershop quartet Roxy.

Book Club: Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, is hosting a book club for children in kindergarten and younger. The program ends Oct. 13. Participants can earn prizes by having a parent read books to them. Registration: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 2 or www.tplibrary.org.

Monday | 24

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 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park. Information: (708) 444-8560.

Afterschool Program: The Midlothian Park District offers an afterschool program for students in first through eighth grades from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 14500 S. Kostner Ave., Midlothian. Students can play basketball and games or just hang out with friends. The cost is $2 for residents with an Activity Card and $3 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 371-6191.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood donation drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, 339 New Lenox Road, New Lenox. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be free of cold, flu and allergy symptoms; and be in general good health. Information: (708) 342-9765 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Email Advice: Acorn Public Library, 15624 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host its Email Use and Advice computer class from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday. Along with a basic introduction to email, the class will teach attendees how to organize and best use email tools and settings. The cost is $5. Information: (708) 687-3700.

Senior Meals: Bremen Township offers senior meals at noon Mondays through Fridays at the Township Senior Center, 15350 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest. The cost is $4, and residency is not required. Reservations are due a week in advance. Information: (708) 687-8220.

Early Movies: Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, hosts Early Bird Flicks at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month until Nov. 26. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3 or www.tplibrary.org.

Books and More: Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, is hosting its Adult Fall Reading Program for ages 18 and older until Nov. 8. Participants can sign up at the library’s Bookmobile and pick up a punch card for a chance to win a Target gift card. Prize winners will be notified the week of Nov. 12. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 5688 or www.tplibrary.org.

Tuesday | 25

Sons of Italy: Leone D’Oro Lodge 2700 Order Sons of Italy in America will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Eiche Turners Hall, 16767 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park. Refreshments will be served. Information: Paul Loparco, (708) 560-0632.

Farmers Market: The Oak Forest Park District’s Farmers Market is open from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 2 in the south parking lot at the Central Park Building, 15601 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 687-7270.

Tuesday Bingo: Southwest Community Services, 6775 Prosperi Drive, Tinley Park, hosts weekly bingo at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Doors open at 5 p.m., and early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold. Information: www.swcsinc.org or (708) 429-1260, Ext. 4.

Business Connectors: The Business Connectors Chapter of Business Network meets 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the South Fork Family Restaurant, 14631 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park.

Mom’s Group: Hope Church, 5825 W. 151st St., Oak Forest, hosts a time for coffee and fellowship for mothers from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. It includes speakers and crafts. Free child care for ages 4 and younger. Information: (708) 687-2095.

Toddler Stories: Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave., hosts a story time for ages 2 and 3 and their caretakers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Registration is not required. Information: (708) 535-2027.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood drive from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, be free of cold, flu and allergy symptoms, and be in general good health. Information: (708) 342-9765 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Wednesday | 26

Food Pantry: The food pantry at Tinley Park United Methodist Church, 6875 W. 173rd Place, is open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays for residents of Tinley Park and Orland Hills only. Information: (708) 532-2960.

History and More: The Tinley Park Historical Society, 6727 W. 174th St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month, and 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday. Admission is free. Information: (708) 429-4210.

Story Time: Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave., hosts a story time for ages 2 and younger and their caretakers from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Wednesdays. Registration is not required. Information: (708) 535-2027.

Family Stories: Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave., hosts story time for all ages from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Registration is not required. Information: (708) 535-2027.

Business Breakfast: The Associated Business Network hosts a networking breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Papa John’s Restaurant, 14459 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Information: www.BusinessNetworkingProfits.com.

Locally Grown: Author and photographer Anna Blessing will discuss her new book, “Locally Grown: Portraits of Artisanal Farms from America’s Heartland” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road. The book tells the stories of the artisanal farms that provide fresh ingredients to Chicago’s top restaurants. Registration is required. Information: www.frankfortlibrary.org or (815) 534-6173.

Thursday | 27

Fashion Program: Museum curator Sandi Eileen will present a program on fashions from the bygone days of pantaloons and bikinis at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Oak Forest Community Center, 15501 S. Kilpatrick Ave. Lunch will be served following the program, and cash bingo will finish the afternoon. The cost is $4. Information: (708) 687-4050, Ext. 1607.

Shoulder Injuries: A doctor from Advocate Christ Medical Center will offer advice on dealing with shoulder injuries as part of the Community Health Education series from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Acorn Public Library, 15624 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 687-3700.

Plan Commission: Frankfort Plan Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the lower level at the Frankfort Police Department, 20602 Lincoln Way Lane. Information: (815) 469-2177.

Degree Meetings: The University of St. Francis will host an informational meeting regarding its degree programs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Advocate Medical Center, 9550 W. 167th St., Orland Park. Information: (800) 735-7500 or www.stfrancis.edu.

Microsoft Word: Acorn Public Library, 15624 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host a class on Microsoft Word 2010 from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The class is a basic introduction to Microsoft Word and will show attendees how to use word processors. Participants should be fairly comfortable with using a computer mouse and keyboard. The cost is $5. Information: (708) 687-3700.

Artists Club: The Artists Club of Faith for adults meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park. Attendees should bring their own supplies and something to work on. Information: gleep2668@yahoo.com.

Irish Music: The Carraig Pub at Gaelic Park, 6110 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, features traditional Irish music at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and other live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights through the summer. Information: (708) 687-9323 or www.chicagogaelicpark.org.

Business Network: The Connection Network Chapter of Business Network International meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at Golden Oak Restaurant and Waffle House, 19845 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. Information: (708) 508-2828.

Friday | 28

Derailed Performance: The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a free concert by student band Derailed for teens in seventh through 12th grades from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday. The event also will include free Mimi’s Cafe samples. Information: www.thebridgeteencenter.org or (708) 532-0500.

Fall Registration: The Oak Forest Park District is accepting registration for all of its fall and winter programs. Forms can be dropped off at the main office, 15601 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest. A brochure is available at www.oakforestparks.org. Information: (708) 687-7270.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood drive from 2 to 5 p.m. Friday at MB Financial, 15533 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, be free of cold, flu and allergy symptoms, and be in general good health. Information: (708) 342-9765 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Preschool Stories: Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave., hosts a preschool story time program for children ages 3 to 5 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays. The event includes stories, songs, games and a craft. Information: (708) 535-2027.

Saturday | 29

French Market: The New Lenox French Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6 at New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway. Information: (815) 462-6400.

Drug Return: Orland Park will host its Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Orland Park Police Station, 15100 S. Ravinia Ave., and at Smith Crossing, 10600 Orland Parkway. Residents can turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and over-the-counter medication. Information: Lt. Joe Mitchell, (708) 349-4111.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood donation drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Damian Church, 5220 W. 155th St., Oak Forest. Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be free of cold, flu and allergy symptoms; and be in general good health. Information: (708) 342-9765 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Al-Anon Group: The Lockport Al-Anon Group meets at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the Stalzer Room at the St. Dennis Parish Center, 1214 Hamilton St., Lockport. Al-Anon is a 12-step group for families who have been affected by alcoholism. Attendees should enter the parking lot from Washington Street. There are no dues or fees for membership.

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