Community Calendar

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The Bedford Park Clearing Industrial Association will host the Third
Annual Gree Forum for restaurants, hotels, hospitality/tourism,
entertainment industry & businesses Wed., April 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at
Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills,
Building M, Moraine Business and Conference Center. For more information
(708) 974-5735 or email wdcs@morainevalley.edu

Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce will host a bi-monthly speaker
series 2010 Economic Outlook with special guest William Testa, Vice
President and Director of Regional Programs at Federal Reserve Bank of
Chicago. The discussion is sponsored by Qorval & Smith Amundsen and will
be held Wed., March 17, from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Prairie State
College Business & Community Education Center Auditorium, 202 S. Halsted
St., Chicago Heights. RSVP to the Chamber at (708) 957-6950.

The Government Affairs Division of the Chicago Southland Chamber of
Commerce will hold its Annual State Capitol Visit Tues., March 23 from 1
to 8 p.m. All members of the Chamber are encouraged to attend. This event
provides members with an opportunity to meet and engage with state
officials face-to-face. Lunch will be served from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by
a meeting with legislators from 2 to 5 p.m. and reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
For more information call (708) 957-6950 or visit
www.chicagosouthland.com.

The Pleasant Dale Park District will host its first annual spring cleaning
garage sale for kids Sat., April 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pleasant
Dale Park District Recreation Center, 7425 S. Wolf Rd, Burr Ridge for ages
5 to 18. Register by March 27 at the Rec Center to secure your space and 6
foot table. Vendors may begin set up at 8 a.m. Sellers are required to
have all merchandise cleared no later than 1 p.m. For more information
call the Pleasant Dale Park District at (630) 662-6220.

The Flagg Creek Heritage Society is sponsoring a program “Beginning
Genealogy” Tues., March 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasantdale Park District
Recreation Center, 7425 Wolf Road, Burr Ridge. Mary Krekelberg, reference
librarian at Indian Prairie Library, will talk about gathering family
history from website and other sources. This free program is open to the
public. For more information call (708) 839-9616.

South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA) is currently accepting
Spring Registration through March 20. Find all the fun spring/summer
programs, trips and special events SWSRA has to offer in the Spring/Summer
2010 brochure being displayed on SWSRA’s website at www.swsra.com. If you
would like a brochure mailed to you or for more information call (708)
389-9423.

Show your support for South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA), a
non-profit organization that provides recreational services for
individuals with special needs, by becoming a Charity Runner. All you have
to do is receive pledges (contact SWSRA for a pledge sheet) and then
register for the Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon at
www.palosbankhalfmarathon.com. You will be prompted by a drop down window
asking how you heard about this event. Please select South West Special
Recreation Association. All proceeds will benefit SWSRA services The Palos
Bank Southwest Half Marathon will be held on Sun., May 2, at 7:30 a.m., at
Palos Heights City Hall, just west of Route 83 and 76th Avenue. If you are
interested in becoming a Charity Runner or for more information call (708)
389-9423

St. Albert the Great Parish will host their annual St. Joseph Table Sat.,
March 20, at 6 p.m. in Rogers Hall (church basement), 5555 W. State Rd.,
Burbank immediately following the 5 p.m. mass. The dinner will include
spaghetti & meatballs, other pasta dishes, casseroles, meatless dishes,
salad, dessert, etc. A bake sale will also be held. Free-will donations
will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will benefit the St. Vincent de
Paul Society of St. Albert the Great Parish to help the needy.

St. Albert the Great Parish will host Fish Fry Fridays during Lent in
Rogers Hall (church basement), 5555 W. State Rd., Burbank (80th & Central)
from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will include fried fish, shrimp, and pasta
dinners. Fish dinner is $9, shrimp dinner is $10.50 and the pasta dinner
is $5.50. For more information call (708) 423-0321.

Pleasant Dale Park District in Burr Ridge is currently accepting
registration for all day summer camps including the All American Sports
Camp for ages 8-12, Camp Adventureland for ages 5-12 and Pint Size
Pioneers for ages 3-5. For more information call (630) 662-6220.

