LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Calumet City Public Library

Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

Phone: (708) 862-6220

Email: info@calumetcitypl.org

Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html

Dolton Public Library

Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL

Phone: 708-849-2385

Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org

Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Virtual Story Time with Mrs. Brooks

Come and join in the story time with Mrs. Brooks. For ages 3 - 12. FREE. Every 1st Wed. (10am – 10:30am) To register for the Virtual Story Time go through the calendar of events on our website at www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Virtual Zumba

Virtual Zumba with licensed instructor Yvette Roberts. Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. (5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE.

AMONG US.

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (4pm to 4:30pm)

Ages 10 + years, beginning Oct. 10, 2022. To register go to the calendar of events on our website www.doltonpubliclibrary.org OR email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org

Leave your name, email and cell number. You must download “Among Us’ on your device to play. It is free. A Zoom link and game code will be sent the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Line Dancing with “Dawn the Dancin’ Deeva”

Every Thursday, at 6pm. Please call 708-8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. A link will be sent to you the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Senior Yoga

Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE.

Senior Bridge Club

Come out for the fun every Tuesday, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm If interested register by calling 708-849-2385 or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and cell phone to register. FREE.

Virtual Workout Program with Sheena Stinson

Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and cell number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE.

Get Up & Move with Simon Says!

Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2pm to 2:30pm starting Oct. 15. A YouTube link will be emailed every 3rd Friday. Register by calling (708-849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email, cell number and the number of children participating. FREE.

Dolton Public Library District Curbside Times Monday through Friday [9am to 2pm]. FREE.

Burbio

Burbio is a one-stop free resource to find out about all the Dolton area events and activities. If your group wishes to post your events on burbio contact: groupsupport@burbio.com Sign-up at Burbio.com or download the free android or iPhone app and follow the calendars that interest you. FREE.

Chess Club

Mr. Paul Fritz, Chess Coach. January 26, 2023 from 4:00pm to 4:30pm. And every other Thursday to May 18, 2023, via Zoom and chess.com to play. Register at chess.com in addition to registering for the program. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, email and cell # or call (708-8492385, ext. 4) Date & Times subject to change. Call 708-849-2385, ext. 212. A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Program, Passport to Knowledge

Every first Monday of the month. (3:30 – 4pm). Pack your bags for a virtual trip around the world and learn about other countries and cultures. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org or call (708-849-2385) and leave your name, email and cell number. Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE.

Coffee and Chat – a Senior Experience

Are you a senior over the age of 60 and want to have conversation with other seniors. Some of the topics discussed are technology and other happenings in our world and community. Held every Wed., @ 4pm to 4:30pm. To register for the program and all the other Senior Programs call (708-849-2385) or email your registration to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org FREE.

Between the Pages: A Virtual Story Time

Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. To register call (708-849-2385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE.

Back to School Creative Craft

View our tutorial on our YouTube page, every 4th Wednesday starting October 26, at 1pm. The link will be provided on our Facebook page. FREE.

Dolton Public Library District Cookbook Club

Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11am to 1pm at the library (14037 Lincoln Avenue; Dolton, IL 60419) to discuss the selected cookbook and to taste samples that have prepared by our members from the recipes within the book. Potential new members call 708-8492385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE.

Health Fair

Health Fair, sponsored by The Dolton Public Library District. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (10am – 1pm). There will be persons and mobile trucks on hand for the following for the community: Diabetes Testing, Blood Pressure Checks, Mental Health info., HIV Testing, Podiatry Care, Dental Care, Healthy Eating and Medicare Assistance. FREE.

Junteenth

Juneteeth … A Week of Celebration. Speaker: Dr. Larry McClelland Emeritus Professor of Sociology & Community Studies – Thursday, June 22, 2023 (4pm – 5pm) – Josway Auditorium. Dr. L. McClellan’s research & writing focuses on historic highways, and the Underground Railroad in the IL area. He will focus on how the Dolton, IL area played a part in the history of African American History. To register call (708-849-2385, ext. 3, leaving your name email address and phone number. FREE.

Toddler Time. For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.)

Aand their caregivers. Every First Tuesday, 10:45am – 11:45am. 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Kopac Room, starting June 6, 2023. To join us, please register at lincoln@doltonpubiclibrary. org leave your name, email or call at 708-8492385, ext. 4. FREE.

Bicycle Maintenance & Repair

Speaker Mr. George Pence of Compleat Cyclist, Saturday, July 15, 2023 in the Josway Auditorium. Please Call (708-849-2385, ext. 3 to register leaving your full name, email address and phone number. Learn all about of how to keep your bike running smoothly and in great shape. FREE.

Health Coverage... Aske Me!

