Around Town (Central) for June 10, 2012
June 7, 2012 2:00PM
Hickory Creek Middle School staff members recently rode their bikes to school wearing “Go Green: Pedaling with Purpose” signs. Eighth-grade student Jake Juracka joined the staff by riding his unicycle to school. Pictured (from left) are Amy Steele, April Mahy, Cheryl Wojnarowski, Juracka, Erica Morack, Michelle Sommer and Beth Klutcharch. | Supplied Photo
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Updated: July 11, 2012 6:07AM
Sunday | 10
Free Yoga: The Mokena Park District will offer a free yoga class 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Participants should bring a yoga mat or a large towel. Information: (708) 390-2343.
Outdoor Concert: The Mokena Park District will present a free outdoor concert by The Walk-ins 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.
Pool Closed: The Splish Splash Pool in Midlothian will not be open for the 2012 season due to needed repairs. The Midlothian Park District is trying to get discounts for Midlothian residents at other area park district pools. Information: www.midlothianparkdistrict.org.
Film Series: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., hosts its Sunday Film series at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. Old favorites and award winners are shown. Information: (708) 428-5202.
Country Market: The Frankfort Country Market is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays in the Breidert Green parking lot, Oak and Kansas streets. Information: (815) 469-2177.
Monday | 11
Summer Reading: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will begin its Summer Reading Program for children, teens and adults Monday. Information: www.frankfortlibrary.org.
Children’s Movie: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will show “Shrek the Movie” at 2 p.m. Monday. Information: (708) 428-5127.
Chicago Eats: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host “The Beat Cop’s Guide to Chicago Eats” with Chicago Police Sgt. David J. Haynes at 7 p.m. Monday. Registration: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3, or www.tplibrary.org.
Free Movies: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host Early Bird Flicks at 11 a.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3, or www.tplibrary.org.
Cruisin’: The Lockport Township Park District will host Cruisin’ Into Lockport 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St., Lockport. This free event features classic cars, entertainment, face painting and other activities. Information: www.lockportpark.org.
Tuesday | 12
Kings/Queens: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host a Kings and Queens Extravaganza for all ages 10 a.m. to noon, 2 to 4 p.m. and again at 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The event will feature crafts, puzzles, games and challenges. Information: (708) 428-5127.
Blood Drive: The Palos Health and Fitness Center, 15430 S. West Ave., Orland Park, will have a blood drive 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.
PowerPoint Class: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will offer a Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 class at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 428-5171.
Women’s Seminar: NuMark Credit Union, 8001 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, will offer a free seminar called “Women and Money: Are You Ready for a Change?” 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Reservations: (815) 729-3211 or numarkonline@numarkcu.org.
Gardening Seminar: The Mokena Park District will offer a gardening seminar on containers at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the park office, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena. The fee is $15. Registration: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.
Renaissance Lute: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will present “Songs and Stories with Renaissance Lute” at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 428-5114.
Advocates United: Kevin Casey, director of the developmental disabilities division of the Illinois Department of Human Services will be the Advocates United guest speaker at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Wingate Inn, 18421 N. Creek Drive, Tinley Park. Advocates United is an organization of parents who have children with disabilities. Information: (815) 741-0800.
Wednesday | 13
Yahoo email: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will offer a Yahoo Email class at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Registration: (708) 428-5171.
Information Session: Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 S. College Parkway, Palos Hills, will hold a “Coffee and Career Paths” adult information session at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Student Services Center, Building S, Room S117A. Information: (708) 974-5759 or Willsd6@morainevalley.edu.
Job Hunting: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will offer a workshop on job hunting on the web at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Registration: (708) 428-5171.
Thursday | 14
Young Professionals: Members of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee will meet at noon Thursday at Francesca’s Vicinato, 12690 S. LaGrange Road, Palos Park. The committee is made up of chamber members age 20 to 40. Reservations: (708) 349-2972 or www.orlandparkchamber.org.
Leisure Plotters: The Leisure Plotters will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Rolls and coffee will be served, followed by Bingo. This club is for people 55 and older. Information: (708) 460-3919.
Youth Crafts: The Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host Young Adult Craft for ages 11 and older at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants will make duct-tape bracelets. Registration: (708) 687-3700 or www.acornlibrary.org.
Park Stories: The Orland Park Public Library will host Stories in the Park at 4 p.m. Thursday at Marley Creek Park, Marley Creek Boulevard and Autumn Ridge Drive. Information: (708) 428-5114.
Park Stories: The Orland Park Public Library will host Stories in the Park at 6 p.m. Thursday at Mallard Landings Park, 17169 Deer Run Drive. Information: (708) 428-5114.
