This Week's Upcoming Orland Park Area Events

Orland Park IL

16 August, 2021

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ORLAND PARK, IL — Looking for things to do this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Orland Park. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a coat drive, or fashion show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in and near Orland Park: In Service Committee Meeting - Orland Park Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Library Board Meeting - Orland Park Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Monday and August 16 at 7:00 PMMonthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees Learn More Featured Event: DAV Service Officer At NL VFW Post 9545 When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: DAV SERVICE OFFICER VFW Post 9545 is pleased to announce that Jim Daugharty and DAV Service Officer will be at our Post on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month WITH THE EXCEPTION OF holidays to help process your VA claims. His hours are from 8:30am-11:30am. If you have quest... Learn More Featured Event: DAV Service Officer At NL VFW Post 9545 (Larry Paveza) Illinois Student Assistance Commission When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMregional meeting Representative: Elizabeth Barrera (government entity) AV-projector screen Learn More OPPLCon meeting - Orland Park Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More New Student Walk Through - Meadow Ridge School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Meadow Ridge School What: Event listing from Meadow Ridge School: Tuesday, August 17 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Take & Makes: Build a Gnome - Orland Park Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMGrades K-2. Use a wooden peg doll to create your own gnome  Stop by the Junior Desk, and grab a Take & Make craft kit to do at home. Supplies are limited and aimed at a specific age gr... Learn More Building/Finance Committee Meeting - Carl Sandburg High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Carl Sandburg High School What: Event listing from Carl Sandburg High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMBuilding / Finance Committe Meeting held at the Administration Office at 7pm the third Monday of each month. Learn More Featured Event: 1 1/2 Hour Pepper Spray Education and Training Class $20 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8519 W 191st St What: The Facility located at 8519 w 191st street in Mokena Illinois is offering a      1 1/2 hour class on the use of pepper spray. This class will educate civilians on the use of force laws of Illinois for the use of pepper spray and other personal protection devices. Other areas ... Learn More Featured Event: 1 1/2 Hour Pepper Spray Education and Training Class $20 (Tony Wasco) Middle School Walkthrough for Parents/Students 9am-12pm and 5pm-8pm When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Fernway Park Elem School What: Event listing from Fernway Park Elem School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Class Assignments - Skyward - Meadow Ridge School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Meadow Ridge School What: Event listing from Meadow Ridge School: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More HR - interview - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 (all day) Learn More Chamber of Commerce Meeting - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AMChamber of Commerce to meet Learn More Board Meeting - August 2021 - Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Learn More Illinois Concealed Carry Weekday Class 8/18/21-8/20/21 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4731 Midlothian Turnpike What: Simply the best concealed carry training in Illinois !!! This two-day class will will provide hands-on training on firearms safety, handling, and laws. Great class for Husband and Wife. Upon completion with a passing score, you will receive a certificate of completion and w... Learn More Illinois ARMED Security Officer 20 Hour Training- 8/18/21-8/20/21 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4731 Midlothian Turnpike What: ***Take the class with just a $25 deposit and pay the rest over 90 days !!! See below for more details MUST HAVE previously taken the unarmed 20 hour training and provide the certificate. Can be combined with our unarmed training class 20 Hour Armed security course required ... Learn More Illinois CCL 3 Hour Renewal Course 8/18/21 When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 4731 Midlothian Turnpike What: Secureone is offering a State of Illinois approved 3 hour refresher course as required to renew your Illinois Concealed Carry card. We will over the following topics during the 2.5 hour class room section: The Concealed Carry Act relating to ownership, storage, carry and trans... Learn More Overbooked Book Discussion (hybrid) - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us at our adult fiction/nonfiction book discussion, newly renamed OVERBOOKED! Titles are available digitally through Overdrive and/or Hoopla, or a limited number of physical copie... Learn More Overbooked Book Discussion - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMStaff reservation for book discussion. Learn More Kindergarten Playdate - Centennial School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Centennial School What: Event listing from Centennial School: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Management Team Meeting - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMMeeting of managers Learn More Take & Makes: DIY Mason Jar Aquarium When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMGrades 3-5. Bring the aquarium to you with this fun craft. Stop by the Junior Desk, and grab a Take & Make craft kit to do at home. Supplies are limited and aimed at a specific age g... Learn More Mallard Landings Townhome Assn. - Orland Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 8:15 PMTownhome owners association meeting Representative: Christine McFalls (21315001309837, exp. 7/24) 708-813-0646 requesting Microphones Learn More Featured Event: Free Google My Business Workshop When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: DOC's Smokehouse Mokena What: Google My Business (GMB) is an essential local search tool for updating your business information on Google, building out your online presence, and engaging with existing and potential customers. Whether you're a home-based business or a service-area business, you can list you... Learn More Featured Event: Free Google My Business Workshop (Jorge Garza Norrick) Garage Sale When: Thursday, August 19th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 13729 Cannonade Ct What: Both new and used items.  