Blue Island
The Salvation Army Crossgenerations Worship and Community Center: 2700 Burr Oak Ave. — A Decoration Day party will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 in the Bingo Room. The musical guest will be John Narcissi. Ice cream and soda will be provided. Bring a snack to share. Patriotic dress encouraged. A Taco Sale Fundraiser will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 19. The cost is $5. Event includes games and prizes. Desserts will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit senior activities. Information: 708-332-0100.
Evergreen Park
Immanuel United Church of Christ: 9815 S. Campbell — Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” will be presented as part of Mozart for Millennials at 2 p.m. May 5. Interactive coloring sheets and snacks will be provided for children ready to learn how to attend live music concerts. Child care for younger children will be provided. The program will be less than one hour long. Information: 708-424-3755.
Flossmoor
Infant Jesus of Prague: 1101 Douglas Ave. — The Prayer Group will hold Mass and Healing Services at 7:30 p.m. May 6 and June 3. Mass and Prayer Meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. all other Mondays.
Homewood
St. Andrew United Methodist Church: 18550 Riegel Road —The annual Salad Luncheon/Fashion Show will be at noon May 4. The theme is “Picnic Time.” The event includes homemade salads and desserts. Tickets are $16. Reservations are required by May 2. Tickets can be purchased at the church office after 1:30 p.m. weekdays or call for a reservation. Information: 708-798-8904 or www.homewoodsaintandrew.org. Information: 708-798-8904 or www.homewoodsaintandrew.org.
St. Paul Community Church: 18200 Dixie Hwy. — The Artists in Residence Open House will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 3. The artwork of Chris Tozer, Gary Price, Kristin Murphy, Jennifer Tobicoe and Pam McDonald will be featured. Artwork will be available for purchase. Artist studio spaces are available. The Basement Listening Room will open at 6:30 p.m. May 3. The Open Mic event is free and begins at 7 p.m. Food, including empanadas, will be available for purchase. Use the west side to enter or the accessible entrance on the Dixie Hwy. side of the building. Information: contact Judith McGee atjm31[email protected] or call office manager Bev Hughes at 708-798-0700.
Matteson
Mayo A. M. E. Church: 20839 Homeland Rd. — A Prayer Breakfast will be at 9 a.m. May 4. The donation is $30. Information: 708-503-1400.
Mokena
St. John’s United Church of Christ: 11100 2nd St. — The Women’s Association Annual Garage Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 and from 9 a.m. to noon May 18. Information: 708-479-5123. A Blood Drive with Heartland Blood Centers will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 19 in the Christian Community Center next to the church. Donors will need photo identification. Registration preferred. Schedule an appointment at www.versiti.org, or call 708-479-5123. Walk-ins will be accepted.
New Lenox
St. Jude Church: 241 W. Second Ave. — The Respect Life Ministry will host “Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told” of the Divine Mercy Series from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Mondays from April 29 to June 3 in the Day Chapel. There will be no session on May 27.
Oak Lawn
First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn: 10000 Central Ave. — A Rummage Sale will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 3 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4. May 4 is Bag Day when most items will be $5 per bag. Information: 708-423-1170.
Olympia Fields
Temple Anshe Sholom: 20820 Western Ave. — “Dance for Parkinson’s” will be from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10 and June 7. Dance and fitness instructor Louise Boyd will conduct the workshops for those with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers, friends and family. Information: 224-406-9233.
Tinley Park
First Baptist Church of Tinley Park: 7025 W. 179th St. — A free Lunch and Fellowship gathering will be at 11:30 a.m. May 8. The guest speaker will be Mary Mireles of Mary’s Health Hut. Call to register at 708-532-3536.
St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church: 7399 W. 159th St. — A Drug Awareness Presentation will be at 7 p.m. May 15 in the Parish Hall. Agent Danny Romeo from State Representative Robert Rita’s office will present “The Principles of Adolescent Drug Use” and “10 Things Parents Can Do” to inform parents about reasons for teen drug use and why some develop addictions. The presentation will be one hour and include a question and answer session. Information: call Mike at 708-429-6767, Ext. 212.
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