Find events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times.
Find events going on in your community, and plan your week's activities with The Times.
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TODAY
PRESCHOOL CLASSES | Lansing
The child development classes at Thornton Fractional South High School will host preschool for children three days a week. Toddlers will attend from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m. and preschoolers will attend from 1 to 2:25 p.m. The program begins March 2 and ends on May 13. Children will experience a wide variety of learning activities including language and number skills, music and creative arts. Information about this program is available by calling Ms. E. Skelton at (708) 585-2152, or e-mailing eskelton@tfd215.org. Leave your name and address on the voice mail or in the e-mail and an application will be sent. Child must be 2 to 3 years old for the toddler session and 3 to 5 years old for the preschool session. Space is limited.
SATURDAY
ENTRANCE EXAM | Chicago Heights
Marian Catholic High School welcomes potential members of the class of 2014 to an entrance exam beginning at 8 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Marian Catholic Leadership Center, 700 Ashland Ave. Test takers are reminded to bring two No. 2 pencils, and a $25 exam fee.
FYI: Call Sister Dorothy Marie at (708) 756-9762.
ENTRANCE EXAM | Chicago
De La Salle Institute will be holding its annual entrance exam at 8 a.m. Jan. 9 at its Institute Campus for Young Men located at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. All young women and young men seeking admission into De La Salle's class of 2014 must take the entrance exam at De La Salle on test day. Students need to bring two No. 2 pencils and the $25 exam fee in order to take the entrance exam.
FYI: Contact De La Salle's Director of Admissions, Chuck Kuhn, at (312) 842-7355 ext. 150 or kuhnc@dls.org.
TEXAS HOLD 'EM | Lansing
The Save Schultz Park organization is hosting a Texas Hold 'Em tournament beginning at noon Jan. 9 at Kilroy's Bar and Grill, 3502 Ridge Road. Cost is $35 to buy in with additional buy ins available. Beer and food will be provided by Kilroy's.
FYI: Call Ted for tickets and information at (708) 710-7533.
BOOK SALE | Lansing
Friends of the Lansing Public Library hosts a book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 9. Members only can purchase from 9 to 10 a.m. and the general public can shop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fill a bag for $5. The library is at 2750 Indiana Ave.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
BOBSLED RIDES | Lowell
Horse-drawn bobsled rides are offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in January and February at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road. Dolly and Molly, the Belgian horses that call Buckley home, will pull visitors along the snowy paths of the historic farm. The open bed wagon on runners is a chilly ride, so dress accordingly and bring a blanket for your lap. The availability of rides depends on snow and temperature conditions. Call prior to visiting the park to check weather conditions. Rides last 20 to 25 minutes. The cost is $2 per person and the bobsled holds eight to 10 people.
FYI: Call (219) 696-0769 and push the option for park information.
ICE FISHING | Lake Station
Fishing opportunities at Three Rivers County Park, 28th Avenue and Colorado Street, will continue through the winter when conditions allow. Ice fishing will be permitted from 7 a.m. until sunset when the ice is a minimum of 4 inches deep. Park staff will post ice conditions at the gatehouse. Fees are $4 for adult Lake County residents, $4.50 for adult nonresidents, and $2.50 for children 11 and younger accompanied by an adult, regardless of residency. A special senior citizen rate is offered on Mondays, when Lake County seniors are charged $3 and nonresident seniors pay $3.50.
FYI: Call (219) 962-7810 to verify conditions before going to the park.
Y-ME MEETING | Munster
The Y-ME breast cancer support group meets at 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the doctors' meeting room at The Community Hospital, 901 MacArthur Blvd. Mike DiNatole, a clinical pharmacist at the hospital, will speak about control issues - hypertension, diabetes, etc. No registration required.
FYI: Call (219) 838-6111.
MONDAY
STORYTIME SIGNUP | Lansing
Storytime signup at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., starts Jan. 11. Storytime sections are available for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers; storytimes begin the week of Jan. 24.
FYI: Call Youth Services at (708) 474-2447 for details.
TUESDAY
EARTH SCIENCE CLUB | Park Forest
The South Suburban Earth Science Club will hold their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. Members will share their projects, such as jewelry making and information about upcoming fossil, gem and mineral shows. A table will be available for members and guests to exhibit their minerals, rocks and fossil specimens. Open to the public with handicap accessibility.
FYI: Contact Peggy at (708) 822-0361 or e-mail ssesus@yahoo.com.
ENTRANTS SOUGHT | Chicago
The Publicity Club of Chicago invites entrants for the 2010 Golden Trumpet awards, a competition in the Midwest honoring distinguished individual achievement in public relations and communications. The club also offers two free seminars to guide contestants on submitting a winning entry. The seminars are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 or Jan. 19 at the Illinois Eye Bank, 547 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 600. Deadline for entries is Feb. 8.
FYI: (773) 463-5560 or visit www.publicity.org.
