Palos Heights

Anchor Church Palos, 6600 W. 127th St.: Twists & Turns Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8:15 p.m. June 26 to 29. A family picnic is planned for 6 to 8:15 p.m. June 30. The program is for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall. Register by 9 a.m. June 26 at https://www.anchor palos.org/event/953775 -2023-06-26-vbs-2023/ or call 708-925-9296.

Participants work to beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, spin the spinner and play to win while celebrating games of all kinds. From tabletop games to video games, children will play their way through VBS while learning how Jesus guides them through the “twists and turns of their lives.”

Mokena

St. John’s United Church of Christ, 11120 Second St.: Men’s breakfast at 7 a.m. June 29 at Eggscetera Cafe, 10120 191st St. Appetites, opinions and attitudes welcomed. Information: 708-479-5123.

Oak Lawn

First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, 100th Street and Central Avenue: Parking lot sales from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting June 24 and continuing the second and fourth Saturdays through Oct. 28. Other dates are July 8 and 22, Aug. 12 and 26, Sept. 9 and 23, and Oct. 14 and 28. Shoppers are needed. Free admission. Information: 708-423-1170.

Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave.: First World Cafe Conversation at 1:30 p.m. June 25 in Colonial Hall following the worship service. Food and drink will be available. Register for the session via www.pilgrimfaith.org/upcoming -events or call the office. The theme will be thriving and what that means for Pilgrim Faith UCC. This is the first of five sessions that will occur throughout the summer and early fall. Others are June 25, July 16, July 23, Sept. 24, and Oct. 1. Information: 708-422-4200.

St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Parish, 10621 Kedvale Ave.: Drive-in cinema night at 7 p.m. June 28. “Jesus Revolution” will be shown in the north parking lot. RSVP by June 25 by emailing fitoconnor723@gmail.com or calling 708-882-4541.

Park Forest

Church of St. Mary, 227 Monee Road: Men’s prayer group meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays. The group usually finishes about 9:30 a.m. Men of all faiths are welcome. Information: 708-748-6686.

Richton Park

Sauk Trail Baptist Temple, 4411 Sauk Trail: Neighborhood Bible Time from 1:30 to 4 p.m. June 24 at Richton Park Community Center, 4445 Sauk Trail. It is a summer Bible adventure for children 3 years old through sixth grade and is free. Families can register online at www.stbt.org.

The theme of the program is “Mission Possible,” and includes a Bible lesson, crafts, a bounce house, indoor and outdoor fun, prize giveaways and treats including Garret’s Popcorn and Chick-fil-A. The snacks also are free. Information: 708-481-1490.

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