St. Damian Starts Catholic Schools Week With Open House

If nothing matters but the weekend, you better plan it out. Patch is here to help by spotlighting some of what's going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in and around Oak Forest.

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As a way to get Catholic Schools Week under way, St. Damian School will hold an open house tours for prospective families who are looking to attend the parochial school. The first one will be Sunday and another will be Tuesday (private tours also are available on other days and other weeks). Tours are given by parent ambassadors, school staff members and students. Also, students, teachers and alumni will be speaking about the school during Sunday Masses at St. Damian, and other events are planned for the week.

When: 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 26, and 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Where: St. Damian School
More Info: Go to the listing in Patch's Events Calendar for details.

Also This Weekend …

FRIDAY, JAN. 24

• The Smiley Tillmon Band: The band performs at 7:30 p.m. at The Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Go to the pub's website for details.
• 2014 United Gymnastics Academy Invitational: Local gymnasts compete in this three-day event at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Go to the organization's website for more details.

SATURDAY, JAN. 25

• How to Own a Business Without Starting It: A representative from the Novant Capital Group, a local private equity firm, will give tips to entrepreneurs at 2 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library.
  
• Amelia Bedelia Books Party: Kids in grades first to third can play games, hear books read and do crafts from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library.
• 2014 United Gymnastics Academy Invitational: Local gymnasts compete in this three-day event at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Go to the organization's website for more details.
• Wood Street Bloodhounds: The band plays at 8 p.m. at The Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Go to the pub's website for details.
• Gray Matters: The smooth jazz performs at The Linger Martini Bar. Go to the bar's website for more details.

SUNDAY, JAN. 26

• Pet Adoption Event: The South Suburban Humane Society will have dogs and cats looking for homes from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at PetSmart in Tinley Park. Go to the agency's website for details. 
• 2014 United Gymnastics Academy Invitational: Local gymnasts compete in this three-day event at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Go to the organization's website for 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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