Things to do in Lansing this week – July 24 edition

LANSING, Ill. (July 23, 2023) – The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.

Monday, July 24

2 p.m. – STEM Ice Cream In A Bag

Youth and families can learn how to make vanilla ice cream using a few household items and science. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

• Lansing Public Library, Teen Island
  2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

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

Tuesday, July 25

10 a.m. – Email 101

Learn how to manage your Gmail, from composing to organizing. Registration required.

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

6 p.m. – District 215 School Board meeting

The D215 Regular Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The agenda for this week’s meeting was published by The Lansing Journal on Friday:

• D215 Board Meeting Agenda

Meetings are held at the:

• TF Center for Academics & Technology
  1605 Wentworth Avenue, Calumet City

6:30 p.m. – Book discussion

Adults 18 and older are invited to discuss a different book each month. Members can pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion. The July 25 book is Storm Front by Jim Butcher.

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

Wednesday, July 26

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

9:30 – Crochet & Knitting Group

Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques. 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

10 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

6 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Board meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and citizens are welcome to attend. At this week’s meeting, Commissioners will hear a Special Use request from Mingles Bar & Grill for outdoor dining.

• Municipal Court Complex (Lansing Police Department)
  2710 170th Street, Lansing

Thursday, July 27

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.

• 1–1:45 p.m. – 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

4 p.m. – Anime Club

To Weeb or not to Weeb?…that is the question. Learn some Japanese and discuss animes.

• Lansing Public Library, Teen Island
  2750 Indiana Avenue, 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 28

10 a.m. – Morning Movie: Peanut Butter Falcon

Meet in the Community Room for a free movie experience. Concessions will be sold by Friends of the Library.

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

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.

• 1–1:45 p.m. – 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

6:00 p.m. – Friday Night Lights at Fox Pointe

Gates open at 6 p.m. for two performances — Second Hand Soul and the Shagadelics. Tickets are $10 ($12 at the door). Bring a lawn chair.

• Fox Pointe
  18138 Henry Street, 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

Saturday, July 29

8:30 a.m. – Salute to Our Servicemen ride

The Legion Riders from Chapter 697 in Lansing are hosting their 10th annual Salute to Our Servicemen ride. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with first bike out at 10:30 a.m. Last bike in: 4 p.m., followed by a pig roast, drinks, raffles, DJ, and silent auction. The cost of $20 per rider or $10 per passenger includes dinner.

• American Legion Post 697
  18255 Grant Street, Lansing IL
  [email protected]

1 p.m. – Lansing Public Library opens late

The library will open later than usual on Saturday. Their hours of 1 – 5 p.m. will lead right into the Library Block Party at 6 p.m.

• Lansing Public Library
  2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing

6 p.m. – Library Block Party

Food trucks, entertainment, and activities for all ages are scheduled for the library’s biggest event of the year. The Friends of the Library will also be selling various concessions. Fun for all ages!

• Lansing Public Library, front lawn
  2750 Indiana 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].