Employers from all industries who have at least three position openings
are needed for Moraine Valley Community College’s Spring Job and
Internship Fair Thurs., March 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. The fair will be in the
college’s new Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M, on
campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Employer check-in is at noon.
The registration fee is $100 for a table and lunch for two recruiters.
Additional recruiters cost $25 each. The deadline to register is Fri.,
March 12. Registration forms can be downloaded at morainevalley.edu/jrc.
Space is limited. For more information call (708) 974-5737, or e-mail
Tamima Farooqui at farooquiT@morainevalley.edu.

North American Youth Sports will hold their annual spring youth basketball
tournament at Bolingbrook High School March 26 through 28. The entry fee
is $125 and guarantees each team a minimum of two games. There will be
awards presented in each age bracket. The entry deadline is March 5. For
more information or an entry form call the tournament hotline at (866)
352-5915, tournament director Joe Morelli at (630) 759-5874, or visit
www.northamericanyouthsports.org.

The Pleasantdale Garden Club is a medium sized club whose main purpose is
to promote the interests of gardening, conservation, environmental and
related  issues.  They meet on the second Wednesday of the month from
September through May at the Pleasantdale Park District, 7425 S. Wolf Road
at 9:30 a.m. They have a variety of speakers and programs which members
and guests enjoy. For more information contact co-president Alison Koehler
at  (630) 662-8061.

Aging Well, a collaboration of individuals and organizations in 20
communities in the greater Lyons Township area, has created a
Transportation Guide specifically for older adults. The guide was designed
to help older adults better understand and access their transportation
options. Copies are available at village halls throughout the area. You
may also call Age Options at (708) 383-0258, Southwest Suburban Center on
Aging at (708) 354-1323 or Lyons Township at (708) 352-0292 to request a
copy.

Thousands of veterans and their families now have another way to find help
when filing for pension benefits. Project VetAssist (www.vetassist.org) is
a free online service that guides vets or their survivors applying for the
VA Improved Pension Program. Financially limited veterans who are 65 or
older or physically disabled -- and had at least 90 days of service during
World War II or the Vietnam, Korean of Gulf Wars -- can apply for the
pension program. Applicants can also email info@VetAssist.org.

Do you know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to
illness or disease? Wheels of Love helps seniors who suffer form
respiratory disorders, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, has a mobility
limitation and difficulty in propelling a standard wheelchair, to receive
a powerchair or scooter paid for by Medicare. For eligibility information
call (866) 631-3028.

Community Extension Project, a non-profit youth agency that focuses on
youth development, is recruiting adult volunteers for its mentoring
program. Mentors are adults who offer support, compassion, counsel and
friendship to a young person ages 5 to 12. For more information call (708)
579-5898.

The Three Wishes Inc. Program makes available to senior citizens and the
permanently disabled power wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if
they qualify. The power wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk
and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home and who meet the
additional guidelines of the program. No deposit required. Call (800)
839-5715 to see if you qualify.

The Miracle on Wheels program develops public awareness of the options
available to remain independent in your own home. If your mobility is
limited, you’re at risk of falling or aggravating your conditions and
can’t use a manual wheelchair, call (800) 749-8778 toll-free before
choosing expensive income care or a nursing home.

BEDFORD PARK AREA

The Civic Center Authority Board of the Illinois and Michigan Canal will
meet Thurs., March 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Corridor Visitor’s
Center, 7800 West 65th St., Bedford Park. At the meeting the board members
will discuss the Santa Fe Prairie where work is done to improve four miles
of the DesPlaines River, the Portage Site for clean up days and ways to
develop the lands and waterways of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. The
public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Directions to the Visitor’s
Center and/or agenda items can be obtained from Ned Capouch, Chairman, by
calling (708) 458-9520.

