LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 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, March 4, 2024
Spice Club
Location: Lansing Public Library (Info Desk), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Spice up your cooking! Register each month to receive a sample of a new spice along with the spice’s history and delicious recipes. Materials can be picked up at the Info Desk starting the first Monday of the month and through the end of the month. Please register for each month separately.”
Tuesday, March 5, 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!”
Anime Club
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Explore the exciting world of Japanese animation with like-minded peers.
Queen of Hearts @ Pour on Roy
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Pour On Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Lansing
The Queen of Hearts is back after January’s big win! Drawings will take place every Tuesday until the queen is found.
Lansing Village Board meeting
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Lansing Courtroom Complex, 2710 E. 170th Street, Lansing
Read the agenda here.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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.
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.
Cook’s Circle
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Teen Island), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Share your culinary knowledge selecting recipes and preparing your dish with fellow neighbors from one our library’s collection of cookbooks.
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, March 7, 2024
Book Banter
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month. This month: Save What’s Left by Elizabeth Castellano
An outrageously funny debut novel about a woman who moves to a small beach town looking for peace, only to find herself in an all-out war with her neighbors. Read with Libby: eBook | eAudiobook
Karaoke Night with YRD
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Rhoyal Bistro Live, 2352 172nd Street, Lansing
“Join us for lite bites, drinks, membership updates. networking, and more! Sponsored by KMR Law Group”
Bags in the Banquet Hall
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
Come and enjoy a couple of rounds of bags for free in the Kasey’s Banquet Hall!
Neighborhood Watch meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Courtroom Complex, 2710 E. 170th Street, Lansing
Lansing residents are welcome to hear updates from LPD, and ask questions about policing in their neighborhoods.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Criminally Good – Book discussion
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Pick up a copy of the book a month before the discussion, read, and discuss a different book each month. This month: Indemnity Only by Sara Paretsky
V.I. Warshawski’s in a desperate race against time to save a young woman’s life as things are hotter — and deadlier — than Chicago in July. Read with Libby: eBook
Free blood pressure and glucose checks
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Municipal Center, 3141 Ridge Road, Lansing
The Lansing Fire Department will offer these monthly health checks on the second Friday of each month in 2024. No appointments needed. For more information, call 708-895-7400.
Little Giant – 8th anniversary on the 8th
Time: 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Location: Kasey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing
“Our official anniversary date is March 10th but this will be our anniversary party! Kasey’s will be offering up some cool anniversary specials to enjoy! We will be rockin’ in the banquet room!”
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Book Sale
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Book Sale Room), 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Friends Members Access 9:30-10:30am. Memberships available for purchase at the door. General Public 10:30am-1:30pm.”
Weekend Mass at All Souls Catholic Parish at St. Ann
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing
St. John’s Spring Dinner Auction
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18100 Wentworth Avenue, Lansing
“Tickets are $20/person. Dinner by Steve’s Catering. For more information call the church @ 708-895-9240. Will be a fun evening with something for everyone!”
Taco and Trivia Night
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: First Christian Church of Lansing, 2921 Ridge Road, Lansing
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Daylight Saving Time begins
Weekend Mass at All Souls Catholic Parish at St. Ann
Time: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Location: 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing
St. Baldrick’s Shave for the Brave
Time: 12 – 6 p.m.
Location: American Legion Post 697, 18255 Grant Street, Lansing
“St Baldricks fundraiser to help fight children’s cancer. There with be head shavings, music, raffles and a 50/50 raffle. So sign up to be a shavee or just come out and watch and donate.”
Queen Esther Day 2024 service
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Flesh Becoming Word Church, 18423 Stony Island Avenue, Lansing
This event is by Queen Esther Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star, State of IL. “Join us for a powerful service!”
Young Adult Hymn Sing
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Oak Glen United Reformed Church, 2244 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Join us for a young adult hymn sing on March 10 after the evening service! Any young adults post-high school through mid-30’s are welcome to join us! Song Service begins at 4:50. Evening service begins at 5:00. Dinner and singing will be after the service.
Dinner and drinks will be provided. Please bring a side or dessert to share!”
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