Ms. Joyce Bonner who is a licensed Insurance Broker with Health Coverage.. Ask Me! All your questions regarding insurance, health coverage, medicare, etc. covered or answered for you. Save the Date, Wed., June 21, 2023 (10am to 1pm) at 14037 Lincoln Ave., Dolton, IL FREE.

Beets in Thyme – Healthy Eating Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (10am to 1pm). Try some of the healthy eats that this group have to offer. Lets start off right, by eating healthy and lengthen our lives. Eat Well, Live Better! FREE.

Re-establishing Hope with Dr. Mary Camper DD, LCSW, MSW, FSW, CADC, DUI, SA, GA Your health & wellness are a priority to us. We understand how daily challenges affect our thoughts, mood, and behaviors. Dr. Mary Camper goes into more detail regarding this and how all can gain the support they may need. We are here because we care. Health Fair, Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (10am to 1pm). FREE

Harvey Public Library

Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426

Phone: 708-331-0757x3200

Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us

Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us

FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Join Us For Virtual Programs:

Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)

Homewood Public Library

Address: 564 State St., Hammond

Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307

Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org

Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/

Lansing Public Library

Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL

Phone: 708-474-2447

Email: shari@lansingpl.org

Website: www.lansingpl.org

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827

Phone: (708) 841-3311

Email: library@rpld.org

Website: www.rpld.org

Community Pantry Food Drive

Open to the public during business hours: Monday -Thursday 10AM to 6PM, Friday 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM “Join our Patrons Helping Patrons initiative by donating non-perishable food items to the new Riverdale Public Library Community Food Pantry. Let’s work together to help others!”

Multi-Library Geocaching Event

Join us for the 11th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event! All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participating area libraries. For each listed geocache you discover, you earn a chance to win a $25 Gift Card. To be eligible for the prize drawing, your library card from a participating library must be in good standing. All ages welcome! Find all the official clues at https://multilibrarygeocache.weebly.com/

All Things Needlework Club (All Ages)

Every Monday from 12PMto 1:30PM “Stitchers of all skill levels are invited to mingle, learn, and share tips with fellow crafter enthusiasts. Bring your latest project or join in the group project. Limited supplies available.”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

Every Saturday from 11AM-12PM “Enjoy the benefits of strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a fun and social way.”

Tutoring and Downtime (Grades K-12)

Every Tuesday from 3PM to 6PM “Get the homework help you need and afterwards enjoy hanging out with your friends playing games!”

STEM-On-Wheels (Grades K-12)

Every Thursday from 3PM to 5:30PM “Dropin Thursdays at the Riverdale Library for one-of-a-kind STEM enrichment with AAYD’s STEM-On-Wheels team! Homework help will be available as well.”

South Holland Public Library

Address: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland IL

Phone: 708-527-3160 or 708-580-6161

Email: library@southhollandlibrary.org

Website: shlibrary.org/events-calendar.

Sound Bath Meditation

Monday, June 26, 7:00 pm Community Room

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Space is limited. Join Porsha, a meditation coach certified in Music Therapy and Sound Healing, as she leads a sound bath meditation session. Bring a yoga mat or towel to sit on. Comfortable clothing is also suggested.

Calming Meditation

Wednesday, June 28, 2:30 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state using guided meditation with Brian Thompson from BNew4Life.

Crafty DIYs

Birdhouse Thursday, June 29, 6:00 pm Collaboration Space REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Bid Whist at the Library

Friday, June 30, 1:00 pm Collaboration Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Space is limited Make new friends and meet your neighbors for a stimulating game of Bid Whist. It takes four to make a game, so bring your friends!

Lunch With a Librarian Fridays in June at 1pm Registration Required Munch on some goodies while getting to know your Youth Services Librarians and some of their favorite food-related activities.

Drive-In Movie ♥

Thursday, June 22 at 6 PM Registration Required After building and decorating cardboard cars with us, pull into a parking spot for a showing of a feature film at our Drive-In Theater.

Thornton Public Library

Address: 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL. Email: library@thorntonil.us

Website: https://www.thorntonlibrary.org/

Calendar Of Events

Golden Times Seniors

I & M Canal Mule Pull Ride June 28 th , 2023

Cost $50.00 Themed Luncheon August 19 th , 2023 $35.00 50/60’s Celebration Chateau Restaurant There is a required yearly membership fee of $10.00. Please contact me, Jennifer Jones, 219-949-8270 or 219-789-2783

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

FRIENDS FROM COLDWELL BANKER

SCHERERVILLE: The sign says it all— Happiness is Home! Agents and staffers spent some time in the office last week as they take advantage of the brisk real estate market in both the Illinois and Indiana areas. Pictured here are from left—Natalie Carpenter, District VP, South Michiana Regions; Candice Morales Christian, Rita Berk, Agent Service Coordinator; Agent Abby Kirkpatrick and Agent Nick Oosting. The staff and agents are busy with the active Illinois, Indiana and SW Michigan real estate marketplace in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2023. For info call 219-865-9911.

