Between the Southside Irish Parade this past Sunday, and the downtown parade tomorrow, Saturday, March 15, everyone has a chance to be Irish! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all on Monday, March 17!
Monday, Mar. 17 is the start of the “Senior Free Ride Program.” To take advantage of this new program, seniors ages 65 and older need either their current senior reduced fare card or they need to sign up for the RTA's senior reduced fare program. For registration sites contact the RTA’s Customer Service Center at 836-7000 from any area code, or refer to the Web site at www.rtachicago.com.
Have you heard of the “scared straight” programs for at-risk children and teens? Well, 18th Ward Ald. Lona Lane is sponsoring “Keepin’ It Real.” “Keepin’ It Real" connects at-risk youths and their parents or guardians with current inmates for the sole purpose of providing the “real” story on inmate life.
Find out how both you and your child can avoid the pitfalls that happen when wrong choices are made. “Keepin’ It Real” will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27 at Bogan High School, 3939 W. 79th St. Parental/guardian consent forms are required for children under 18 years of age. Forms are available at Bogan High School or at the 18th Ward Service Office, 8146 S. Kedzie Ave. For more details on the program, contact Chaquita Starks at (773) 471-1991.
Wrightwood Highlights
St. Thomas More Church, 8130 S. California Ave., hosts “Palm Sunday Family Day” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Donlan Hall. Contact the rectory office at (773) 436-4444 for more information and to let them know you'll be there.
There’s still time to sign up for the Holy Thursday (March 20) Pilgrimage that starts at St. Thomas More Church, 8130 S. California Ave. The bus will leave the church’s parking lot at 8:30 p.m. The return time is estimated for 11:30 p.m. Reserve a bus seat by calling the rectory office at (773) 436-4444.
The Wrightwood Improvement Association's Thursday, March 20 is canceled; next meeting is Thursday, April 17. For more information, contact the WIA at (773) 476-2546.
Saturday, March 22 the Women of Wrightwood are sponsoring the History Singers musical and anecdotal program “Notable Women of American Song.” It’s being held at the Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library's, 8530 S. Kedzie Ave., Community Room at 1 p.m. For additional information, contact Sharon Hardey at (312) 747-2696.
Ashburn Highlights
First Christian Church of Chicagoís, 3600 W. 79th St., is having “Ladies Movie Night” at p.m. today, March 14. They will be watching “Miss Potter.” Bring a snack to share. Childcare will be available, if requested. Contact the church’s office at (773) 581-1115 to let them know you’re coming.
“The seven deadly sins are only deadly when they become indulgences.” — Anonymous