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TODAY
GOLDEN-K MEETING | Lansing
The Lansing Golden-K Kiwanis invite all seniors to the 1:30 p.m. Jan. 27 meeting at the Eisenhower Center, 2550 178th St.
FYI: (708) 474-1882.
FRIDAY
SNOW DAYS | Chicago
Snow Days Chicago from Jan. 29 through Jan. 31 features 15 teams of professional artists in a snow sculpting competition. The event includes two international teams, from China and Canada, in addition to several Midwest and Chicago teams. The event is held in Grant Park at Balbo Drive and Michigan Avenue.
FYI: www.snowdayschicago.us or call (312) 744-3315.
SATURDAY
EDUCATION RALLY | Lansing
Center fielder Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees is scheduled to speak at a rally for education at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 at Heritage Middle School gymnasium, 19250 Burnham Ave. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult.
FYI: visit www.sd171.org and click on education rally.
SUNDAY
CARD/BUNCO PARTY | Hammond
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. Joseph Church, 5304 Hohman Ave., is hosting a card and bunco party from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 31 in Vrabely Hall. Cost is $5 per person. Refreshments, table and door prizes part of the fun.
FYI: Contact Joann at (219) 933-7018.
MONDAY
RETIREES MEET | Calumet City
Sears "Best" Retirees Group will be gathering at 9 a.m. Feb. 1 at Tom's Restaurant, 894 Burnham Ave. Everyone is asked to bring a friend, a Sears former employee or a Sears retiree. Plans will be made for the upcoming pizza party.
FYI: Call (219) 947-8147 or (708) 534-3868.
INCOME TAX HELP | Chicago Heights
Bloom Township Senior Department is offering free income tax assistance in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons for senior citizen and disabled people beginning Feb. 1 at the Bloom Township Center Senior Department, 425 S. Halsted St. Tax-Aide volunteers, trained by IRS certified instructors, will prepare federal and state tax returns at no charge or gratuity. Seniors who wish to have their tax returns prepared should bring copies of their 2008 tax returns, tax forms for 2009, W-2 Forms, 1099s and other relevant data pertaining to 2009 income. Supervisor T.J. Somer says the program will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday through April 15. Appointments are required.
FYI: Call (708) 754-9400.
TUESDAY
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON | Chicago Heights
Presbyterian women will enjoy a bring-your-own sandwich luncheon with soup and dessert provided at noon Feb. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 900 Thomas St. The 1 p.m. program will be a guided tour of the centuries-old Sapporo Snow Festival.
FYI: Call (708) 481-3754.
FEB. 3
GOLDEN-K MEETING | Lansing
The Lansing Golden-K Kiwanis invite all seniors to the 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 meeting at the Eisenhower Center, 2550 178th St.
FYI: (708) 474-1882.
OPEN HOUSE | Illinois
Christ Our Savior Catholic School, West Campus for kindergarten through eighth grade, 900 E. 154th St., South Holland and East Campus, for prekindergarten through eighth grade, 320 156th St., Calumet City, will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 31 through Feb. 6. An open house is scheduled at both campuses from 9 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 for all current parents and those interested in enrolling for next year. Tours will be provided. A special Catholic Schools Week Mass will be celebrated at 8:10 a.m. Feb. 3 at the East Campus, St. Andrew Church, and at 8:30 a.m. at the West Campus, St. Jude Church. All alumni from Holy Ghost, Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Apostles, St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Jude the Apostle, and St. Victor are invited to tour the East and West Campuses. Christ Our Savior Catholic School is a merger of those schools, and the staff is asking alumni to donate memorabilia for a memory wall at each campus. All alumni are invited to a scholarship gala featuring former Chicago Bull standout Bob Love on May 14 at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. Tickets are $100.
FYI: Call West Campus (708) 333-8173 or East Campus (708) 862-4143.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT | Munster
Ladies are invited from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 3 to the Humane Society Calumet Area for a girls night out. Admission is $10, free refreshments and massages will be available. The organization also seeks vendors for the event at the shelter, 421 45th St.
FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.
MOON, MARS AND BEYOND | Munster
Astronauts on the International Space Station must eat, sleep, and exercise just like everyone on the Earth. Yet there are some major differences. Children in third through fifth grade will have an opportunity to focus on the ways astronauts do ordinary things in the extraordinary environment of outer space at 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Munster Branch Library, 8701 Calumet Ave. Learn how a space suit protects astronauts on space walks, inspect authentic NASA food items, sample astronauts-like treats, and do a hands-on experiment with vacuum chambers to simulate the vacuum of space. There will also be a short video of astronauts living on board the International Space Station. Participation is limited to 35 youngsters,
FYI: Register online at www.lcplin.org (Library Events calendar) or by calling (219) 836-8450.
FEB. 5
DADDY-DAUGHTER EVENT | Homewood
Spend a memorable evening with your little sweetheart at Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's Daddy-Daughter Date Night. Participants will dance to oldies and current favorites, snack on refreshments, enjoy complimentary corsages and a take-home keepsake. Digital photos of participants will be made available for free download and participants will be able to decorate frames for their pictures. Daddy-Daughter Date Night for girls ages 4 to 13 will be held Feb. 5 at the H-F Sports Complex, 18211 Aberdeen St. Girls ages 4 to 8 and their fathers will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Girls ages 9 to 13 and their fathers will meet from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Fee per couple is $15 for residents and $23 for nonresidents. Fee for each additional child is $7.50 for residents and $11.50 for nonresidents.
FYI: Call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
FEB. 6
AUDITIONS | Flossmoor
Become a player in a trip down the rabbit hole by auditioning for Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's upcoming performance of "Alice in Wonderland." The Stage, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's theater group, is holding auditions for the classic Lewis Carroll tale for performers ages 6 and older. Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 6 and from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11 at Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 183rd Street and Governor's Highway. Performances will run from April 9 through April 11. Participants chosen to perform must pay a $35 cast fee due at the first rehearsal.
FYI: Call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
ARTISTS SOUGHT | Tinley Park
The Tinley Park Arts Council is seeking fine artists to exhibit and sell pieces from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at SweetArts. This event is a fine art, wine, microbrew and gourmet fair held at American Chartered Bank in Tinley Park, 171st Street and LaGrange Road.
Space is available for about 15 fine artists such as painters, sculptors, metal works, ceramists and more. The space is free, with a small commission on any sold works payable to the Arts Council Craft items are not accepted.
FYI: Call (708) 444-5278 or e-mail to info@tinleyparkartscouncil.org.
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE | Calumet City
The Calumet Memorial Park District's 15th annual daddy and daughter dance takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at Memorial Park, 612 Wentworth Ave. All daddies and their 14-and-younger daughters are welcome. The fee is $10 per couple for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Each additional daughter is $5. Availability is limited and advance registration is required. Registration is now being accepted at Memorial Park.
FYI: Call (708) 862-6443, or visit calumetmemorialparkdistrict.com.
HAVE A HEART GALA | Merrillville
Come for an afternoon of shopping with preferred vendors and premier businesses; then stay for a night out to raise funds for The Cancer Support Centers from 2 to 10 p.m. Feb. 6 at The Radisson Hotel at The Star Plaza, Celebrity West Ballroom, 800 E. 81st Ave. Dinner ticket for $30 includes entry to shopping bazaar, gourmet dinner and Vegas-style entertainment provided by TCB Events featuring The Essence of Elvis award-winning tribute artist Curt Lechner. Shopping only ticket is $5. There will be raffles throughout the afternoon and evening. Dinner gala begins at 6 p.m. Tickets for shopping bazaar include one free raffle ticket. Additional tickets will be at the door for $1 each. Seating is limited for the dinner/show.
FYI: (800) 385-6077, ext. 1234 or HaveAHeart.EventBrite.com.
