Family Calendar

Thursday Deadline

New adult hip-hop/modern dance: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 2-Dec. 14, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. All levels. We're taking dancing off the streets and into our studio. Fee $38. Deadline to register is Oct. 29. Call 815-478-3324.

Thursday

Country line dancing: 11 a.m. to noon beginning Thursday, Oct. 29 for six classes at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena. Sponsored by Mokena Park District. Learn the rock step, pivot and other easy-to-learn steps. For ages 18 and older. Fee $47 and nonresidents will pay an additional fee. Call 708-390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.com to register online.

Nov. 12 Deadline

Young Rembrandts: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 16-Dec. 7 at Wilson Creek School in Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For grades kindergarten-second. Explore the world of drawing. Deadline to register is Nov. 12. Cost $28. Call 815-478-3324.

Nov. 12 Deadline

Totter-cise: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:15-11 a.m. Mondays, Nov. 16-Dec. 14, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For ages 2-4. Fun learning and friends. Ease the parent/child separation by enrolling tot in this program. Cost $35. Deadline to register is Nov. 12. Call 815-478-3324.

Nov. 16 Deadline

Young Rembrandts: 3:20-4:20 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 18-Dec. 16, at Anna McDonald School in Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For grades third-fifth. Learn to draw with pencils, markers, Sharpies and learn color techniques. Fee is $33. Registration deadline is Nov. 16. Call 815-478-3324.

Creature connections: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For ages 5-13. Have fun wildlife adventures. Fee $51. Deadline to register is Nov. 16. Call 815-478-3324.

Nov. 19 Deadline

Infant/toddler music: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 24-Dec. 15, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For ages 6 months to 3 years with parent/guardian. Musical fun and games through movement and musical instruments for infants and/or toddlers with parents/guardians. Fee is $32 (four weeks). Deadline to register is Nov. 19. Call 815-478-3324.

Dec. 1 Deadline

Parents time out: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. Offering four hours of baby-sitting. Drop your children off with the early childhood instructor and she will entertain the children with crafts, games, stories and more. A light snack will be provided for a fee of $20 per child. Deadline to register is Dec. 1. Call 815-478-3324.

Dec. 2 deadline

Busy bees: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 4-Dec. 2, Program Center, 397 State St., Manhattan. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. For ages 5-7. Relay races, obstacle courses, circle games and more. Fee $24. Deadline to register is Dec. 2. Call 815-478-3324.

Dec. 22

Winter horse camp: 7-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, Dec. 28-31, Nova Quarter Horses Inc. in Mokena. Sponsored by Manhattan Park District. Have fun while learning the fundamentals of equestrian skills. Learn to groom, saddle, clip and more. Fee is $275 with a deadline of Dec. 22. Call 815-478-3324.

Ongoing

Pre-school open gym: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, TwistStars Tumbling and Trampoline, 18530 Spring Creek Drive No. 3, Tinley Park. Available to parents and ages 2-7. Parents must accompany child. Cost is $5 for one child or $8 per family. Call 708-532-7626 or visit www.twiststars.net.

Story times: 10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays-Tuesdays (ages 3-5); 6:30-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays (all ages); 10-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays (ages 2); 10-10:45 a.m. Fridays (all ages) at Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St. in Mokena. To register, call 708-479-9663 or visit www.mokena.lib.il.us.

Baby time: 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Call 815-478-3987.

Wii, It's Tuesday: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Bring a friend and come play Wii at the library. We now have DDR and several games to choose from.

KidsWork museum: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sundays; and 6-8 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays (summer hours). KidsWork is in the Trolley Barn building at 11 S. White St. in downtown Frankfort. "Come and play while we build" is the motto for the KidsWork program at the museum. Cost $5 adults, $4 seniors and ages older than age 1. For more information, visit www.frankfortchildrensmuseum.org or call the museum at 815-469-1199.

Terrific twos: 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Call 815-478-3987.

Story time: 10:30-11 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 10-10:30 a.m. and 1-1:30 p.m. Thursdays, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Call 815-478-3987.

