Around Town (East) for June 17, 2012
June 14, 2012 1:36PM
David Lustyk paints a shed at Steger-South Chicago Heights Library as part of his community service efforts for the Boy Scouts. | Supplied Photo
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Sunday | 17
Father’s Day: The Forest Preserve District of Will County is hosting a Father’s Day Appreciation program from 8 a.m. to 7 .p.m. Sunday at Monee Reservoir, 27341 S. Ridgeland Ave., Monee. Dads who enjoy fishing can obtain a free container of bait at the concessions building. The reservoir offers hiking, picnic tables and boat rentals. Information: (708) 534-8499 or www.reconnectwithnature.org.
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. Wednesdays. Fees are $5 for a large bucket of balls and $4 for a small one. Information: (708) 841-2111 or www.doltonparkdistrict.org.
Blood Drive: Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road, will host a Heartland Blood Centers blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.heartlandbc.org.
Monday | 18
Teen Chess: South Holland Public Library, 16250 S. Wausau Ave., hosts Chess for Teens from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Registration is required. Information: (708) 331-5262.
Senior Meals: Bremen Township offers “Senior Meals” at noon Monday through Friday at the Township Senior Center, 15350 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest. The price is $4, and residency is not required. Reservations are due a week in advance. Information: (708) 687-8220.
Painting: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a painting class for students in second through sixth grades from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Teen Murder Mystery: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a murder mystery program for students in seventh through 12th grades at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Registration is required. Information: 9708) 481-5333.
Tuesday | 19
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.
Graphic Novels: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host an outdoor challenge for fans of the Ouran High School Host Club graphic novel series from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Owl Stories: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will have an owl-themed stories and craft program for children ages 3 to 6 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
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.
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.
Chess Club: The Glenwood Chess Club meets from 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 dancing lessons are offered from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Steger Community Center, 3501 Hopkins St. The 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, Matteson. Information: (708) 429-6970.
Wednesday | 20
Retired Teachers: The South Suburban Retired Teachers Association luncheon meeting will be at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Carlo’s Restaurant, 560 W. Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights.
ScribbleMonster: An interactive musical playtime with ScribbleMonster will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Information: (708) 798-0121.
Planetary Travels: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a program about planets featuring crafts, games and other activities for students in second through sixth grades at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Book Discussion: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a book discussion for adults about “What Alive Forgot” by Liane Moriarty from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
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.
Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Homewood meets at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Calumet Country Club, 2400 175th St. Information: (708) 799-6020.
Blood Drive: The Chicago Heights Park District, 1400 Chicago Road, will host a Heartland Blood Centers blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: www.heartlandbc.org.
Chess Night: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts its Family Chess Night program at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.
Thursday | 21
Prehistoric Ruins: The South Suburban Archaeological Society will present an illustrated lecture by Mary F. McVicker titled “In the Eye of the Beholder: The Prehistoric Ruins of Mexico” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. McVicker is an art historian, author and educator. Information: Will Kelley, (708) 235-0295 or Carole Yoshida, (708) 403-1597.
Superhero Party: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host a Superhero Party for students in prekindergatn through first grade featuring stories, crafts and other activities at 1 p.m. Thursday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Excel Refresher: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will have a computer refresher program for Excel at 7 p.m. Thursday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
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.
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 the 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 Chess: South Holland Public Library, 16250 S. Wausau Ave., hosts Chess for Adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Registration is required. Information: (708) 331-5262.
Friday | 22
Mario Kart: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will have a Wii Mario Kart challenge for students in third through sixth grades at 1 p.m. Friday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Teen Dreams: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will have a program about interpreting dreams for students in seventh through 12th grades at 3 p.m. Friday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
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.
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., Glenwood. Information: (708) 753-2438 or www.villageofglenwood.com.
Computer Class: Matteson Public Library, 801 S. School Ave., hosts its Computer Basics class at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Information: (708) 748-4431 or www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org.
Family Shelter: Eve Ensler’s original play, “The Vagina Monologues,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Prairie State College, Halsted Street and Vollmer Road, Chicago Heights. Proceeds benefit the South Suburban Family Shelter. Tickets are $15 each. Reservations: (708) 794-2140.
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.
Saturday | 23
Family Movie: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will show a family movie at 10 a.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Digital Scrapbooking: Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host digital scrapbooking for beginning adults from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The focus will be on vacation pages. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.
Amateur Radio: The Tri-Town Radio Amateur Club will have field day at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Hazel Crest Public Works complex, 170th Street and California.
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.
