LANSING, Ill. (January 14, 2024) – 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, January 15, 2024
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
MLK Commemoration
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: South Suburban College, 15800 State Street, South Holland
Learn more about the event in this article.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Coffee Break
Time: 10:30 – 11 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Adult Department), 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 afternoons 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 Village Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Courtroom, 2710 E. 170th Street, Lansing
View the agenda here.
Who’s That Pokemon!
Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Test your Pokemon knowledge in this silhouette guessing game! This event is for K–5 kids and their parents. Register here.
Lansing Garden Club
Time: 6 – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The Lansing Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
LACE Queen of Hearts
Time: Tickets must be purchased by 6:45 p.m. for the drawing at 7 p.m.
Location: Pour On Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Lansing
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
DIY Hot Cocoa Workshop
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Winter is coming! And there’s only one cure for it, Hot Cocoa. However, one cup is not enough for the whole winter season. Come learn how to make your own Hot Cocoa mix to last you all winter.” Students in grades 6–12 should register here.
District 158 Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lester Crawl Primary School, 18300 Greenbay Avenue, Lansing
View the agenda here.
Free ‘n Fun Bingo at Kasey’s
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Bingo happens every Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
Open Jam Night at Bottoms Up
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: 1696 Thornton Lansing Road, Lansing
“Open Jam Night with Kerry Mott, Kevin Benda, & Al Gallegos from Soulfinger every Wednesday.”
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Korean Culture Club
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Back by popular demand! Make photocards of your favorite K-Pop stars, sample Korean snacks, and way more!” Students in grades 6–12 should register here.
Lansing Public Library Board meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
The Lansing Library Board of Trustees meets every month to discuss Library business.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Bingo!
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes!”
Trivia and Karaoke at Kasey’s
Time: Trivia from 6 – 8 p.m. and Karaoke from 8 p.m. – midnight.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Gloria Rivera at Pour on Roy!
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Pour on Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Suite 2, Lansing
“Bring your Pinot Pals to enjoy a delish glass or 3 of wine while listening to Gloria perform a wide variety of tunes from many of the great lady singers! We won’t leave the guys out if they show! We love them too!”
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Weekend Mass at All Souls Catholic Parish at St. Ann
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Weekend Mass at All Souls Catholic Parish at St. Ann
Time: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Location: 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing
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].
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