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TODAY
DENTAL HEALTH | Crete
The Crete Public Library's Children's Department, 1177 N. Main St., is emphasizing Dental Health Month through February with a display of books on dental health care and dental careers. The books will help children develop good dental habits at an early age and show how important it is to schedule regular dental visits. The collection includes "Dishing Up Smiles Cookbook" with it's tooth friendly recipes, and "The Dentist and You" which shows what a visit to the dentist is all about. Activity sheets are available to take home and color.
FYI: Call (708) 672-8017
THURSDAY
MARKETING SEMINAR | South Holland
The Business & Career Institute of South Suburban College will host a course in their Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series titled "Marketing for the Real World" Feb. 18 at the college's main campus, 15800 S. State St. Check-in will begin at 8:15 a.m. with the workshop to follow from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Almost 90 percent of Web traffic begins with search engines, and 27 percent of searches are for local business. YouTube is now the No. 2 search engine, and Facebook currently has more than 350 million active members. This training takes participants through some of the basic concepts and strategies addressing the paradigm shift that the world is facing in today's business/marketing model. The cost of "Marketing for the Real World" is $15 per person, or $10 per person if three or more individuals from the same company attend. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2346 or e-mail AGlumac@ssc.edu.
MILITARY BOXES | Crete
The Crete Woman's Club sends packages to servicemen and women overseas in the military. The club's next meeting is noon Feb. 18 at the Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 E. Richton Road. To send a box to someone in the military contact Geri DeHorn at (708) 672-7302 to submit names and overseas addresses.
HEALTH FAIR | Hazel Crest
Advocate South Suburban Hospital, 17800 S. Kedzie Ave., will host An Affair for the Heart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 in the hospital's east lobby. The free health fair will feature educational booths related to cardiovascular disease. Topics include smoking cessation, heart healthy eating, stroke and diabetes. Free health screenings will be offered.
FYI: Call (800) 323-8622.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE | Homewood
The South Suburban Archaeological Society will present a slide lecture "Walking in Phrygian Footsteps: Using Green Technology to Excavate a City from the Times of Kind Midas" by Scott Branting, director of the Center for Ancient Middle Eastern Landscapes, and research assistant professor of The Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago. Program is at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Marie Irwin Center, Highland and Ridge Road.
FYI: Call (708) 748-7806.
HAITI BENEFIT | Chicago
The Social Network hosts its first Lock & Key party to benefit the Haiti Health Foundation from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Old Town Social, 455 W. North Ave. Members and nonmembers are invited to mix and mingle in the name of charity. To encourage people to connect socially, there will be a special lock and key given to partygoers to open their lock and vice versa. A private cocktail reception is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with a $20 donation to benefit the Haiti Health Foundation.
FYI: Call (312) 223-9440, (630) 323-9400 or visit www.thesocialnetwork.com.
REPUBLIC STEEL RETIREES CLUB | Chicago
The next dinner meeting of the Republic Steel Retirees Club is Feb. 18 at Steve's Lounge, 13200 Baltimore Ave. All retirees welcome. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for dues-paid club members, $18 for nonclub members.
FYI: Contact Cass Wapinski at (773) 307-5675 or Dan Gordon at (773) 721-9631.
EDUCATION FOR INFANTS | University Park
The Family Development Center and the College of Education at Governors State University are sponsoring an enriching and educational playgroup experience for infants, ages 6 months to 2 years old, and their parents.
The program includes activities for infants designed to enhance physical and mental development using fun and inventive materials. Students in the early childhood degree program at GSU lead the sessions under the supervision of College of Education professors and certified Family Development Center staff. The eight-session program is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 18 through April 8. The fee is $10. The Family Development Center is located on the campus of Governors State University, 1 University Parkway.
FYI: For more information or to register, call (708) 235-7300.
ANIMAL TALES | South Holland
Storytellers Kucha and Tony Brown will weave a rich tapestry of interactive folktales such as Anasi the Spider and Brer' Rabbit at 7 p.m. Feb. 18 at the South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required and begins Feb. 6.
FYI: Call (708) 331-5262.
EDUCATION CAREER FAIR | University Park
The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair for educators. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in schools are invited to attend. Potential employers will be on hand from both public and private institutions and representing all grade levels. The education career fair is from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Hall of Governors. While the Education Career Fair is free and open to the public, employers who wish to participate must register and pay a registration fee. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway.
FYI: Call (708) 235-3974.
STARTING A BUSINESS | Hammond
Purdue University Calumet’s Center for Entrepreneurship Success at 1247 169th St. is offering a Business Feasibility Workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 18 for individuals thinking about starting a business. The workshop is intended to acquaint entrepreneurs with the challenges, responsibilities, opportunities and problems associated with starting and operating a business. Cost to attend is $25.
FYI: Call (219) 989-2388 or (800) HI-PURDUE, ext. 2388, or e-mail deanj@calumet.purdue.edu.