Great Prices on: household items, tools, pictures,clothing, yard items, toys, just to name a few.  8/19 - 8/21 Learn More 6th Grade Orientation - Century Junior High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Century Junior High School What: Event listing from Century Junior High School: Thursday, August 19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More 6th Grade / New Student's Walkthrough When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Orland Jr. High School What: Event listing from Orland Jr. High School: Thursday, August 19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More 6th Grade & New Student Orientation When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Jerling Jr. High School What: Event listing from Jerling Jr. High School: Thursday, August 19 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More 6th Grade & New Student Walkthrough - Century Junior High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Century Junior High School What: Event listing from Century Junior High School: Thursday, August 19 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Learn More Egg Carton Pizza Garden - Orland Park Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMThursday, August 19 at 6 p.m.  Grades 2-5 with a caregiver   Join us as we plant herbs and spices that you can use to make delicious homemade pizza. Sign up required. Limit 10.    *In-per... Learn More IT-Class-In-Person: Digital Photo Storage When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMIT-Class: Digital Photo Storage in Room 104. Taught by Matt – IT Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Fernway Park Elem School When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Fernway Park Elem School What: Event listing from Fernway Park Elem School: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn More Digital Photo Storage - Now in person When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLearn about storing and backing up your collection of digital photos. Get information on the various services available and their pros & cons. Now offered in person. Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! When: Friday, August 20th at 4:30 p.m. Where: VFW Post 9545 What: SIT DOWN DINING IS BACK!!! ALL WELCOME! Menu link:  https://drive.google.com/file/... Winner of "Best Fish Fry"  in Best of Lincolnway Readers Choice Awards 2021. Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry's in Chicagoland by "Chicago's Best", and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021... Learn More Featured Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry Is Back With Sit Down Dining! (Larry Paveza) Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime When: Friday, August 20th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Fermilab virtual event What: A Fermilab sponsored virtual event given by Corey Gray on his journey connecting the Blackfoot language to gravitational wave astronomy. He will talk about what it's been like working at a land-based gravitational wave detector since 1998 and share a "Top 3" list of his favor... Learn More Featured Event: Blackfoot Poetry from Einstein to Spacetime (Tracy Marc) Kindergarten Roundup at D140 Elementary Schools When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Fernway Park Elem School What: Event listing from Fernway Park Elem School: Friday, August 20 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Tiny Painting Corner: Super Mario Pick Up When: Friday, August 20th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Friday, August 20 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PMJoin us for a virtual tiny painting class showing you how to paint a 2×2 painting of a Summer Night. All skill levels are welcome. Kits are available on a first-come first-serve basis at t... Learn More Zone 5+ Meeting - Orland Park Public Library When: Friday, August 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Friday, August 20 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMDirectors from ZONE 5+ libraries will meet. Learn More Take & Makes: Paper Plate and Craft Foam watermelon  When: Friday, August 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Friday, August 20 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PMAges 3-6. Make some watermelon and then, maybe, eat some watermelon!   We aren't offering many in-person craft programs for you, but stop by and grab a Take & Make craft kit to do at ho... Learn More Featured Event: Palos Hills Greek Fest When: Saturday, August 21st at 11:00 a.m. Where: 11025 S Roberts Rd What: Join us for a weekend of your favorite Greek foods, drinks and dancing! August 21st & 22nd  11:00am -11:00pm Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church Gyros, Greek Chicken, Souvlaki, Greek Fries, Saganaki, Loukoumades and more! Visit our website for more informatio... Learn More Featured Event: Palos Hills Greek Fest (Constantine Helen) Featured Event: Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival When: Saturday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Downtown Joliet, "City Center" What: The recipients for this year's 2021 donation is our Big Brothers and Sisters of Joliet, and the Male Performing Artist of the National Hook-up of Black Women. Contact us at: Including you Inc. PO Box 3162 Joliet IL 60434-3162 Phone: 779-227-1239 or 815-272-0782 Email: ... Learn More Featured Event: Including You Inc., Family Fun Festival (Earley Coleman) BINGO for Adults - Orland Park Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:15 PMB-I-N-G-O is back! Join us for casual Saturday afternoon bingo fun! This program is open to adults (18+) and will be held in our newly-expanded Large Meeting Room. Drop-ins welcome. Quest... Learn More Tiny Painting Corner: Super Mario - Orland Park Public Library When: Saturday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m. Where: Orland Park Public Library What: Event listing from Orland Park Public Library: Saturday, August 21 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMJoin us for a virtual tiny painting class showing you how to paint a 2×2 painting of a Summer Night. All skill levels are welcome. Kits are available on a first-come first-serve basis at ... Learn More Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House When: Sunday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: 250 N Midland Ave What: Our congregation serves all and accepts mixed faith families. Open from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Meet the teachers, Rabbi Jenny, and Cantor Jessica. We'll offer tours, singing, and dancing. Learn about the school program, adult education, Bar/Bat Mitzvah training, Hebrew education... Learn More Featured Event: Religious School and New Member Open House (Mark Turk) Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Orland Park Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.