Around Town (North) for Feb. 12, 2012

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Kortnie Hanold, a member of the Future Educators of America at Shepard High School, makes crafts with a child during the Book Buddies program at Crestwood Public Library. | Supplied Photo

Updated: March 13, 2012 8:07AM

Sunday | 12

Free Concert: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host a free concert called “A Magical Musical Tour of The Beatles” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Family Art: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park will host a family art workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants will create owl valentines, candy tubes and other heart-themed crafts. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Agape Ringers: Handbell ensemble The Agape Ringers will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. Information: (708) 422-5111 or www.agaperingers.org.

Tea Thyme: Registration has started for “Tea Thyme”, to be held 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. The event includes a view of the grounds, chamber music by Trinity Christian College musicians and finger foods and scones. Speaker Gareth Blakesley will instruct attendees on the proper way to serve tea. The fee is $25. Registration: (708) 361-1873.

Women’s ‘Staycation’: Registration has started for A Girls’ Great Escape weekend on Feb. 25 and 26 at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. The weekend opens with breakfast and will include Zumba sessions, a hula hoop class, spa treatments and a fashion show. Information: (708) 229-8850.

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.

Scout 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 | 13

Job Fair: St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., will host “How to Work a Job Fair” at 3 p.m. Monday. Information: (773) 298-3131 or www.sxu.edu.

Civil Rights: The St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., will host a lecture on Chicago’s civil rights history by Roosevelt University professor Erik Gellman 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. Information: (773) 298-3352 or www.sxu.edu.

Chicago Candy: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will present “Chicago’s Sweet Candy History” at 7 p.m. Monday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

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.

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

Homework Help: Evergreen Park Elementary School teachers Margaret Essig and Kerrie Lopez run a free, drop-in homework center 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Both teachers speak English and Spanish. Information: (708) 422-8522.

Food Pantry: Faith United Methodist Church, in conjunction with Together We Cope and the Greater Chicago Food Depository, offers nonperishable food bags to Bremen, Orland, Palos and Worth township residents 9 a.m. to noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park. Information: (708) 444-8560.

Tuesday | 14

Valentine’s Party: A Valentine’s Day Party will begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Louis S. Viverito Senior Center, 7745 S. Leamington Ave., Burbank. Information: (708) 636-8850.

Village Update: The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual “State of the Village” address at noon Tuesday at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. Registration and a full lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20. Reservations: (708) 424-8300.

Valentine’s Luncheon: Flutist Denise LaGiglia and pianist Joe Gonzales will perform at a special Valentine’s luncheon at noon Tuesday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Job Fair: St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., will host its 14th annual job fair noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Shannon Center. Information: (773) 298-3131 or www.sxu.edu.

Al Capone: Author Jonathan Eig will discuss Al Capone at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Xavier University’s Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library, 3700 W. 103rd St. A screening of the 1932 film “Scarface” will be screened after the lecture. Information: (773) 298-3000.

Caring Ladies: The Caring Ladies Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at St. Christina’s Parish Center, 11066 S. Christina Ave., Chicago. Members meet to knit, crochet and sew small hats and blankets for nurseries at six local hospitals. Information: JoAnn Gallagher, (773) 881-3698, antas0403@sbcglobal.net or www.caringladies.org.

Wednesday | 15

Preschool Registration: Trinity Lutheran Preschool, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn, will begin registration Wednesday for the 2012-13 school year. Information: Cathy Cepican, (708) 422-0193.

Caregiver Seminar: PLOWS Council on Aging will present “Hiring a Caregiver” 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the PLOWS office, 7808 College Drive, fifth floor, Palos Heights. The seminar is geared toward helping families recognize when it is time to hire a caregiver and offers help. Registration: (708)361-0219.

Business Networking: Marquette Bank, 7447 W. 63rd St., Summit, will host a Business Open House 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Registration: (708) 563-4105.

Green Team: The Green Team with Miss Emily will discuss a different nature theme at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Registration: (708) 598-8446.

TAB Meeting: Oak Lawn Public Library, 5300 W. 95th St., holds meetings of its Teen Advisory Board for students in sixth through 10th grades 7 to 8 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Information: (708) 422-4990.

Toastmasters Club: The Center Toastmasters, an organization for people interested in improving and practicing public speaking skills, meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of every month at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Information: (708) 361-3650.

Green Team: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host the Green Team for children in the third through fifth grades at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 29. Participants will complete earth-friendly projects each week. Registration: (708) 422-8522.

Thursday | 16

Email Class: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will offer a Beginner’s Computer Class on setting up and using email 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday. Fee is $25. Registration: (708) 598-8446 or www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Renaissance Academy: The Renaissance Academy of St. Xavier University will host Kristen McQueary at the Farrell Forum at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Butler Reception Room at the Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. McQueary covers state government for the Chicago News Cooperative and WBEZ. Information: (773) 298-3000.

Silent Library: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will host a program for teens in the ninth through 12th grades called “Silent Library - High School Edition,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The game is based on the popular MTV series. Registration: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.

Organized Family: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host An Organized Family at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Troy M. Colleen, a certified professional organizer, will give tips on organization for families. Registration: (708) 422-8522.

Scrabble Night: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host Scrabble Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 422-8522.

Nutrition Seminar: The Oak Lawn Park District will offer “You Are What You Eat,” a seminar on nutrition, cooking and exercise, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Oak View Recreation Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Fee is $25. Registration: (708) 857-2200.

Disabilities Aid: The Oak Lawn Park District offers a Parent Forum and Support Group for Parents of Children With Disabilities at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Information: (708) 857-2200 or jcanty@olparks.com.

Overeaters Anonymous: Our Savior Lutheran Church, 8607 S. Narragansett Ave., Burbank, hosts Overeaters Anonymous support group meetings 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Information: (708) 496-1359.

Friday | 17

Family Movie: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will show “Charlotte’s Web” at 4 p.m. Friday. Registration: (708) 598-8446 or www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Italian Night: Our Lady of Loretto Men’s Club will host its annual Italian Night Dinner and Dance at 6 p.m. Friday in the parish hall, 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown. Tickets are $25. Reservations: (708) 424-7471 or www.ourladyloretto.com.

Family Movie: The Summit Public Library, 6233 S. Archer Road, will show the movie “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer” at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Registration: (708) 458-1545.

Corrections Retirees: The Cook County Department of Corrections Retirees meet at 9:30 a.m. the third Friday of the month at Jedi Garden Restaurant, 9266 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn. Information: Tom Panush, (708) 636-7548.

Live Bands: The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth, has live bands playing 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There is no cover charge. Information: (708) 448-7006 or (708) 448-6699.

Saturday | 18

Technology Tips: The Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., will host a class on technology with the Geek Squad at 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 448-1530 or www.palosparklibrary.org.

American Revolution: The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Information: swallowcliffdar@comcast.net.

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 fifth grade can be dropped off at the 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.

Weekend Quilters: The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., hosts the Weekend Quilters meeting 1 to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month. Information: (708) 422-8522.