PHOTO CLUB | Munster
Calumet Region Photo Club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Community Park Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Drive. Edda Taylor will be the featured speaker and the topic will be "Portraits and Lighting." Jeffrey Manuszak from the Indiana Dunes National Park will talk about entering photos for future Indiana Dunes National Park calendar contests and will distribute the 2010 calendar. Under Gadgets and Gizmos, topics include Dick VanDenberg on Rope and Eye and Rick Heinzman on Reflectors. Bring up to three photos 8-by-10-inch or larger for image sharing on the topic "Holiday Lights." The CRPC received many new club logo entries and those attending can place a vote for the best of the top four. This month’s raffle prize will be the book "The Digital Photography Book" by Scott Kelby, and refreshments will be served. Future field trips include Waterfalls and Eagles at Starved Rock on Feb. 27 and Waterfowl at the Kankakee Fish and Game Area on March 14.
FYI: Contact (219) 924-7890 or mlkobe@sbcglobal.net.
WINTER SPECIAL | Lake Station
Grown-ups are admitted free on Tuesdays during January and February at Bellaboo’s Play and Discovery Center at Three Rivers County Park, 28th Avenue and Colorado Street. Limited to one adult per child. Also, Bellaboo Bucks rechargeable gift cards are now available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. General admission prices vary from $4.95 to $8.95 but check online for specials at MyBellaboos.com or call. Visit the Web page for special activities and offers for children ages 9 and younger.
FYI: Call (219) 963-2070 or visit MyBellaboos.com.
CHICAGO HISTORY | Lansing
Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan will speak on Daniel Burnham's legacy at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Kogan is host of WGN Radio's "Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan." He'll talk about the city behind the skyscrapers, telling stories of people and a city that exists apart from grand plans. Registration for this free program requested.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447 or visit www.lansing.lib.il.us.
WEDNESDAY
KNITTING/CROCHET CIRCLE | Lansing
The Purls of Wisdom knitting and crochet circle meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 in the community room on the lower level of the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Bring your own knitting and crochet supplies and work on your projects. Registration for this free program is requested.
FYI: (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
CANDLE SALE | Munster
A Party Lite Candle Party takes place at 5 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St., to benefit animals with special needs. No RSVP is necessary.
FYI: Call (219) 922-3811.
SEWING PARLOR | Lowell
The Sewing Parlor, behind the scenes costume development, is the featured program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 13 through March 3, at Buckley Homestead County Park, 3606 Belshaw Road. Bring your sewing machine and lunch. If you don’t have a sewing machine, just bring a lunch and a willingness to lend a hand. The maintenance barn on the farm is turned into a sewing parlor during January and February. Join in preparing for the upcoming season when volunteers make hats and costumes for the living history farm and other programs. Those who can't sew are needed to iron or pin fabric. Call to register.
FYI: Call Megan at (219) 947-7275 or Becky at (219) 696-0769.
JAN. 15
COLLEGE FINANCING | Lansing
Learn the three key areas of opportunity to reduce the overall cost of a college education at a seminar 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in the lower level community room of the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The presentation by Joe Orsolini will focus on strategies to maximize need-based financial aid eligibility, target the right colleges for merit-based financial aid and exploit tax-saving opportunities. This program is for families with students in freshman through junior year in high school. Registration required.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
JAN. 15
UTAH TRAVEL | Lansing
The Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., will present a travel film about Utah's three national parks at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 15 in the community room. This is a free program.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447.
JAN. 16
MLK STORYTIME/CRAFT | Lansing
Remember Martin Luther King Jr. with a special storytime and craft from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. All ages and families welcome.
FYI: Call Youth Services at (708) 474-2447.
GENEALOGY RESEARCH | Lansing
The Dead Relatives Society, a genealogy research group, meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturdays at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave. The next meeting is Jan. 16 and reference librarian Patty Higgins will be available to help in participants' research.
FYI: Call (708) 474-2447, ext. 122.
GENEALOGY SHARING | Merrillville
The monthly meeting of the Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 16 at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. U.S. 30. This annual sharing meeting is one of the most popular sessions of the year. Bring a document, photo or memento to show and discuss, or explain your genealogy research "brick walls" and see if someone in the group can help. Meetings are free and open to the public.
FYI: Contact billsc@sbcglobal.net or (219) 922-6688.
JAN. 17
STAGE PERFORMANCE | Homewood
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's The Stage performance of "The Shoes," is offered one day only at 2 p.m. Jan. 17. "The Shoes" tells the story of Marissa, a dancer looking for a dance team, and a wizard, Willard, who offers her magical shoes. The audience will help choose the ending in this interactive performance.
Directed by Dawn Leader-Peloso, "The Shoes" will be performed at the H-F Park District Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. They will be available at the door. Bring in three nonperishable items for a local food pantry and receive $1 off the admission price.
FYI: Call (708) 957-PARK or visit hfparks.com.
JAN. 19
INCOME TAX UPDATE | Glenwood
The Calumet Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants is having its 10th annual income tax update dinner meeting on Jan. 19. The speaker will be Howard D. Ellison, CPA, CMA and CVA and partner with Werner, Doran and Ruzon of Joliet. The meeting begins at 5:15 p.m. at Glenwood Oaks restaurant, 106 N. Main St. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and the annual tax update is at 7:40 p.m. Cost is $30 and reservations required.
FYI: Contact Mark at (219) 864-8685 or at (630) 530-6707 or Dick at (708) 799-6234.
JAN. 21
TAX PROGRAM | Dolton
A representative of H&R Block will present Tax Info You Should Know at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Dolton Public Library, 14037 Lincoln Ave. It is a free seminar. New tax law changes will be explained, as well as AARA 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Registration is requested.
FYI: Call (708) 849-2385.
