Mentoring program provides school supplies in Matteson
About 50 families in need received school supplies this month thanks to a shopping trip by Matteson School District 162 administrators supported by the Making Disciples Boys Mentoring Program.
The south suburban organization has partnered with the school district for the past six years, this year giving $3,000 for everything from backpacks to notebooks to earbuds.
Matteson School District 162 director of special education Jaime Goodley and assistant director Rebecca Dixon shopped for supplies with Eric Bassette, who founded Making Disciples with his wife, Annette, in 2015. Bassette also bought items for two families shopping at WalMart that afternoon.
“We like being able to give back to the community. Education is essential for our children’s well being and development,” Eric Bassette shared in a news release.
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Lansing hearing for Pace set for Aug. 29
The public can provide input on a proposed continuation of the Lansing Area On Demand services with adjusted service hours, thanks to a public hearing Pace will hold from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Lansing Municipal Center, 3141 Ridge Road.
The service, which began Oct. 7, offers reservation-based shared rides for the public within the Lansing area. The pilot program is concluding, and the agency wants to continue the service with an adjustment in current operating hours, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. New hours would be 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Aug. 29 to be included in the official hearing record. Do so by attending the hearing; filling out a public hearing comment form at PaceBus.com/public-hearing-comments; emailing [email protected]; mailing Pace, 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, Attn: Community Relations Department; or calling (847) 354-7943. Details about Lansing Area On Demand are at PaceBus.com.
Plum Creek Nature Center hosts Festival of Arts
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s new Festival of Arts, set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township, allows participants to experience how nature fuels creativity.
“All of the activities that will be happening are connecting nature and a form of art, whether that’s visual, audiovisual or culinary arts,” said Heather Van Zyl, the center’s facility supervisor. “We’re having different folks out to offer activities, and there’s going to be a musical zoo where people can try out different instruments. We’re connecting that to bird calls and insect calls – things you hear in nature. We’re going to have yoga happening, focusing on movement of animals. How does movement connect with animals?”
Cooking demonstrations, prairie-related art by Carrie Carlson and “en plein air” painting are among the activities planned, and items will be sold. “If anyone is interested in art or nature or just having a great time, you should come out for our festival,” Van Zyl urged.
The nature center is at 27064 S. Dutton Road, north of Goodenow Road near Beecher. Information is at ReconnectWithNature.org.
Artist reception set for Aug. 28 at Moraine Valley
Watercolor paintings and ceramic objects by Ana Žanić will be featured through Sept. 21 in the Robert F. DeCaptrio Art Gallery in the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills.
“Origin: Wondrous Worlds” reflects the artist’s experience of moving to the United States from Croatia as a young adult. She blends elements of nature in pieces that evoke undersea life, abandoned landscapes and other imaginative work.
Žanić, who has a master’s degree in fine arts and education from the Academy of Fine Arts at the University of Zagreb, Croatia, has shown her work in Croatia and the United States.
The free exhibit can be seen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Information is at 708-974-5500.
Rummage sale set at Children’s Farm
The Children’s Farm at The Center hosts its annual fall rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 22 through 24 at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.
The sale features four areas with thousands of items: the riding arena, lawn by the arena, furniture tent and “twice as nice” clothing boutique. It takes place rain or shine, and Aug. 24 is bargain day.
All purchases support The Center’s mission. Information is at 708-361-3650.
Anointing of the sick planned for first responders
First responders and their family and friends are invited to participate in an anointing of the sick with exposition of the blessed sacrament at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, 10621 S. Kedvale Ave. in Oak Lawn.
The free mind-body-spirit program will focus on cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, along with sleep health and cognitive behavior therapy information. Details are at 708-425-2850.
Pedal Palooza set for Saturday in Palos Park
Bicyclists of all ages can participate in Pedal Palooza 2025: A Community Bike Ride & Festival, which includes rides and family activities, Aug. 23 at Church of the Transfiguration, 12219 S. 86th Ave., Palos Park.
Check in at 7:30 a.m. for a 25-mile ride that begins at 8 a.m.; check in at 9 a.m. for a 5-mile ride that starts at 9:30 a.m. All riders must have their own bike and helmet and be at least 8 years old.
Family-friendly activities are planned from 9 a.m. to noon and include bicycle safety demonstrations, wacky races, face painting, crafts, carnival games, a live DJ and a food truck.
The event is free. Anyone younger than 14 must be with a parent or guardian. Park in the rear lot of the church, Plush Horse or Palos Park Metra station. Information is at 708-448-1200.
Mingle with doctors at Franciscan Health
The community is invited to a free Meet our Docs event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at The Spine at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, 20201 S. Crawford Ave.
Participants can learn about providers, their practices, and services and specialities they offer. The Ion Robot, a technology used in the early detection of lung cancer, will be demonstrated.
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Free chair massages, refreshments and giveaways, including the chance to win a 65-inch 4K Roku smart television with voice remote are included. Registration is required by visiting lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xvg8khk, emailing [email protected] or calling 708-668-4797.
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