Penguin Feeding Adventure
Saturday, Jan. 20, 3:15 – 3:45 p.m., The Living Coast
Who’s the penguin’s favorite aunt? Aunt-Arctica! After that corny joke, I am writing to tell you that you all have a chance to feed your favorite flippy friends at Brookfield Zoo this Saturday. Located in the Rocky Shores habitat inside the Living Coast, the penguins will be waiting for you and your friends or family to feed them. The Penguin Feeding Adventure will last for about 30 minutes, depending on the mood and appetites of these cute creatures. 3300 Golf Rd.
Blood Drive with Vitalant
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 3 – 7 p.m., North Riverside Park Mall
A blood drive will be occurring on the upper level of the mall near Forman Mills. Your donation of blood can help people in need and even save a life. Donations go towards burn victims, some surgery and transplant patients, and people battling cancer. It is a privilege to be healthy, so share your health with others in any way you can. Before your donation, make sure to eat healthy, stay hydrated, and prepare appropriately. Bring a valid state ID with you as well. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. To schedule your appointment, please call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code ORD0373E. 7501 Cermak Rd.
Minecraft Engineering: Snowman’s Paradise
Saturday, Jan. 20,1 – 3 p.m., Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library
Creepers, diamond pickaxes, and armor…oh my! If you love Minecraft, attend this engineering class to design your own snowman and participate in a snowball fight! Participants will build their snowmen on floating platforms to make their own Snowman’s Paradise. Bring your buddies and see who will be the last one standing in the snowball fight competition. This Youth Services Event is for children grades 1-5, and laptops will be provided. To register for the event, visit LSF Brookfield Library. 3541 Park Ave.
Kids Club Play Dates
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 10 – 11 a.m., North Riverside Park Mall
A new club has been made for children ages 4 weeks to 4 years old at the mall: Kids Club! North Riverside Mall has partnered up with The Children’s Center of Cicero/Berwyn to bring the children of the neighborhood monthly play dates. These playdates will take place in the Kids Play Area near Entrance #5 and will include storytime, development guidance, and crafts. The kids may get to be the ones playing but this is a great time for parents and other caregivers to connect with each other. Registration is required, so visit Play Date Wednesdays. 7501 Cermak Rd.
Chicagoland Record & CD Collectors Show
Sunday, Jan 21, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. , Countryside Banquets & Conference Center
The Record & CD Collectors Show is coming back to the Chicagoland area this Sunday. This show will include — you guessed it — records and CDs. However, they will also have LPs, 45s, posters, and other related items. There will be items representing all kinds of music, so there is nothing that will be left out. Classic rock, metal, jazz, soul, R&B, prog: This show has it all! Admission will be $3 per person and the show will begin at 9 a.m. However, if you want to increase your chances of getting amazing finds, you can pay $10 to be admitted from 7 to 9 a.m. You know what they say — the early bird gets the worm! 6200 Joliet Rd.
Mall Walker Fit Session
Friday, Jan. 19, 8:30 a.m., North Riverside Park Mall
Attend a mall walker breakfast with Fitness Expert Andrea Metcalf on Friday. Andrea Metcalf is recognized as one of America’s Foremost Fitness Experts. A best-selling author, she is also a certified trainer and frequent contributor to NBC Chicago, the Today Show, Good Morning America, and more. Her tips and guidance influence you to live your best while feeling your best. Enjoy a relaxing morning with members of your community and start your year off fresh. This event is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Sign up online to reserve your spot or RSVP to Sebastian at schino@feil.com or call 708-442-7605. 7501 Cermak Rd.