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 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

Women’s Bible Study

Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 –11:00 a.m. beginning on September 12. We will begin our season with a 7-week study of the Old Testament book of Micah. After we complete Micah, we plan to study 1 & 2 Timothy (10 lessons). We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 708- 331-0391 or Carol at 708-339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Speed Dating

12 Dates in 1 Hour happening Saturday August 26, 2023 call 219-805-DATE

Love is in the Air

Social Hour 4:30pm Ask about the “Men’s Night Special” Dress Attire Upscale 2 Groups Ages 21-44 Ages 45 and up Entertainment: Comedian MOMS Mabey Singer: Bruce Pearson Venue:Kasey’s - 17800 Lorenz Ave Lansing, IL “Important” Must RSVP. RSVP to... Love Connector DR Patikas Information Hotline: 219-805-3283 Call...Text

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

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 -

MEET AND GREET AT DON ANDRES IN HAMMOND: Despite the road construction in Hammond, Indiana, the authentic Mexican Restaurant Don Andres is thriving! Pictured here on Sunday are Parnell and Wilma Ward of Calumet City and yours truly after church. The restaurant has an extensive selection of authentic Mexican breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Parnell, Wilma and Janice Minton Kutz were all parishioners at St. Columba Church in Hegewisch before it closed down a few years back. Now we each have found other places of worship-in this case Parnell and Wilma attend the gorgeous St. Joseph church near the restaurant while I found my spiritual home at St. Florian (Christ Our Light) in Hegewisch. In any event do try Don Andres, 5318 Hohman Avenue (219-937-0000) in Downtown Hammond. Parking is on the street nearby. ***

CATCHING UP ON OLD TIMES—Jessie Camarina and Bobby O Oleniczak at Steve’s on Friday August 11, 2023. Bobby O and Jessie used to work at US Steel in the day and were reminiscing on the good old days at the “Mill” where most of the men from Hegewisch, the East Side and South Chicago used to work.

THREE GENTLEMEN DINING AT STEVE’S LOUNGE: It’s the place to see and be seen every Friday—Steve’s Lounge, 13200 S. Baltimore in Hegewisch. And, many Fridays, you will see locals Attorney John Wrona, former restaurateur Larry Mancini and businessman Mike Lazzara front and center at the popular eatery! Steve’s carries an extensive choice of fresh fish dinners along with his popular fried chicken, Polish and kraut and meat loaf. On these hot summer evenings what better place to be than at Steve’s in the cool A/C! ***

ONE MORE PIC OF FR. MITCH AND THE DRAUS FAMILY FROM LAST WEEK:

Featuring Fr. Mitch Pacwa and the Draus family of Hegewisch. Fr. Mitch and Fr. Dave of St. Florian concelebrated a Mass together on Friday August 11, 2023 and pictured here are many of the Draus cousins and family members. Fr. Mitch is regularly featured on EWTN (Eternal Word Televison Network-Channel 119 on Comcast). He hosts the following shows there: Tuesday 10 p.m. Scripture and Tradition; Wednesday day 1 p.m. EWTN Open Line Wednesday and Wednesday 7 p.m. EWTN Live. ***

WHO’S NEW? BABY JUNIPER MEECE

THAT’S WHO: Proudly holding her 3 month old daughter Juniper is Morgan Rasberry, of Griffith, a teacher at Frank Hammond Elementary. Morgan, who teaches 3rd Grade at Frank Hammond, is on maternity leave from the school and is about to meet up with her fellow teachers at Schoops in Munster, Indiana. She plans to introduce baby Juniper to her teacher friends. What a lovely end of summer meet and greet this was! ***

SYDNEY LEIGH MINTON BARRY AND HER PUPPY: This precocious tot is showing off her new puppy “Alfred.” Now almost two and a half, Sydney takes delight on all she sees around her! ***

A TEARFUL FAREWELL TO BRICK FROM HIS FAMILY: This beautiful retriever went over the rainbow bridge last week. His family hurting and comforted by the staff at Ridge Animal Hospital in Lansing. As a memorial to this beautiful dog, the staff lit this candle that says it all. What a kind testimony to a beloved pet on behalf of the Ridge Animal Hospital staff. ***

For inclusion in Neighbor 2 Neighbor, please call Janice at 708-302-8585 or write to her C/O Coldwell Banker, 20 E. US 30, Schererville, IN 46375, or e-mail her at janice.mintonkutz@cbexchange.com

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BACK TO SCHOOL!

In the United States, the first schools began in the 13 original colonies in the 17th century. For example, Boston Latin School, which was founded in 1635, was the first public school and the oldest existing school in the country. The earliest schools focused on reading, writing, and mathematics.

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