Museum open | Lansing

Museum open | Lansing

Lansing Historical Society Museum is open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays; 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The museum is in the lower level of the public library, 2750 Indiana Ave. Tours are available.

FYI: Call (708) 474-6160.

Ministers Conference | Markham

The Ministers Conference of South Cook County will meet from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday morning at All Nationals Light of the World Church of Christ, 15801 Central Park.

FYI: Call (708) 596-1359.

Genealogy | Park Forest

The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. March 23 in the library at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive for a book discussion. The featured book is "Hadassah: One Night with the King" by Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olson, which can be requested through local libraries from the SWAN system. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting, which is free to members. Nonmembers are asked for a $2 donation. Family memberships in Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society are $20 per year.

FYI: Visit Illiana's Web site, http://ijgs.home.comcast.net. There are links on the Web site for those researching Jewish ancestry.

Antique expert | Lansing

Lansing Historical Society will welcome antique expert Rex Newell at 6:30 p.m. March 24. Newell will appraise items and discuss collectible trends. Bring along a family heirloom to see what it is worth. Attending for members will be free and nonmembers will pay $5. Doors open at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave.

FYI: Call (708) 474-6160.

Fish fry | Burnham

Paul Price Amvets 43 will have a fish fry from 4 to 8:30 p.m. March 28 at the post, 14032 Torrence Ave. Choose from walleye, lake perch, shrimp, frog legs, bluegill, Cajun catfish, chicken and a combination platter. Dinner includes cole slaw, cottage cheese, bean salad, potato salad, French fries, bread and coffee. Prices start at $8.50. Carry-outs are available and the public is welcome.

FYI: Call (708) 862-9540.

Historical society | Chicago

The Southeast Chicago Historical Society will conduct its annual membership meeting at 11 a.m. March 29 in the Calumet Park Field House, 9801 Avenue G. All members with dues up to date should attend and vote on the new slate of officers. The officers

presented by the nominating committee will be announced. Nominations may be made from the floor. Refreshments will be served and a short program will be presented.

FYI: Call (773) 721-7948.

Daughters of Isabella | Chicago

Daughters of Isabella Hegewisch Circle 859 will meet at 1 p.m. April 1 at St. Columba Social Center at 133rd and Green Bay Avenue. Cake and coffee will be served after the meeting.

FYI: Call (773) 646-6444.

Sweet Adelines | Calumet area

The Calumet Corner Chorus Chapter of Sweet Adelines seeks ladies who love to sing. Sweet Adelines International promotes and preserves four-part harmony barbershop singing, a cappela style. The nonprofit worldwide organization is committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. Members are from various parts of Indiana and eastern Illinois. The chorus has many performances throughout the year, singing for organizations, banquets, special occasions and community events. The group rehearses at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Christian Fellowship Church,605-165th St., Hammond. Guest are always welcome.

FYI: Call Dorothy at (708) 895-0133.

Quilters' Guild | South Holland

Heritage Quilters' Guild of South Suburbia meets every third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St.

FYI: Call (708) 532-2336.

Italian Catholic Federation | Calumet City

Italian Catholic Federation 195 meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. The federation is an apostolate and charitable organization with approximately 100 members, based at St. Victor Parish, 553 Hirsch Ave. Catholics are invited to attend.

FYI: Call Jo Merlo at (708) 895-7725.

Cage bird association | Lynwood

South Suburban Cage Bird Association meets at 2 p.m. every second Sunday of the month at the Calvin Reform Church, 2895 Glenwood Lansing Road.

FYI: Call (219) 836-5079 or 374-0325 or visit www.sscba.org.

Historical Society | Calumet City

Calumet City Historical Society meets at 1 p.m. the second Friday of each month at the museum, 760 Wentworth Ave. All residents of the city are invited to become members. There is no charge for admission.

FYI: Call (708) 832-9390.

WOMEN PILOTS | Northwest Indiana

Women interested in learning to fly or in joining the Indiana Dunes 99s, the International Organization of Women Pilots, can visit www.indianadunes99s.org or call

FYI: Call (219) 241-7865 or (574) 289-8642.

CAMERA CLUB | Munster

The 3H Camera Club of Indiana and Illinois meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, September to May, at The Salvation Army, 8225 Columbia Ave. Anyone with a love and interest in photography who would like to get tips to improve is invited. All are welcome.

FYI: Call (219) 865-8082 or (708) 476-8502.

CHESS CLUB | Highland

A chess club for adults meets from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays in the cafe at Meijer, on Indianapolis Boulevard just north of Main Street. Tournaments cost $1.

FYI: Call (219) 845-1376.

PERFORMERS NEEDED | Gary

African American Achievers Youth Corp seeks local performers to be part of productions at the Glen Theatre, 20 W. Ridge Road. The organization owns the theater, which opened in October. Female and gospel soloists are needed for a divas of gospel production, as well as comedians to be part of Comedy Lake County Style. Dancer can compete in So You Want to Dance Lake County Style. Actors are invited to join a resident theatrical group. High school members of the group helped renovate the theater and will man the ticket booth, control booth and concession stand, be ushers and provide valet parking and custodial services.

FYI: Call (219) 887-2046.