St. Lawrence O'Toole celebrated Family Reading Night. This night is sponsored by Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian, and the Illinois Center for the Book. | Supplied photo

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Updated: December 29, 2011 4:22PM

Sunday | 1

Reading Program: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, offers an adult winter reading program beginning Sunday. For every book participants read, they will get a raffle ticket for prizes. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Substitute Teaching: Registration is open for a “Foundations of Effective Substitute Teaching” course to run Jan. 24 to Feb. 1 at South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. Cost is $79. Information: www.ssc.edu or (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2231.

Volunteer Tutors: South Suburban College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, is seeking tutors to participate in the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program designed to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors. SSC is looking for math and literacy tutors. A new session will run Feb. 8 to 23. Information: Matthew Beasland, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2558 or mbeasland@ssc.edu.

Light Recycling: Will County has 13 electronic recycling centers that will accept Christmas lights along with other electronics. Information: www.willcountygreen.com.

Girl Scouts: The United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St., Country Club Hills, is looking for adult volunteers to head a Girl Scout troop. Information: Stephanie Grayson, (708) 798-0951.

Free Psychotherapy: The Governors State University Psychology Department is offering free psychotherapy to residents age 18 and older. Confidential one-on-one sessions are held with a GSU graduate student of psychology under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist. Sessions are conducted in Matteson. Information: (708) 235-2841.

Gadgets Available: The Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St., has e-readers, MP3 players and digital cameras for patrons to try out and learn how to use. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Monday | 2

Holiday Closings: Many government offices and libraries will be closed Monday in recognition of New Year’s Day. Call ahead to check if regularly scheduled programs will go on.

Game Day: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers its Game Day program for participants age 55 and older at 1 p.m. Mondays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Christian Crafters: The Salty Christian Crafters Prayer Shawl Ministry meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Information: (708) 798-0700 or (708) 756-0673.

Seniors Lunch: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers its Let’s Do Lunch program for adults age 55 and older at noon Mondays and Wednesdays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave., Homewood. Activities such as bingo, movies or speakers follow the lunch. The cost is $3.75 for residents and $5.50 for nonresidents. Reservations are due by noon Friday for Monday’s lunch or by noon Tuesday for Wednesday’s lunch. Registration: (708) 957-7275.

Tuesday | 3

Library Closed: The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd., will be closed through Tuesday for repairs. Items due during the closing period may be returned to the book drop on the west side of the building. Information: (708) 748-3731.

Stamp Club: The Park Forest Stamp Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of the month at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. The club hosts an auction of stamps and related materials. Information: (708) 798-1896.

Kiwanis Club: The Kiwanis Club of Park Forest meets at 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Holiday Inn, 500 Holiday Plaza Drive, Matteson.

Poker Game: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts a poker game at 2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., Homewood. Information: (708) 957-0300 or www.hfparks.com.

Toastmasters Meetings: The Homewood-Flossmoor Toastmasters meet from 8 to 10 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Sylvan Learning Center, 17936 S. Halsted St., Homewood. Participants learn how to overcome the fear of giving speeches. Information: (708) 903-0692.

Tree Recycling: The Forest Preserve District will offer a free tree recycling program through Jan. 9, with three drop-off sites around the county, including one at Monee Reservoir, 27341 Ridgeland Ave. Information: (815) 727-8700.

Chess Club: The Glenwood Chess Club meets 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Blakey Center, 1 Rebecca St. Information: Ken Windmon, (312) 925-9447 or kennethwindmon@gmail.com.

Boy Scouts: Cub Scout/Boy Scout Troop 386 is recruiting boys age 6 and older. Registration and meetings are held 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays at United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St., Country Club Hills. Information: Maurice Cotton or Lewis Jones, (708) 798-0951.

Line Dancing: Line dancing lessons are offered 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the Steger Community Center, 3501 Hopkins St. Cost is $2 per class. Information: (708) 709-0288.

Line Dancing: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District hosts line dancing at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., Homewood. Information: (708) 957-0300 or www.hfparks.com.

Rotary Club: The Matteson Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Dusties Restaurant, 4012 Lincoln Highway, Matteson. Information: (708) 429-6970.

Wednesday | 4

eReader Clinic: The Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., will host an eReader Clinic 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Participants will get one-on-one help setting up their eReader devices. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Beginner Computer: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer a Beginner Computer Mouse and Keyboard class 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration is required. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Teacher Certification: Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, will host an information session on its Alternative Certification Program at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Information: (708) 534-4399 or www.govst.edu/altcert.

Grassroots Homeschoolers: Grassroots Homeschoolers meets 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6303 W. Vollmer Road, Matteson. Information: (708) 720-1637 or grassrootshomeschoolers.com.

Line Dancing: St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood, offers line dancing at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Information: (708) 306-2785.

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Homewood meets at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Calumet Country Club, 2400 175th St., Homewood. Information: (708) 799-6020.

Open Bridge: The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers open bridge for adults age 18 and older from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Dolphin Lake Clubhouse, 183rd Street and Governors Highway, Homewood. Cost is $5. Information: (708) 957-0300.

Thursday | 5

Yarn Ballers: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host the Yarn Ballers Club for knitters and crocheters from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Information: (708) 481-5333.

Toastmasters Club: The South Suburban Toastmasters meet at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the South Holland Community Center, 501 E. 170th St. Information: (708) 790-5787 or www.toastmasters.org.

Lecture Series: The Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Blvd., hosts lectures on a variety of subjects at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Coffee will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Information: (708) 748-3731.

Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Chicago Heights meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Olympia Fields Drive. For reservations, call (708) 203-0780 and ask for “Rotary.”

Friday | 6

Electronics Class: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer Unboxed from noon to 3 p.m. Friday. This class teaches how to use a new electronic device. Registration: (708) 481-5333.

Teen Movie: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host Teen Movie Day 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Participants can vote for their favorite movie on the library website. Registration: www.richtonparklibrary.org or (708) 481-5333.

Fish Fry: The Knights of Columbus hosts a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at St. Liborius Hall, 3440 Halsted Blvd., Steger. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children age 9 and younger. Information: www.stliboriuskofc.com.

Toastmasters Meeting: The Park Forest Toastmasters meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. Participants learn how to overcome the fear of giving speeches. Meetings are free of charge. Information: (708) 283-0138 or www.parkforest.freetoasthost.net.

Saturday | 7

Tree Recycling: The second annual Community Christmas Tree Recycling Program will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday and Jan. 14, at Iron Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., Olympia Fields. Christmas tree lights will also be accepted for recycling. Information: Jennifer Molski, (312) 804-0496 or jennifermolski@gmail.com.

Blood Drive: The Posen Park District will host a blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Posen Community Center, 14401 Campbell Ave. Information: (708) 362-4044 or (708) 371-1484.

Play Performance: The Children’s Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the college, 15800 S. State St., South Holland. Information: (708) 210-5741 or boxoffice@ssc.edu.

eReader Clinic: The Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., will host an eReader Clinic 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 672-8017.

Dog Mushers: A Celebration of Winter event will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor. The event will include cross-country skiing, winter bingo, a dog musher demonstration and other events. Information: (708) 957-0300 or www.hfparks.com.

Digital Scrapbooking: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will offer a digital scrapbooking workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: (708) 481-5333.

MS Group: The Crete Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 10:30 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St. The meetings are handicapped accessible. Information: (708) 624-9272.