Around Town (Central) for Jan. 8, 2012

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Pre-K students at Cardinal J. Bernardin Catholic School enjoy snacks fit for kings – and queens. Students are from Orland Park, Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Frankfort, Homer Glen, and Peotone. | Supplied photo

Updated: February 10, 2012 8:14AM

Sunday | 8

Winter Event: Winter on the Green will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays in January at Breidert Green, Kansas and Ash streets, Frankfort. Each week will feature a different theme, including ice sculptures, a carnival, winter sports and a chili cook-off. Information: (815) 469-2177 or www.villageoffrankfort.com.

Weight Loss Contest: The Mokena Park District is offering a Cash for Pounds Contest Jan. 16 through March 28 at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Participants can win cash by losing weight. Registration deadline is Saturday. Information: (708) 390-2343 or www.mokenapark.com.

Casino Trip: The Mokena Park District is offering a trip to the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind., from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31., departing from Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road. Fee is $30 and includes transportation, buffet and $10 slot play. Registration due Jan. 16. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

New Orleans: The Lockport Township Park District is offering a trip to New Orleans for ages 12 and older from March 11 through 17. The trip includes six nights of accommodations in the French Quarter, 10 meals, a guided tour and several other activities. The price is $999 for residents. Information: (815) 838-1183, Ext. 207 or www.lockportpark.org.

Food Drive: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, is holding a food drive for the Tinley Park Food Pantry through Feb. 1. Nonperishable canned and boxed foods can be dropped off in the library lobby. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3 or www.tplibrary.org.

Monday | 9

Preschool Screening: Forest Ridge District 142 will conduct preschool screenings on Monday at Ridge Early Childhood Center, 5151 W. 149th St., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 687-2964.

Blood Drive: Old Plank Trail Community Bank, 280 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, will host a blood drive 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Blood Drive: St. Jude Catholic Church, 240 W. Second St., New Lenox, will host a blood drive 3 to 7 p.m. Monday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Business Workshop: CenterPoint at Governors State University will sponsor a workshop on starting a business at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Old Plank Trail, 20901 S. LaGrange Road, Frankfort. Information: (708) 534-4927 or www.centerpointgsu.com.

Super Savers: The New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, will host a Super Savers Club meeting at 6 p.m. Monday. Information: (815) 485-2605 or www.newlenoxlibrary.org.

Debra Shore: Commissioner Debra Shore of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will speak before the St. George Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. Monday at St. George School Hall, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park. Information: (708) 425-1616.

Tuesday | 10

T’ai Chi: The New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, will host a T’ai Chi class at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Information: (815) 485-2605 or www.newlenoxlibrary.org.

Magic Class: The Lockport Township Park District will offer a magic class for ages 5 through 12 at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St., Lockport. The fee is $20 for residents, $30 for others. Information: www.lockportpark.org or (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0.

Kids’ Art: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road, will host “Me, You and a Bottle of Glue” for children from kindergarten through the third grade with an adult at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (815) 534-6178.

Long-Term Planning: The New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, will host a long-term care planning workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (815) 485-2605 or www.newlenoxlibrary.org.

Fiber Seminar: Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport, will offer a nutrition seminar called “Make Fiber Your Friend” at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Information: (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0 or www.lockportpark.org.

Healthy Cooking: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host Healthy Cooking for the New Year at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 532 -0160, Ext. 3.

Quilting Group: Acorn Public Library, 15624 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest, hosts a quilting group from 7 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Information: (708) 687-3700 or www.acornlibrary.org.

Card Club: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will host the Joker’s Wild Card Club from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month through Feb. 21. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3 or www.tplibrary.org.

Wednesday | 11

Blood Drive: The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will host a blood drive 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Family Program: A family dinner and program will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Assisi Academy, 13680 Main St., Lemont. Information: www.mtassisi.org.

