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Auction to Benefit Family of Deceased D146 Teacher

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The proceeds of a Nov. 21 auction at Memorial School will be donated to the family of deceased fifth grade teacher Mark Reilly.

The event includes an auction, raffles and vendors. Visitors can bid on and win items for as little as a quarter. Goodie bags go to the first 25 guests! Admission is free. Bidding fee of $5 includes 3 paddles. Cash bar and snacks available.
Don't forget your quarters! Get more info. 


Also This Week, Don't Miss:

MONDAY, NOV. 18
Go Under the Hood of the Interweb, 7 p.m.: For grades 6-12. Want to learn how to code, but don't know where to start? Codecademy is a free website which teaches you the basics of computer programming and markup languages at your own pace. This fall, the Tinley Park Public Library starts with the basics of HTML, the language to help you design websites. Get more info. 

Get Covered Illinois, 7 to 9 p.m.: Learn about the Illinois health insurance marketplace. Meet with in-person counselors to register. Special breakouts for individuals and small business owners. Hosted by South Suburban College, Oak Forest campus. Get more info.

TUESDAY, NOV. 19
Eat Up (Healthy) for the Holidays, 7 p.m.: Orland Township Health Services is hosting “Holiday Healthy Eating." Registered dietitian Tina Musselman will be teaching participants healthy tips on how to avoid that dreaded holiday weight gain. Delicious—and healthy—holiday treats will also be available for sampling, as well as non-alcoholic holiday drinks. Reserve a spot for this treat of an event by calling 708-403-4222 today!

THURSDAY, NOV. 21
Winter Bazaar, 6 p.m.: Come on out to the 4th annual St Mary's Winter Bazaar. Lots of talented artisans and local businesses.  Vendor raffles, festive music, split the pot, cash bar and free appetizers! Sure to be fun for all! Get more info. 

SATURDAY, NOV. 23
The Great 2013 Toy Wrap: This year, hundreds of compassionate volunteers invite you to join Children’s Hunger Fund to wrap tens of thousands of toys for children who might otherwise go without this Christmas. Come volunteer at the Chicago warehouse and you can be the difference between despair and hope! Get more info. 

Check out Tinley Park 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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