COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday, Aug. 6

Lego Challenge: 2-2:30 p.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. Each week we will be offering up a different Lego challenge to complete. Make it with your Legos and then stop by our Zoom Room to share and compare with the other Lego builders.

Move And Groove: 11-11:30 a.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. We’ll be finding different ways to move together, even from a distance. Dancing, yoga, and more.

Drive-In Movies: 8 p.m. Mokena Community Park District, 10925 W La Porte Rd, Mokena. facebook.com. Unfortunately the annual music & movies series was canceled this summer due to Covid-19. Luckilywe have some fun socially distanced movies planned for this summer.

August Drive-In Movie | 7:00pm @ Orland Park Crossing: 7-10 p.m. Orland Park Crossing, 14225 95th Avenue, Orland Park. $20. eventbrite.com.

Market at the Park: 4 p.m. Crescent Park Cir, Orland Park. facebook.com. Market at the Park returns this summer.

Writers Group: 7-8 p.m. Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. facebook.com. Have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults now online via Zoom.

ZOOM PROGRAM — Being at Home & Chit Chat: 5-6 p.m. Orland Park. thebridgeteencenter.org. Throw on your favorite quarantine pajama pants, grab a salty or sweet snack, and come hang out with us.

Thursdays In The Park: 8 p.m. Tinley Park - Park District, 8125 171st St, Tinley Park. facebook.com. Bring your picnic basket, lawn chair or blanket and join us at the Outdoor Band Shell located on the east side of the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.

Friday, Aug. 7

Outdoor CoffeeCake & Crime: 9:3010:30 a.m. Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd, Frankfort. frankfortlibrary.evanced.info. Join us in the courtyard to discuss this month’s selection: Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell. In the case of extreme weather, this will be cancelled.

Virtual CoffeeCake & Crime: 1:30-2 p.m. Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd, Frankfort. frankfortlibrary.evanced.info. Join us on Zoom to discuss this month’s selection: Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell.

Storytime At Home — Swimming: 10-10:30 a.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. New themes each week feature stories, songs, and movement from the comfort of home with one of our Children’s Department staff.

2020 Stars & Stripes Golf Outing: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The Sanctuary Golf Course, 485 N Marley Rd, New Lenox. $125. (815) 485-4241. nlcc.chambermaster.com. The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce presents its 2020 Annual Golf Outing at The Sanctuary Golf Course.

Gazebo Jazz Night featuring Nuclear Jazz Quarktet: 7-9 p.m. Vogt Visual Arts Center, 17420 67th Ct, Tinley Park. facebook.com. This summer, stop by the VVAC for nights of art and jazz. Enjoy the VVAC gallery inside, featuring fine art done by the Midwest Collage Society.

Saturday, Aug. 8

Fernwood Park- Pitch In for the Parks!: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fernwood Park, 10436 South Wallace Street, Chicago. eventbrite.com.

Word — Advanced: 2-4 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Learn how to format tables and work with document templates, images, and graphics. Signup required.

Free Toddler Sports Class // Parent Meet & Greet (Ages 2-4): 10:15-11:15 a.m. Gale Moore Park, 109th & Nordica, Worth. Free. (815) 291-8827. playpensports.com. Join Playpen Sports Academy for a FREE toddler sports class, and a socially distanced parent meet & greet for ages 2-4 on Aug 8th at 10:15 AM in Chicago Ridge with snacks and drinks.

Sunday, Aug. 9

AM ME Inc 1st Annual Domestic Violence 5k Walkathon BreakTheSilence: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Vollmer Road Woods, 4162 Vollmer Road, Flossmoor. $15. eventbrite.com. Bringing awareness for all victims of Domestic Violence., We are more than enough, no more abuse, our voices will be heard.

Modified Country Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown, Oak Street, Frankfort. villageoffrankfort.com. Summary: Enjoy a variety of fresh produce, prepared foods, plants and specialty products locally grown.

Monday, Aug. 10

Chair Yoga: 1-2 p.m. Frankfort Township Lower Level, 11000 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. (815) 806-2766. Frankfort Township’s Senior Enrichment Program offers exercise classes 2x per week at the Frankfort Township Building. $25.00/8 week session or $5.00 per class.

Unplug at The Parties in The Park Summer Melt Down: 1:30 p.m. Frankfort. frankfortparks.org. 1:30 3:00 pm, Janssen Park, 116th Street & Notherby Way, Free family fun- unplug at the Parties in the Park - Summer Melt Down.

Messy Makers — Kinetic Sand: 2-3 p.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. Get your hands messy with these fun projects. Pick up the materials at the library the week before the program and then make them together in our Zoom Room.

Storytime At Home — Gardens: 10-10:30 a.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. New themes each week feature stories, songs, and movement from the comfort of home with one of our Children’s Department Staff!

Open Bluegrass Jam Session with Steve Haberichter: 7 p.m. Tribes Beer Company, 11220 W. Lincoln Highway, Mokena. facebook.com. Each Monday Night at the Tribes Brewery, starting January 6, join Steve Haberichter as he hosts a bunch of pickers & jammers! Join in or just enjoy! Tribes Brewery Front Street - Mokena, IL

New Life for Old Bags: 6-7:30 p.m. New Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox. newlenox.librarymarket.com. Join the local NLOB chapter as we make mats for the homeless from plastic grocery bags. This is a great opportunity for teens, grades 7 -12, needing community service hours.