The Willow Springs Historical Society has a selection of items from their
museum's collection on display at the Bedford Park Public Library, Archer
Ave. & 65th Pl., through the end of March. This is open to the public
during regular library hours.

BRIDGEVIEW AREA.

Registration is being held at the Bridgeview Park District for Princess
Ballet. Classes will be held Wednesdays starting March 17, from 3 to 4
p.m. Princess costumes, pink leotards, skirts & tights are all appropriate
clothing for this class with ballet shoes. This class is open to anyone
ages 3 or 4 years old. The fee is $35 for the 8-week session. Registration
deadline is march 16. For more information call (708) 594-1818.

The Bridgeview Public Library will also host a Japanese Tea Ceremony Sat.,
March 20, at 2 p.m. The Japanese tea ceremony is a traditional ritual
influenced by Zen Buddhism in which powdered green tea, is ceremonially
prepared by a skilled practitioner and served to a small group in a
tranquil setting. The demonstration will be presented by Akemi Nakano Cohn
and members of the Chicago Chapter of the Urasenke school in Kyota, Japan.

The Bridgeview Park District will host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sat., March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgeview Park District
Sports Complex Gymnasium, 8100 S. Beloit. The fee is $6 per child and $3
per adult. There will be entertainment, games, Easter hat judging contest
and and “egg scramble” for prizes. Bring your camera and take a picture of
your child with Peter Cottontail. Registration deadline is March 21. For
more information call (708) 594-1818.

On Thurs., April 1, all children ages 4 to 7 are invited to register for
the Hoppy Easter class at the Bridgeview Park District. They will create a
craft and food projects to celebrate Easter. All supplies will be
provided. The class will beheld at the Bridgeview Park District Sports
Complex, 8100 S. Beloit from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $5 per person.
Registration deadline is March 28. For more information call (708)
594-1818.

The Bridgeview Park District is offering Easter Basket Delivery service on
Sun., April 4. You must provide your own filled basket for delivery.
Baskets will be delivered Sun., April 4, between the hours of 8:30 a.m.
and 11 a.m. Registration deadline is Fri., April 2, by noon. The fee is
$12 per Bridgeview household. For more information call (708) 594-1818.

The Bridgeview Public Library will host a presentation of “Miss Nelson is
Missing” put on by the Childrenís Theatre of Western Springs, Sat., March
13 at 2: p.m.

The Bridgeview Public Library will be holding their 1st Scholastic Book
Fair to help raise funds for their Summer Reading programs. The book fair
will be held Thurs., March 25 through Sat., March 27, during regular
library hours. Also on March 27, will be their Spring Fling with the
Easter Bunny from 10 to 4 p.m. To register call (708) 458-2880 ext 106.

The Bridgeview Senior Movie Day will be Wed., March 17, at the Bridgeview
Community Center, 7902 S. Oketo Ave. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Senior Movie
Day is open to Bridgeview residents only. Free pick-up is available. A
light lunch will be served and you will also receive a bingo card good for
10 games. The only thing you pay for is an ID picture card which is good
for 2 years. Their special speaker will be Renata from Ingalls Care
Hospital who will speak on Positive Thinking. Residents must be 55 years
and older to attend. Also, on Fri., April 9, there will be a free
cholesterol and diabetes testing as well as a physical therapist from 1 to
4 p.m. For more information or pick-up call the Community Center at (708)
458-4675.

The Bridgeview Senior Citizens Club meet the first and third Thursday of
the month at the Oremus Community Center, 79th and Oketo Avenue at 11 a.m.
Refreshments are served after each meeting and are followed by games of
bingo. Transportation is available by calling (708) 458-4675 the day
before the meeting. New members are welcome. Members must be Bridgeview
residents and 55 years of age or older. For more information call (708)
458-9645 or (708) 346-9972.

