LANSING, Ill. (August 13, 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 14
Brides through the Decades
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, lower level, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
In its final week, Brides Through the Decades is a summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.
Tuesday, August 15
Village of Lansing Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Police and Court Complex (Lansing Police Department), 2710 170th Street, Lansing
The regular Lansing Board of Trustees meeting starts at 6 p.m. during the summer months. The meetings typically occur on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. The Committee of the Whole meeting follows directly after. See the agenda here.
Thornton Township Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Thornton Township Headquarters, 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland
The Thornton Township Board of Trustees meeting occurs at 6 p.m. During the summer, the meetings have been held on the third Tuesday of the month. The schedule returns to second and fourth Tuesdays in September.
Junior Gardeners
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Courtyard, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Junior gardeners will learn fun garden facts and will get to grow their own library garden. Registration required.
Lansing Garden Club
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The Lansing Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Lansing Library. Newcomers are welcome.
Wednesday, August 16
Pop-up Pantry
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Mt. Zion UFL Center, 2340 177th Street, Lansing (708-394-3555)
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.
Crochet & Knitting Group
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Bring your own supplies and learn some techniques. This is not a library-sponsored group, but it meets in the library’s Brick Room.
Senior VR Exploration
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Want to play Golf, canoe, build 3D puzzles, travel to famous places around the world? Get a first-hand preview of the latest high-tech virtual reality experience, and experience the future! Learn more by watching The Lansing Journal’s recent video on the Library’s VR options.
District 158 School Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: District 158 Administration Center, 18300 Greenbay Avenue, Lansing
District 158 meetings are usually scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month.
Hello Weekend
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Rescheduled from July 12, Hello Weekend continues Fox Pointe’s free Wednesday night concert series. Eric Donner will open the evening at 6 p.m., with Hello Weekend taking the stage at 7:30.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously scheduled Visions of Santana band will not be performing,” said the Fox Pointe website about the event.
Thursday, August 17
Library on the Go
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
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
Trivia at Kasey’s
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
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.
Friday, August 18
Senior Bingo
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Seniors who like to play bingo and win prizes are invited to the Library’s Senior Bingo event.
Kasey’s Karaoke
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Karaoke with Joe Sibley takes place every week on Fridays at Kasey’s Banquet Hall.
Teen Lock-in
Time: 7 p.m. – 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 19
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Want to know how the library’s nightlife is? Come and stay the night! Limited to 20 students. Permission slips need to be turned in by August 16, 2023 for students to attend — 708-474-2447.
Saturday, August 19
Calumet River Creative Writers
Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Aspiring writers are invited to join a group that inspires creativity through writing.
Brides through the Decades
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, lower level, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
In its final week, Brides Through the Decades is a summer exhibit at the Lansing Historical Society Museum featuring photos and commentary about fashion trends and traditions through the eras.
Blues, Brews, and Barbecue
Time: 2 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
This annual event features four bands at the following times:
- Lauren Dukes Band (3 – 4:30)
- Derek Caruso & The Blues Fuse (5 – 6:30)
- The Steepwater Band (7 – 8:30)
- The Stoney Curtis Band (9 – 10:30)
One Trick Pony, Ace Catering, and Poppin’ P’ah’letas will be catering the event. Tickets are $5 online and $6 at the door.
Dick Diamond And The Dusters at Kasey’s Beer Garden
Time: 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
One of Lansing’s favorite bands takes the stage at Kasey’s — bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. Food and drink available for purchase.
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].
