The Regional News Thursday, February 20, 2014
Community Notes Palos Fine Arts foreign film series
items along with a selection of herbs. The Palos Heights Woman’s Club looks forward to strong comPalos Fine Arts will show the munity participation in this annual film, “The Red Violin,” on Friday, event and is most appreciative of Feb. 28, at both 1 p.m. and 6:30 the support it has received over p.m., at the Palos Heights Public the years for the many charitable Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., as part and educational donations made of its 13th annual adult foreign on an annual basis. film series. Later movies scheduled to be Ridgeland Avenue shown in the series are “The Corridor forum Debt” on Friday, March 28, and “Amour” on Friday, April 25. A draft plan to improve pedestrian and bicycle transit along Ridgeland Avenue through Palos Heights Woman’s Heights will be unveiled to the Club flower sale public at a meeting set for 7 p.m. The Palos Heights Woman’s today (Thursday), at the Palos Club is planning its annual Flower Heights Recreation Center, 6601 Sale scheduled for Saturday May W. 127th St. 17. The Ridgeland Avenue CorriOrder forms will be available dor Study seeks public input on starting next Friday, Feb. 28, at transit issues affecting Ridgeland Lake Katherine, Palos Heights Avenue between 135th and 79th Public Library and City Hall. streets. Pre-ordering is strongly encouraged. Meet women mayors Some day of sale items will be with League of Voters available on May 17. Ted’s Greenhouse is the new supplier this year In last year’s municipal elecand is promising some new floral tions, two area women were
chosen to be the leaders of their towns. In Oak Lawn, Dr. Sandra Bury won the office of Village President over longtime Mayor Dave Heilmann. In Worth, Trustee Mary Werner became the Village President. While both Palos Heights and Palos Park have had women mayors, the experience in Oak Lawn and Worth are each a first. The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area has invited these two ladies to speak at their next regular meeting on Saturday, March 8, at the Palos Heights Public Library. Coffee is on at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting begins at 10. Members of the community are invited to learn from these two leaders. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organiza- Swallow Cliff Chapter DAR Good Citizen Award winners are Elise Bowler, Andrew High School (from tion dedicated to an informed elec- left); Sergio Dominguez, St. Laurence High School; and Michele Awad, Lemont High School. torate. The League never endorses or opposes political candidates or parties. League meetings are always open to the public. For more information, call 3892888 or go to www.palosorlandlwv. org. The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution last Saturday held its annual Youth Award program to honor the winners of the DAR American History Essay and Good of Palos Park, $90 unincorporated residents of Palos Park, $90 for Citizen Awards. Spanish classes Palos Park, $95 others. unincorporated Palos Park and American History Committee for seniors, kids A Spanish immersion class for $95 others. chairwoman Maxine Piha preSpanish for Seniors will be children ages 3 to 6 will also be Both classes will be held at the sented medals, monetary awards, taught by Language in Action Inc. taught by Language in Action Inc. Palos Park Recreation Center, at and certificates to two Century on Fridays, Feb. 28 through April on Tuesdays, March 4 through 8901 W. 123rd St. To register or Junior High School students: 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. (no class April 15, from 5 to 6 p.m. (no for more information, call 671- 6th-grader Elise Blinn and 7thMarch 28). Fee is $75 for residents class March 25). Fee is $75 for 3760. grader Victoria Marshall. Elise has also been named the DAR District IV winner for her essay and will appear at the March 7 DAR District IV meeting to read her essay. Students were asked to pretend that they lived during Registration is required. and 6:30 p.m. the Revolutionary War and, using Lego creations Teen Program • The library is looking for both historical facts, discuss how the Children ages 4 and up may Children in grades 6 and up experienced and novice American war was affecting their lives. use the library’s Legos to make are invited to make a stitched Mah Jongg players. Meet at the Five local high schools nomiLego creations at the Palos Park felt bookmark for your friends on library on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at nated candidates for the DAR Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. 1 p.m., to play with and learn Good Citizen Award. Good Citizen 19, at 4:30 p.m. from those who are experienced Award chairwoman Miriam Giebel The library is at 12330 Forest players. Bring your game with presented pins, monetary awards, Heights library Glen Blvd. Call the library at 448you. The library is looking for and certificates to this year’s winupcoming programs 1530 to register. donations of gently used Ameri- ners. One of the those awarded, The following will take place at can Mah Jongg games. Space is Michele Awad from Lemont High the Palos Heights Public Library, limited, call to register 448-1473 School, has also been named the Heights library 12501 S. 71st Ave. and ask for Adult Services. DAR District IV winner, invited Swallow Cliff Chapter DAR American History Essay winners Victoria youth programs • Experience the sounds of • On Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 7 to attend the Illinois DAR State Marshall, 7th grade (left) and Elise Blinn, 6th grade, are both students at Century Junior High School in Orland Park. Tween Time Motown and discover the story