Wii, It's Wednesday: 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Children in first-fifth grade can play Wii at the library. Call 815-478-3987.

Bedtime story: 6:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Come as you are or wear your pajamas and enjoy a half hour of stories. Call 815-478-3987.

Guitar Hero: 4-6 p.m. Thursdays, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. Bring your future band mates (or friends) to rock out to Guitar Hero.

Reading program: Build a love of reading and learning with paired fiction and nonfiction online. All you need is your Frankfort library card. Geared for pre-kindergarten to third grade. Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video story books from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Watch, read and learn at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road. Call 815-469-2423.

Itsy bitsy toddler story time: 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, New Lenox Public Library District, 120 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. Call 815-485-2605.

The tales 'n' tunes story time: 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, New Lenox Public Library District, 120 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. Call 815-485-2605.

Drop-in crafts: 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays in the children's department at Manhattan Public Library, 240 E. Whitson St. Call 815-478-3987.

Horseback riding: Register at the New Lenox Park District for five lessons at a discounted rate of $130. Lessons will be taught at Nova Quarter Horse Inc. in Mokena. For ages 6-adult. Learn from beginning through advanced, western or English horse-riding skills from a qualified instructor. Call 815-485-1737.

Winter adventure club: 6:30 a.m. until school begins and after school until 6 p.m. at New Lenox Park District. A light breakfast and afternoon snack and drink will be provided. For grades first-sixth. Transportation to and from Tyler and Bentley schools will be provided by the school district. Transportation to Nelson Prairie and Nelson Ridge schools will be provided for an additional $2 per trip. Call 815-485-1737.

Adult karate: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Founders Center in Frankfort. For students age 14 and older. The basics are taught for beginners, but customizing is available for the more skilled participant. Fee is $60 for residents and $65 for nonresidents. Call 815-469-9400.

Youth karate and parent/child karate: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Founders Center in Frankfort. Youth and parent/child classes train together. Teaches basic and advanced karate skills, katas, sparring, self-defense and traditional martial arts ethics. Children age 6 and older can register with a parent for $90 a pair. Youths ages 8 to 14 pay $60 for residents and $65 for nonresidents. Call 815-469-9400.

Book discussion: 3-4 p.m. third Tuesday of the month at Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. For grades fourth-eighth. Call 708-469-9663.

Cheer tumbling: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Eiche Turners, 8500 W. 191st St., Mokena. Learn round-offs, flip-flops, backs, twists and more. Cost is $88 per session. Call 815-464-3581 to register.

Cloggin' Craze: After school and evenings Thursdays at the Francis Field Youth Foundation in New Lenox. Beginner through advanced lessons available for first-graders through adults. Lessons are 10-week sessions. Cost is $4 per week. For more information and times, call 815-485-5324.

Coffee House: 3-4 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. For grades fourth-eighth. Call 708-469-9663.

Friday night open gym: 6:30-8 p.m. Fridays at Eiche Turners, 8500 W. 191st St., Mokena. For boys/girls ages 6-18. Cost $5 current student, $7 nonstudents. Waiver must be signed by parent. Call 815-464-3581.

Knitting Club: 3-4:30 p.m. Fridays, Mokena Community Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St. For all ages. Join us for a fun hour of knitting and spinning a few tales. Call 708-479-9663.

Writers group: 3-4 p.m., meets fourth Wednesday of the month at Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. For grades fourth-eighth. Call 708-469-9663.

All things Star Wars: 4-4:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. For ages 6-10 at Mokena Public Library, 11327 W. 195th St., Mokena. Books, movies and crafts. Registration is required. Contact Cathy at 708-479-9663.

Items for Family Calendar must be submitted in writing 10 days prior to the Wednesday on which it should run. Send them to The Lincoln-Way Sun, 13543 S. Route 30, Plainfield, IL 60544-1100, e-mail to lwaysun@scn1.com or fax to 815-439-7527. For more information, call Mallory Medved at 815-439-5355 or Jean Edwards at 815-439-5312.