February 16 6:30 – 6:50pm–Storytime–Ages: 3-35-month-olds & parent
February 17 10:30–10:50am–Storytime–Ages: 3-23-month-olds & parent
February 17 7:00pm–Duct Tape Challenge–Grades: 6-12
Please visit http://www.tplibrary.org or call 708.532.0160 for more information or to register.

The Tinley Park Golf Expo booth space is almost completely sold out with 60+ vendors. One lucky attendee will win FREE GOLF FOR LIFE at Silver Lake. Many other prizes will be awarded in hourly drawings. We expect a great turn out. Visit the web site for details. www.tinleyparkgolfexpo.com.

Camp K-9 Pet Resort
Loving Paws on Feb 18, 2012 from 1-7:30pm
$25.00 to get in; food, drink, bands, raffles, items for sale. This is all for Loving Paws a non profit 501c3.
It is going to be at 191 South in Mokena
10160 191st Street Mokena, IL 60448 708-479-6873
www.lovingpawsinc.org is the organization and this benefit is for shelter dogs all over and to help us support our US Military by boarding their dogs for nothing while they serve. We have a paypal on our website if people can't make it or they can mail a check directly to loving paws at 18501 LeClaire Ave Country Club HIlls, Il 60478

Together We Cope 'Red Carpet Event' celebrates 30 years
Together We Cope's annual "Red Carpet Event" dinner dance next month also marks the agency's 30th anniversary. The dinner includes raffles, silent and live auctions of many items, and is set for Friday evening, Feb. 24 at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. The "Red Carpet Event" is always scheduled the weekend of Hollywood's Academy Awards presentation. There will be a buffet dinner, music and dancing.

Tickets for the dinner are $90 per person or $810 for a table of 10. Sponsorships and ads are still needed as well as auction items.

For further information or to purchase tickets or make a donation contact Karen Moran at 708-633-5040 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tina Kessens This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

HEART TO HEART EXTRAVAGANZA Plans Underway
Crisis Center for South Suburbia to Host Annual Dinner Dance in February
Plans are underway for the Crisis Center for South Suburbia's Heart to Heart Extravaganza, to be held on Saturday February 25, 2012 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. The annual fundraiser will include dinner, silent and live auctions, $10,000 raffle, and entertainment by The Jimmy O and Rhonda Lee Duo.

Frankfort's Jeffrey Blanchette, longtime board member, past president of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia and accomplished banking executive, will receive the Dianne Masters Award, named after the founder of the organization. The award recognizes individuals who emulate her vision, commitment and ability to overcome obstacles while creating a brighter future for women and children in crisis. The Corporate Recognition Award will be presented to The PrivateBank. An outstanding corporate citizen, The PrivateBank has consistently given back to the community through support of the Crisis Center and other organizations. Mark Kotheimer will be awarded the CCSS Volunteer Spirit Award for his invaluable service to the Crisis Center over the past several years.

Dinner dance tickets ($80), ad book advertising space, and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Interested parties can contact Karen Wegrzyn at 708-429-7255, ext. 116 for reservations and additional information.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia's mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information on the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.

GSU to Host Graduate Business and Public Administration Program Open House
The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a graduate program open house on March 3, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the Cafeteria Annex.

Information on the Master in Business Administration, Master in Public Administration, Master of Science in Management Information Systems, and Master of Science in Accounting will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with academic and admission counselors, faculty members, and current students. Attendees are encouraged to bring official or unofficial transcripts for review. Applications will be accepted and a complete breakfast will be served.

Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information or to RSVP by February 29, call (708) 534-4391 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sertoma Centre Needs Volunteers!
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your community and the lives of others look no further!

Sertoma Centre, Inc. is looking for people willing to donate one evening of their time on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Join other volunteers for a bus ride to McCormick Place in Chicago, IL and a few hours of packing exhibitor booths at the International Housewares Show.

On Tuesday, March 13th, the coach buses will leave Sertoma Centre, 4343 W. 123rd St, Alsip at 4 p.m. SHARP and return by 9:30 p.m. (You must arrive at Sertoma no later than 3:45 p.m.). Participants will receive a boxed dinner during the ride into Chicago. Sertoma staff will accommodate anyone who is interested in joining us. Participants must be 18 years of age.

Register as a volunteer by Tuesday, March 6, 2012 by contacting Karey Wentz, Thrift Store Manager at (708) 481-5627, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . or Amy Chmura, Director of Advancement & Communications at 708-730-6206, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For additional information visit www.sertomacentre.org home page and click on the Housewares Show Volunteer Information link.

