Around Town (North) for Feb. 5, 2012

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The Evergreen Park Community High School Mathletes recently competed in the Lemont Invitational Math Contest at Lemont High School. Pictured is the first-place freshman/sophomore team of Jack Zofkie (left) and Nabeel Kassam. | Supplied Photo

Updated: March 6, 2012 8:07AM

Sunday | 5

Book Sale: The Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., will continue its book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 448-1473.

5K Registration: Sunday is the last day to register at a discounted rate for the Queen of Martyrs Parish in Evergreen Park’s Celtic Weekend 5K run and 2K walk set for March 4. Information: (773) 860-1353 or maureenrosner@yahoo.com.

Ski Trip: The Nomad Ski Club is hosting a trip Feb. 24 through 26 to Granite Peak, Wis. The price is $295. Information: (773) 315 3484 or www.chicagonomads.com.

Historical Material: The historical book subcommittee of the Evergreen Park Historical Commission is in need of photos and artifacts from the pre-1950 era in Evergreen Park. They will be shared in an upcoming publication. Information: ginwrobel52@yahoo.com.

Scouts Anniversary: The Worth Park District Historical Museum, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., has a display featuring the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts that will be up until March. 15. Information: (708) 448-7080 or www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Monday | 6

Tax Assistance: The Office of Citizens’ Services Volunteer Income Tax program counselors are available to provide tax assistance by appointment from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. Information: (708) 422-8776.

Legal Talk: Experienced trial lawyer Terry Gallagher will address the Chicago Ridge Village Seniors at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Chicago Ridge Village Hall, 10455 S. Ridgeland Ave. Information: (708) 425-1616.

Luncheon Program: Mary Lou Edwards will talk about growing up in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood during a luncheon program at noon Tuesday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Cost is $15. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Tuesday | 7

Village Luncheon: The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce will present a State of the Village luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cavatappi, 3020 W. 95th St. Cost is $20. Registration: (708) 423-1118 or www.evergreenparkchamber.org.

College Finances: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission who will provide college financial aid advice 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.collegezone.com.

Open House: The Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, will host an Oak Lawn Park District Preschool Open House 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 857-2200 or www.olparks.com.

Glory Brigade: The Blue Island Public Library, 2433 York St., will host a program on the “Glory Brigade,” a legendary African-American regiment during the Civil War, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets are required, but are free at the library’s main desk. Information: (708) 388-1078, Ext. 30.

Honey Tasting: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will host a honey tasting and discussion on honey bees at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 598-8446 or www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Rubber Stamping: The Oak Lawn Park District will offer a rubber stamping workshop 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak View Recreation Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Participants will make greeting cards and other items. The fee is $9. Registration: (708) 857-2200 or www.olparks.com.

Wednesday | 8

Resale Registration: Southwest Chicago Christian School will hold a Spring/Summer Children’s Clothing and Equipment Resale on March 10. Phone registration is due Feb. 15. Fee is $12. Sellers will get 70 percent of their profit, the school will get the other 30 percent. Information: (708) 636-8550.

Blood Drive: Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Center, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, will host a blood drive 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Information Session: Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, will offer “Coffee and Career Paths” adult information sessions at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 974-5759 or Willsd6@morainevalley.edu.

Woven Hearts: The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will offer Woven Heart workshops 1 to 3 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $15. Registration: (708) 361-3650.

Film Discussion: CineVerse, Oak Lawn’s weekly film discussion group, will examine “El Norte” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Information: (708) 529-9028 or www.cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Financial Aid: Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, will host a financial aid workshop 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Media Center. Bring 2011 tax information and other financial documents. Information: (708) 741-5631 or (708) 741-5853.

Senior Club: The Palos Heights Senior Club meets at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W. 127th St. Information: Edna Craig, (708) 448-7498.

Job Club: The Beverly Hills Job Club meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at St. Barnabas Church Convent, 10134 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago. Information: Joan Quinn, joan.quinn24@yahoo.com.

Seniors Club: The Palos Heights Senior Citizens Club meets the second Wednesday of the month at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W. 127th St. Information: (708) 448-7498.

Thursday | 9

Job Workshops: St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, will host “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops at 3 p.m. Thursday and noon Friday. Information: www.scu.edu or (773) 298-3131.

Half Marathon: The Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is recruiting Team Lake Katherine runners for the First Midwest Southwest Half Marathon to be held in May. The kick-off meeting will be 6 p.m. Thursday at the nature center, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. Information: (708) 361-1873 or gareth.blakesley@lakekatherine.org.

Tom Dart: Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, as part of the Squeaky Weal lecture series. Information: (773) 298-3981 or www.scu.edu.

Open House: The Little White Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave., Oak Lawn, will host an Oak Lawn Park District Preschool Open House 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 857-2200 or www.olparks.com.

Fab Four: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host “Fab Four: The Beatles Touring Years” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event will feature videos of songs, interviews and concerts. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Music Program: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will host “Freedom, Slavery and the Roots of American Music” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Registration: (708) 598-8446 or www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Open House: St. Paul Lutheran School, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn, will hold its annual open house and learning fair at 7 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 423-1058.

Spa Escape: The Oak Lawn Park District will offer a Valentine Spa Escape for adults 7 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday at the Oak View Recreation Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Instructor Annmarie Vlastnik will walk participants through a relaxing evening including a mini facial, foot treatment, de-stressing techniques and more. Fee is $25. Registration: (708) 857-2200 or www.olparks.com.

Career Network: Crossroads Career Network meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. Information: (708) 422-5111.

Toastmasters Meeting: The Oak Lawn Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Information: Blessness1230@yahoo.com.

Friday | 10

Free Movie: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will show “The Adjustment Bureau” at 10 a.m. Friday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Spaghetti Dinner: The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth, will host a Spaghetti Dinner 4 to 7 p.m. Friday. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Information: (708) 448-7006.

Dads/Daughters: The Chicago Ridge Park District’s annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night will be 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Frontier Park Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. Fee for residents is $25 per couple and $8 for each additional daughter. Information: (708) 423-3959 or www.chicagoridgeparks.com.

Saturday | 11

Garage Sale: The Evergreen Park High School Mustang Athletic Boosters will hold an indoor garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the school’s main gym, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave. Table rentals are $25. Information: (708) 424-7400, Ext. 264.

‘Giselle’ Trip: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will hold an in-person registration for a March 24 trip to Chicago to see “Giselle” at the American Ballet Theatre from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

eBooks Class: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will present “Intro to Media On Demand” at noon Saturday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Comedy Play: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 8705 S. Narragansett Ave., Burbank, will present “The Last Voyage of the S.S. Gigantic” at 7 p.m. Saturday. An optional dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. at a cost of $10 for adults or $5 for children. Information: (708) 599-4780.

Valentine Craft: The Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., will offer a Valentine craft program for children 5 and older at 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 448-1530.

Valentine Cabaret: Professional cabaret singer Claudia Hommel will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The dinner-show is $40. Reservations: (708) 361-3650.

Benefit Auction: The 41st annual Beverly Arts Center Benefit Auction will be 6 p.m. Saturday at the Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Tickets are $50. Information: (773) 445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.

Trivia Night: Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 8410 W. 131st St., Palos Park, will host a Trivia Night fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tables of 10 are $150, which includes two pitchers of beer. Wine, soda and pizza will be sold. Information: www.sspeterandpauluoc.net or Alicia Wright, (312) 371-9144.