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2 | July 13, 2017 | The tinley junction calendar
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Friday
Water Color Painting with
Carmelo
10 a.m.-noon. July 14,
Vogt Visual Arts Center,
17420 67th Ct. This class
is a great way for beginners
to learn how to paint.
The course is open to adults.
Teens ages 14 years old and
older can also participate.
The course runs until Aug.
4. The cost to participate is
$40 for residents and $52
for non-residents. For more
information, call (708) 342-
4200.
Fairy Tale Theatre Presents:
‘The Princess King’
4-7 p.m. July 14, Public
Library, 7851 Timber Dr.
This play is a comedy about
mistaken identities, the fate
of a kingdom and the oneand-only
chicken dragon.
Tickets are free but must
be reserved in advance. A
second show will be held
on Saturday, July 15, from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. This show is
recommended for children
3 years old and older. For
more information, call (708)
532-0160 ext. 3.
Sunday
125 Amplified
Noon-7 p.m. July 16, Oak
Park Avenue from 171st to
Hickory St. The village’s
annual block party will celebrate
Tinley Park’s 125th
birthday. The event will
feature food, free activities
and live music. Battle of the
Bands will take place from
2-4 p.m. Live music will
play on two stages throughout
the day. Attendees can
take a free trolley ride to the
event from the 80th Avenue
train station. The block party
is not a pet-friendly event.
For more information, visit
www.downtowntinley.com.
Relive the Fun: The 1950s
1-4 p.m. July 16, Landmark
Chapel & Museums,
6727 W. 174th St. During
the 125 Amplified Block
Party, the Tinley Park Historical
Society will be holding
an ice cream social at
Saenger Hall. Refresh and
revive with air-conditioning
and a free scoop. Listen to
the doo-wop melodies of
The Convertibles. An Elvis
impersonator will be onsite
for photos. For more
information, call (708) 429-
4210.
Tuesday
Tinley ROCKS Painting Party
4 p.m. July 18, Vogt Visual
Arts Center, 17420
67th Ct. This fun activity
invites all to paint and
decorate rocks for display.
Rocks will be provided,
but patrons are welcome to
bring their own. This event
is organized by Tinley Park
Rocks Kindness, a group focused
on spreading kindness
to all. For more information,
email Tracy Tyszka at
tracityszka@sbcglobal.net.
Trivia Night
7-8 p.m. July 18, Public
Library, 7851 Timber
Dr. This youth program
will challenge participants’
knowledge of music, movies
and books. For more information
or to register, call
(708) 532-0160 ext. 3.
Upcoming
Movie Screening: ‘Making a
Killing: Guns, Greed and the
NRA’
6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday,
July 24, Orland Park
Public Library, 14921 Ravinia
Ave. South Suburban
Moms Demand Action for
Gun Sense in America is
hosting a viewing of this
educational documentary.
The film depicts the gun
violence problem in America.
There will be time at
the end of the viewing for
questions and discussion.
Due to mature content, this
documentary is not appropriate
for those under 18.
For more information, visit
www.momsdemandaction.
com.
American Doughboys in WWI
7 p.m. Wednesday, July
26, Public Library, 7851
Timber Dr. Presenter and
author Robert Mueller returns
for an encore presentation
on America’s participation
in WWI. Register in
person, online or by phone.
For more information, call
(708) 532-0160 ext. 3.
WINE Down Wednesday’s -
Canvas Painting Workshop
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July
21, Vogt Visual Arts Center,
17420 67th Ct. The VVAC
will be hosting a night of
art therapy by creating and
painting 16 x 20 canvas.
Smocks or aprons are suggested.
Red and white wine
will also be available (limit
two glasses per person).
The canvas theme is “Bliss
at the Beach.” Registration
deadline is July 21.
For more information, call
(708) 342-4200.
Comedy Improv & Open Mic
Night
7-10 p.m. Saturday, July
29, Tinley Park Performing
Arts Center, 16801 S.
80th Ave. Comedy improv
troupe Graffiti on the Fourth
Wall is to perform, and an
open mic is to complete the
rest of the evening. Patrons
who wish to sing, perform
magic, play an instrument
or share any of their talents
are welcome to. There is no
fee to take part in open mic
for those who confirm a spot
before July 24. Admission
fee is $9. For more information,
call (708) 342-4212.
Introduction to Basic Stage
Combat
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday,
July 31, Tinley Park
Performing Arts Center,
16801 S. 80th Ave. This
workshop will provide
safe, hands-on instruction
to basic stage combat. This
class is instructed by Eliza
Palumbo, a certified Advanced
Actor Combatant
with the Society of American
Fight Directors. This
course is $30 for residents
and $39 for non-residents.
For more information, visit
www.tinleyparkdistrict.org.
Jazz at the Gazebo: Tinley
Park Community Jazz Band
7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4,
Vogt Visual Arts Center,
17420 S. 67th Ct. This night
will include art and jazz music.
Stop in to view local artists
works and then stay for
the smooth sounds of the
Tinley Park Jazz Band. Audience
members are asked to
bring a lawn chair or blanket.
For more information,
call (708) 620-7701.
Friends of Andrew Baseball
Golf Outing
2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,
George Dunne National Golf
Course, 16310 S. Central
Ave., Oak Forest. Friends
of Andrew Baseball will be
holding its 13th annual Golf
Outing benefitting the Andrew
High School’s baseball
team. This event is currently
seeking golfers and sponsors.
Golfers must be at least
21 years old to participate.
For more information, visit
www.friendsofandrewbase
ball.com/registration.
Night of Motown
5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,
Bremen VFW Post 2791,
17147 S. Oak Park Ave.
Cocktail hour will begin
at 5 p.m. followed by dinner
at 6 p.m. and dancing
afterward. Tickets are
$20. For more information,
contact Wally Koziel
at (773) 302-3438 or email
kozytunes02@gmail.com.
First Grade Fun: Session 2
3:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 and
15, Public Library, 7851
Timber Dr. This program
is for children entering first
grade and will introduce
first-grade concepts through
literature and games. For
more information, call (708)
532-0160 ext. 3.
Tinley Park Community Jazz
Band Concert
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
10, Bettenhausen Recreation
Center, 8125 W.
171st Street. Guests are
encouraged to bring picnic
baskets, lawn chairs or
a blanket. A small concession
stand will be available.
For more information, visit
www.tinleyband.org.
ONGOING
Sole Seekers Walking Club
6 p.m. Every Wednesday
until Aug. 31, Kiwanis
Park, 8525 175th St. This
free walking group is seeking
members who wish
to focus on increasing an
their own physical activity
to boost energy, self-confidence
and reduce stress
levels. The paved trail is 1/3
mile long and walkers can
walk at their own pace for
as long as they wish. Children,
strollers and leashed
dogs are welcome to join.
For more information, visit
soleseekers.org.
Tinley Park Farmers’ Market
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays
through October 14,
Zabrocki Plaza, 173rd and
Oak Park Avenue. A wide
variety of vendors selling
fruits, vegetables, fresh flowers
and more will be present.
For more information, email
tpfarmersmarket@aol.com.
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