ENJOYING THE FUN AT SUE GARZA’S PARTY AT THE UAW UNION HALL: Even little ones had a good time at the farewell party for 10th Ward Alderwoman Sue Garza Saturday June 17th, 2023. Pictured here are Adrian and Marshall, age 2 who both enjoyed the party. ***

Notice Of Paid Mailing Option

In July 2022, the cost of both printing and mailing greatly increased. Instead of passing this cost along to our long-time dedicated advertisers, we made the tough choice to eliminate our free mailing sevices to keep The Shopper alive. As of July 2022 we no longer be mailing to homes. If you would like to continue to receive a paper in the mail the cost will be $20 a month. Our new distribution plan has increased the availability of the newspaper as well as expanded the area we serve with added locations below. Thanks for sticking with us , we love our readers and communities! Thank you -

FAREWELL 10TH WARD ALDERMAN

SUE GARZA: A Festive Gala at the United Steelworkers Union Hall, 135th and Torrence Avenue was the setting for Sue to say goodby to her family, friends and supporters, Saturday June 17, 2023. The Steel hall, where her Dad, the late Edward Sadlowski was a prominent figure was an important part of her personal and professional political life over the last 8 years of her Aldermanic career in Chicago’s 10th Ward. From 5 pm to 12 Midnight, the hall rocked with fun and excitement and old and new friends catching up and congratulating Sue and her husband, Raul, pictured here. In brief remarks, Sadowski Garza praised her staff and supporters for their friendship and loyalty. Garza reminisced fondly about her father, Edward Sadlowski, was a nationally known progressive American labor leader associated with “Steelworkers Fightback,” a rank-andfile movement to better the working lives of steelworkers, “and restore union democracy.” Ed’s father before him had been a steelworker and union organizer at Inland Steel in East Chicago, In. Ed Sadlowski distinguished himself nationally as a tireless union organizer throughout his life and his daughter Sue Garza followed his lead. Best wishes to Sue Garza and her family for their tireless efforts in making the 10th “Ward a better place for all of us to live and work!

SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS: In one of our local public schools, Henry Clay in Hegewisch, two teachers are enjoying the last day of school as the children got to celebrate with a carnival of rides, live animals and delicious kid friendly food! Pictured here are Dr. Lisa Griffiths and Mrs. Annette Harris. ***

THE HEGEWISCH CONTINGENT AT SUE

GARZA’S FAREWELL PARTY: Enjoying the festivies of the gala on Saturday June 17, 2023 are friends of former 10th Ward Alderwoman Sue Garza are from left: Mike Aniol, Helen Carson, Kathy Babich, Ed Jarmuska, Bill Kress, Fred Sosinski and Helen’s son. In front is Publisher of The Hegewisch Times, Rose Zivat. The friends were all on hand to wish the former Adlerwoman well in her new adventures. ***

THE SHEDDIE GIRLS TAKING A BREAK AT AMVETS POST 43 IN BURNHAM: On a beautiful spring day, the five chums decided to visit friends at the Amvet’s Post 43, 140th and Torrence Avenue in Burnham. The ladies, all Auxiliary members, decided to bring some spring cheer to Val and hubby Tom Piotrowski. Pictured here are Gloria, Cathy, Mary, Judy and Trudy. The gal’s usual allegiance is to The Shed on Chicago’s East Side, but while renovations are being done there, the gals are visiting another Post! ***

CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TALKS WATER—That is, How Important is Water To You? Following the 2 pm meeting, Guest Speaker Gerry Surufka, Superintendent of the Calumet City Water Department will discuss this very important subject with members and guests. He asks us, “Do we ever stop and think about the amount of water we each use every day? And how vital it is to our very existence?” Surufka will be discussing this very important subject starting at 3 pm Sunday July 9, 2023 at the Calumet City Historical Society home, 760 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City, Il. He will be happy to discuss this utmost essential substance of our survival as well as how the Calumet City Water Department works to keep us well supplied with a clean and healthy source at our fingertips. He will also discuss the difference between bottled and tap water and the test and safety of our city water. Call for info-708-8329390 or 773-814-1520.

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SUMMER SOLSTICE, JUNE 21, The Longest Day (Summer Solstice) is observed on June 21. The timing shifts because it depends on when the Sun reaches its northernmost point from the celestial equator. As the sun creeps up over the hills and into your town, you’ll know it’s here. That blessed time of year when barbecues and beach trips reign, when work slows and summer holidays mean getting together with friends and family.