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.

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.

Curbside pickup

Dolton Public Library District Curbside Is currently CLOSED. It will re-open on Monday,October 2nd.

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.

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.

Cookbook Club

Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on Saturday, July 15, 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 708-849-2385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE.

Toddler Time

For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.) and 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- 849-2385, ext. 4. FREE.

Family Fun Day

Come Join us Saturday August 5, for an afternoon of free fun and activities as we close out Summer Reading and Kickoff Back – to – School. Register at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, phone and email address.

Family Game Time

Starting Tuesday, June 20 (1:30pm – 3pm) No registration required. To be held in the Youth Services area

Paint & Sip Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12pm – 1 pm. In the Josway Auditorium. To register call 708-849-2385, x 3 leave your name, phone, and email, or go to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org. FREE.

Creative Craft: Summer Time Wear

Join Ms. Barbara every 4 th Wednesday in for a new fun art craft! July 26, 2023, from 1pm – 1:30 pm, in the Kopac Room. NO NEED TO REGISTER KIDS & YOUTH 5-16 YRS. FREE!

Hammond Public Library

Address: 564 State St., Hammond

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

Email: swishl@hammond.lib.in.us

Website: www.hammond.lib.in.us

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/

Summer Lunch Bus At Franson Park

Monday - Friday from 2:15PM to 2:45PM The Riverdale Public Library District is hosting the Greater Chicago Food Depository Lunch Bus to provide free nutritious meals for children ages 18 and under throughout the summer months. Monday-Friday until August 19th, kiddos can receive free meals at Franson Park from 2:15pm to 2:45pm.

Summer Reading Challenge

Starting June 5th and ending September 5th “Our Summer Reading Challenge has begun! Read 45 books and log the titles in your logbook which you can pick up at the library during sign-up. Turn in your log by September 5th to be entered into a raffle to win cash prizes and Lego sets.”

Poetry in the Preserves Story Walk

Story changes every 3rd Wednesday of the month July through August “Follow a charming poem or short story by local author Jessica Brooks as you walk along the Major Taylor trail in Whistler Woods. A new story or poem will be posted each month so be sure to come back!”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

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

Story Time with Ms. Cheryl (Children)

Every Tuesday from 10:30AM to 11:30AM “Listen to the storytelling of Ms. Cheryl and afterwards, participate in a fun-filled craft. Ages 3 and Up.”

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.

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

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, 219-9498270 or 219-789-2783

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 -

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COLOR A PICTURE - YOU’LL FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN!

Just think back to when you were a kid, filling page after page with colorful scribbling, only updated to reflect your much-improved motor and attention skills and worldly experiences. Doesn’t it sound nice to take a leisurely hour sipping a cup of coffee and getting blissfully lost in a sea of boundless imagination?

Solutions

MIKE BUDER

Despite what many believe, appraisers primarily represent lenders and confirm a property’s value rather than determine the value. Appraisers are versed in reconciling a value for a buyer and seller to agree upon in a purchase contract. Realizing what’s involved in becoming a licensed appraiser today is useful. Typical requirements to be a licensed appraiser include completing over 150 hours of education from a certified licensing school. Passing an intensive exam and logging at least 2,000 hours of experience within 5 years. Considering the requirements to become licensed, it would seem logical to assume an appraiser’s opinion of value is more qualified than a full time, veteran real estate agent. However, during a continuing education class I attended, the instructor who was an appraiser stated that real estate agents have an advantage in determining value. Naturally, I sat up in my chair, eager to hear his explanation. The simple answer surprised me…an appraiser doesn’t go inside homes with buyers. Instead, appraisers rely heavily on the photographs and description that the listing agent wrote. Because descriptions and photographs can be deceiving, a diligent appraiser will occasionally interview the listing or selling agent to learn more about the comparable property they are planning to use. When the appraiser comes to measure and take pictures of the subject property, it seems logical that they should know all about the recent improvements. Naturally, you want them to know about the newer roof, furnace, top-of-the-line flooring and remodeled kitchen & bath. Appraisers typically have six labels they can give your property: poor, fair, average, good, very good and excellent. This is where your hard-earned money and excellent choices may let you down. Because appraisers can’t feel, touch, see and smell the comparable properties, they are inclined to give many of them average or good ratings. So even if the appraiser gives your property a very good and gives the comparable property an average rating, the dollar-for-dollar adjustments are based on a determination by a company called Marshall & Swift, and in my experience those adjustments are a mere percentage of what you probably spent or what those improvements might cost today. My seller clients rest assured in today’s market that if the appraiser comes in at a value less than the contract sale price that I will make sure the appraisal is fair. I automatically audit a copy of the full appraisal report and if necessary, I will file an appeal with supporting documentation in my effort to have an appraisal value adjusted to or toward the original contract purchase price.

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 10 (708) 418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax.net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com. Facebook Friend request Mike Buder: your comments are always welcome.

Mike Buder

A local Christian Businessman