Orland Park Toastmasters - Public Speaking: 7:15-9 p.m. Virtual Event, This event will be held via Zoom web conference, Orland Park. Free. (312) 520-4164. us02web.zoom.us. The mission of Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater

Avatar — The Last Airbender Discussion Group: 7-8 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Each week, we will discuss 3 episodes of this TV classic as we watch through the first season. We’d love to hear what you think! Signup required through Zoom.

Cut the Cable Cord: 7-8 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Learn about streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, and streaming devices, like Apple TV and Roku. Signup required.

Windows 10 — Basics: 2-4 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Familiarize yourself with Microsoft’s newest operating system. Signup required.

Tuesday, Aug. 11

Drive In Movie - Toy Story 4 (G): 7:30 p.m. Frankfort Park District, 140 Oak St, Frankfort. (815) 469-9400. frankfortparks.org. Parking lot opens at 7:30 pm, Movie starts: 8:15/8:30 pm, Hickory Creek School, 22150 Owens Road, Frankfort, $10 per car. Pre-registration is required for this drive-in movie.

Movie on the Green: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Breidert Green, Historic Downtown, Frankfort. villageoffrankfort.com. Summary: Enjoy an outdoor free movie on the big screen. Free popcorn. No pets allowed. Co-sponsored by the FrankfortPark District and Frankfort Chamber of Commerce.

Very Gentle Cardio for Seniors: 9-10 a.m. Frankfort Township Lower Level, 11000 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort. (815) 806-2766. Frankfort Township’s Senior Enrichment Program offers exercise classes 2x per week at the Frankfort Township Building. $25/8 week session or $5 per class.

Virtual Top Shelf Tuesdays: 7-8 p.m. Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd, Frankfort. frankfortlibrary.evanced.info. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM to discuss Writers & Lovers by Lily King.At 31, Casey Peabody is still clutching onto a life that her friends have already given up on.

Family Virtual Trivia - Animal Characters: Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen. homerlibrary.org.

Free Ukulele Classes: 5 p.m. Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen. Free. facebook.com. Learn to play the Ukulele Tuesdays @ 5pm through August 11th.

Show And Tell: 2-2:30 p.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. Stop by for our virtual show and tell! We want to see your cool stuff and we’ll have some fun things to share too.

Virtual Live Storytime Series + Giveaway: 11-11:30 a.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. Join the Lemont Library every Tuesday at 11a.m. for a Virtual Live Storytime Series + Giveaway.

Addiction & Family Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Lincoln, Way West High School 21701 Gougar Rd Auditorium entrance off of Gougar Rd, New Lenox. Free. nlcc.chambermaster.com. Is someone you love abusing prescription or street drugs? Are you concerned about the destructive choices he or she is making and/or in denial?

Interacting with the Internet — Security: 7-8 p.m. Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park. facebook.com. Part 2 of this 2-part Zoom webinar will discuss internet security and how to keep from having your personal devices compromised.

ZOOM LIVE — Middle School Meet N’ Greet (MS ONLY): 2:30-3:30 p.m. Orland Park. thebridgeteencenter.org. Becoming a teenager means you will discover new interests and have the opportunity to make new friends. Come make a root beer float while you play games with other students from your school.

Family Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Enjoy stories and fingerplays for preschoolers and their families. Signup required through Zoom.

Google Docs — Basics: 3-4 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Learn about Google’s free alternative to Microsoft Word. Google/Gmail account required. Signup required.

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Beyond the Blues Brothers | Virtual Presentation: 7-8 p.m. Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen. facebook.com. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Blues Brothers as we explore the movie’s backstories, mix of Hollywood genres, and impact on

Chicago-based filmmaking.

Homer Live! Kid’s Korner Online Story Time: Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen. (708) 301-7908. homerlibrary.org. . Add it to your calendar.

Crafternoon: 2-2:30 p.m. Lemont Public Library, 50 E Wend St, Lemont. facebook.com. Pick up your craft pack starting on the Monday of that week, make it at home, and then drop in our Zoom Room to show us what you made.

Protect Against Identity Theft with our Shop Shred Days at Shark Shredding: 8-10 a.m. 18781 S 90th Ave., Ste G, Mokena. tools.tinleychamber.org. Protect against identity theft by safely shredding your confidential documents with Shark Shredding. Shark Shredding hosts onsite shredding events on select days at their Mokena facility.

FREE Mental Health First Aid Class: 1-5 p.m. Virtual Zoom Meeting, Registration is being handled by Eventbrite via this link, New Lenox. Free. (815) 4626493. nlcc.chambermaster.com. The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with Sertoma Centre, Inc., is offering a free Mental Health First Aid class.

Movie Nights in the Commons: 8:30 p.m. Village of New Lenox, Illinois, New Lenox. facebook.com. The Village of New Lenox is excited to announce that we will be hosting movie nights again this summer, each Wednesday night through August 12th.

Heroes in Real Life - Phone-in Event: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. facebook.com. Listen to this talk about ordinary, everyday people thrust into difficult situations. On the date and time of event, dial 1-312-626-6799 on any phone, then enter meeting ID: 893 8123 3270.

Home Work — A Memoir of My Hollywood Years: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Join us online to discuss Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years. Signup required through Zoom.

Virtual Movie Discussion Group: 7-8 p.m. Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park. tinley.libnet.info. Watch at home and join us online through Zoom to discuss on August 12. Signup required. 1957 | NR | 91 minutes | Drama, Romance Watch here: https:// tplibrary.kanopy.com/video/wild-strawberries