Politics & Government

Alzheimer's Awareness and Guitar Night: The Week Ahead

A look at what's coming up this week.

MONDAY, April 16

When/where? 7 p.m. at 801 School Ave, Matteson

Keir Graff novelist and senior editor of "Booklist Online," will tell personal stories about navigating the publishing world and give advice on how to see your name in print at 7:00 pm on Monday April 16 at the Matteson Public Library 801 S. School Ave Matteson IL 60443; admission is free.

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Keir offers an insider’s perspective of the writing community and the ever changing publishing industry.  

Flossmoor Village Board Meeting

When/where? 7 p.m. at 

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Budget amendments and motorcycle awareness are both on Monday night's agenda.

TUESDAY, April 17

When/where? 7 p.m. at

When/where? 7:30 p.m. at 

"The planning committee for the 2012 Relay For Life of Homewood Flossmoor invites anyone interested in getting involved to attend!"

WEDNESDAY, April 18

When/where? 7 p.m. at

From the Rock River to Kankakee State Park, Illinois has plenty of places for an inexpensive camping trip.  Irons Oaks is here to guide you in planning an unforgettable family vacation; learn how to pick a good campsite, start a fire, set up a tent and much more.

When/where? 7 p.m. at

The school will present Navigating the Social World for Students with Social Challenges with presenter, Linda Heck, an Illinois Autism & Technical Assistance Project Trainer and Autism consultant. She has more than 30 years experience working with children with special needs, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and emotional, physical and learning disabilities.

THURSDAY, April 19

When/where? 6 p.m. at 17800 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest

Knowing the 10 Signs helps to empower people to combat the devastating financial and emotional toll that accompanies Alzheimer’s disease.

When/where? 11:45 a.m. at 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago

Professional ghost hunter and paranormal expert Richard T. Crowe will share stories about London’s most famous haunted landmarks at Saint Xavier University's 2012 John T. Farrell, Sr. Spring Forum. The event, titled “London Ghosts and the Mystery of Jack the Ripper,” is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thurs., April 19 in the Butler Reception room, located in the Warde Academic Center at SXU’s Chicago campus, 3700 W 103rd St. This event is free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, April 20

When/where? 7:30 at 330 202nd St, Chicago Heights

The Drama Group is excited to present our next production, the Pulitzer Prize winning drama, RABBIT HOLE directed by Tony Labriola. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on April 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th and 21st at 7:30pm and April 15th and 22nd  at 2pm.  The Studio Theatre is located at 330 W. 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, Illinois. 

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