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Things to do in Lansing this week – July 10 edition

LANSING, Ill. (July 9, 2023) – The items listed below are all public events gathered from a variety of sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved in the community this week.

Monday, July 10

5:30–7:30 p.m. – Brides through the Decades

Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., through August 19
A summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum, featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.

  • Lansing Public Library, lower level
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
  • Barb Dust, Museum Curator
    (708) 474-7497

6:30 p.m. – Crosstown Exotics Reptile Show

This library event will give patrons a chance to see and touch live animals such as turtle, pythons, and cockroaches.

  • Lansing Public Library, Community Room
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

Tuesday, July 11

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Free blood pressure and glucose screenings

The Lansing Fire Department offers monthly health checks on the second Tuesday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

  • Lansing Municipal Center
    3141 Ridge Road, Lansing

Wednesday, July 12

9:30–11:30 a.m. – Crochet & Knitting Group

Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques from this talented group! This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.

  • Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

9:30 a.m. – Pop-Up Pantry

Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.

  • Mt. Zion UFL Center
    2340 177th Street, Lansing
    708-394-3555

10 – 11 a.m. – Morning Tai-Chi

Adults 18 and older are invited to start their summer mornings with peaceful Tai-Chi sessions on the library front lawn, with instructor Brian Thompson from BNew4Life.

  • Lansing Public Library, front lawn
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

1 – 2 p.m. – Senior Virtual Reality Exploration

Seniors can get a first-hand preview of the latest high-tech virtual reality experience, thanks to funding provided by AgeOptions.

  • Lansing Public Library, Community Room
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Realtor seminar

This realtor seminar at the library will teach patrons how to improve their credit scores, familiarize them with down payment programs, and teach other reale estate-related information. Presented by Kairos Real Estate.

  • Lansing Public Library, Community Room
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

6 p.m. – Hello Weekend at Fox Pointe

Fox Pointe’s free Wednesday night summer concert series continues with Hello Weekend. The Robby Celestin Duo will get the crowd going with an opening performance. Gates open at 6 p.m., with Hello Weekend taking the stage at 7:30.

Thursday, July 13

12:30 p.m. – Pop-Up Pantry

Mt. Zion UFL Center partners with Illinois Partners In Hope to distribute a variety of donated food once or twice a week. These pop-up pantries are open to anyone, and no ID is required.

  • Mt. Zion UFL Center
    2340 177th Street, Lansing
    708-394-3555

1–5 p.m. – Library on the Go

Weather permitting, the library’s book bike will be riding around the community, giving families easy access to books and services.

  • 1–1:4.5.pm – Lan-Oak Park
    18000 Arcadia Avenue, Lansing
  • 2–2:45 p.m. – Van Laten Park
    18200 Holland Road, Lansing
  • 3–3:45 p.m. – Erfert Park
    18800 Burnham Avenue, Lansing
  • 4–4:45 p.m. – Gayety’s Chocolates & Ice Cream
    3306 Ridge Road, Lansing

7 p.m. – Trivia at Kasey’s

Trivia with Nick At Night Entertainment happens every week on Thursdays. The restaurant opens at 5 p.m. Nick will start the show around 7 p.m. 

  • Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
    17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing

Friday, July 14

9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Group

Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques from this talented group! This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.

  • Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing IL 60438

1–5 p.m. – Library on the Go

Weather permitting, the library’s book bike will be riding around the community, giving families easy access to books and services.

  • 1–1:4.5.pm – Lan-Oak Park,
    18000 Arcadia Avenue, Lansing
  • 2–2:45 p.m. – Winterhoff Park
    3299 180th Street, Lansing
  • 3–3:45 p.m. – Copper Muggers Park (formerly known as Lions Park)
    2629 183rd Place, Lansing
  • 4–4:45 p.m. – Kdulche Cafe
    3521 Ridge Road, Lansing

7 p.m. – Kasey’s karaoke

Karaoke with Joe Sibley takes place every week on Fridays at Kasey’s Banquet Hall.

  • Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
    17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing

8:30 – 10 p.m. – Super Mario Bros. showing – Library lawn

The public is invited to watch Super Mario Bros. on the front lawn of the library. Those coming should bring a lawn chair or blanket. The movie is rated PG and is an hour-and-a-half long.

  • Lansing Public Library, front lawn
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

Saturday, July 15

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Dog vaccine clinic

South Suburban Humane Society is hosting a drive-thru dog vaccine clinic at the Lansing Police Department. The cash-only clinic will offer Lansing residents’ dogs a 1-year rabies vaccines for $25, a distemper vaccine for $15, and a microchip for free. Dogs must be leashed and online registration is required.

  • Lansing Police Department
    2710 170th Street, Lansing

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Library sensory exploration

“Squishy, powdery, flaky,wet, hard, soft, and downright interesting! Come explore items with your hands, ears, eyes, and noses,” says the Library’s website.

  • Lansing Public Library, courtyard
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Brides through the Decades

Mondays 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., through August 19
A summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum, featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.

  • Lansing Public Library, lower level
    2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
  • Barb Dust, Museum Curator
    (708) 474-7497

7 p.m. – Shake, Rattle & Roll at Kasey’s Beer Garden

Doors open at 5 p.m. for the show that starts at 7 p.m. Food and drink is available for purchase.

  • Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge
    17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing

If your business, school, church, or organization is having a community event that you’d like to include in our “Things to do this week,” feel free to email the information to The Lansing Journal: [email protected].

“Things to do this week” is a new feature we are trying. Readers, send us your suggestions for how to make it even more useful to you and your family: [email protected]

Josh Bootsma
Josh Bootsma
Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.

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