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Business Briefs................ 8
Photo Op......................12
Pet of the Week.............12
Standout Student...........14
Puzzles..........................26
Classifieds................ 31-40
Sports...................... 41-48
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THURSDAY
Writers’ Group
7 p.m. April 5, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. New or experienced
writers are welcome
to share work for
constructive feedback and
encouragement. For more
information, call (708) 428-
5151.
FRIDAY
Candy Creation Challenge
5 p.m. April 6, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Teen can
create things out of candy.
Meet the Artist: Kip Pasta
7 p.m. April 6, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Kip Pasta
is a Chicago native whose
abstract wood sculptures
have been recognized by the
Chicago Artists Coalition.
The simple, linear lines of
each piece translate into an
intricacy that reflects and
complements a space, while
compelling the viewer to become
a subjective observer.
Creative Building Contests
w/ Peppo’s
7:30-10:30 p.m. April 6,
The Bridge Teen Center,
15555 S. 71st Court. Students
will be challenged in
a paper airplane building
contest, as well as other innovative
building competitions.
Free sandwiches from
Peppo’s and an acoustic music
set by our friend Logan
Miller. This is a free event
for teens in grades 7-12. For
more information, call (708)
532-0500 or visit www.theb
ridgeteencenter.org.
SATURDAY
I Love Dinosaurs
11 a.m. April 7, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Ages 3-7.
Dinosaur stories and activities.
Limit: 20 children.
Super Smash Bros.
Tournament
1-3 p.m. April 7, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Grades K-8
can battle in this one vs. one
tournament. People can register
to compete, or watch
and cheer.
Bingo
2 p.m. April 7, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Adults ages
18 and older can grab their
daubers and join us for coffee
and bingo. No registration
required, but seating is
limited.
MONDAY
Magazine Giveaway
Begins at 9 a.m. April
9-13, Orland Park Public
Library, 14921 S. Ravinia
Ave. The library is to celebrate
National Library Week
in the lobby with a magazine
giveaway of last year’s
magazines. No reserves or
requests taken.
TUESDAY
Sign Language Classes
April 10-May 29. Cultural
Center, 14760 S. Park Lane,
Room 201. Spend your
Tuesdays learning the art of
American Sign Language.
The eight-day series of
classes will provide a basic
knowledge of sign language.
A family class is taught from
6-7 p.m. (at least one adult
must be registered with
child. Open to children age
5 and older). An adult class
from 7-8 p.m. (16 and older).
Fee is $50 for residents, $80
for non-residents. Registration
info available at (708)
403-7275.
Volun-teens: Let’s Get
Ready for Kindergarten
3:45-5:15 p.m. April 10,
Orland Park Public Library,
14921 S. Ravinia Ave. Teens
can help with the Getting
Ready for Kindergarten program.
They will be working
with librarians and children
to do crafts and games. Children
ages 4-5 will learn what
to expect from their first day
and some kindergarten basics:
following directions,
motor skills and math concepts.
Parents received a
handout to help practice at
home.
#Relationshipgoals
5-6 p.m. April 10, The
Bridge Teen Center, 15555
S. 71st Court. Students will
find out what makes relationships
with others, family,
friends and boyfriend/
girlfriend meaningful and
happy in order to treat them
with more care and purpose.
This is a free event for teens
in grades 7-12. For more
information, call (708) 532-
0500 or visit www.thebri
dgeteencenter.org.
DIY Drop-In: Festive Glass
Painting
7 p.m. Tuesday, April
10, Orland Park Public Library,
14921 S. Ravinia Ave.
Adults can create new glass
designs that can be the talk
of the party. All supplies
provided. No registration required
but space is limited.
Priority is given to OPPL
cardholders.
WEDNESDAY
Volun-teens: STEAM
Challengers Jr.
4 p.m. April 11, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Teens will
help children do challenges
in the STEAM Jr. program.
Culinary: Baked Alaska Cake
w/Joliet Junior College
Culinary Arts
4-5:30 p.m. April 11, The
Bridge Teen Center, 15555
S. 71st Court. Students will
learn to make the classic
dessert, Baked Alaska, an
ice-cream cake covered with
an igloo of meringue. This
is a free event for teens in
grades 7-12. For more information,
call (708) 532-0500
or visit www.thebridgeteen
center.org.
3D Printing (HS Only)
4-6 p.m. April 11, The
Bridge Teen Center, 15555
S. 71st Court. Students will
learn how to use a 3D printer,
layering material under
computer control to create
virtually any shape. This is a
free event for teens in grades
7-12. For more information,
call (708) 532-0500 or visit
www.thebridgeteencenter.
org.
Around the World: French
Cooking
4-5:30 p.m. April 12, The
Bridge Teen Center, 15555
S. 71st Court. Students will
learn about French culture
while making crepes to enjoy
together. This is a free
event for teens in grades
7-12. For more information,
call (708) 532-0500 or visit
www.thebridgeteencenter.
org.
UPCOMING
Microsoft Word Part 2
11:30 a.m. Thursday,
April 12, Orland Park Public
Library, 14921 S. Ravinia
Ave. Patrons can discover
advanced options. Prerequisite:
Microsoft Word Part 1.
Stampede! The Gold Rush
2 p.m. Thursday, April 12,
Orland Park Public Library,
14921 S. Ravinia Ave. Patrons
can learn about the
Gold Rush from someone
who lived it. Time traveler
Jeannie Wimmer, played
by Martina Mathisen, is to
share the true tales of the
Gold Rush.
Lady - A Women’s Expo
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday,
April 21, Tinley Park
Convention Center, 18451
Convention Center Drive.
Join 22nd Century Media,
publisher of The Orland
Park Prairie, and Planet
Fitness for the fifth annual
expo. Lady is to welcome
more than 90 vendors, a
cooking demo stage, free
fitness classes, activities
and more. Free admission
and free parking. For more
information, call (708)
326-9170 ext. 16 or visit
www.22ndcenturymedia.
com/lady.
Orland Days
May 31-June 3, 153rd
Street Metra station. Orland
Park Lions Club. Special
Kids Day is scheduled for
Thursday, May 31. For more
information, visit www.or
landparklionsclub.com.
Sandburg Class of 1978
40th Reunion
6-11 p.m. Friday, July
27, Silver Lake Country
Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave.
in Orland Park. Tickets are
$62 and include heavy hors
d’oeuvres, DJ, photographer
and digital memory
book. Cash bar available. To
RSVP and purchase tickets,
visit www.ReunionDB.com.
For more information, email
cshs78reunion@gmail.com.
ONGOING
The Eclectic Collections of
Marion
Through April, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave., lobby display
case. Marion Nowakowski
displays her collection
of knickknacks and
keepsakes, from world history
to pop culture mementos
to the photo frames and
soda bottles of yesteryear.
Bookmark Competition
Throughout April, Orland
Park Public Library, 14921
S. Ravinia Ave. Youths can
celebrate Children’s Book
Week by entering the bookmark
creation contest. Designs
can be made into a
bookmark. Patrons can pick
up forms in Youth Services
starting April 2. Winner to
be drawn May 7.
Have an item for calendar?
Deadline is noon Thursdays. To
submit an item to the calendar,
contact Editor Bill Jones at
(708) 326-9170 ext. 20 or
bill@opprairie.com.