Around Town (Central) for Feb. 24, 2013

Winners of Orland Park Cub Scout Pack 383’s annual Pinewood Derby at Joe Rizza Ford in Orland Park are (from left) Logan Covolo, third place; Lukasz Leja, second; and Mark Gardocki, first. The winning speed was an equivalent of 189.3 mph, according to race officials. | Supplied photo

Updated: March 25, 2013 6:09AM

Sunday | 24

Family Movie: The Orland Park Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will show “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” at 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: (708) 428-5100 or orlandparklibrary.org.

Art Studio: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host open art studio from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Live model and still life provided. Information: (815) 469-2423.

Monday | 25

Student Teachers: Lincoln-Way District 210 is offering early childhood students an opportunity for supervised work in district preschool classes. Information: Elizabeth Russler at (815) 464-4299 or Betsy Doogan at (815) 534-3118.

Bookmark Contest: The Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host a Communities Matter At Your Library bookmark contest for third- through eighth-graders. Entry forms: www.acornlibrary.org.

Preschool Registration: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will hold preschool registration for ages 2 through 4. Information: (815) 469-3524.

New Driver Information: Lincoln-Way District 210 will host an informational meeting about the new driver’s permit process and licensing laws for teens at 6 p.m. Monday at Lincoln-Way Central, 1801 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Information: (815) 462-2100.

Lego Fun: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host Lego activities for ages 5 to 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through March 25. Fee is $45 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. Information: (815) 469-3524.

Toddler Time: The Frankfort Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host activities for toddlers age 2 and their caregivers at 9:30 a.m. Monday. Frankfort library card required. Information: (815) 469-2423.

Preschool Story Time: The Frankfort Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host activities for children ages 3 and 4 and their caregivers at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Frankfort library card required. Information: (815) 469-2423.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood donation drive 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Cardinal Fitness Lockport, 1025 E. Ninth St. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Drug Collection: Orland Park residents can turn in unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Orland Park Police Station, 15100 S. Ravinia Ave. Information: (708) 349-4111.

Career Presenters: Summit Hill Junior High School, 7260 North Ave., Frankfort, is seeking people to give short career presentations to students at Career Afternoon 12:20 to 2:15 p.m. March 22. Information: (815) 469-4330.

Bingo Games: Bremen VFW Post 2791, 17147 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, hosts games of bingo at 7 p.m. Mondays. Early bird games start at 6:45 p.m., and the doors open at 4 p.m. Food and snacks will be sold. Free coffee and pastries will be served until 7:30 p.m. Information: (708) 532-2333.

Tuesday | 26

Children’s Classics: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host reading and activities for potty-trained children ages 3 to 4 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays through March 19. Fee is $45 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. Information: (815) 469-3524.

New Driver Information: Lincoln-Way District 210 will host an informational meeting about the new driver’s permit process and licensing laws for teens at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Lincoln-Way East, 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort. Information: (815) 464-4000.

Gentle Yoga: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host a yoga class for seniors and people with limited mobility 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays through April 4. Fee is $51 for one class and $91 for two classes per week for residents and $56 for one class and $96 for two classes per week for nonresidents. Information: (815) 469-3524.

Terrariums: The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a homemade terrarium program for teens in seventh through 12th grades 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Registration: (708) 532-0500 or www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Master Class: The Southwest Community Concert Band will host Thomas Bough’s master class for tuba and euphonium players 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 S. Bell Road, Lemont. Cost is $25. Registration: (815) 773-4159 or www.swcommunityband.com/tuba.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood donation drive 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Woods, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Tuesday Bingo: Southwest Community Services, 6775 Prosperi Drive, Tinley Park, hosts weekly bingo at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The doors open at 5 p.m., and early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold. Information: www.swcsinc.org or (708) 429-1260, Ext. 4.

Wednesday | 27

Gymnastics Class: The Oak Forest Park District, 15601 S. Central Ave., will host an adult and tot gymnastics program 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 687-7270.

Tot Painting: The Mokena Park District, 10925 LaPorte Road, will host a painting class for ages 2 and 3 at 10:15 a.m. March 6 through March 27. Registration required by Wednesday. Fee is $38 for residents and $43 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Drawing And More: The Mokena Park District, 10925 LaPorte Road, will host art classes for first- through eighth-graders 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 6 through April 17. Registration required by Wednesday. Fee is $42 for residents and $47 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Babysitting Clinic: The Mokena Fire Protection District will host a babysitting clinic for youths ages 10 to 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Fire Station No. 1, 19853 S. Wolf Road, Mokena. Classes are free to residents and $10 for nonresidents. Registration: (708) 479-5371 or www.mokenafire.org.

Zumba Party: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host a Zumba class for ages 16 and older from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Fee is $12 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Information: (815) 469-3524.

Webpage Development: The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host Webpage Development with Best Buy for teens from seventh through 12th grades from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Registration: (708) 532-0500 or www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

After School Fun: The Frankfort Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host Wednesday Warriors for third- through fifth-graders at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (815) 469-2423.

New Driver Information: Lincoln-Way District 210 will host an informational meeting about the new driver’s permit process and licensing laws for teens at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Lincoln-Way West, 21701 S. Gougar Road, Manhattan. Information: (815) 717-3500.

History And More: The Tinley Park Historical Society, 6727 W. 174th St., is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of the month and 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Admission is free. Information: (708) 429-4210.

Business Breakfast: The Associated Business Network hosts its networking breakfast from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Papa John’s Restaurant, 14459 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Information: www.businessnetworkingprofits.com.

