Around Town (East) for Sept. 16, 2012

First-grade teacher Susanna Hopman leads student Charles Peterson III down the hallway, followed by student Ayla Froehner, at dismissal time at Zion Lutheran School in Beecher. | Supplied Photo

Updated: October 17, 2012 6:17AM

Sunday | 16

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.

Electronic Recycling: Stateline Wireless, 110 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, has an electronic recycling bin for residents to use. It is now illegal to dump old electronics in the garbage. Information: (708) 747-7650.

Monday | 17

Teen Chess: South Holland Public Library, 16250 S. Wausau Ave., hosts its Chess for Teens program from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Registration is required. Information: www.southhollandlibrary.org or (708) 331-5262.

Beginner’s iPad: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host the first session of its “Getting Started with Technology” series from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday. The class will show participants how to begin working with an iPad. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Adult Craft: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Adult Craft Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Participants will make memory planter pots and are welcome to bring family photos to personalize their project. All other supplies will be provided. The session is limited to 10 people. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

TAB Meeting: The Flossmoor Public Library Teen Advisory Board will meet at 4 p.m. Monday at the library, 1000 Sterling Ave. The group is for students who are interested in being involved in the library and suggesting books or ideas for programs. Snacks will be provided. Information: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

AARP Meeting: Rich Township AARP Chapter 4576 will meet at 1:15 p.m. Monday at the Rich Township Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. Members of the Senior Advisory Commission will host a program. Refreshments will be served. Information: (708) 481-6893.

Tuesday | 18

Stamp Club: The Park Forest Stamp Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. The club hosts an auction of stamps and related materials. Information: (708) 798-1896.

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.

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.

Rotary Club: The Matteson Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Dusties Restaurant, 4012 Lincoln Highway, Matteson. Information: (708) 429-6970.

Morning Stories: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Morning Story Time program for children age 5 and younger from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday. The event will include stories, songs and playtime. The program is limited to 20 children. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Afterschool Adventures: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its “Adventure Studio” from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday for children in fourth through sixth grades. The afterschool club includes crafts and other activities. The program is limited to 24 students. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Evening Stories: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host its Evening Story Time program for children ages 3 to 6 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Tuesday. The event will include stories, songs and crafts. The program is limited to 20 children. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Mystery Books: Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St., Steger, will host a Mystery Book Discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The book will be “1st to Die” by James Patterson. Information: (708) 755-5040.

Wednesday | 19

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

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

Blood Pressure: Bloom Township and Complete Home Health Services offer free blood pressure screenings from 10 to 11 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Bloom Township Senior Department, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Information: (708) 754-9400.

Nar-Anon: Narcotics Anonymous Family Group of the South Suburbs meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Nar-Anon helps those who are affected by or suffering from drug addiction and follows a 12-step program. Attendees should enter through the north side of the building.

ABCs and More: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host an “Alphabet Soup” learning session for children ages 3 and 4 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. Children age 5 are welcome if not enrolled in kindergarten. Children will practice their ABCs and early literacy skills through stories, rhymes and art. Registration: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

Retired Teachers: The South Suburban Retired Teachers Association will celebrate its Golden Anniversary at a luncheon meeting at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Carlo’s Restaurant, 560 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights. IRTA president Gary Elmen will be the guest speaker. Information: (708) 799-0786.

American Girls: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host an “American Girls Today” session for girls ages 7 to 12 from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday in the library’s Helen Wilson Meeting Room. Girls can bring their dolls for an afternoon of friendship, activities and sharing. Registration: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

Thursday | 20

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.

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.

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.

Adult Chess: South Holland Public Library, 16250 S. Wausau Ave., hosts its Chess for Adults program from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Registration is required. Information: www.southhollandlibrary.org or (708) 331-5262.

Toastmasters Club: The South Suburban Toastmasters meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the South Holland Community Center, 501 E. 170th St. Information: (708) 790-5787 or mail2banks@aol.com.

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

Film Contest: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a short film contest through Nov. 15. Participants must create a five- to 15-minute short film about books, the library or the community. The top three crowd favorites will win a prize. Information: (708) 481-5333 or www.richtonparklibrary.org.

Kids Club: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a Kids’ Club for children in first through third grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday. Children will learn about different topics through crafts, group activities and more. The event is limited to 24 children. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Computer Refreshers: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a computer refresher course from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The course is designed to help those who are familiar with Microsoft Office 2007 and computers become more proficient with their use. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Readers Party: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host its Book Chat Readers Party at 7 p.m. Thursday in the library’s conference room. Participants can meet with fellow book lovers. Refreshments will be served. Information: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

Teen Craft: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host its Teen Craft Time program for students in sixth through 12th grades from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Thursday. Participants will design birthday and holiday cards for seniors. Snacks will be provided. Information: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

Friday | 21

Farmers Market: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., hosts a Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. Information: www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

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

Toastmaster: The Park Forest Toastmasters meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. Participants learn how to overcome the fear of giving speeches. Information: (708) 283-0138 or www.parkforest.freetoasthost.net.

Book Discussion: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host an Adult Book Discussion from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. This month’s book will be “An Available Man” by Hilma Wolitzer. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Teen Origami: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a teen origami session from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited to 25 students. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Anime Club: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host an Anime Club for teens in ninth grade and older from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Fans of manga and anime are encouraged to join. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Coffee and Books: Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host a book discussion from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the library’s Helen Wilson Meeting Room. The book will be “Them” by Nathan McCall. Information: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

Murder Mystery: The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present Agatha Christie’s “Mousetrap” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the Kindig Performing Arts Center at the school, 15800 State St., South Holland. “Mousetrap” is about strangers trapped with a murderer. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors age 55 and older, and $6 for students or children age 12 and younger. Tickets: (708) 210-5741.

Saturday | 22

French Market: The Homewood open-air French Market is open 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 the corner of Main and Exchange streets, Crete. The market features fresh produce, flowers, gourmet cheeses, breads, pastries, herbs, handcrafted jewelry and more. Information: millsap95@aol.com.

Word Workshop: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a Microsoft Word 2010 workshop at 1 p.m. Saturday. The workshop will demonstrate how Word works and will show participants how to make basic documents. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

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