LANSING, Ill. (November 19, 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, November 20
Spice Club
Time: All month long
Location: Lansing Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The online description for this program says, “Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with an info card, delicious recipes, and more. Pick up at the Info Desk. Please register for each month separately.”
Sunnybrook District 171 Board meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Middle School, 19266 Burnham Avenue, Lansing.
Read the agenda here.
Tuesday, November 21
Coffee Break
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Made with our French press, enjoy the freshest coffee around for free. Join us for a chat or grab and go!”
Gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation
Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Start your afternoon strong with the right mind-set. Instructor Brian Thompson from BNew4Life, teaches gentle Tai-Chi & Meditation to help you stay focused, alert, and anxiety free!”
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 the month.
Lansing Village Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Courtroom Complex, 2710 170th Street, Lansing
Read the agenda here.
Wednesday, November 22
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 from this talented group!”
Kasey’s Karaoke – Blackout Wednesday
Time: 6 p.m. – midnight
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Bar Bingo starts at 6, while karaoke starts at 8. $3 import beers, $3 Tito’s, and $3 Fireball shots are the drink deals of the day.
Renard Whiskey tasting at Bevda’s Beverage Superstore
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Bevda’s Beverage Superstore, 16955 Torrence Avenue, Lansing
Sample Renard Whiskey at Bevda’s, and purchase a bottle to take home if you like it.
Thursday, November 23
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24
Library Cinema: Barbie
Time: 12 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives! However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.”
Dirty Vibes and 2nd Nature Band at S.L Wine Bar
Time: 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: S.L Wine Bar, 3224 Ridge Road, Lansing
Dirty Vibes and 2nd Nature Band will play at S.L Wine Bar. Admission is free, but a two-drink minimum is required.
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].