p.m., join Dramatist Roberta Ran- Conference in April. Have fun with your friends and behind the legend of Berry Gordy dall as she presents an in-depth enjoy a snack today (Thursday) and the talent he gathered at The and intimate portrayal of three faat 7 p.m. This month’s theme is Spirit of Motown with Jose San- mous actresses: Bette Davis, Judy Candy Science. For children in doval on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2 Garland, and Elizabeth Taylor. grades 4-5. p.m. This program is produced Program registration is always Friday Fun in part by the Illinois Humanities appreciated. Register online at Friday Fun will take place this Council’s Road Scholars Speakers palosheightslibrary.org, by phone Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. for chil- Bureau. at 448-1473, or in person. All prodren ages 2-6. Drop in for stories, • Bring your projects to the grams are free and open to the music, treats and fun. The theme Needle Club and enjoy the com- public unless otherwise noted. will be Ship Shape Stories. pany of others while working on Teen Gaming Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. Teen gaming will take place on to noon. New members always Friday, Feb. 21 between 2:30 p.m.- welcome. 4:30 p.m. For grades 6 and up. • Thursdays at the Movies on The Mystery Shop Feb. 27 will show the film “The Storyteller Lone Ranger.” in three showings: Do you like a good mystery? 10 a.m.(with subtitles), 2 p.m. and Stagg crafts show Put your sleuthing skills to 6:30 p.m. work or just sit back and en• Palos Fine Arts will be show call for vendors joy this interactive theater pro- the film, “The Red Violin,” on Submitted photo gram. All ages are invited on Friday, Feb. 28, as part of its 13th Crafters are sought for the Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. annual adult foreign film series. Stagg High School Music BoostCrafty Kids Later movies include “The Debt” ers annual arts and crafts show Create some Dinomite Dino- on Friday, March 28, and “Amour” to be held Saturday and Sunday, saurs on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 4 on Friday, April 25. All films will March 22 and 23, at Stagg, 111th The Southtown Dahlia Club will dig into the topic of germinating seed on this Sunday, Feb. 23, from p.m. For children in grades K-4. be shown at the library at 1 p.m. Street and Roberts Road inPalos 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Crestwood Civic Center, 14025 S. Kostner Ave., Crestwood. Hills. Guest speaker John Thiermann, a dahlia grower and hybridizer, will demonstrate the most effective A. A. Stagg High School Music methods of dahlia seed germination and propagation. Boosters organization is acceptAttendees will learn how to sprout healthy seedlings with the potential to showcase an array of color, ing applications from crafters and shapes, varieties, and sizes that will provide their garden with an explosion of spectacular blooms from artists for the Art for the Season mid-summer to late fall. show. The show is well-received A seed is the embryo of plant life and its bloom could range in size from 14-inch dinner plate dahlias and well-attended. Cost is $95 per to diminutive pompons and mignons of small size. 80 sq. ft. booth space for the twoThe program is free and is open to anyone who is interested in growing dahlias and enjoying day run of the show. Nature’s grand scheme of populating the world with beautiful flowers. Refreshments and snacks will For information or to receive be served. an application, call 974-7520 or For more information on the Southtown Dahlia Club, visit www.southtowndahlia.com or follow the 361-8298. club on Facebook.
Swallow Cliff DAR bestows annual Good Citizenship, history essay awards
Recreation Roundup
Library Notes
Crafts and Bazaars
Dahlia Club plants seeds topic
Benefits and Fundraisers Suburban Cowboy Sertoma fundraiser
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Heights Garden Club will unearth hydrangeas The Palos Heights Garden Club’s first meeting of 2014 will be held Monday, Feb. 24, at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for hospitality; meeting starts at 7 p.m. Guest fee is $5. The program will be new information on hydrangeas by Dave Wanninger, Chief horticulturist at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, Wis., shown here with Garden Club member Clara Van Howe. Previously, Wanninger worked many years as horticulturist at Beaver Creek Nursery and Klehm’s Song Sparrow Farm. Before that, he operated a landscaping company and was the nursery manager at a large independent garden center. He was also a longtime instructor in the horticulture program at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wis. For more on the club, visit the website: phgc.blogspot.com.
Club Activities South Suburban Civil War Roundtable
The South Suburban Civil War Rountable will meet Thursday, American Heritage Sertoma Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., at Ed & Joe’s Club presents a Country Western Pizza, 17332 S. Oak Park Ave. in dance fundraiser on Friday, Feb Tinley Park. 28, from 7 to 11 p.m., at Chicago Members night will feature a Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. panel discussion. If coming for Music by Suburban Cowboy. dinner, arrive by 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include music, open bar, appetizers, split-the-pot Sons of Italy and basket raffles. For tickets, call Jo Anne at 403The Leone D’Oro Lodge 2700 8734 or Marilyn, 460-8618. Sons of Italy will meet Tuesday,
Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., at the Orland Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. The Lincoln Way Youth Chamber Orchestra will entertain. Din-
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