NEAT REPEATS RESALE STORES IN NEED OF DONATIONS
Neat Repeats Resale stores in Orland Park and Worth are currently in need of gently used women's and children's clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry along with small household appliances and kitchen items in good working order. The Neat Repeats stores depend on the generosity of community residents to provide the necessary inventory for the retail operations. All donations benefit women and children who are receiving services free of charge from the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Items can be dropped off at either store location: Worth, 7026 West 111th Street, 708-361-6860; or Orland Park, 9028 West 159th Street, 708-364-7605.

The Neat Repeats Resale stores are owned and operated by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, whose mission is to provide emergency shelter and essential services for victims of domestic violence and to address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. The Center was founded in 1978.

Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information on the Crisis Center, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.

Charter Fitness of Orland Park Expands Gym
Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness has been expanding its facilities across the region. One major
expansion is currently underway at the Charter Fitness of Orland Park, located at 15601 S. 94th Avenue in Orland Park. Upon completion in January, the Charter Fitness of Orland Park will have a brand-new look with a 3,500 square foot addition. Full remodeling plans include: an expanded free-weight area, large personal training studio, new cardio equipment, new strength training machines, and bigger locker rooms.

"Our Orland Park location will have a new spacious layout and additional equipment to better cater to our members' growing fitness needs. Our ultimate goal is to make our communities healthier," said Dan Collins, Charter Fitness' Director of Sales.

Charter Fitness Franchising LLC was recently approved to franchise its Charter Fitness Health Club brand nationally. The Company recently converted 38 Cardinal Fitness locations in Chicago, downstate Illinois and Northwest Indiana to the Charter Fitness brand, increasing the number of clubs to over 40 in six states. It is now the largest health club business in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area, and expects to hire 200 employees over the coming months.

Orland Township Announces Resume Building Workshop
Purdue University Calumet professor, Casey Barczyk, is once again returning to Orland Township to host a resume building workshop on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Orland Township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue. The resume building workshop is free to Orland Township residents but registration is required.

The workshop will cover the following topics: how to build a resume that opens the door to an interview, the formula for an impressive cover letter, how scanning affects the appearance of a resume and how it is received, easily scanned resume formats, dos and donts in creating a resume and 16 skills that employers look for.

This past January, unemployment in the United States fell to 8.3% as employers added 243,000 jobs (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). This is the fifth straight monthly decline for unemployment. As job seekers come across more job openings, Orland Township Supervisor Paul O'Grady has decided to continue the resume building workshop so that residents can sharpen their skills and take advantage of the increased hiring.

"With more companies hiring, now is the time for residents to perfect their resumes," said O'Grady. "Professor Barczyk can help you create a polished and professional resume that highlights your skills and achievements. I would suggest taking advantage of this opportunity for instruction and using it to your benefit, especially at a time when there are more jobs to apply for."

In addition to resume building workshops, Dr. Barczyk has taught classes on human resources management and human resources planning, selection and placement, compensation management, training and development, and organizational management. He is also the author of several business journal articles.

To register for the workshop, please call (708) 403-4222 or for additional information on Orland Township programs and services, please visit www.orlandtwp.org or www.orlandtwpnews.org.

March 27 Interviewing Workshop at Orland Township
Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, is hosting an interviewing workshop on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Advanced registration is required.

The two-hour session will cover the following topics: the anatomy of an interview, five common types of interviews, tips for a behavioral interview, body image and language, answering difficult questions and assessing skills and traits using power adjectives.

This past January, companies in the United States were able to create 243,000 new jobs. With more job opportunities, Orland Township residents may find themselves attending more interviews than in recent times. To prepare for this possibility, Orland Township Supervisor, Paul O'Grady, is once again bringing back an expert to assist job seekers.

The workshop will be led by Purdue University Calumet professor, Dr. Casey Barczyk. Professor Barczyk has taught classes such as human resource management and human resource planning, selection and placement, adding to his knowledge of what hiring agents look for and want to see during the hiring process. He has also written articles in various business journals and has participated in conferences pertaining to human resources, hiring procedures and related subjects.

"Dr. Barczyk has hosted various workshops here at Orland Township over the past few years and we have received such positive feedback on his performance," said O'Grady. "He has helped out many local job seekers, many who have wanted to go a little further in their job search, in order to stand out to hiring agents."

To register for the workshop, please call (708) 403-4222 or for additional information on Orland Township programs and services, please visit www.orlandtwp.org or www.orlandtwpnews.org.