What’s Going On for Feb. 16, 2012

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Updated: March 17, 2012 8:11AM

CHICAGO

Steel retirees to meet

The Republic Steel Retirees will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Steve’s Lounge, 13200 Baltimore Ave., Chicago.

The event will begin with a social hour, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $15 for members and $18 for guests.

Information: Cass Wapinski, (773) 307-5675 or Dan Gordon, (773) 721-9631.

ORLAND PARK

Village to host Mortgage Relief project

The village of Orland Park will co-host the Mortgage Relief Project from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.

The project guides homeowners through new government programs to lower mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure.

Information: (708) 403-6200.

PARK FOREST

Thorn Creek to offer bird watching

The Thorn Creek Nature Center, 247 Monee Road, Park Forest, will host an open house on bird watching from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The Great Backyard Bird Count runs from Friday to Feb. 20, and open house attendees will learn about bird watching.

Information: (708) 747-6320.

BLUE ISLAND

Eisenhower hosts book drive

The Eisenhower High School National Honor Society is holding a book drive through the end of February.

Books for children in kindergarten through the fifth grade can be dropped off at Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St.; Blue Island City Hall, 13051 Greenwood Ave.; The Carr Home Gardens Store, 2356 York St.; or Eisenhower High School, 12700 S. Sacramento Ave.

Information: (708) 597-6300.