FRIDAY
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT | Calumet City
The Calumet Memorial Park District's free family movie night at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 will feature "Up!" by Disney/Pixar.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6443 or visit www.calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.
SATURDAY
ANIMAL VACCINATIONS | Glenwood
South Suburban Humane Society, 18349 S. Halsted St., is holding a vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 20. Get a rabies vaccine for your pet for as little as $15. No appointment necessary.
FYI: Call (708) 755-1110 or visit www.sshspets.org/clinic.asp
SPAGHETTI SUPPER | Beecher
St. John Lutheran Sunday School will hold its 32nd annual spaghetti supper from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20. On the menu is bread, spaghetti and homemade desserts. Carry-outs are available. The dinner will be held at the Beecher Amvets Hall, 532 Gould St. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for ages kindergarten through age 8.
FYI: Call (708) 946-2561 or (708) 946-9017.
GSU OPEN HOUSE | University Park
The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a graduate programs open house from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20. Faculty, advisers, administrators, and current students will be on hand to discuss master's degree programs in accounting, business administration (MBA), management information systems, and public administration. Participants will also be able to apply for program admission.
Breakfast will also be served. The free event is open to the public and will be held on the university's main campus located at 1 University Parkway. RSVP requested.
FYI: Call (708) 534-4391 or e-mail bpa-info@govst.edu.
MONDAY
COLUMBIAN LADIES | Lansing
Columbian Ladies of Lansing Council 3540 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Lansing Knights of Columbus Hall, 178th Street and Lorenz Avenue. The annual birthday celebration for all members will be the highlight of the evening. Program will be a White Elephant sale. Each lady is requested to bring a White Elephant sale item wrapped in newspaper. Also don't forget quarters to bid on the items. Birthday refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (708) 895-6412.
QUIT SMOKING CLASS | Crete
The Will County Health Department is offering the American Lung Association's Freedom from Smoking program at the Crete Public Library starting on Feb. 22. The cost is $20 per person, which covers program materials, including either the nicotine patch or the lozenge. Sessions meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Monday for seven weeks, with an additional meeting on March 17 for a follow-up after "quit day."
FYI: Call the Will County Health Department for more information or to register at (815) 727-8769 or visit www.willcountyhealth.org.
FEB. 26
ROCK FOR RELIEF | Lansing
Rock for Relief, a concert and craft sale to aid the people of Haiti, will begin at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at J.J. Kelley's, 2455 Bernice Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. Performances by Lynxwail, Holas, Nomad Planets, Joshua McCormack & The Sin Divine, Midstates & The Choir of Ghosts and Steve Munoz are planned. There will also be a wide variety of hand-crafted items from local artists and crafters for sale. All proceeds from the event will be matched by The University of Chicago Medical Center and donated to the relief efforts in Haiti.
FYI: Contact Jolene at yettadiane1@gmail.com.
FEB. 27
SCRAPBOOKING EVENT | Lansing
Lansing Christian School is hosting its first scrapbooking fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 27. For $35, get your scrapbooks and pictures organized while lunch, snacks and supper are served. There are no distractions from home, no dishes, or cleanup to do. Just take all your supplies, photos and creativity and have 12 uninterrupted hours of organizing those favorite memories, while raising money for Lansing Christian School. Share in the creative ideas of others. Reservations required. Goodie bags and door prizes are part of the event.
FYI: Call (708) 474-1700 or Cathy De Young at (708) 474-5265.
FEB. 28
OPEN HOUSE | Lansing
Luther East High School, 2750 Glenwood-Lansing Road, hosts an open house for prospective students and their families at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 to visit the school, meet the faculty, and hear about the school's curricular and extra-curricular programs.
FYI: (708) 895-8441
MARCH 1
SEDER PROGRAM | OLYMPIA FIELDS
Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 S. Western, will host a free program at 9:45 a.m. March 7 about the Passover Seder. Participants will learn how to prepare a Seder table, create a Seder plate, cook and taste traditional Passover foods and learn how to lead a Seder. Passover is a Jewish holy day commemorating the Israelites' escape from enslavement in Egypt around the 15th century B.C.E. This program is free and open to the community.
FYI: Call (708) 748-6010 by March 1 to reserve a space.
MARCH 4
BOOK DISCUSSION WITH AUTHOR | Lansing
Author Rosemary Gard will talk about her book, "Destiny's Dowry," at 10 a.m. March 4 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The book is a fictionalized story based on events and places the author witnessed while visiting Croatia in the 1950s. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. This is a Senior Month program. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
SMILEY SENIORS | Calumet City
The Smiley Seniors will have their monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. March 4 at the Thornton Senior Center, 1420 Huntington Drive. All seniors are welcome, membership is $5 annually. Cake, coffee, raffles and bingo social.
FYI: (708) 283-2749.
