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AQUINAS LITERACY CENTER NEEDS ENGLISH LITERACY VOLUNTEERS - April 20 or June 1

Training workshops on Saturday, April 20 or or Saturday, June 1 from 9 am to 4 pm

90 Minutes a Week - At 1751 W. 35th Street in Chicago, IL

Registration or Information - Call Sabrina at 773-927-0512

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SHEPARD HIGH SCHOOL ARTS, CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW - April 20

Saturday, April 20 from 9 am to 3 pm
13049 South Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago - Entrance is at the back of the building at Door #12

ADMISSION $2 per person - Free parking

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HEALTH AND SAFETY EXPO - April 24

Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce - HEALTH & SAFETY EXPO
Wednesday, April 24 from 9 AM to 12 PM
5220 W. 105th St., Oak Lawn

Free Admission - Free Health Screenings - Free Raffles
Shredding event from 9:30 to 11:30 am

For more information call at 708-424-8300 - www.oaklawnchamber.com

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DISTRICT 1A LIONS HELEN KELLER - 5K RUN WALK - April 28

Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 am
Richards High School and Wolfe Wildlife Area - 106th and Central Avenue

Runners $30 / Walkers $20

Online registration at https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84813

TO FUND THESE VISION & HEARING SERVICES - LIF Hearing Screening Bus and Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Bus - All proceeds go towards the funding of the District Open Area's account, serving people where there is not a local Lions Club. The Lions of Illinois Foundation provides 13 programs that serve the blind, deaf, youth and handicapped. One of the most popular is sending our hearing or vision impaired children to summer camp!

For more information contact Frank Kirar at 708-636-2165.

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SENIOR SPRING LUNCHEON AND BINGO - May 9

Oak Lawn Senior Citizens Council
Thursday, May 9 from 12 Noon to 4 pm - Camelot Banquets ~ 8624 W. 95th Street

Family Style - 3 entrees, 4 sides - $15.00 includes gratuity

Tickets sold at Oak Lawn Senior Center - 5220 W. 105th Street (back of building)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 10 to 11 am or call at 708-499-0240

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RUN WITH THE NUNS 5K - October 13

Sunday, October 13 at 9 am
10% Early Bird Discount
Mt. Assisi Campus - www.runwiththenuns.org or 630-257-7844 x 223

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KOLBE HOUSE NEEDS WINTER COATS - Ongoing

IIn need of men’s winter coats sizes L-5XL.
Contact Sandra Botello at sbotello@kolbehouseministry.org.

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ELIZABETH SETON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION - Ongoing Invitation

Class of 1975 - E-mail at seton50reunion2025@gmail.com.

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NEAT REPEATS STORE - Ongoing

Needs Volunteers - Share your compassion, talents and time!
5 hours a week - Worth & Orland Park
All Sales benefit the Crisis Center for South Suburbia

For information contact Michelle McCarthy at 708-429-7255, Option 5 or mmccarthy@crisisctr.org

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES - ST. BLASE FOOD PANTRY - Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Location - 7834 W. 61st Place in Summit, IL

Open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 am to 11:30 am and from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

Serves all of Cook County - Call 708-563-2407 for more information.

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WORTH TOWNSHIP SENIOR TRANSPORTATION - Ongoing

Seniors 55+ and Adults with disabilities 18+

Service operates Monday thru Thursday from 8 am to 3 pm - Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance.

For more information, go to www.worthtownship.com or call 708-972-7075.

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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS - FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART - Thursdays

The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort invite you to Thursday Scripture Reflections with Sr. Marilyn Renninger to prepare our hearts for Sunday Mass.

Join either in-person or via Zoom at 10:30 am. No registration is required. Either come to the Assisi Center at the Motherhouse (9201 W. St. Francis Road) or click on “Scripture Reflections” under Upcoming Events on our website home page, fssh.net, to submit a form so you can receive a Zoom link for the next gathering.

