Around Town (East) for Jan. 29, 2012

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Children decorate T-shirts recently during the Shoe-la-la event at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library. The event was inspired by Karen Beaumont’s “Shoe-la-la” book. | Supplied Photo

Updated: March 1, 2012 8:08AM

Sunday | 29

Open House: St. Joseph School, 17949 Dixie Highway, Homewood, will host open houses 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 798-0467 or www.sjshomewood.org.

Cookbook Author: The Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, will host Homewood resident Ann Moser who will talk about her cookbook, “Ann’s Cooking From Scratch” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 216 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.

Acrobat Show: The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Governors State University Center for Performing Arts, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Information: (708) 235-2222 or www.centertickets.net.

Volunteer Tutors: South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, is seeking tutors to participate in the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program designed to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors. SSC is looking for math and literacy tutors. A new session will run Feb. 8 to 23. Information: Matthew Beasland, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2558 or mbeasland@ssc.edu.

Free Psychotherapy: The Governors State University Psychology Department offers free psychotherapy to area residents. Confidential one-on-one sessions are held with a GSU graduate student of psychology under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Sessions are conducted in Matteson. Information: (708) 235-2841.

Monday | 30

Career Counseling: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, is hosting a series of workshops called “Careers for the 21st Century” 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Registration is not required. Information: bwaller@govst.edu.

iPod Workshop: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer an iPod and iTunes workshop 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Line Dancing: St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood, offers free line dancing at 10 a.m. Mondays. Information: (708) 306-2785.

Game Day: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers its Game Day program for participants age 55 and older at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Christian Crafters: The Salty Christian Crafters Prayer Shawl Ministry meets 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Information: (708) 798-0700 or (708) 756-0673.

Seniors Lunch: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers its Let’s Do Lunch program for adults age 55 and older at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. Activities such as bingo, movies or speakers follow the lunch. The cost is $3.75 for residents and $5.50 for nonresidents. Reservations are due by noon Friday for Monday’s lunch or by noon Tuesday for Wednesday’s lunch. Registration: (708) 957-7275.

Tuesday | 31

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. The club hosts an auction of stamps and related materials. Information: (708) 798-1896.

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

Line Dancing: Line dance lessons are offered 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Steger Community Center, 3501 Hopkins St. Cost is $2 per class. Information: (708) 709-0288.

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

Wednesday | 1

Spay/Neuter: February is National Spay/Neuter Month and residents of Will and Cook counties can have their pets spayed or neutered for a reduced rate. The price is $40 for dogs and $25 for cats. Information: (877), 475-7729, (815) 472-2300 or (708) 301-1300.

Valentine’s Display: The Park Forest 1950s Home Museum, 141 Forest Blvd., will have a Valentine’s Day display in February. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: www.parkforesthistory.org.

Reading Program: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a Coretta Scott King Reading Program this month for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Participants can earn raffle tickets for prizes. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Open House: St. Kieran School, 700 W. 195th St., Chicago Heights, will hold an open house 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 754-8999.

Art Lecture: The Southland Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will host a lecture by Arthur Bourgeois called “Artistic Observations” at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. Coffee will be served beginning at 9:30 a.m. Information: (708) 599-3744.

Beginner Computer: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer a Beginner Computer class on Word 2007 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Open Bridge: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers open bridge for adults age 18 and older 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 183rd Street and Governors Highway, Homewood. Fee is $5 at the door. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Thursday | 2

Senior Resources: The Bloom Township Senior Department, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, will host a Senior Resource Day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Staffers will help those applying for programs such as Circuit Breaker, IL Cares RX, Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs and SNAP. A variety of other resources also will be available. Information: (708) 754-9400, Ext. 244.

Knitting Group: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host the Yarn Ballers Club 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 481-5333.

‘Grease’ Auditions: The South Suburban College Playhouse, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. will hold open auditions for “Grease” 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Playhouse is seeking performers of all ages and types who can sing and dance. Information: (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2286 or bsaltzman@ssc.edu.

Slavery Discussion: The Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host Freedom, Slavery and the Roots of American Music from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Musician Ray Kamalay will talk about slavery and perform songs of various genres. Information: (708) 798-3600 or www.flossmoorlibrary.org.

Local Author: The Glenwood-Lynwood Library, 19901 Stony Island Ave., Lynwood, will host local author Takesha Howard at 7 p.m. Thursday. Howard will discuss and sign copies of her books. Information: (708) 758-0090 or www.glpld.org.

Open House: St. John’s Lutheran School, 18100 Wentworth Ave., Lansing, will hold an open house Thursday. Information: (708) 895-9280.

Science Club: The South Suburban Earth Science Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, except June and July at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd. Information: (708) 822-0361 or ssescus@yahoo.com.

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 www.toastmasters.org.

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

Friday | 3

eReaders Course: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host eReaders Made Easy from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Fish Fry: The Matteson American Legion Auxiliary Unit 474, 3539 W. 214th St., will host a fish fry 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 747-8126.

Coffee House: Celebrations Ministries, 424 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, will host Coffee House 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 748-8808.

‘Noises Off’: The Drama Group will present the comedy play “Noises Off” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Studio Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St., Chicago Heights. Information: (708) 755-3444 or www.dramagroup.org.

Pre-teen Fun: Olympia Fields Park District will offer a Pre-Teen Fun Night for students in sixth through eighth grades 7 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of the month through May at the Sgt. Means Barn, 20712 Western Ave. There will be a DJ, concessions, Wii games, movies and board games. Admission is $5. Information: (708) 481-7313.

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

Toastmasters Meeting: The Park Forest Toastmasters meet 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. Meetings are free of charge. Information: (708) 283-0138.

Saturday | 4

Greeting Cards: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer a Make Your Own Greeting Cards class 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Blogging Workshop: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a blogging workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Spaghetti Dinner: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 12 W. 34th Place, Steger, will host a spaghetti dinner 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Price is $8 for adults, $5 for children 3 to 12. Information: (708) 757-3044 or (708) 754-2345.

Crown Photos: The Glenwood-Lynwood Library, 19901 Stony Island Ave., Lynwood, will be taking photos of women in their best church hats 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The photos will be displayed in the library during Black History Month. Information: (708) 758-0090 or www.glpld.org.

Chess/Scrabble: Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, hosts open chess and Scrabble for participants of all ages and abilities noon to 4 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Information: (708) 798-0121, Ext. 222.

Used Books: The Friends of the Homewood Public Library hold used book sales 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Information: (708) 799-9055 or www.homewoodlibrary.org.