LANSING, Ill. (September 17, 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, September 18
Sunnybrook 171 School Board Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 19266 Burnham Avenue, Lansing
District 171 will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and deliberate on district business.
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
Time: 9 – 4 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Learn more about this special exhibit here.
Tuesday, September 19
Mobile Museum of Tolerance
Time: 9 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Learn more about this special exhibit here.
NASA Space Voyagers: The Game
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Teens are invited to use their “knowledge of STEM and the final frontier to explore various destinations in this educational card game.”
Lansing Village Board Meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Courtroom, located in police complex, 2710 170th Street
See the agenda here.
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.
Create your own comic
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Teen Island, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to learn the basics of creating their own comic book, from character design to plot creation. Register here.
Wednesday, September 20
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.
School District 158 Board Meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: 18300 Greenbay Avenue, Lansing
District 158 will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and deliberate on district business.
Thursday, September 21
Local Business Expo
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Location: Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, IN
The Lansing-Area Chamber of Commerce joins four other local chambers at a business expo. The event is open to the public.
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
Lansing Library Board Meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The Lansing Public Library Board will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and deliberate on library business.
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 22
Crochet & Knitting Group
Time: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
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.
Morning movie: Elvis
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Join us for crafts, games, food, music, and fun as we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage month!”
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.
Saturday, September 23
Salud Nutrition: Meal Planning
Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Topics include introduction to carbs, servings sizes, and tips on meal planning.” Register here.
Lois Kaye at Kasey’s
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Gates open at 5 p.m. for Lois Kaye, who will take the stage at 7. Food and drink will be available for purchase, and lawn chairs are encouraged.
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].
