Around Town (East) for July 1, 2012

Brittney Vroom (left) and Adriana Wagenveld hold the miniature houses they created to decorate the children’s department at Crete Public Library as part of the “Dream Big! Read” program. | Supplied Photo

Updated: August 2, 2012 6:08AM

Sunday | 1

Driving Range: The Dolton Park District has opened a golf driving range at Needles Park, 142nd and Ellis streets. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Fees are $5 for a large bucket of balls and $4 for a small one. Information: (708) 841-2111.

Monday | 2

Teen Chess: South Holland Public Library, 16250 S. Wausau Ave., hosts Chess for Teens from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Registration: (708) 331-5262.

City Stickers: Chicago Heights vehicle stickers for 2012-13 are sold from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the City Clerk’s Office, 1601 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. The deadline to buy stickers is Monday. Information: (708) 756-5304.

Reading Tutoring: Governors State University’s Graduate Program in Reading will host a reading tutorial program for students in second to fifth grades from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays to Thursdays beginning this Monday through July 25 at the school, 1 University Parkway, University Park. The cost is $70, and registration is required. Information: (708) 534-4122 or m-hession@govst.edu.

Painting Tiles: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a ceramic tile-painting activity for children in second through sixth grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Young at Heart: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a book club from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. The group is for adults that find themselves in the “teen” section more than the “adult” section. Participants read a different young adult novel each month. Light refreshments will be served. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Drop-In Crafts: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host a drop-in crafts session for students in first through fifth grades from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday. Information: (708) 748-4431, Ext. 313.

Wii Game Contest: Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., will host a Wii game-playing contest for students age 9 and older from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays through July 23. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Tuesday | 3

Senior Law: Bloom Township Senior Services, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, hosts a Legal Assistance Clinic by the Center for Disability and Elder Law the fourth Tuesday of the month. Those interested in making an appointment should call (312) 376-1880, Ext. 22 and leave their name and phone number. Someone with CDEL will call back.

AARP Meeting: The AARP Homewood/Flossmoor Chapter will hold its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland, Ave., Homewood. The featured speaker will be Kathy Austin, associate manager for rehabilitation services for the Guild for the Blind.

Chess Club: The Glenwood Chess Club meets from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Blakey Center, 1 Rebecca St., Glenwood. Information: Ken Windmon, (312) 925-9447 or kennethwindmon@gmail.com.

Vampire Knight: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a trivia and game night for students in seventh grade and older who are fans of the “Vampire Knight” graphic novel series from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Nocturnal Tales: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a story and craft time for children ages 3 to 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Stories and crafts will have an “out-of-this-world” theme. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Story Time: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host a story time at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Babies, toddlers and their parents are invited for a day of stories and songs. Information: (708) 748-4431, Ext. 313.

Cook-a-Book: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host a family cooking activity for children in first through fifth grades at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Children will make pizza flags. Registration: (708) 748-4431, Ext. 313.

Tuesdays at Two: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a seed-planting craft session from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the library’s Helen Wilson Meeting Room. Information: (708) 798-3600.

Teen Art Studio: Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., will host a Teen Art Studio for students age 13 and older from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Teens will create pieces of art using a variety of media and techniques. No previous skill is required. Materials will be provided. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Garden Club: The South Suburban Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall of Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road. Information: Tim McPherson, (708) 371-8476.

Toastmasters Meetings: The Homewood-Flossmoor Toastmasters meet from 8 to 10 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Sylvan Learning Center, 17936 S. Halsted St., Homewood. Participants learn how to overcome the fear of giving speeches.

Book Tasting: Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, hosts its Teen Book Tasting program at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Participants can learn and talk about new books. Snacks are served. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.

Wednesday | 4

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Homewood meets at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Calumet Country Club, 2400 W. 175th St., Homewood. Information: (708) 799-6020.

Chess Night: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts Family Chess Night at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

Thursday | 5

Yoga Class: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts Yoga for Health at 7 p.m. Thursdays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Chicago Heights meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Olympia Fields Drive. Reservations: (708) 203-0780.

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Park Forest meets from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Luncheon location varies by season. Information: (708) 748-1129 or www.rotaryofparkforest.org.

Adult Book Discussion: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a book discussion for adults from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. This month’s book is “House of Silk” by Anthony Horowitz and can be picked up at the library’s circulation desk. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Dinotrux Party: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a story and craft party for children in preschool through first grade from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Stories and More: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host a story time program for children ages 3 to 6 at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. The event will feature stories and activities. Registration is not required for families, but it is for groups. Group registration: (708) 748-4431.

Yoga: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host an adult yoga session at 7 p.m. Thursday. Participants will improve flexibility and enhance relaxation, library officials said. Information: (708) 748-4431, Ext. 312.

Open Mike: Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., will host an open mike night for those age 14 and older from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Attendees can bring poetry, fiction, music, comedy, videos, magic or anything that can be shared. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Friday | 6

Farmers Market: The Glenwood Farmers Market is open 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.

Free Concert: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host a free concert at 6 p.m. Thursday at the bandshell at Irwin Park, Ridge Road and Highland Avenue. Teens with Talent will provide musical entertainment, and food and beverages will be sold. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Computer Class: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., offers its Computer Basics class at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.

Chair Exercise: The Bloom Township Senior Department offers chair exercises from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays in the multipurpose room, 425 Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Information: (708) 754-9400, Ext. 247.

‘Teen Wolf’: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a free showing of the 1985 movie “Teen Wolf” for students in seventh grade and older from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Wii Sports: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a Wii Sports Challenge for students in third through sixth grades from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday. Children can challenge their friends at Wii Sports games. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Book Discussion: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host an African American book discussion for adults from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. This month’s book is “The Family Business” by Carl Weber. Copies are available at the library’s circulation desk. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

PC Basics: Matteson Public Library,801 S. School Ave., will host a PC Basics workshop for adults from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday. Attendees will learn how computers work as well as keyboard and mouse skills, email basics, Internet safety and online resources. Information: (708) 748-4431, Ext. 312.

Free Movie: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a free showing of the 2009 movie “The Blind Side” at 1 p.m. Friday in the library’s Helen Wilson Meeting Room. Information: (708) 798-3600.

Fish Fry: The Knights of Columbus hosts a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at St. Liborius Hall, 3440 Halsted Blvd., Steger. Donations are $8 for adults and $4 for children age 9 and younger. Information: www.stliboriuskofc.com.

Toastmaster: The Park Forest Toastmasters meet from 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.

Saturday | 7

French Market: The Homewood Open-Air French Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 20 at Homewood Village Hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. Information: (708) 798-3000.

European Market: The Crete European Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 6 at Main and Exchange streets, Crete. The market features fresh produce, flowers, gourmet cheeses, breads, pastries, herbs, handcrafted jewelry and more. Information: millsap95@aol.com.

Free Family Movie: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will show the 1987 movie “The Princess Bride” at 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration is not required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Computer Workshop: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a computer workshop for adults from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Students will learn how computers work as well as basic computer terminology and things to look for when buying a computer. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Ice Cream Social: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host an ice cream social for all ages at 2 p.m. Saturday. Attendees must have turned in at least one reading log to register for the event. Registration: (708) 748-4431, Ext. 313.

Open Gallery: Village Artists, 1957 Ridge Road, Homewood, hosts an Open Gallery Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. Information: (708) 798-4774.

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