LANSING, Ill. (August 6, 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, August 7
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 p.m. – Common Ground Meeting
In a diverse community like Lansing, Illinois, Common Ground offers opportunities for residents to learn more about each other through one-on-one conversation. This group meeting of Common Ground is open to interested newcomers.
- Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Tuesday, August 8
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, August 9
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
1 p.m. – Clay pinch pots
This teen-focused event will teach participants how to make their own clay pinch pots. Once the pots are baked, they’ll be painted. Registration required.
- Lansing Public Library
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
6 p.m. – Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats
Fox Pointe’s free Wednesday night summer concert series continues with Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats. Brian Mundee will open the night. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the headliner taking the stage at 7:30.
- Fox Pointe
18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Thursday, August 10
4:30 – 6 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.
- 4:30–5 p.m. – Lan-Oak Park
18000 Arcadia Avenue, Lansing - 5–5:30 p.m. – El Encanto Food Truck
17829 Burnham Avenue, Lansing - 5:30–6 p.m. – Schultz Park
3340 N Schultz Drive, Lansing
6 p.m. – Human Relations Commission Meeting
The Lansing Human Relations Commission meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.
- Lansing Public Library
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, August 11
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
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. – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
The public is invited to watch Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on the front lawn of the Lansing Library. Those coming should bring a lawn chair or blanket. The movie is rated PG with a runtime of 1:42.
- Lansing Public Library, front lawn
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Saturday, August 12
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Book sale at Lansing Library
The Lansing Library is having a book sale, selling a variety of materials, including children’s books. Friends of the Library Members have access at 9 a.m.
- Lansing Library
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. – 5 N’ Time Band at Kasey’s Beer Garden
Gates open at 5 p.m. The concert is free, and food and drink will be available for purchase. 5 N’ Time Band specializes in southern and classic rock music.
- Kasey’s Banquet Hall
17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
708-895-7720
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].
