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MONDAY
SEARS RETIREES GROUP | Calumet City
The Sears "Best" Retirees Group will gather at 9 a.m. April 5 at Tom's Restaurant, 894 Burnham Ave. The group will finalize the annual pizza party taking place at 11:30 a.m. April 21. Buffet luncheon will served at noon at
Aurelio's Pizza, 601 E. 170th St. in South Holland. Call (708) 534-3960 for additional information on cost and to make reservations, which are due by April 16.
GLOBAL WARMING PROGRAM | Calumet City
Registration begins April 5 for a children's program on global warming told from the perspective of endangered plants and animals. Program is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. April 14 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
ZOO ANIMAL FUN | Calumet City
Registration begins April 5 for Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! hosted by the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Program is from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. April 15. Space is limited. Children visit the zoo through animal stories, a game, songs and crafts.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
TUESDAY
UNDERSTANDING INVESTMENTS | Dolton
Susan Taylor, of the University of Illinois Extension, will present Understanding Investments at 7 p.m. April 6 at the Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. At this introductory program, participants will learn the basic concepts and terms used in investing, how investing in stocks differs from investing in bonds, and the different risks involved in each, particularly in these troubled economic times.
FYI: To register call (708) 849-2385.
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA | Chicago
The Daughters of Isabella Hegewisch Circle 859 will meet at 1 p.m. April 6 at St. Columba Social Center, 133rd Street and Greenbay Avenue. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (773) 677-7580.
WEDNESDAY
SMILING SENIORS | Lansing
Smiling Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. April 7 at the Thornton Senior Center, 1420 Huntington Drive. All seniors are welcome. Membership is $5 annually. Cake, coffee, raffles and bingo social.
FYI: Call (708) 283-2749.
KNITTING/CROCHETING | Lansing
The Purls of Wisdom knitting and crochet circle meets in the lower level community room from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 7 and April 21 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Participants should bring their own supplies. Registration for this free program requested.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
OCEAN ODYSSEY | Calumet City
Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to dive in for some underwater tales, fish fun and a sea creature craft at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
APRIL 8
WORLD OF REPTILES | Calumet City
See live reptiles and amphibians up close with Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. April 8 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required, seating limited.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
APRIL 10
TOUCH-A-TRUCK | Lansing
The Lansing Police Cadets are hosting a touch-a-truck event from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 10 at the Lansing Municipal Airport, Glenwood-Lansing Road and Wentworth Avenue. Overflow parking will be at Bethel Reformed Church. There will be a variety of emergency, construction and heavy equipment to see and touch. There will be a canine demonstration and child car seat safety checks. Minimum donation for admission is $20 for a family, $5 for single admission. Children under 1 year old are free. All proceeds will fund the police cadets attending the 2010 National Law Enforcement Explorers Conference. Event is rain or shine.
FYI: Call (708) 895-7150.
DOWN ON THE FARM | Calumet City
Children ages 3 to 5 can have barnyard fun with stories, finger plays, a craft and other farm animal activities from 2 to 2:45 p.m. April 10 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY | Hazel Crest
The South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society will conduct its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. April 10 at the Hazel Crest Municipal Center and Police Department, 3000 W. 170th Place. Officers for the upcoming year will be announced by the nominating committee. Program will be the "Early Churches of the Calumet Region" presented by Kenneth J. Schoon. He will talk on the churches' start in the 1800s. Reservations are now being accepted for the annual birthday celebration to be held on May 15, at the Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete. Cost is $25 per person. Deadline for reservations is May 8. Refreshments will be served in the library on the west side of the building. For additional information and to make reservations call the South Suburban
Genealogical and Historical Society/Library at (708) 335-3340 or visit www.ssghs.org.
APRIL 11
PENNY SOCIAL/DINNER | Chicago
A dinner followed by a penny social is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at St. Hedwig's Church, 3320 E. 134th St.
FYI: Call (773) 646-0300.
APRIL 12
FAN-TASTIC ANIMALS | Calumet City
Registration begins April 12 for a craft project at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave., for children ages 4 and older. Children can make a lion-, monkey- or tiger-faced fan. Event is from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. April 18. Space is limited.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
APRIL 13
FITNESS AND HEALTH EXPO | South Holland
The South Suburban College Fitness Center and South Suburban Overall Body Fitness Club hosts their fourth annual fitness and health expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13. Admission is free. The expo will feature free health screenings. Demonstrations on step aerobics, martial arts and belly dancing and more will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. Dress to participate, lockers are provided. Guest speakers on nutrition, cancer, fitness and health from noon to 2 p.m. There will be an open house for the fitness center and staff will answer questions on classes, memberships, fitness and nutrition.
FYI: Call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2577.
HEALTH & WELLNESS | Lansing
Dr. Timothy Durnin, of Lansing Chiropractic Clinic & Wellness Medical, will present a program on health and well-being at 10 a.m. April 13 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. A question and answer session follows the program Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
APRIL 14
LITERARY CLUB | Chicago
Word Painter's Literary Club is open to anyone 18 and older who enjoys creative writing, wishes to promote literacy and who is looking for an informal, supportive environment to share their work and receive constructive critiques. The group will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month (April 14) at the Hegewisch Branch Library, 3048 E. 130th St.
