Bus trip | Calumet City, Chicago
Take a trip to the Museum of Science & Industry with the Calumet Memorial Park District on June 27. The $14 per person fee includes transportation and admission to the Omnimax Theater. Bus leaves at 10 a.m. and returns by 4 p.m. Register by June 12 at the Memorial Park Recreation Office, 612 Wentworth Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6443, or visit calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.
Book, film discussion | Steger
Those who have read "The Other Boleyn Girl" are welcome to come watch the movie and discuss the differences at 2 p.m. June 12 at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library, 54 E. 31st St. Register.
FYI: Call (708) 755-5040.
Youth group | Lansing
St. Ann Parish in Lansing recently started a youth group. Students in eighth grade through high school from Lansing and surrounding communities are welcome to attend. The group meets in the parish hall, 3014 Ridge Road.
FYI: Contact the parish office at (708) 895-6700.
Casino trip | Calumet City
Join the Calumet Memorial Park District at Blue Chip Casino on June 30. The coach bus will depart at 8:30 a.m. and return by 4:30 p.m. Attendees must be 21 and older. The fee is $15 per person, and includes a $10 lunch voucher plus $10 in E-play for every 1,500 points earned. Registration is required and is now being taken at the Memorial Park Recreation Office, 612 Wentworth Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6443 or visit calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.
Music festival | Chicago
Chicago's Grant Park Music Festival celebrates its 74th annual season with a wide ranging series of classical music concerts and special events at the state-of-the-art Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Barber and Brahms will perform at 6:30 p.m. today at the pavilion.
FYI: Visit www.millenniumpark.org.
Health workshop | Chicago Heights
A breast health education workshop is at 10 a.m. June 14 in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian, 900 Thomas. Sponsored by St. James Hospital and Health Centers and Ticket for the Cure Community Grant, topics will include risk factors and recommendations. Vouchers for free mammograms will be available.
FYI: Call (708) 481-3754.
AARP | Dolton
Dolton AARP 3250 will meet at 1 p.m. June 16 at Dolton Park Recreation Center, 715 Engle St. Cake and coffee will be served and bingo will be played. Dues will be collected.
FYI: Call Bernice at (708) 862-7886.
Cancer treatments | Tinley Park
Urology specialist Dr. Raj Patel will discuss new minimally invasive treatment options available for the treatment of prostate cancer, including cryotherapy that uses special freezing technology to destroy cancer cells without major surgery or radiation. The free seminar is from 7 to 8 p.m. June 17 at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation, 8125 W. 171st St. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended.
FYI: To register or for more information, call (800) 221-2199.
Story time | Crete
The Crete Library's Children's Department will hold Drop In Story Time at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. June 18 and 25 at the library, 1177 Main St. It includes stories, puppets and active time with music.
FYI: Call (708) 672-8017.
Police auction | Lynwood
The Lynwood Police Department will have its annual auction June 21 at the Lynwood Police Department, 21460 Lincoln Highway. Items will include bicycles, computers, monitors and accessories, cameras, and other unclaimed or unused property. Viewing and registration for bidders is from 8 to 9 a.m. Bidding will start promptly at 9 a.m. and will last until all items are sold. All sales are final. Cash and checks (with proper ID) will be accepted. Anyone identifying property must provide proof through a police report or receipt.
FYI: Call (708) 758-4744.
Folk music | Park Forest
Celebrate the summer solstice by listening to folk music at Thorn Creek Nature Center from 2 to 5 p.m. June 21. Local performers will donate their musical talents in this benefit. Tickets are now available. They cost $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Thorn Creek Nature Center is at 247 Monee Road.
FYI: Call (708) 747-6320.
Book club | South Holland
South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave., will have KITS Book Club at 10:30 a.m. June 21 for children in fourth through sixth grades. Registration is necessary. Pick up a copy of the selected book in the Youth Services Department and read it before the scheduled date.