BROOKFIELD AREA

The Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, a job fair
to be held at the zoo on Mon., March 15, from noon to 6 p.m. Applicants
must be at least 16 years old and may apply for a variety of positions.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Society's Web site at www.CZS.org
to obtain a seasonal employment application and complete it prior to
attending one of the job fairs. For more information applicants can also
call the Society's job hotline at (708) 688-8881. If you are unable to
attend one of the job fairs send your résumé by email to
greatjobs@BrookfieldZoo.org or apply in person at the zoo any day of the
week between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Crafters are wanted for the Spring Fling Craft Show and Bake Sale to be
held Sat., March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Barbara Parish Center,
4015 Prairie Avenue, Brookfield. Spaces are 9 feet wide by 8 feet deep and
are $25. Tables to rent are 8 feet wide by 2 feet deep and cost $10.
Electric hook up is $5. No vendors please. Call Jenny at (708) 485-1962
for an application.

The Brookfield Recreation Department is offering “Reel and a Meal,” movie
and dinner nights on the first and third Friday through March in the
Recreation Hall in the lower level of the Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield
Ave. The movie is free and an optional dinner will be available for
purchase. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and movies will be shown at 6:30 p.m.
For more information call (708) 485-1528.

Brookfield United Methodist Church is hosting their annual free vacation
bible school for a religious fun-filled time of activities. The church is
located at 3541 Park Ave. For more information and registration details
call (708) 485-3439. Registration is preferred however walk-ins will be
accepted.

Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center, a local non-profit organization
providing assistance to children and adults with disabilities, needs
volunteers to work in its Brookfield Thrift Shop at 3726 Grand Avenue.
People who are interested in retail are encouraged to contact the store by
calling (708) 485-2324. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Saturday with late hours to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.

HICKORY HILLS AREA

St. Patricia School offers the Lil’ Bobcats Tot Program on Thursdays from
10 to 10:45 a.m. Toddlers enjoy stories, crafts, finger play, music and
movement. Call the school to register at (708) 598-8200.

JUSTICE AREA

The Holy Cross Ladies Philoptochos will host their annual Easter Bake Sale
Fri., March 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat., March 27, from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 7560 S. Archer Ave., Justice.
Featured will be Easter sweet breads, a variety of Greek pastries,
baklava, red dyed eggs and many more Greek sweets, cheese and spinach
pitas. For more information call (708) 784-1590 or (708) 594-2040.

The Justice Park District will host an Easter EGGstravaganza Sat., March
20, at the Justice Park District Community Center from 12 to 2 pm. The
celebration will include egg painting, cookie decorating, Easter crafts
and pictures with the Easter Bunny. This event is free and will be open to
all ages. No registration is required. For more information call (708)
458-1370.

The Justice Park District will host an Easter Egg Hunt Sat., April 3, at 1
p.m. in Commissioners Park. The hunt will include eggs filled with treats
and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Children will be divided by age groups.
No registration is required. For more information call (708) 458-1370.

Make your child’s Easter extra special by having the Easter Bunny deliver
his/her Easter Basket directly to your home. The Easter Basket Delivery is
limited to a number of deliveries. Please register in advance at the
Justice Park District and bring your personalized basket to the office
between March
31 and April 2 during normal business hours (on April 2, before 11 am).
All baskets will be delivered on Sat., April 2 between 3:30 and 5 p.m.
There is a $5 fee per basket. For more information call (708) 458-1370.

The Justice Seniors Club meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the
Justice Village Hall All Purpose Room at 12 noon.

The Sterling Estates Senior Club invites seniors 55 years of age and older
to join their club. Interested persons must be a resident of Sterling
Estates Mobile Home Park or the village of Justice. The club meets the
first and third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse in
Sterling Estates. Each meeting will feature coffee and bingo.

LA GRANGE AREA

The Salt Creek Camera Club will host their next meeting Wed., March 17, at
7:30 p.m. at Plymouth Place, 315 N. La Grange Rd., La Grange Park. The
program will include judging and scoring photos in print competitions.
Visitors are welcome.