Women’s Seminar: NuMark Credit Union, 2380 Caton Farm Road, Crest Hill, will offer a free seminar called “Women and Money: Are You Ready for a Change?” 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Reservations: (815) 729-3211 or numarkonline@numarkcu.org.
Chair Yoga: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host Chair Yoga 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month through Aug. 23. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3, or www.tplibrary.org.
Car Shows: The Cruisin’ Frankfort classic car shows are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Oak and Kansas streets. Information: www.frankfortcarclub.org.
Friday | 15
Park Stories: The Lockport Township Park District and the White Oak Library District will host Story Time in the Park for all ages at 10 a.m. Friday at Bernt Hassert Park, 19623 Renwick Road, Crest Hill. Information: (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0, or www.lockportpark.org.
Advanced Facebook: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will offer an Advanced Facebook class at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Registration: (708) 428-5171.
Parish Fest: St. Bernard Catholic Church, 13030 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen, will host a parish fest at 6 p.m. Friday. The event will feature bands, a DJ, karaoke, auctions and raffles, and food and drink. Admission is $5 for people 21 and older. free for those 20 and younger. Information: (708) 301-3020 or www.stbernardshg.org.
Babysitting: The New Lenox Community Park District is offering a Date Night Escape and will watch children ages 4 to 11 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday. The fee is $12, and advance registration is required. Information: (815) 485-1737.
Teen Yoga: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host Yoga with a Twist for teens at 7 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 428-5127.
Reading Group: The Orland Park Public Library will host a new reading group at 7 p.m. Friday at Granite City Food and Brewery, 14035 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Information: (708) 428-5151.
Outdoor Movie: The Oak Forest Park District will show “Tangled” at dusk, about 8:30 p.m., Friday at El Morro Park, 155th at Arroyo and Victoria drives. Information: (708) 687-7270.
Outdoor Movie: The Lockport Township Park District will host Movies on the Square with “Zookeeper” at 8:30 p.m. Friday at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St. Activities will begin at 7:30 p.m. Information: (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0, or www.lockportpark.org.
Saturday | 16
Craft Show: The Bling and Things Craft and Vendor Expo will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Georgio’s Banquets of Orland Park, 8800 W. 159th St. The expo will feature 60 crafters and vendors, face painting, handmade crafts, raffles, prizes and food. Information: events@dipromotions..
Document Shredding: Marquette Bank, 17865 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park, and 5700 W. 159th St., Oak Forest, will offer free document shredding 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Information: (888) 254-9500.
Canal Days: The Lockport Branch Library will host a program called “I&M Canal Author Talks” 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gaylord Building, 200 W. Eighth St. Historians and authors David A. Belden and John M. Lamb will talk about their books and the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Information: (815) 838-0755 or www.whiteoaklibrary.org.
E-Waste Recycling: The Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St., Lemont, will host an E-Waste Recycling collection 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.delta-institute.org.
Family Party: Marquette Bank, 7560 W. 159th St., Orland Park, will host a free Family Party 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures Show featuring alligators and snakes, giveaways and refreshments. Information: (708) 614-4722.
Canal Days: The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery, 201 W. 10th St., Lockport, will host Old Canal Days 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and June 17. Information: (815) 838-7400 or www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport.
Band Competition: The Lockport Township Park District is offering Teen Battle of the Bands for ages 12 to 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Bands should submit a band profile and a demo CD or DVD at registration. Fee is $10 per band, and all bands must supply their own sound equipment. Information: www.lockportpark.org or (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0.
Author Visit: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host a program with writer Mike Mullin called “How is Taekwondo Like Writing” at 2 p.m. Saturday. Registration: www.frankfortlibrary.org.
Pokemon Tournament: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host a Pokemon Black and White Tournament at 2 p.m. Saturday. Participants should bring their Nintendo DS game. Information: (708) 428-5127.
Horse Riding: The New Lenox Community Park District will offer Daddy and Me 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Nova Quarter Horse, 10129 W. 187th St., Mokena. Fee is $56 per couple, $18 for each additional child age 5 and older. Information: (815) 485-1737.
Orland Pet-palooza: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., will host its second annual “Pet-palooza” noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event will include a pet parade, contest, demonstrations, pony rides and pet adoption. Information: (708) 403-4222 or www.orlandtwp.org.
Outdoor Concert: The Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour is noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the east parking lot of Orland Square Mall, Orland Park. Event will include shows by action-sports athletes and free concerts. Information: (708) 349-1647 or www.journeysbbq.com.
French Market: The New Lenox French Market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway. Information: (815) 462-6400.
