Palos Hills
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 Roberts Road: Greek Fest 2024 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18. The event will feature carnival rides, games, cash raffle, music, vendors and church tours. Food includes traditional offerings such as pastichio, spanakopita and souvlaki, Greek chicken, gyros, Greek salad, saganaki and tiropita. Greek pastries such as loukoumades will be available, as well as iced coffee, beer, wine, ouzo, metaxa and other alcoholic beverages. A taverna with appetizers and bar service is new this year. Parking is free. Information: stconstantinehelen.org or 708-974-3400.
Sacred Heart Parish, 8245 W. 111th St.: Bingo games Thursdays in the Moscow Parish Center. Early bird game starts at 6:45 p.m., and the regular game starts at 7 p.m. Dabber sheets cost $13 for 12 cards and $19 for 18 cards. Light refreshments and beverages will be available. The center is accessible to those who use wheelchairs. No smoking is permitted. Information: www.sacredheartpalos.org or 708-974-3336.
Burbank
St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 8000 Linder Ave.: Club Polonia food saIe from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 25. On the menu are potato pancakes, stuffed cabbage, beer and mojitos. Information: https://stalbertgreat.com or 708-423-0321.
Flossmoor
Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road: Collection drive to restock urgently needed supplies for Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. The organization offers items of comfort for families affected by domestic violence. Collection bins are in the lobby and Youth Crossings. Requested items are deodorant, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, body lotion, body wash, laundry detergent (especially 32- to 64-load capacity), cases of water, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, baby wipes and large-sized diapers and pull-ups. Information: www.fccfaithful.org or 708-798-2800.
Lemont
Christ Community Church, 13400 Bell Road: Sunday Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25. The free event, open to all, features family fun for all ages. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served, and a foam party is planned. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share, as well as lawn chairs or bag chairs for outdoor seating. Information: 630-257-7770.
Oak Lawn
Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner Ave.: Evening of Jazz at 7 p.m. Aug. 24. The cost is $20 per ticket, and they should be bought in advance. Information: 708-423-9717.
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