FYI: Call (708) 331-5262.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL | Munster
Girls entering fifth to eighth grade can learn and reinforce skills and fundamentals in league play. Practices will be determined by coaches. A team shirt and award is included in the fee. The fee is $80 for residents and $90 for nonresidents. The final registration deadline is 4:30 p.m. June 18. This league runs 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Frank Hammond volleyball courts, 1101 Fran-Lin Parkway.
FYI: Call (219) 836-PARK.
BENEFIT RIDE | Hammond
A ride for longtime resident James Hughes is set for June 14. Riders start at 11 a.m. at Shortstops, 3949 Hohman Ave. The ride will end at Leroy's Hot Stuff, 333 W. U.S. 20 in Portage. All donations will go directly to Hughes, a U.S. veteran and longtime rider at other benefits, and his family. He was just diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. The event will include raffles, food, music, tip board and door prizes. Motorcycles and cars are welcome. The fee is $10 per person or $15 per couple.
FYI: Call (219) 354-0331 or (219) 588-2799.
CAR WASH | Griffith
First United Methodist Church Youth Group sponsors a car wash from 8 a.m. to noon June 14 at 400 44th Place. Donations will help pay for expenses to send youths to church camp.
FYI: Call (219) 838-6900.
TUBIN' TUESDAYS | Merrillville
Tubin' Tuesdays will be held from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 12 at Deep River Waterpark, 9001 E. U.S. 30. Cost is $11 for adults or $7 for youths 46" and shorter and senior citizens 61 and older. No other discounts accepted. Disc jockey plays music all evening.
FYI: Visit www.deepriverwaterpark.com.
MILITARIA SHOW | Crown Point
Calumet Region Militaria Show returns from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 14 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Buying, selling, trading and appraising items from all eras. Admission is $4 for adults and free for ages 11 and younger with an adult. Parking is free. Next show is Oct. 11.
FYI: Call (219) 663-7105.
YOUNG EAGLE FLIGHTS | VALPARAISO
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 104 will host its annual fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast June 15 at the Porter County Municipal Airport, 4207 Murvihill Road. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Free Young Eagle Flights will be offered between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children 8 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Visitors can visit the Indiana Air Museum and see a restored 1943 Howard aircraft and other World War II aircraft.
FYI: Call (219) 462-1095, (219) 548-3530 or (219) 465-0418.
Burgers for badges | Chicago
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago is celebrating Founders' Day, the company's 37th anniversary, by honoring those who serve and protect the public. The restaurant will offer public servants Hard Rock Legendary Burgers for 71 cents, commemorating 1971, the birth year of Hard Rock. All day on June 14, community servants including police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians, are invited to visit participating Hard Rock Cafes including the one in Chicago, 63 W. Ontario. Civil servants must present proper identification and badge stating their eligible status.
FYI: Call (312) 943-5572.
BOOK SALE | Lowell
Friends of the Lowell Public Library are hosting the annual summer Children's Paperback Book Sale through June 25 in the Lowell Public Library's main room, 1505 E. Commercial Ave. Hundreds of stories of adventure, mystery, friendship, humor, chillers and fantasy are available, as well as biographies, pet care, world record books, code and other nonfiction books. Poster and novelty items are also available. With each purchase, fill out a slip for a drawing for $10 in book fair merchandise. The drawing will be held June 16. Proceeds purchase books for the library and prizes for Summer Reading Club and the YA Reading Contest.
FYI: Call (219) 696-7704.
HARNESS DRIVING | Crown Point
Interested in learning how to drive a horse? Lessons will starting at 1 p.m. June 14 at Happy at Note Tack Shoppe, 10623 Cline Ave. Guest speakers will be Curt and Marilyn Coby, experts in driving competitions, line driving, types of harness and harnessing your horse or pony. Horses and buggies will be provided for a test drive. Bring a lawn chair.
FYI: Call Liz at (219) 365-4056 or Jean at (219) 365-5900 for more information or in case of rain.
FEST | Hammond
Hessville's Little Red Schoolhouse Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 14 and noon to 8 p.m. June 15 at Hessville Park, 173rd Street and Kennedy Avenue. A parade will kick off the celebration.
FYI: Call (219) 844-5666.