The West Suburban Toastmasters Club #930 will meet Thurs., March 18, from
7 to 8:45 p.m. at the La Grange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Rd.
They are an open, dedicated community club. As a member you benefit from
step-by-step materials, a supportive audience, helpful feedback from peers
and a DVD of each of your speeches. We also encourage growth in leadership
skills. Visit their website at http://wsuburban.freetoasthost.org, or
write to president@wsuburban.freetoasthost.org.

A Consignment Sale for Children will be held Sat., April 10, from 8 a.m.
to noon at Brook Park School, 1214 Raymond Ave., La Grange Park. There
will be great bargains on toys, books, videos, baby equipment, sports
equipment, outdoor activity centers, shoes, children’s spring and summer
clothing (girls: newborn to Jr. 18/boys: newborn to size 20). For more
information visit District 95's website under Brook Park School at
www.district95.org.

Boy Scout Troop 111 and the St. Louise Men’s Club will sponsor the 2nd
Annual Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Sun., March 21, from 8 to
11 a.m. at the St. Louise Colonnade Room, 31st & Raymond Ave., La Grange
Park. There will be crafts, story telling and an Easter bake sale
including pancakes, juice, coffee, sausage and fresh melon. There will
even be a raffle for a brand new bike. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will
also be available. Tickets available at the door for  $5 per person or $20
for families of 4 or more.

Medical billing assistance is available to members of ConfiCare ACT II (by
appointment only) presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield and SHIP (State of
Illinois Health Insurance Program) in the Patient Care Center of Adventist
La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Rd., La Grange. To
make an appointment call (630) 856-7525.

The ConfiCare Act II offers a health and fitness walking class on Mondays
and Wednesdays at 8:15 at the Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500
Walker St., Western Springs for an hour of walking and toning exercises.
To register call (630) 942-2700. The cost is $35 for a 5 week session.

ConfiCare ACT II escorted day trips are planned throughout the year and
many extended air and motorcoach trips are also available with membership
discounts through the ConfiCare ACT II office. For more information about
these trips call (708) 245-8170.

Community Nutrition Network, in conjunction with the Aging Care
Connections is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to frail, disabled
or homebound seniors in the area. Each day Monday through Friday more than
130 meals are delivered to seniors in La Grange, Riverside, North
Riverside, Lyons, Brookfield, Western Springs, Countryside, Hodgkins, La
Grange Park and Indian Head Park. These areas are divided into five routes
 and two volunteers are needed for each route. One person drives and one
person takes the meal to the door. Volunteers can commit to one day a week
or more. Deliveries usually take an hour. Anyone interested in donating
their time can contact Francine Piehl at (708) 547-5600 ext. 303.

LYONS AREA

The Lyons Senior Citizens Club meets the 1st ad 3rd Tuesday of each month
through May. Meetings are held at St. John United Church of Christ, 4500
Prescott at noon.

LYONS TOWNSHIP AREA

The Lyons Township Adult & Continuing Education Program is looking for
instructors and new classes to add to the fall 2010 program. Classes in
computers, digital photography and dance are specifically in need of
instructors. Classes run one or two nights a week for anywhere from one to
eight weeks. Persons interested in teaching a class should submit a brief
course description and resume as soon as possible, to Terri Welge, Lyons
Township Adult & Continuing Education, South Campus, 4900 S. Willow
Springs Rd., Western Springs, 60558 or call her at (708) 579-6573 or email
twelge@lths.net.

Award-winning artwork by more than 150 Lyons Township High School student
artists representing virtually every medium will be on display at the La
Grange Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., throughout the month of March during
regular library hours. The show is free and open to the public.

The Lyons Township High School Hall of Fame committee is looking for
volunteers. If you are an LT alum or a friend of the district, and are
interested in choosing this year's Hall of Fame inductees contact the LT
Office of Community Relations at (708) 579-6483. Committee members are
asked to attend approximately four meetings per year, with the bulk of the
work completed in June.

