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THURSDAY
VIDEO TOUR OF MEXICO | South Holland
Take a video tour of Mexico, a land of ancient treasures, Indian cultures and modern cities at 1:30 p.m. May 6 at the South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave. No registration is necessary.
FYI: Call (708) 331-5262.
FINANCIAL WORKSHOP | South Holland
The Business & Career Institute of South Suburban College will host another course in their Breakfast with BCI Workshop Series titled "Financial Solutions for Business Owners," on May 6 in the Heritage Room on the 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.
This workshop will be presented by Sharon L. Case, financial adviser with Edward Jones Financial Services. It is designed to assist small business owners with understanding the financial strategies and tools available to help them run their business more effectively. The cost for the training is $15 per person, or $10 per person if three or more individuals from the same company attend. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
FYI: Call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2346 or e-mail AGlumac@ssc.edu.
FRIDAY
TAG DAYS | Lansing
Camp Quality Illinois, an organization for children with cancer, is having tag days from 4 to 6 p.m. May 7 and 9 a.m. to noon May 8 in Lansing. Donations will help to finance a one-week camp experience in August and other events during the year. Look for volunteers at Lansing intersections, banks and the post office on those dates.
FYI: Call (708) 895-8311.
ALUMNI BANQUET | Cicero
The 74th annual alumni banquet of Mount Carmel High School takes place May 7 in the clubhouse at Hawthorne Racecourse, 3501 S. Laramie Ave., to benefit The Brother John/Frank Kiszka Memorial Scholarship Fund. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The classes of 1960 and 1985 are the special guests. Tickets cost $55.
FYI: Contact the Rev. Peter McGarry at (773) 359-0463 or e-mail pmcgarry@mchs.org.
LOU GEHRIG DAY | Chicago
Tickets are available through May 7 for the 16th annual Lou Gehrig Day at Wrigley Field, Addison and Clark streets, to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. The event takes place beginning at 10 a.m. June 19 at Goose Island Brewpub, 3535 N. Clark St. Tickets are $110 per adult and $85 for children 10 years old and younger. June 19 would have been Gehrig's 107th birthday. Following the pre-game party, watch the Chicago Cubs play the Los Angeles Angels. Guests enjoy unlimited food and beverages provided by Lou Malnati's Pizza and Goose Island Beer Co., a raffle, live auction and a terrace reserved ticket to the game. One auction bidder will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and four attendees will have their photograph taken in Wrigley Field's on-deck circle. Meet Foundation spokespeople, 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Keith Van Horne and author Jonathan Eig.
FYI: Call (847) 679-3311 or visit www.lesturnerals.org for tickets.
GLOBE TREKKER FILM | Lansing
The Lansing Public Library presents a Globe Trekker film about America's "heartland" at 10:30 a.m. May 7 in the community room.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
CHICKEN DINNER | Lansing
LARC, a nonprofit organization providing services to people with developmental disabilities, is hosting a chicken dinner from 3 to 6 p.m. May 7 cooked by Nelson's Port-A-Pit at the LARC Workshop, 19043 Wentworth Ave. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in advance or at the drive through. Dinner includes a half of a broasted chicken, container of pasta salad and a roll.
FYI: Call (708) 474-1540.
SATURDAY
GRANDPA'S GARAGE SALE | Homewood
Grandpa's Garage Sale is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 at Lions Club Pool parking lot, 1041 Ridge Road. Spaces cost $22 for residents, $33 for nonresidents. Sellers provide own tables and set up. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
CLEANUP DAY | Lansing
The village of Lansing hosts a community cleanup day from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 8. The village encourages all clubs, associations and concerned citizens to take part in this day. A picnic lunch will be provided to all volunteers after the event in Park Plaza. Registration requested.
FYI: Contact Vivian at (708) 895-7208.
HOOPS TOURNEY | Lansing
Chicagoland Baptist Church is hosting its second annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at 1 p.m. May 8 at Luther East High School, 2750 Glenwood-Lansing Road. Ages 13 to 19 are welcome. Call or e-mail to register to play.
FYI: Call (708) 474-0492 or visit chicagolandbaptist.org.
BOOK SALE | Lansing
The Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., hosts a book sale on May 8. Members of the Friends of the Lansing Public Library can shop from 9 to 10 a.m. Membership is $5 at the door. The general public can shop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cash sales only.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE | Lynwood
The village of Lynwood hosts its 13th annual community garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 8 at Liberty Memorial Park, 3109 Glenwood-Dyer Road, behind the fire station. Residents wishing to sell items can sign up at Village Hall, 21460 Lincoln Highway.
FYI: Call (708) 758-6101.
MAY 9
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH | Lansing
The Knights of Columbus of Lansing No. 3540 Columbian Club hosts a Mother's Day
brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 at the K of C Hall, 178th Street and Lorenz Avenue. Cost is $18.95 per person and children 10 years and under eat for $9.95. Brunch includes beef eye of round,
boneless pork loin, turkey and stuffing, ham, fried chicken, mostaccioli
with Italian sausage, fresh and smoked Polish sausage with kraut, roasted and garlic
potatoes, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, scalloped corn, vegetable medley,
scrambled egg and Denver scrambled, hash browns, sausages, soup, salad, and fruit
bar and desserts table. Full cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended,
FYI: Call (708) 895-7720 .
BREAKFAST WITH MOM | Lansing
St. Ann School, 3014 Ridge Road, is hosting an all-you-can-eat Mother's Day breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon May 9. Menu includes sausage, eggs, potatoes and pancakes. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 3 to 10 and free for children 2 years old and younger. Tickets are available on day of breakfast.
FYI: Call (708) 895-1661 or e-mail sasbreakfast@hotmail.com.
MAY 10
INSTALLATION DINNER | Chicago
The Southeast Chicago Historical Society hosts its annual installation of officers and dinner on May 16 at the Crow Bar restaurant, 106th Street and Avenue C. Social hour begins at 12:30 p.m. with dinner served at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $18 per person to be paid in advance. Reservation deadline is May 10. Tickets can be purchased at the East Side Chamber of Commerce, 3501 E. 106th St., or at the Southeast Chicago Historical Museum located in the Calumet Park Fieldhouse, 9801 S. Avenue G. The museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays.
FYI: Call (773) 721-7948.
