Around Town (North) for June 10, 2012
June 7, 2012 2:32PM
George Plakias, a seventh-grade student at Koraes Elementary School in Palos Hills, recently was honored by the Kiwanis Club of Hickory Hills and received a certificate of recognition for Most Improved Student during the 2011-12 school year. Pictured (from left) are principal Mary Zaharis, Plakias and teacher Michelle Ebert. | Supplied Photo
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Sunday | 10
Free Movie: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will show “Julie and Julia” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.
Farmers Market: The Beverly Farmers Market is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28 in the southeast corner of the city parking lot at 9500 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago. Information: www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us.
Monday | 11
Art Classes: The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, is offering various art classes for children and adults beginning this week. Information: (708) 361-3650.
Preschool Screenings: Cook County School District 130 will conduct preschool screenings Monday and Tuesday at Horace Mann School, 2975 W. Broadway St., Blue Island. Appointments: (708) 489-7440.
Theatrical Event: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will host a theatrical production of “If You Give a Cat a Cupcake” by Laura Joffee Numeroff at 2 p.m. Monday. Information: (708) 598-8446.
Summer Reading: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will host a kick-off for the summer reading program 3 to 7 p.m. Monday. Patrons who sign up for the reading program will get a free rainbow cone. Information: (708) 598-8446.
Blood Drive: The Christian Reformed Church, 10013 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, will host a blood drive 3:30 to 7 p.m. Monday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.
Creative Writers: The Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, hosts a creative writing workshop at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month. Information: grace@beverlyartcenter.org.
Career Network: The Crossroads Career Network meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month, except holidays, at Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. Information: (708) 422-5111.
Cruise Night: The Worth Cruisers Car Club hosts cruise nights 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through October at Waters Edge Golf Course, 7205 W. 115th St. Information: (312) 231-2599 or macmerc56@att.net.
Tuesday | 12
Wellness Breakfasts: The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park will host Summer Wellness Breakfasts starting with an orientation session breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. The program includes weekly discussions of practical approaches to healthy eating and fitness. The orientation session is free, but the cost for the 10 following Tuesday breakfasts is $100. Registration: (708) 361-3650.
Free Movie: The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will show “All the President’s Men” at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Information: (708) 422-4990 or www.oaklawnlibrary.org.
Brew It: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will host a home beer brewing program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 598-8446.
Culinary Program: The Evergreen Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host Al Fresco Dining with Delicious Superfoods at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Fee is $3. Registration: (708) 422-8522.
Cabaret Singer: The Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., will host a summer reading kick-off event with cabaret singer Kym Frankovelgia at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Frankovelgia will perform music from the 1920s through the 1960s, including jazz, Broadway, and big band classics. Information: (708) 448-1530 or www.palosparklibrary.org.
Caring Ladies: The Caring Ladies Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Parish Center at St. Christina Church, 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.
Seniors Club: The Merrionette Park Seniors meet 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Worth Township building, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, Alsip. Dues are $5 per year. Information: (708) 371-2900.
Wednesday | 13
Senior Club: The Palos Heights Senior Citizens Club meets at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. 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.quinn24@yahoo.com.
Farmers Market: The Palos Heights Farmers Market is open 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 10 at the Palos Heights Municipal Parking Lot, 12218 S. Harlem Ave. Information: (708) 361-1800 or www.palosheights.org.
Car Show: The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will host a “Cruz ‘n the Hills” car show at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month through September (except July) at Town Square Park, 6455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The event will feature a DJ, concessions, raffles and a monthly “Best in Show” award. Information: (708) 430-4500.
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.
Garden Club: The Mount Greenwood Garden Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mount Greenwood Library, 11010 S. Kedzie Ave. Paula Newton will give a demonstration on how to make sand casting bird baths. Information: mtgreenwoodgardenclub@yahoo.com.
Father’s Day: The Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills, will host a Father’s Day Craft program for children at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Participants will create a travel mug. Registration: (708) 598-8446.
Camping Foods: The Evergreen Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host a program for teens about camping food at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 422-8522.
Flag Day: A free Flag Day concert by the Southwest Community Concert Band will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Palos Green, 8901 W. 123rd St., Palos Park. Attendees should bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics.
Sister Ellen: Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago, will host “Music and Memories with Sister Ellen” at 7 p.m. Thursday. The event will include a musical tribute to Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, music and choir director at Mother McAuley. Information: (773) 881-6512.
Author Event: Chicago author Kim Strickland will discuss her new novel “Down at the Golden Coin” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Admission is $5. Information: (773) 445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Toastmasters Meeting: The Oak Lawn Toastmasters meet at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Information: Blessness1230@yahoo.com.
Farmers Market: The Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 26 at Yukich Field, 90th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Information: (708) 422-8776.
Business Networking: The Oak Lawn B2B Networking Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at Les Brother’s Restaurant, 8705 Ridgeland Ave., Oak Lawn. Information: www.oaklawnb2b.com.
Friday | 15
Blood Drive: Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. Lincoln Highway, Palos Heights, will host a blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.
Father’s Day: The Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., will host a Father’s Day craft program for children age 5 and older at 2 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 448-1530.
Summer Reading: The Evergreen Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host a kick-off event for its summer reading programs at 2 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 422-8522.
Book Swap: The Evergreen Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., will host a book swap for children in the fifth grade and younger from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday. Gently used children’s books can be traded for books from other children. Information: (708) 422-8522.
Comedy Show: The Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, will present the Vic & Paul Show at 4 and 8 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. June 17. Tickets are $22. Information: (773) 445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Princess Ball: The Princess Ball will be 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $90, which includes the princess and her escort. Information: (708) 423-6709, Ext. 206.
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.
Friday Picnics: TGIF Picnics and Farmers Markets will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 10 at MetroSouth Park, the northeast corner of York Street and Western Avenue, Blue Island. Information: (708) 388-7085.
Saturday | 16
Yard Sale: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4041 W. 120th St., Alsip, will host a yard sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds benefit Vacation Bible School. Information: (708) 597-5209 or www.hc-lc.org.
Garden Walk: The Historic Pullman Garden Club will host the 19th annual Pullman Garden Walk, “Art in Bloom,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday beginning at the Pullman Visitor Center, 11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Information: (773) 568-2441 or www.hpgc.org.
Music Recital: The Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., will host a music recital with students from the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center at 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 448-1530 or www.palosparklibrary.org.
Literary Magazine: The “BAC Street Journal” literary arts magazine will be released at a reading event 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Copies are available for purchase for $5. Information: (773) 445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Irish Festival: Bloomsday, the annual festival of Irish Culture and Literature, will be 6:30 p.m. Saturday at O’Rourke’s Office, 11064 S. Western Ave., Chicago. The event will feature Irish music, stories and readings. Information: Jim White, (773) 322-2518, or the Rev. Rod Reinhart, (708) 528-5862.
Lyric Concert: Five Guys Named Moe will play a “Meet and Greet at the Lyric” concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lyric Theater, 12952 Western Ave., Blue Island. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale at 5 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: www.fiveguysnamedmoe.com.
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.
