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Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Calendar for May 02 to June 06, 2016 and beyond.

Here are the events for May 02 to June 06, 2016 with a look at events beyond.
Some events require coordinating, reservations, or tickets.  Please contact the person listed so you don't miss out, especially if tickets are required.

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   First, something to think about:
      Knowledge is realizing that the street is one-way, wisdom is looking both directions anyway.

EVERY WEDNESDAY
Game Day
Chicago South Elks Lodge
4428 W Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, IL
12:00PM-3:00PM
Contact Ruth 708-873-1005   or   rkorkus@gmail.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY
Karaoke At Traverso's
15601 Harlem Ave
7:00PM Dinner, 8:00PM Karaoke
Look for the red balloon on the table

Every Sunday
Bocci Ball
Mama Vesuvio’s
Rt 83 just East of Ridgeland

Thursday, May 5
Dinner at Uncle Julio’s
Cinco De Mayo
6:30pm
Contact: Janet
708-525-4352 or jalmen@comcast.net

May 6 & 7– 7:30
Arsenic & Old Lace
See their website for details:
http://palosvillageplayers.com/
For information only, no one is coordinating for Red Balloon.

Thursday May 12
Orland Township Dinner/Dance
Salute the Troops
Orland Chateau
14500 S. LaGrange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462
5:00PM-10:00PM
$20 township resident  $25 non-resident
Tickets at the Orland Township Office
14807 South Ravinia Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
When you buy your tickets ask for table 26, or 28,
these are the Red Balloon tables, more may be added.

Saturday May 14th
Candelight Bowl
Orland Bowl
8601 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60462
7:00 pm
Cost will be $25.00 with food
Eat only no bowling $8.00
This includes 4 games of bowling, bowling shoes if needed
A buffet will be served behind the lanes as we bowl
All refreshments, alcohol or pop is a cash bar
Contact Tom Lyons
708-227-8544 or tomlyns@yahoo.com
We have a limit of 60 bowlers.
You must register by May 02

Monday, May 16
Lunch at Southfork Restaurant
12:00 Noon
14631 S. La Grange Road
Orland Park, Il 60462
Ed Marshall 708-372-1175
No reservation needed

Thursday, May 19
Senior American Idol
Orland Township Scholarship Foundation, with
Orland Township Senior Services
Georgios Banquets
8800 W. 159th Street
Orland Park, IL
4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
All tickets are $30
Orland Township Office
14807 S. Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park, IL

Friday, May 20
Orland Park Comedy Improv Players
Time:  8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Orland Park Cultural Center
14760 Park Lane
West of West Ave & 147th
The old Orland Park Library
Fee:  $6.00 at the door

Saturday, May 21
Armed Forces Day Concert
Southwest  Concert Band
Crescent Park
Northwest corner 143rd and LaGrange
Next to the Metra Station
2:00pm

Saturday May 21
Dinner
Petey's II
159th and La Grange
6:30
Contact:Bill Gray

Monday May 30
Memorial Day Picnic
Ty Warner Park
Blackhawk Drive and Plaza DrConcert Band
West of Rt 83, North of Ogden Ave
Westmont IL
$10 before May 22, $10 after
12:00 to 5:00 food served at 1:00
Main dish, soft drinks, and water provided
Bring a side dish to pass
Contact Wayne Krempach 630-487-8463 or
Meridel Wesely 630-654-3785

Saturday, June 4
Run to the Rescue 5K Run/Walk
St. George School
6700 176th St
Tinley Park Illinois 60477
Proceeds will benefit P.A.W.S. Tinley Park.
The race starts promptly at 8am.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed, well-behaved & vaccinated.
Race shirt included in registration fee (shirts only guaranteed to those who register by May 15th).
https://www.facebook.com/events/1586103741680185/
Contact: Noreen Kozak
(708) 429-2192
Noreen.kozak@yahoo.com

Sunday June 5
Silver Lake golf outing
Details coming
Sam Lomonaco
708-351-8917 or samlomonaco13@att.net
May 25 deadline

Monday, June 6
Red Balloon Planning Meeting
Papa Joe’s for planning,
7:00PM
Papa Joe's after for socializing
14459 South La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462

Tuesday, June 14
Reptile Rampage
Fun in the Park
11:00 a.m. Entertainer / 11:45 a.m.
DJ Entertainment
Location: Mallard Landings Park,
Deer Run Drive & Buck Drive

Wednesday, June 15
An outing at Navy Pier
If you are coordinating this
Please send event details to
tedlindberg@gmail.com

Saturday June 18
Portillo’s
Miniature Golf
If you are coordinating this
Please send event details to
tedlindberg@gmail.com

Saturday, June 25
Windy City Thunderbolts
14011 Kenton Ave
(Midlothian Tpk qtr mi East of Cicero)
Midlothian, IL 60445
Baseball game outing & fireworks after game
Party Box, min 10, max 15
Per person $25.00
Includes tickets, food, soft drinks, fireworks
Contact Sam Lomonaco
708-351-8917 or samlomonaco13@att.net

Wednesday, July 6
Orland Park Grand Slam Event
Chicago White Sox vs New York Yankees
Date: July 6, 2016
Time: 7:10 PM?-?10:00 PM
Location: U. S. Cellular Field
Address: 333 W 35th St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Cost: Varies $20 to $35
Contact Sam Lomonaco
708-351-8917 or samlomonaco13@att.net

Monday, July 11
Planning Meeting
Orland Park Library
Socializing at Papa Joe’s afterward.

Sunday, July 31
Red Balloon Anniversary Picnic
Games, Prizes & Music (bring a CD)
1:00pm until?????
J. C. Park
168th and 80th Ave
Tinley Park
Food will be provided by Hogwild
Pork Chops, BBQ Chicken Breasts,
Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw
Bring your own beverage (adult beverages allowed)
All this for $15.00, how does she do it.
A count of those attending is mandatory
so the correct amount of food can be ordered.
June 25th deadline to reserve.
When you let Mariann know you’re coming by phone, or email your name is put on the list with a pencil that has an eraser.  When you give her the money your name goes on the list with non-erasable ink.  That is, you are not officially on the list until payment has been received.  If by mail send a check, if you see her in person, check or cash in an envelope.  Either way, be sure your name, address, and phone number are included.
Contact Mariann Buczyna
17847 Columbus Ct
Orland Park IL, 60467
708-478-4614 or mbuczyna13@gmail.com
Further details as they become available

Saturday, August 13
Rosemont Theater
5400 N. River Road
Rosemont, Illinois
Johnny Mathis
60th Anniversary Tour
7:30 pm
For more information click on the following
http://www.rosemont.com/theatre/events/johnny-mathis/

Monday, September 26 to Friday, September 30, 2016
Branson Bus Trip
Diamond Tours is offering a 4 night, 5 day bus trip to Branson with several shows included.
Cost is $470, double occupancy, which includes transportation, 8 meals, Shows and Gratuities
Click on this link for general tour information:
https://www.diamondtours.com/branson-bus-tour
Click on this link to see videos of the various shows:
http://www.diamondtours.com/Video/branson-bus-tour
According to the Accuweather website temperatures are as follows.
September 1 high: 86, Lo: 62, October 1 high: 75, Lo: 50
We have 24 signed up so far, we need a minimum of 30 people.
May 26 is the deadline for $75.00 deposit, balance by July 26.
If interested contact Janet
708-525-4352 or jalmen@comcast.net