FEB. 7
CUB SCOUT REUNION | Chicago
In honor of the 100-year anniversary of The Boy Scouts of America, Annunciata Cub Scout Pack 773 is inviting all alumni Scouts of Pack 3773 and Pack 773 to attend Scout Sunday at 11 a.m. Mass Feb. 7 at Annunciata Church, 11128 Avenue G. Following the Mass, alumni are invited to the gym for coffee and doughnuts and can share their stories of Scouting with current Scouts.
FYI: Contact Joe Cordero at (219) 473-9240 or e-mail Lisa Sowa-Downs at queenmamalisa@sbcglobal.net.
FEB. 10
TOPS OPEN HOUSE | South Holland
TOPS 236, Taking Pounds Off Sensibly, invites anyone looking for a support group to lose weight to attend their open house at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in the fellowship hall of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St. Dues are $4 a month and the yearly membership includes a magazine.
FYI: Call (708) 339-7381.
FEB. 11
MORNING HOUR | Highland
Join First Financial Bank’s Crossroads department for Morning Hour featuring: "Vintage Valentines" with Pat Kincaid at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Highland Public Library, 2841 Jewett Ave. Times research assistant Kincaid is a member of the National Valentine Collectors Association and will present some history and examples of Valentines dating back to 1908. Attendees will have an opportunity to make Valentines from paper medallions and hear some stories behind these exchanged treasures. A special treat awaits. Kincaid will also bring some fresh-baked shortbread cookies to share. Open to the public, seating is limited, so an RSVP is requested.
FYI: Call (219) 972-7353.
FEB. 13
"PACZKOWY BAL" | Calumet City
St. Andrew the Apostle Church presents the 38th annual "Paczkowy Bal," or doughnut dance, on Feb. 13 at St. Andrew School gymnasium, 156th Street and Freeland Avenue. Polka music from 7 to 11 p.m. from Gerry Tarka's Midwest Sounds. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Polish Roman Catholic Union No. 9 dance ensemble will perform. Cash bar and Polish food and paczki available for purchase. Tickets available at St. Andrew rectory, 768 Lincoln Ave. All proceeds benefit the school fund.
FYI: (708) 862-4165.
BMX SHOW AND SWAP | Chicago
The ninth annual Midwest Oldschool BMX Show and Swap takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Feb. 13 at Ford Union Hall Local 551, 13550 Torrence Ave. Voting on the bicycles begins at 10 a.m. and a banquet starts at 3 p.m. with Midwest Oldschooler Jason Parratt as guest speaker. Entry, parking and displaying bikes are free.
FYI: Contact Ed Nowdomski at (219) 381-5134 or visit www.freedombmx.net.
TRIBUTE NIGHT | Lansing
American Legion Post 697, 18255 Grant St., hosts an evening tribute to Elvis, Tom Jones and Rod Stewart from 8 to 11 p.m. Feb. 13. Show stars Irv Cass as Tom Jones and Elvis and Steve Bobbitt as Rod Stewart. Doors open at 6 p.m. and buffet dinner is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cash bar. $30 per ticket.
FYI: Contact Chuck Mabry for information and tickets (708) 474-5906 or (708) 895-6101.
HEART-TO-HEART DINNER | Munster
The Salvation Army Hammond/Munster Corps is hosting a heart-to-heart dinner fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the offices, 8225 Columbia Ave. Roast beef dinner served tableside will include salad, potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Reservations required. Cost is $10 per person, proceeds benefit The Salvation Army World Services.
FYI: (219) 838-0380.
FEB. 14
VALENTINE BINGO | Hammond
Ladies Aid Society will host a Valentine bingo at 1 p.m. Feb. 14 at Faith United Church of Christ, 3030 175th St. Cost is $3 for a master card and dessert, or $10 for a full set-up that includes special games. Lunch will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a couple of canned goods (expired dates not acceptable) for the food pantry and/or dog or cat food for the animal shelter and receive a ticket for each item in a special prize drawing.
FYI: Call Karen Kil at (219) 374-7314 or the church at (219) 845-2288.
FEB. 18
EDUCATION CAREER FAIR | University Park
Calling all teachers and teaching assistants. 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.