Thursday | 28

State of the Village: The Orland Park Chamber of Commerce will host Mayor Dan McLaughlin at 7:45 a.m. Thursday at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave. Breakfast is $15 in advance for chamber members or $20 at the door and for nonmembers. Information: (708) 349-2972 or www.orldandparkchamber.org.

Line Dancing: Mokena Park District will host intermediate line dance for ages 18 and older from 8:05 to 9:05 p.m. March 6 through April 17 at the Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Fee is $49 for residents and $54 for nonresidents. Registration due Thursday at (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Civil War: The South Suburban Civil War Round Table will host re-enactor Jill Silbert’s “Women in Black: Mourning Customs in the Civil War” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ed & Joe’s Pizza, 17322 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. Information: (815) 469-7015 or email sscwrt@gmail.com.

Pom And Cheer: The Mokena Park District, 10925 LaPorte Road, will host pom and cheer classes for ages 4 to 6 from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. March 7 through May 9. Registration required by Thursday for lower fee. Fee is $52 for residents and $57 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Play School: The Mokena Park District, 10925 LaPorte Road, will host play time for ages 2 to 3 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. March 7 through April 25. Registration required by Thursday for lower fee. Fee is $48 for residents and $53 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

‘Grease’: Providence Catholic High School Theatre Club will present “Grease” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. March 3 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theater, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students, children and seniors. Information: (815) 485-2136, Ext. 3323.

Social Security Seminar: The Marquette Club will host a free Social Security seminar at 10 a.m. Thursday at Marquette Bank, 5700 W. 159th St., Oak Forest. Information: (708) 342-8404.

Tot Time: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host non-structured play time for ages 2 and 3 with a parent from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thursday through March 21. Fee is $35 for residents and $40 for nonresidents. Information: (815) 469-3524.

All By Myself: The Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St., will host a practice separation class for children ages 2 to 3 from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Thursday through March 21. Fee is $45 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. Information: (815) 469-3524.

Library Ebooks: The Orland Park Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host a class for iPhones, iPads, tablets, and other smart devices at 7 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 428-5100 or www.orlandparklibrary.org.

Miles Davis Tribute: The Orland Park Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will host a piano tribute to Miles Davis at 7 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 428-5100 or www.orlandparklibrary.org.

Wee Ones: The Frankfort Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host activities for children ages 23 months and younger at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Information: (815) 469-2423.

Preschool Stories: The Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road, will host activities for children ages 3 and 4 at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Information: (815) 469-2423.

Group Kick: The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a martial arts and kick boxing fusion class for all levels of fitness 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Registration: (708) 532-0500 or www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Blood Drive: Heartland Blood Centers will host a blood donation drive 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at The Illinois Institute of Art, 18670 Graphic Drive, Tinley Park. Information: (800) 786-4483 or www.heartlandbc.org.

Artists Club: The Artists Club of Faith for adults meets 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park. Attendees should bring their own supplies and something to work on. Information: gleep2668@yahoo.com.

Business Network: The Connection Network Chapter of Business Network International meets 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursdays at Golden Oak Restaurant and Waffle House, 19845 S. LaGrange Road, Mokena. Information: (708) 508-2828.

Friday | 1

Preschool Registration: Lincoln-Way High School District 210 will hold preschool registration 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Lincoln-Way North, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort, room A108, and at Lincoln-Way East, 201 Colorado Ave., Frankfort, room 166. Information: (815) 464-4299 or (815) 534-3118.

Line Dancing: Mokena Park District will host advanced line dance for ages 18 and older 1 to 2:15 p.m. March 8 through April 19 at the Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Registration required by Friday for lower fee. Fee is $49 for residents and $54 for nonresidents. Information: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Ballroom Dancing: The Mokena Park District will host social ballroom dancing for ages 18 and older from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Fridays through March 22 at Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Registration: (708) 390-2401 or www.mokenapark.com.

Friday Night: The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host Friday Night Live for teens in seventh through 12th grades with a completed student membership application on file from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday. Information: (708) 532-0500 or www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Fish Fry Benefit: The Lincoln-Way North High School Music Boosters will host a Friday Night Fish Fry 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays through March 22 at L-W North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.

Saturday | 2

Weather Spotters: The Lockport Emergency Management Agency will host a National Weather Service safety fair and training class for spotting severe weather from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lockport East High School, 1333 E. Seventh St. Free program for fifth graders and older. Registration: (815) 723-1455.

Soup Supper: Lockport First United Methodist Church, 1000 S. Washington St., will host an all-you-can-eat Souper Soup Supper 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $6 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 3 to 12. Information: (815) 838-1017 or www.1umclockport.org.

Therapy Dogs: The Acorn Public Library, 15624 Central Ave., Oak Forest, will host 10-minute time slots reading to therapy dogs for ages 7 and older beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 687-3700 or www.acornlibrary.org.

Seuss’ Birthday: The Midlothian Public Library, 14701 S. Kenton Ave., will host a Dr. Seuss birthday celebration for ages 13 to 18 at 1 p.m. Saturday. Registration: (708) 535-2027.

Al-Anon Group: The Lockport Al-Anon Group meets at 6 p.m. Saturdays in the Stalzer Room at the St. Dennis Parish Center, 1214 Hamilton St., Lockport. Al-Anon is a 12-step group for families who have been affected by alcoholism. Attendees should enter the parking lot from Washington Street. There are no dues or fees for membership.

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