Aging Care Connections is working with Aging Well to recruit senior
volunteers to work as ambassadors in their local community. The
ambassadors have begun making visits to various local businesses and
organizations throughout the greater Lyons Township area to send a message
that there are choices and resources available regarding options for older
adults and their caregivers. Anyone wishing to apply or find out more abut
the ambassador position can call (708) 354-1323 ext. 19 or visit
www.agingwellpartnership.org.

SUMMIT AREA

The Mrs. America Pageant system is announcing that the search is on for
the new Mrs. Summit. Once selected, the community representative will then
advance to compete in the Mrs. Illinois Pageant July 24, at the
Bolingbrook Performing Arts Auditorium. City and county titleholders will
compete to win more than $15,000 in prizes, one of which includes and all
expense paid trip to the national Mrs. America Pageant. Interested
applicants must love or work in the Illinois area, must be married during
the time of competition, a resident of the state for at least six months,
a U.S. citizen and be at least 18 years old. To receive free entry
information contact Marcie at (630) 325-4305 or email
pageants@mrsillinoisamerica.com.

The Summit Park District will host their second annual “Flea Market in the
Park” Sat., May 22. For a fee of $15 you will receive a 15x18 space on the
street side or 18x22 on the field side. You must bring your own tables
chairs. Set up time is 8 a.m. and breakdown time is 4 p.m. Anyone
interested in participating can visit the park office at 5700 S. Archer
Rd., during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or
call (708) 496-1012. The rain date is Sat., May 29.

The Summit Park District will host a trip to Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace
Wed., March 17, to see the show “Funny Girl.” The trip departs at 10:30
a.m. and will return at approximately 4:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for
residents and $48 for non-residents and includes transportation, luncheon
and price of ticket. For more information visit the park office at 5700 S.
Archer Ave. or call (708) 496-1012.

The Heritage Middle School PTO will be awarding one $250 non-renewable
scholarship to one high school senior. The student must have attended
Heritage Middle School, must have graduated in 2006, and their parents
must have been members of the Heritage School PTO during their 8th grade
year of attendance. Forms are available at Argo Community High School, the
District 104 Central Office or at Heritage Middle School. All forms are
due to Heritage Middle School by Fri., March 12. For more information call
Dennis Lewis at (708) 458-7590.

The Summit Public Library will present the animated movie “Cloudy With A
Chance of Meatballs Fri., March 12, at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and
refreshments will be served. To sign up call (708) 458-1545.

The Summit Public Library will host Family Game Day Sat., March 13, from 2
to 4 p.m. Families and friends are invited to play an assortment of board
games and enjoy refreshments. To sign-up call (708) 458-1545.

The Summit Public Library will host a job search seminar Tues., March 16,
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Karen Williams of CEDA Southwest will discuss
employment readiness for job seekers in the library’s Community Room. All
participants are asked to bring a copy of their resume. There is no fee
for the presentation and refreshments will be served.

The Summit Public Library will present “Visions of Ireland” Wed., March
17, from 7 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The Summit Public Library, 6233 S. Archer Rd., is inviting grandparents to
join the  monthly support group Grandparents Raising Grandchildren held on
the last Thursday of each month form 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the library’s
meeting room. This group focuses on giving grandparents a place to come
and share their thoughts and ideas on the challenges of raising
grandchildren. For more information call (708) 458-1545.

The Summit Public Library is looking for members to join a new Teen
Advisory Board (TAB). Teens interested should have a passion for improving
the community, and ideas for possible new programs for the library. For
more information call (708) 458-1545.

Zoo Passes are available at Summit Library. A library card without fines
and a $20 deposit are required to borrow the passes. The deposit is
returned when passes are returned on time.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 735, 6050 S. Harlem, are planning
their 24th Annual Card and Bunco Party to be held Sun., April 18 from 12
to 4 p.m. at the Post Hall. As always they are in need of donations.
Raffle times and gift certificates donated will be raffled off with your
business card attached so your business will be patronized. For more
information call DeDe Hernandez at (708) 217-1274 or Cindy Glazier at
(708) 496-1883.

