LANSING, Ill. (September 10, 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.
Tuesday, September 12
Free blood pressure and glucose screenings
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Municipal Center, 3141 Ridge Road, Lansing
The Lansing Fire Department offers monthly health checks on the second Tuesday of each month.
Super Smash Bros. tournament
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
This tournament is for 6th-12th graders. The event description reads: “Show us your moves in Smash Ultimate, tournament style. Who will come out on top? Who will win?” Register here.
Junior Gardeners
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, courtyard
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to learn garden facts and will get to grow their own library garden. Register here.
Wednesday, September 13
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.
Mi Casita Bilingual Program
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Brick Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Engage your kids in an enriching bilingual experience. Participants will be reading a book in Spanish and English followed by a fun activity. Register here.
Acompáñenos para una experiencia bilingüe divertida y enriquecedora. Leeremos un libro en Español e Inglés seguido de una actividad divertida.
Home buying seminar with Signature Realty Services
Time:5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
This pop-up event will discuss the best practices, guides, and resources for home-buying needs. Refreshments will be served at this event.
Sixteen Candles at Fox Pointe
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Sixteen Candles will continue Fox Pointe’s free Wednesday night concert series. Lauren Dukes will open the evening at 6 p.m., with Sixteen Candles taking the stage at 7:30.
Thursday, September 14
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. – Kdulche Cafe
3521 Ridge Road, Lansing - 5:30–6 p.m. – Lansing Crossing Apartments
3249 187th Street, Lansing
Human Relations Commission meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The Lansing Human Relations Commission holds its meetings on the second Thursday of each month. The commission strives to empower and enrich the community through diversity, awareness, and resources, while encouraging involvement and support.
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, September 15
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins
Senior Bingo
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Seniors are invited to play bingo and win “interesting” prizes.
It Happened in Prayer night
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Freedom Church, 2298 Ridge Road in Lansing
As part of the Innovative Prayer Conference coming to Freedom Church on September 15 and 16, a prayer service will take place that is open to the public. More information about the conference can be found here.
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.
Friday Night Lights at Fox Pointe
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
Rescheduled from July 28, the Friday night twin bill will feature Run Forrest Run and Second Hand Soul. Gates open at 6, with the first band taking the stage at 7. Tickets are $10 online or $12 at the door.
Saturday, September 16
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.
It Happened in Prayer night
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Freedom Church, 2298 Ridge Road in Lansing
As part of the Innovative Prayer Conference coming to Freedom Church on September 15 and 16, a prayer service will take place that is open to the public. More information about the conference can be found here.
Lansing Out on Pedals
Time: 5 – 9 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street, Lansing
An annual event that benefits the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce’s Family Giving Program, the LOOP ride brings participant bicyclists through roughly 15 miles of Lansing streets, forest preserves, and the apron of the Lansing airport. For more information and to register, visit the Chamber’s website.
I’m with Frank 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
“I’m With Frank” makes their debut at Kasey’s with an evening performance in the Beer Garden. The show is free to attend. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 17
Lan-Sing – Music for the Soul
Time: 1–4 p.m.
Location: Fox Pointe, 18138 Henry Street
This event will highlight diversity through music. The event will feature eight acts, and include local food and resource vendors. Learn more
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].
Hi. The info about 16 Candles Wed at Fox Pointe has the lineup for last wk (Party Foul). It does say 16 Candles but……. 🙂
Thanks Annmarie. All of the info for that concert is correct save a reference to last week’s Party Foul performance. I’ve updated that. Thanks.
Josh, LOL. No biggie. Just wanted to mention it. Thx for all the hard work you, Melanie, et al do. 🙂