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This Week: Bowl for the Gold Helps Cancer Support Group

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Bowl for the Gold Helps Answers for Angels


Answers for Angels, a nonprofit cancer support group for families, is holding its Bowl for the Gold candlelight bowling event at 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Oak Forest Bowl, 15240 S. Cicero Ave. The fundraiser will include raffles and pizza. Find out more details.

What Else to Watch for This Weekend


TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

  • Retro Game Night: Kids 11 to 17 can play it old school with original Nintendo games from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library. Find out more details.
  • Alzheimer's Association Early Detection Seminar: This presentation at 10:30 a.m. at the Bremen Township office, 15350 S. Oak Park Ave., will focus on the 10 warning signs of serious memory loss and give a basic overview of Alzheimer's disease. Registration is required. Find out more details.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25

  • Bremen Township Property Tax Appeal Seminar: Homeowners can find out how to appeal their assessments at this presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tinley Park Village Hall. Find out more details.
  • Bridal Showcase: The Tinley Park Bridal Showcase lets brides and grooms talk to exhibitors on everything they need to know to plan and stage the ideal wedding. The free event also will have drawings for Sybaris gift certificates, a $500 wedding cake, a groom's golf outing and more. The show, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m., is at the VFW Bremen Post, 17147 S. Oak Park Ave. Find out more details.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Safe Haven: The band will play at 9:30 p.m. at Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

  • Family Bingo: Everyone can enjoy an afternoon of bingo playing at 2:30 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library. Find out more details.
  • Vocal Illusion: The band will perform at 8 p.m. at Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details.
  • Groove Rock: This soul group will play at 9 p.m. at The Linger Martini Bar, 4142 W. 167th St. Find out more details.
Check out Oak Forest Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.


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