St. Joseph School in Summit will  be hosting a benefit ball fundraiser
Sat., March 20, at the Mayfield Banquet  Hall, Chicago. The fundraiser
will feature a  silent auction, raffle drawing for a 40 inch HD
television, dancing with a DJ, dinner and cocktails. Cocktails will begin
at 6:30 p.m. with dinner  served at 7:15. Tickets are $50 each until Feb.
27 and $70 thereafter. Tables of 10 are available for $450 until Feb. 27
and $550 thereafter. Tickets can be purchased at the school office, 5641
S. 73rd Ave., Summit or the rectory, 7240 W. 57th St. For more information
visit www.sjsbenefitball2010.com.

If you are interested in delivering delicious, hot meals to seniors in the
Argo/Summit area and have a dependable reliable vehicle, then Community
Nutrition Network would love to speak with you. Anyone interested should
be available between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All drivers are
required to have a valid drivers license and insurance. Visit the First
Congregational Church, 7438 W. 62nd Pl., or call Site Manager Kenny
Williams for an appointment at (708) 924 9874 or (708) 458 9380. They are
also looking for Food Aides to help prepare meals for delivery. Ideal
candidates must be upbeat and have a strong personality.

The Summit Senior Citizens Club is looking for new members age 55 years or
older who are residents of Summit or the surrounding areas. Dues are $6
yearly and meetings feature bingo, speakers, trip & tour offers and other
special events. Members meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
in the Summit Municipal Center, 7321 W. 59th St. October’s meeting
features a potluck snack and dessert Autumn Party for members. For more
information call President Geraldine Phillips at (708) 594-7221.

The Summit Senior Citizens Club meet on the first Wednesday of each month
in Summit Municipal Center at 7321 West 59th Street. Membership if open to
residents of the village of Summit who are 55 years or older and dues are
$6 a year. Meetings feature guest speakers, bingo, raffles and other
activities. For more information call 708-594-7221.

Summit Bible Church now offers Teen Sunday School Classes for young people
in 7th grade and up. Residents of the Village of Summit are invited along
with members of surrounding communities. Summit Bible Church is located at
7400 W. 55th Place, Summit. For more information call (708) 458-1559.

WILLOW SPRINGS AREA

Willow Springs School District 108, 8345 S. Archer, will hold Kindergarten
Screening and Pre-Registration Tues., April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
If your child will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, he/she is
eligible to enter kindergarten for the 2010/11 school year. In order to
register you must bring three proofs of residency (one must be a current
lease, mortgage bill or property tax bill and the other two can be one of
the following: a current utility bill, bank statement, cable bill, city
sticker receipt or public aid card) along with your child’s original birth
certificate. All parents will also be required to sign an affidavit to
ensure proof of residency. All medical information you have on your child
will also be helpful. To make an appointment call (708) 839-6828.

Pleasant Dale Park District is also offering PE swim and health for home
schoolers Monday and Wednesday through April 21, at The Chalet, 8300 S.
Wolf Rd., Willow Springs for ages 8 to 14. For more information contact
The Chalet at (708) 246-4030 or the Pleasant Dale Park District at (630)
662-6220.

The Willow Springs Lioness Club meets every second Wednesday of the
month at the Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 South Archer Avenue.
Board meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and the regular meetings begin at 7 p.m.
New members are always welcome. For more information visit
http://willowsprgsil.lionwap.org/ or the club's Facebook page under Willow
Springs Lioness Club.

The Willow Springs Historical Museum is open the 1st Saturday of every
month. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit and see their newest
exhibits.

The Willow Springs Senior Club hosts their regular monthly meeting the
third Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in joining can come to the 
meeting. The initial cost to join is $5. Monthly fees are $3 and include
lunch. A raffle and bingo are also held each month.

Any Willow Springs resident who wishes to join the Willow Springs Senior
Club can call either Maria Barsevich at (708) 839-8717 or Dolores Nedved
at (708) 839-5696. The club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30
a.m. for  meeting, lunch and bingo.