FYI: Call (312) 747-0046.
JOB INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES | Dolton
Author Dan Burns will present Win the Job Interview Before It Begins at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. Burns will provide the tools and techniques to make a great first impression in the first 60 seconds, and help you win your job interview before it begins.
FYI: To register call (708) 849-2385.
APRIL 15
QUILT FESTIVAL | Rosemont, Ill.
The International Quilt Festival kicks off with a preview night from 5 to 9 p.m. April 15 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 555 N. River Road. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 16 and April 17 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18. The event features more than 700 quilts, textiles and wearable art on display, more than 60 classes, lectures and special events and shopping at nearly 500 booths for quilts, fabrics, books, notions, crafts, patterns, machines and sewing supplies.
FYI: Call (713) 781-6864, e-mail shows@quilts.com or visit www.quilts.com.
FOREVER SETON | South Holland
RSVP by April 15 to attend the first Forever Seton - An Evening of Seton Stars from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 22 at Seton Academy, 16100 Seton Drive. The event will honor four individuals with ties to Seton Academy. Tickets are $50 per person. Evening includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
FYI: Contact Jaclin Incardella at (708) 333-6300.
APRIL 17
ESSAY CONTEST KICKOFF | Chicago
The Women's Committee of United Auto Workers of Local 551 working at Ford Motor Co.'s Chicago Assembly Plant is kicking off a "Pay it Forward" contest for local students. The mission is to motivate students in fifth through 12th grades to become more aware of their actions and to make a positive impact on their communities. The kickoff and information meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 at the Local 551 Union Hall, 13550 S. Torrence Ave. The contest consists of students watching the movie "Pay it Forward" and then writing an essay about an idea they have that could possibly change the world. It will be graded on originality and creativity. The union would like to offer $50 to $100 rewards for the best thought-out and original ideas.
FYI: Call the union hall at (773) 6746-1472 or Francia Abbott at (219) 682-6373
GENEALOGY RESEARCH | Lansing
Lansing Public Library reference librarian Patty Higgins will be available from 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 17 at the library, 2750 Indiana Ave., to help individuals in their genealogy research at the meeting of the Dead Relatives Society.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
SENIORS COMPUTER CLASS | Homewood
Adults ages 55 and older can improve upon their general computer skills at Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's FAB Computers: Just Beyond Basics. This program will serve to increase participants' computer skills and confidence. Designed specifically for FAB (Fifty-Five And Better) adults who have taken computer basics class or are familiar with basic computer functions. FAB Computers: Just Beyond Basics meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, April 17 to May 1 at the James Hart Tech Center, 18211 Aberdeen St. Fee is $30 per person.
FYI: To register call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
WRITERS GROUP | Lansing
Meet other local writers at the writers group from 10 a.m. to noon April 17 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Participants share their work and hear critiques if desired. Tips on creative writing and information on publishing will be shared. For ages 18 and older.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
MEET CANINE OFFICER | Calumet City
Children can meet Calumet City police Officer Keith Kwiatkowski and his canine partner Sarah from 1 to 1:30 p.m. April 17 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
APRIL 18
JEWISH GENEALOGY | Park Forest
The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. April 18 in the library at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive. Members who are experienced researchers will present "A Genealogical Journey Begins With You." Meeting is free to members, $2 donation asked of nonmembers. Annual family memberships are $20.
FYI: Visit http://ijgs.home.comcast.net.
SPRING BRUNCH | Chicago
St. Florian Parish, 131st Street and Houston Avenue, presents a spring brunch from 9 a.m. to noon April 18 in the school gymnasium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4 to 10. No tickets will be sold at the door. All-you-can-eat breakfast and lunch items served. A $1,000 cash prize raffle at $1 a chance. Special spring raffles and mystery prizes and bake sale. Tickets available at the rectory and school office.
FYI: Call (773) 646-4877 or (773) 646-2868.
GOSPEL CONCERT | Dolton
The South Holland Ministerial Association presents a benefit concert at 7 p.m. April 18 for Restoration Ministries, an organization helping drug addicts, at-risk youth and needy families in the south suburbs since 1988. Set to perform are 2009 Stellar Award winner Shekinah Glory and 2004 Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee Sandi Patty. The concert takes place in the auditorium of Thornridge High School, 15000 Cottage Grove Ave. Tickets cost $15 to $40 and can be purchased at Calvary Bookstore, 16125 South Park Ave. or online at http://www.restorationministries.net.
COLORING CONTEST | Calumet City
Children ages 3 to 13 are invited to participate in the Earth Day coloring contest. Entry forms can be picked up at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave., Youth Services desk. Entries must be returned by April 18.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
APRIL 19
CHILDREN'S EARTH DAY PROJECT | Calumet City
Registration begins April 19 for a children's Earth Day project at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. At 1 p.m. April 25, crews from Home Depot will assist children 5 and older with a wheelbarrow planter project they can take home that day. Space is limited. Immediately following the project, all residents and their children are invited to assist Home Depot in a planting at the library. Following the planting, refreshments will be served and the winners of the coloring contest will be announced.
FYI: Call the library's youth service desk at (708) 862-6220, chose option 3 to register for the project. Questions regarding Earth Day events can be directed to (708) 891-8192.