Weight Loss: Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport, will offer a weight loss program for ages 18 and older from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The fee is $35 for residents, $40 for others. Information: (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0 or www.lockportpark.org.

Mental Illness: The National Alliance on Mental Illness South Suburbs of Chicago will offer a free 12-week Family to Family Course for family and friends of people with mental illness. The class will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday and will run for 12 consecutive Wednesdays at 17746 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park.

Singles Unlimited: Singles Unlimited, a social group for residents ages 50 to 79, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at Little Joe’s Pizza, 7976 W. 167th St., Tinley Park. Information: (708) 444-8287 or (708) 532-6448.

Prairiesmoke Writers: Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, offers its Prairiesmoke Writers Club at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Writers of all levels discuss their work with other writers and participate in group writing assignments. Information: (708) 301-7908 or www.homerlibrary.org.

Board Meeting: The Acorn Public Library Board meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the library, 15624 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 687-3700 or www.acornlibrary.org.

Ski Club: The Nomad Ski Club meets at 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Mitch’s Pub, 13815 S. Cicero Ave., Crestwood, and the third Wednesday of the month at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. Information: www.chicagonomads.com.

Writers Group: New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, hosts its Writers Group from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the library’s boardroom. Information: Colleen Waltman, (815) 485-2605 or www.newlenox.lib.il.us.

Thursday | 12

Business Workshop: CenterPoint at Governors State University will sponsor a workshop on starting a business at 9 a.m. Thursday at Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main St. Information: (708) 534-4927 or www.centerpointgsu.com.

Dance Party: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road, will host a Snow Ball Dance Party for all ages from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday. Registration: (815) 534-6178.

Teen Board: The Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W. 151st St., Homer Glen, holds meetings of its Teen Advisory Board for students in ninth through 12th grades at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Students can provide feedback on the library’s teen collection and programs. Members receive one hour of community service for each meeting attended. Information: (708) 301-7908.

Senior Friendship: The Manhattan Park District holds its Senior Friendship Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Program Center, 397 State St. Cost is $6 and registration is due the second Tuesday of the month. Information: (815) 478-3324 or www.manhattanparkdistrictil.org.

Plan Commission: The Frankfort Plan Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Frankfort Police Department, 20602 Lincoln-Way Lane, lower level. Information: (815) 469-2177.

Chair Yoga: The Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, will offer Chair Yoga 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month through Feb. 23. Information: (708) 532-0160, Ext. 3 or www.tplibrary.org.

Friday | 13

Preschool Screenings: Kirby School District 140 will conduct preschool screenings Friday. Appointments: (708) 342-5525.

Health Tips: The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave., will host a Business Unwrapped seminar on health and nutrition from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. This event is also sponsored by the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce. Information: (708) 349-2972 or info@orlandparkchamber.org.

Film Discussion: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road, will host Friday Night Videos with film critic Josh Larsen at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Registration: (815) 534-6173.

Saturday | 14

Placement Exam: Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox, will host its incoming freshman placement exam at 8 a.m. Saturday. Registration is not necessary but there is a $25 testing fee. Bring No. 2 pencils. Calculators are not allowed. The top 15 scorers will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Information: (815) 717-3160 or www.providencecatholic.org.

Sports Cards: The Sports Cards and Collectibles show will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. The show will feature NASCAR, Hot Wheels, memorabilia, autographed items and more. Admission is $1. Information: John Leary, (708) 423-1758.

VE Testing: Volunteer Examiner testing for people seeking ham radio tickets is at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Oak Forest Village Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave. Information: www.hamfesters.org.

Reiki Class: Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport, will offer a Reiki Level 1 class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: (815) 838-3621, Ext. 0 or www.lockportpark.org.

Cowboy Tunes: The Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., will host a performance of cowboy songs at 1 p.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 479-9663 or www.mokena.lib.il.us.

Think Ink: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Road, will host Think Ink, a writing workshop for teens at 2 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (815) 534-6178.