ENTRY DEADLINE SATURDAY, MAY 13TH. The Beverly Art Center’s 5th Annual Digital Photo Contest, hosted by the BAC Young Adult Board and open to ages 21-35. Applications available from the Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, or www.beverlyartcenter.org. Exhibit Dates June 1st to 25th also at the Center. Award presentation Fri., June 22nd 7-9pm. Info: 773-445-3838 or laura@beverlyartcenter.org.
Fri., May 11th Boy Scout Troop 788 annual Spaghetti Dinner 4:30pm – 7pm at Christ Memorial Church 2440 York St. Bake Sale and Raffles including 4 vouchers to White Sox game, Wine tasting for 4 at Cooper’s Hawks, 2 tickets for Chicago Wolves, and gifts certificates for various restaurants. Dinner Tickets $6, children 4 and under free. Carry outs available.
Sat. May 12th, Grace United Methodist Church, 12739 Maple Ave., Annual Flower and Plant Sale, just in time for Mother’s Day! 8am – 3pm. Big, healthy hanging baskets, annual flats, perennials, herbs, tomato plants and much more! For info: 708-388-5340
Sat., May 19th Outdoor Flea Market, Christ United Methodist Church 3730 W. 119th St. Alsip. Shop till you drop. Flea Market also held June 16th and July 21st. Vendors Welcome. Info/registration/lots 708-385-8034.
Sun., May 20th 1pm. Annual meeting of the Blue Island Historical Society will be held at the BIHS/Albee House, 13018 Maple Avenue. All members are encouraged to attend. Not a member? Please consider joining! Call 708-371-8546 for membership information.
Sun., May 20th, 3pm 42nd Annual Benefit Concert. The Community Renewal Chorus and All God’s Children at United Methodist Church 405 S. Euclid Ave. Oak Park. Ticket donation $20/groups of 10 or more $15/children under 12 free. Info: Marge at 708-371-8347 or crchorus.org.
Sun., May 20th,, 42nd Annual Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Home Tour including 5 outstanding homes and a Gothic church. Self guided, bike or Trolley tours start at the Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th St. Chicago 11am to 3pm. Homes are open 11am to 5pm. Call 773-233-3100 for advance tickets $25. Tickets at the door $30. The Trolley is an additional $5. Trolley times are 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 3:00.
Thu. May 24th & Fri. May 25th – 3pm-6pm Paul Revere Intermediate School, located at 12331 S. Gregory will host a Rummage Sale in the school’s gymnasium. Info: 708-385-4450, ext. 7338 or email Karin Peterson at kpeterson@district130.org.
May 30th through Aug., 1st. Original watercolors, oils, printmaking, sculptures, ceramics, photographs, and mixed media are needed for Moraine Valley Community College’s Gallery 2012 Community Art Show. Accepted works will be on display in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery in the Fine and Performing Arts Center on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Awards presented Sat., June 2nd, 2-4 pm. Artists must be 18 or older and within 50 miles of campus. Info: call Jennifer Kiekeben, 708-608-4231, or e-mail kiekebenj@morainevalley.edu.
Sat., May 26th , 10am Bethel Pentecostal Church and CASA Blue Island presents their 39th annual Memorial Day Observance at Lincoln Grade School 2140 Broadway. Music, speeches, refreshments and the opportunity to thank our vets for their service.
Fri., June 1st Third Annual Ladies High Tea Party presented by Sertoma Center, Inc.. 11am – 3pm at Crystal Tree Country Club, 10700 West 153rd St. Orland Park. Tickets $40. Reservations required by May 23rd. Info 708-730-6206 or achmura@sertomacentre.org.
Wed., June 6th, South Side Job Fair. 10am to 2pm Bethany Union Church 1750 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Please bring resumes and come prepared for on-site interviews! No registration fee. Open to the public. A Bev-Mor Community of Churches project. Info: 773-908-4948
Sun., June 24th, 4pm Fourth annual Interfaith Day of Prayer to Heal and Renew the Environment. People of every religious faith are invited to meet at the Cal Sag Waterfall in Blue Island. There they will celebrate an interreligious and highly participatory ritual of spiritual cleansing and renewal for the water, land and air of our planet. With drumming, blessings, holy water, and prayer, they will take action together to spiritually heal and protect our natural world. For info 708-528-9862 or 773-370-9862 revrod@comcast.net
COMING EVENTS
Yes, St. Donatus Feast/Carnival will begin Wed., August 1st
Yes, Blue Island house walk will be Sun., September 16th