Blue Island
Salvation Army Crossgenerations Worship and Community Center: 2900 Burr Oak Ave. — A “Hollywood Party” will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Bingo Room. The event includes ice cream and soda, a Hollywood trivia game and music by the Ukulele Strummers. Bring a snack to pass. A free will offering will be accepted.
Chicago Heights
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 10th St. & Ashland Ave. — A Harvest Festival and Car Show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 and Oct. 6 in the church parking lot. Pumpkins, Indian corn stalks, bake sales and refreshments will be included. The Chicago Heights South Side Cruisers will show cars from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Rain date will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6. Information: 708-754-4493.
Flossmoor
Infant Jesus of Prague: 1101 Douglas Ave. — Mass and Healing Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. A Mass and Prayer meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. all other Mondays of each month. Information: 708-799-1234.
St. John the Evangelist: 2640 Park Dr. — Adult Christian Formation classes are offered at 9 a.m. Sundays beginning Sept. 15. The classes will walk participants through the Book of Common Prayer while learning what shapes the Episcopalian faith. This is a perfect class for anyone who is considering being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church. More information is at www.mysje.org, 708-798-4150 or email office@stjohnsflossmoor.org.
Homewood
First Presbyterian Church of Homewood: 17929 Gottschalk Ave. — Free Community Dinners on Monday nights will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Non-denominational Tuesday Bible study will be at Panera Bread, 820 W. 175th St., Homewood, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Rehearsals for the Handbell Choir and the Chancel Choir will be at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the sanctuary. Information: 708-798-0490.
Shir Tikvah: 1424 183rd St. — A new Hebrew and Sunday school to meet the needs of the students will begin for children from kindergarten to high school. Information: office@shir-Tikvah-Homewood.org or call 708-799-4110.
St. Paul Community Church: 18200 Dixie Hwy. — The Basement Listening Room @ St. Paul Community Church will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Mike and Melinda Gudino, the Butterfield Creek band with Steve Ploum and church members will perform. Matty Jiles will be host for the evening. The cost is $3 for adults. Children 12 years old and younger are free. Concessions will be available for purchase. Information: 708-798-0700.
Manhattan
St. Joseph Catholic Church: 275 W. North St. — The 4th annual Pints and Pork Challenge will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 28. Craft breweries and BBQ will be featured. Ticket includes unlimited BBQ and beer, a keepsake glass, live music and a ballot to vote on the best beer and the best BBQ. The event will be rain or shine. Tickets are $45 in advance at www.PintsandPork.com or $50 at the gate,
Matteson
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church: 6201 Vollmer Rd. — Grief Share for those grieving the loss of a loved one will be at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Weekly worship services are blended services at 5 p.m. Saturdays, contemporary services at 8 a.m. Sundays and traditional services at 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Bible Studies and Sunday School/Confirmation classes will be at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Information: 708-720-0880.
Mokena
St. John’s United Church of Christ: 11100 Second St. — A Blood Drive with Versiti Heartland Blood Center will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Community Center next to the church. Donors need a photo identification. Registration preferred. Schedule an appointment at www.versiti.org or call 708-479-5123. Walk ins accepted.
New Lenox
St. Jude Parish: 241 W. Second Ave — The Life in the Spirit will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Deacon John Freund will be provide an introduction to the Life in the Spirit Seminar. Information: call John or Mary Kocourek at 815-557-8990 or 815-557-8274. St. Jude Elizabeth Ministry Remembrance Service to honor children will be at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 29. Information:www.stjudes.org-Elizabeth Ministry orElizabethMinistryStJudeNL@gmail.com.
Oak Lawn
First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn: 10000 Central Ave. — The United Methodist Women will hold a Rummage Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27 and Sept. 28. Saturday is $5 a bag day. Additional bags are $2 each. Community Market Days will be open. Information: 708-423-1170 or fumcoffice1@att.net.
Orland Park
Parkview Christian Church: 11100 Orland Parkway — My College Planning Team will present the free workshop “Navigating the College Planning Process” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19. The focus will be on helping parents of junior high and high school students find the best college and how to pay for it. Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-the-college-planning-process-parkview-christian-church-tickets-67483897153. Information: 708-478-7477.
St. Michael Parish: 14327 Highland Ave. — The Southwest Interfaith Team (SWIFT) will present “Love the Neighbor” at a Speakers Forum from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at St. Michael Parish. Registration will be 2:30 p.m. Scheduled speakers include Liz Young of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Abdul Malik Ryan, the Muslim chaplain at DePaul University and Jessica Schaeffer, executive director of the Hebrew Immigration Aid Society (HIAS) of Chicago. Doors will open at 2:30 pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item donation for Respond Now. Information: 708-253-2834 or www.swiftinterfaith.org.
Palos Park
Peace Memorial Church: 10300 W. 131st St. — The semiannual rummage sale will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 28. China, glassware, jewelry, furniture, linens, household items and clothing will be among the items for sale. Information: 773-779-7664.
Tinley Park
St. Julie Billiart: 7399 W. 159th St. — A Saint Peregrine Healing Mass with Fr. Chris Krymski from the National Shrine of St. Peregrine will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at St. Julie Billiart. Saint Peregrine is the patron saint for those afflicted with cancer, AIDS and other diseases. A light reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Information: contact Mike at 708-429-6767, ext. 212 or mike@stjulie.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church: 6850 W. 159th St. — Christian singer/songwriter and Dove Award winner Aaron Shust will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Shust received the New Artist and Songwriter of the Year by the Gospel Music Association in 2007 and his song “My Savior My God received the Song of the Year award. Tickets can be purchased at i-Tickets.com or by calling 800-965-9324. Information: 708-532-9395.
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