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OSF ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT - Thursdays

Thursdays from 1 to 3 pm at Evergreen Park Library - Register by calling Sheila at 708-229-4299

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THE COURAGE PROGRAM - Ongoing

Helping moms and their babies - Seeking volunteers - Call 708-636-8001

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THE HOMETOWN COMMUNITY CAFÉ - Ongoing Invitation

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ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP - 2nd Monday of each Month

2nd Monday of every Month from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Oak Lawn Public Library located at 9427 S. Raymond in Oak Lawn, IL
Facilitator: Mary Murphy, RN

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LUNCH TO GO! - MEALS ON WHEELS - Thursday Mornings

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VOLUNTEER MEAL DELIVERY DRIVERS NEEDED - Ongoing

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BY THE HAND: BRINGING THE LIBRARY TO YOU - Ongoing Service

By the Hand is a free delivery service of Oak Lawn Library materials for Oak Lawn residents of any age who are unable to visit the building due to temporary or long-term physical impairments or mental health challenges. Patrons may also request items to be picked up by family, friends or caregivers.

Apply for services at www.olpl.org/home-delivery or call Tippi Price at 708-422-4990, ext. 615.

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THE WOMEN'S CENTER - Ongoing Request

In our nation approximately 1 million abortions are performed each year. The aborted babies aren’t the only victims. Their mothers, who in many cases were pressured into the abortion, are also victims. Sooner or later, they experience horrible grief and depression. At the Women’s Centers we try to enable women struggling with problem pregnancies to give birth and save them from grieving later.

SEEKING FAMILY ROOM DONATIONS - We need diapers in sizes 4, 5, and 6; pull-ups in sizes 4, 5, 6; boys and girls sleepers sizes 9 to 12 months; receiving blankets, new pacifier s, baby wipes, baby shampoo, and lotion. For more information, please call at773-794-1313.

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BINGO AT QUEEN OF MARTYRS - Thursdays

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CORAZÓN A CORAZÓN - Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity

Corazón a Corazón, a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of Notre Dame offering one-on-one ESL classes for adults, is in need of volunteers. Currently, Corazón has a waiting list of learners. Adults wanting to take advantage of these individualized lessons, so they will be able to participate more fully in society, must wait until someone like YOU steps up and says, “Here I am, send me.”

Please call us at 708-377-7761 or email us at
mpimentel@corazon-chicago.org to see how YOU can make a difference.

You will not need to know Spanish and training will be provided. Please help! You will be surprised at how good it will make you feel and how rewarding this ministry really is!

Call or come see us for the chance to give as you have been given.
12731 S. Wood St. in Blue Island, IL - 708-377-7761 - www.corazon-chicago.org

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KNITTING AND MORE! - Thursday Mornings

Join us at Worth Township for fun conversation and good company while working on your favorite stitching project. Share tips, get new ideas and enjoy a cup of coffee. Knitting, Plastic Canvas, Crochet, Embroidery, Cross Stitch, Latch Hook.

Thursday Mornings from 9 to 11 am. Located at Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski in Alsip. For more information call the Senior Room at 708-371-2900 ext. 28.

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AUTISM ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM - Ongoing Program

St. Coletta’s of Illinois (aka the Kennedy School) in Tinley Park now has an Autism Engagement Program. It provides structured, meaningful tasks on a daily schedule tailored to each individual.

Activities include Life Skills, Art Exploration, Sensory Engagement, Gym/Fitness and Community Outings each weekday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.

If interested call social worker Heather Benedick at 708-342-5200.

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SUNDAY TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND - Ongoing Event

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KNIGHTS OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST - Ongoing Event

Attention, single Catholic men 18-30!!!

The Knights of the Holy Eucharist, a community of consecrated brothers dedicated to fostering reverent devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord, invite you to discern your vocation at their House of Formation, located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville, Alabama.

To learn more contact: www.knights.org or email: knightsinfo@gmail.com.