Around Town (East) for July 8, 2012

Michele Mulder and her daughter, Amber, display the quesadilla maker they won in a raffle held during the Salsa Cook-Off Event at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library. | Supplied Photo

Updated: August 9, 2012 6:10AM

Sunday | 8

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 or www.doltonparkdistrict.org.

Monday | 9

Splatter Art: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Splatter Art program for students in second through sixth grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday. Children will make their own messy masterpieces using splatter art. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Job Seekers: Grande Prairie Public Library, 3479 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest, will host a meeting of its Job Seekers Network at 6 p.m. Monday. Participants will network, share leads and strengthen job prospects through the exchange of ideas. They also will learn what employers look for when reviewing resumes. Participants should bring their resume and cover letter. Information: (708) 798-5563 or gpsreference@yahoo.com.

Teen Spa: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Teen Spa Night for students in seventh grade and older from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Students will paint their nails, make henna tattoos, create bath salts and more. Registration is required, and space is limited to 20 students. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Tuesday | 10

Moon Rocks: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host its Cook-A-Book program for students in first through fifth grades at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The program is titled “The First Moon Landing: Edible Moon Rocks.” Registration is required. Information: www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org or (708) 748-4431.

Nocturnal Tales: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its “Nocturnal Tales: Counting Sheep” program for children ages 3 to 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Children will count sheep with stories and crafts. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Garden Club: The Garden Club of Park Forest will meet at noon Tuesday at Celebration Ministries, 424 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest. Visitors are welcome. Information: (708) 748-3654.

Wednesday | 11

‘Key Largo’: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will show the 1948 movie “Key Largo” at noon Wednesday in the library’s Helen Wilson Meeting Room. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch. Information: www.flossmoorlibrary.org or (708) 798-3600.

Summer Nights: Park Forest will host a concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cunningham Drive and Victory Boulevard as part of its 2012 Main Street Nights series. The Park Forest Idols will perform at 7 p.m., followed by Muzicnet at 7:45 p.m. Information: www.villageofparkforest.com.

Rocket Launch: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Rocket Launch program for students in second through sixth grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Children will learn how to build and launch different kinds of rockets. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Filmmakers Workshop: Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St., will offer its Filmmakers Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays until July 25. Attendees will learn tips, tricks and techniques for creating their own film on a budget. Participants also can collaborate with other filmmakers on group or individual projects. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Layoff Survival: South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, will offer its Layoff Survival class from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The class costs $29, and registration is required. Information: (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2231.

Quilter’s Plus: Quilter’s Plus will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Glenwood Senior Center, 1 Rebecca St. Information: www.quiltersplus.com.

White Sox: The Olympia Fields Park District will host a trip to see the Chicago White Sox play the Minnesota Twins on July 25 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The deadline to register is Wednesday. Tickets cost $58, with a discounted resident rate of $46. The trip will depart at 11:30 a.m. from Sgt. Means Park. Information: (708) 481-7313.

Thursday | 12

French Wine: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host “Vive La Difference: Exploring French Wine” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the library’s Helen Wilson Meeting Room. The event will feature information about wine and wine samples. Registration is required, and participants must be age 21 or older. Information: www.flossmoorlibrary.org or (708) 798-3600.

Fear School: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer its School of Fear program for students in fourth through sixth grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday. Participants will learn how to conquer their fears. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Yoga Health: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host its Yoga for Health program for adults at 7 p.m. Thursday. Library officials said the program will help participants improve flexibility and enhance relaxation. Registration is not required. Information: www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org or (708) 748-4431.

Band Battle: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will host its Teen Battle of the Bands at 5 p.m. Thursday in the band shell at Irwin Park, Ridge Road and Highland Avenue, Homewood. Admission is free, and food and beverages will be sold. Information: www.hfparks.com or (708) 957-7275.

Social Security: Gregory Wallace and Norbert Wilkening of Thrivent Financial in Crete will give a lecture titled “Getting More from Social Security” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St. The presenters will discuss the basics of the Social Security program; how to estimate potential benefits; and the best way to optimize those benefits. Registration is required. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Reader 101: Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St., will host its e-Book Reader 101 class at 11 a.m. Thursday. Participants will find out how they can download library books for their e-Book devices. Registration is required. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Lecture Series: Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd., hosts lectures on a variety of subjects at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Coffee will be served. Information: (708) 748-3731.

Hunger Games: Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St., will host its Hunger Games Pot Luck from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Attendees can bring a dish inspired by the book “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. “The Hunger Games Cookbook” will be available at the reference desk. Information: (708) 672-8017.

‘Jaws’ Showing: Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St., will show the 1975 movie “Jaws” starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss as part of its Teen Film Club from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. The movie is rated PG-13. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Friday | 13

Thrift Shop: The Crete Methodist Church Thrift Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month at Main and Exchange streets, Crete. Information: (708) 672-8353.

‘Dolphin Tale’: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will show the 2011 movie “Dolphin Tale” as part of its Brown Bag and a Movie series for students in sixth through 12th grades at 1 p.m. Friday. Students can bring a lunch. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Registration is not required. Information: www.flossmoorlibrary.org or (708) 798-3600.

PC Basics: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will offer its PC Basics computer class for adults at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Participants will learn how computers work as well as keyboard and mouse skills, email basics, Internet safety and online resources. Registration is not required. Information: www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org or (708) 748-4431.

Teen Recycle: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer its Teen Recycle Crafts program for students in seventh grade and older from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Teens will make their own crayon melting canvases, bottle top magnets, duct tape wallets, pop can bracelets and more. Registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 students. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Resale Shop: The Church of St. Mary, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, will open its resale shop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The shop sells new and gently used clothing; household goods and furniture. Information: www.stmaryparkforest.org.

Farmers Market: The Glenwood Farmers Market is open from 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.

Garage Sale: St. John’s Faith Church, 21302 Maple St., Matteson, will hold its annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The sale will feature furniture, electronics, toys and more. Refreshments will be available. Information: www.stjohnsfaithucc.org.

Pizza Night: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Family Movie and Pizza Night for all ages at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Dinner will include pizza and a showing of the 2010 animated movie “Puss in Boots.” Pizza will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Those eating pizza must stay for the movie. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Scrabble Night: Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host a Scrabble night at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Reservations: (708) 755-5040.

Saturday | 14

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

Skin Safety: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will host a program for adults on summer skin safety at 10 a.m. Saturday. Attendees will learn about the dangers of harmful rays, toxic sunscreens and how to avoid them. Registration is required. Information: www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org or (708) 748-4431.

Morning Movie: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will show the 2010 animated movie “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” as part of its Family Morning Movie series at 10 a.m. Saturday. Registration is not required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Pinterest Workshop: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a workshop for adults who wish to get started with Pinterest from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Lawn Zumba: Grande Prairie Public Library, 3479 W. 183rd St., Hazel Crest, will host “Zumba on the Lawn” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Certified Zumba instructor Crystal Williams will lead participants in a calorie-burning dance fitness party. Registration is required, and participants must sign a waiver before class begins. Information: (708) 798-5563 or gpsreference@yahoo.com.

European Market: The Crete European Market is held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 6 at the corner of Main and Exchange streets in Crete. Information: millsap95@aol.com.

‘Ice Age’: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., will show the 2002 animated movie “Ice Age” as part of its Family Film Festival at 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature snacks, prizes and more. Registration is required. Information: (708) 748-4431.

Open House: Governors State University will host an open house for its graduate programs from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the school, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Faculty, advisors, administrators and current students will be on-hand to discuss master’s degree programs. Reservations: (708) 534-4391 or bpainfo@govst.edu.

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