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TODAY
BRAIN BUILDERS | Homewood
Keep your mind sharp at Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's Brain Builders Club for participants ages 55 and older. Meeting the second Tuesday of each month, Brain Builders will feature fun, interactive exercises that can help participants improve mental fitness. The next session, Preventing Memory Loss, takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. March 9. These free programs are held at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Registration is encouraged as space is limited.
FYI: Call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
CHOIR MUSIC | Hammond
Christian Fellowship Church, 605 165th St., hosts the Women's Chamber Choir of The Master's College in Santa Clarita, Calif., at 7 p.m. March 9. The choir, a 15-member ensemble, is a music ministry with students representing various states and areas of study. It was formed in 2000.
FYI: Call (219) 931-5177.
WEDNESDAY
ART EXHIBIT/RECEPTION | East Chicago
The East Chicago Arts Initiative and East Chicago Public Library presents the Golden Palette 2010 art exhibit and reception from 4 to 6 p.m. March 10 at the library, 2401 Columbus Drive. Meet the senior art students and visit the gallery.
FYI: Call (219) 397-2453, ext. 19.
BUSINESSWOMEN MEET | Highland
The American Business Women's Association Indinois Chapter will meet at 6 p.m. March 10 at Michael's Restaurant, 2040 45th St. The speaker will be a food consultant talking about nutritional health. A speaker from the American Culture Society had to cancel due to weather last month but will be there this month speaking on cervical cancer.
FYI: Call (219) 381-9827.
SUNDAY
SPRING CRAFT SALE | Burnham
Paul Price Memorial Amvets Post 43, 14032 Torrence Ave., hosts a spring craft sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 14. Free admission.
FYI: Call (708) 862-9540.
MONDAY
SPRING STORYTIME | Calumet City
Children ages 3, 4 and 5 are invited to celebrate spring with stories and a craft from 4 to 5 p.m. March 25 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Registration begins March 15.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
MARCH 16
HOUSE PLANTS SEMINAR | Lansing
Master Gardener Jennifer Tobin, of the University of Illinois Extension, will share tips on caring for holiday and house plants during the winter at 10 a.m. March 16 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Refreshments will be served. This is a Senior Month program at the library. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
HEART DISEASE | Munster
"LifeFit-Stress ... This Generation Risk Factor" will be presented from 1 to 2 p.m. March 16 at Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave. This is a free educational series presented by nurses and exercise physiologists and designed to help individuals learn how to stop or slow the progression of heart disease. Explore the effects of various risk factors on the body and helpful ways to reduce them. Call to register.
FYI: Call (219) 836-3477 or (866) 836-3477.
MARCH 18
STEEL RETIREES CLUB | Chicago
The next meetings of the Republic Steel Retirees Club is March 18 at Steve's Lounge, 13200 Baltimore Ave. in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner follows at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 for club members, $18 for nonmembers. Any Republic/LTV retiree is welcome to join.
FYI: Contact Cass Wapinski at (773) 307-5675 or Dan Gordon at (773) 721-9631.
MARCH 20
BENEFIT FOR JENNA | Lansing
St. John Lutheran School, 18100 Wentworth Ave., is hosting a benefit for a preschooler who was diagnosed with Stage IV embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of abdominal cancer. She has been cancer-free since January. Event is from 5 to 8 p.m. March 20 in the school gym. Minimum donation is $20 per person and children 10 and under minimum donation is $10. Tickets include a buffet dinner, door prizes available. Tickets can be purchased in the school office and by calling Gina Aguilar at (708) 921-5683. Donations can also be sent to the school office, specifying it's for Jenna's benefit. Donations will be matched in part by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
FYI: Call (708) 895-9280.
SNOWGA | Lansing
The Lan-Oak Park District's yoga instructor, Mike Furmanek, will take his class outdoors at 1 p.m. March 20 for ages 16 and older for free at Park Plaza, Ridge Road and Grant Street. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 474-8552.
MARCH 21
BOOK REVIEW | Park Forest
The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. March 21 in the library at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive. In honor of Women's History Month, Dalia Podwol will speak about "The Rabbi's Daughter" by Reva Mann. Nonmembers are asked for a $2 donation. Family memberships are $20 annually.
FYI: Visit http://ijgs.home.comcast.net.
SUPER RAFFLE BINGO BASH | Chicago
St. Florian School, 13100 Houston Ave., hosts a super raffle bingo bash on March 21. Doors open at noon and games start at 1:30 p.m. A $25 admission includes set-up and luncheon buffet, served from noon to 1:30 p.m. catered by Jimboo's. Only 150 tickets sold. Stop in the school to purchase tickets or call (773) 646-2868.
MARCH 22
HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Thornton
The village of Thornton's Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. March 22 at the museum, 114 N. Hunter St. Speaker will be Rex Newell, specialist in coins and artwork, who will appraise articles brought to the meeting. At the April 19 meeting, Terry Lynch will present a program on Chicago's movers and shakers. Election of officers scheduled for this meeting.
SOMEBUNNY SPECIAL | Calumet City
Children ages 4 and older can make a bunny bookmark from 6:30 to 7;15 p.m. March 29 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Registration begins March 22.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT | Calumet City
View a free movie from 6 to 8 p.m. March 31 at the Calumet City Public Library, 660 Manistee Ave. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration begins March 22. Movie title to be announced.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6220.
MARCH 23
ESTATE PLANNING | Lansing
Lansing chamber director Kari Legg will discuss estate planning, including wills, power of attorney, living wills and trusts at 10 a.m. March 23 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Refreshments will be served at this free, Senior Month program. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT | Dolton
A free workshop, Understanding Your Credit, will be offered at 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. To be included are an explanation of credit reports and how to receive them free, what a credit score means, how to improve your credit, and how to prevent identity theft.
Registration is requested.
FYI: Call (708) 849-2385.
MARCH 24
WACKY WEDNESDAYS | South Holland
Children in first through third grade are encouraged to attend Wacky Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. from March 24 through April 14 at the South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave. They will join in the fun of wacky stories, games and crafts. Registration is required and begins March 10.
FYI: Call (708) 331-5262.
CHILDREN'S THEATER | Chicago Heights
The Drama Group Children's Theatre, 330 W. 202nd St., presents "The Jungle Book," a one-hour show from March 24 through March 28. Program is at 9:30 a.m. and noon on March 24, March 25 and March 26. It is at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. March 27 and at 1 p.m. on March 28. Advance tickets are $6 per person, groups of 25 or more are $5 per person and tickets at the door are $7 per person.
FYI: Call (708) 755-3444 or visit www.dramagroup.org.
MARCH 25
UKULELE MUSIC | Lansing
The Just for Fun Ukulele Strummers will perform at 10:30 a.m. March 25 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The group features tunes from the 1920s through contemporary music, including traditional Hawaiian music. This free event is a Senior Month program and registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAREER FAIR | University Park
The Office of Career Services at Governors State University is sponsoring a career fair featuring employers in the field of criminal justice. Current students, alumni, and community members interested in finding employment in law enforcement, the criminal justice system, and related fields are encouraged to attend. Potential employers will be on hand from both public and private sectors. The Criminal Justice Career Fair is from 3 to 6:30 p.m. March 25 in the Hall of Governors at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway. While the Criminal Justice Career Fair is free and open to the public, employers who wish to participate must register and pay a registration fee.
FYI: Call (708) 235-3974.
