Homewood
Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway: Northern Illinois Steelband performs 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 9. Formed in 1973, the band has performed concerts internationally and throughout the United States. It’s directed by music professor Liam Teague, head of steelpan studies. The steelpan is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. Alums of Northern Illinois University and the band are especially welcome. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for students. The building is accessible to people with disabilities. Information: 708-798-0700.
Alsip
St. Terrence Parish, 4300 W. 119th Place: Easter basket outreach project through March 17. Donations also are being taken at Incarnation, 5757 W. 127th St. in Crestwood. The parish provides Easter baskets for local children’s charities and senior nursing homes. Baskets for children need donations of medium-sized Easter baskets, individually wrapped candy, chocolate bunnies, small toys, small stuffed animals, crayons and coloring books and bubbles. No Peeps.
Baskets for seniors need donations of small-sized baskets, small chocolate bunnies, individually wrapped candy, snacks, travel-size hand lotion, lip balm, toothbrushes, nail files, puzzle books, pens and pencils, playing cards and socks. Plastic Easter eggs and basket bags also are needed. Information: 708-205-8975.
Blue Island
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Parish, 2339 York St.: St. Benedict Fish Fry on Fridays through March 22. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner is 4 to 7 p.m. or until food runs out. Dine in or carry out. Dinner of 2 fried filets or 1 foil of 2 baked filets served with fries, tartar sauce, coleslaw, beet and rye bread costs $12. Child meals available or $5. Fries only cost $5. Delivery available in select areas. Information: 708-385-9266.
Burbank
St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 8000 Linder Ave.: Fish frys from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 22. Fish dinner costs $15; shrimp dinner, $22; combo dinner, $20; pasta dinner, $10; kids’ dinner, $10. Soup costs $5, and fries only cost $3. Dinners include choice of fries or baked potato, mac and cheese or roll, dessert, coffee and juice. Beer and wine will be sold. Information:
Palos Heights
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Road: Lenten suppers at 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays through March 27. The meal includes an entree and side dishes, dessert, lemonade, water and decaf coffee. Freewill offerings are accepted to cover the meal. ASpecial Lenten services take place Wednesdays through March 27 at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The service is online as well. The services feature characters who encountered Jesus in the Gospel of Mark. Information: www.good-shepherd-church.com/ or 708-448-4170.
Tinley Park
St. George Parish, 6707 W. 175th St.: Fair trade sales after all Masses on March 2 and 3 at the front and south entrances of the church. Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, Colorado Women’s Bean Project Soup Mix and Divine Chocolate will be sold.
Healing the World of Violence prayer service is planned for 2 p.m. March 10. The public is invited to lift up the world in prayer and to become more aware of suffering endured by people around the globe. Information: www.stgeorge60477.org or 708-532-2243.
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