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Open Gallery Day for Heights Residents: This Weekend in Chicago Heights

Here's what going on in and around Chicago Heights this weekend.

Friday

East Peoria Par-a-Dice Casino & Festival of Lights: Head out on a day trip of gaming and shopping sponsored by the Chicago Heights Park District.

National Motor Club Field Service State Wide Career Fair:"Income for today, wealth for tomorrow." Make sure to dress professionally and being plenty of resumes.

Holiday Lights in HomewoodOne of Homewood's "most treasured events," come out for music, hot chocolate, a chance to meet Santa and much more. And don't forget about all the local shopping opportunities!

Saturday

Union Street Gallery Open Studio Day: "Visitors to the gallery will get a chance to meet artists and get a behind the scenes sneak peek at the their creative processes." Light refreshments will be served. 

Breakfast with Santa: 
Santa will be stopping by the West Golf Course to hand out gifts and take photos. 

Children's Hunger Fund Toy WrapHelp wrap presents for children who might otherwise go without this Christmas.

Need Help With Your Mortgage?Learn how to lower your mortgage payments and get the relief you need at the Spanish Coalition for Housing's free workshop at Prairie State College on Dec. 7.

St. Andrew Cookie Walk and Mini Bazaar: "
Shop fresh baked holiday cookies, candies, craft items and Fair Trade products from around the world.  Have purchases gift wrapped while you relax with refreshments and Christmas music in the Bistro Cafe."

Irons Oaks Holiday Gift Extravaganza: "We'll have homemade jewelry, purses, treats, pottery, pastas and more, plus some of the most popular consultants, including Scentsy, Tastefully Simple and many more."

Chevy of Homewood's 5th Annual Holiday Charity Gala: "Sponsor a child in need for the Holidays while attending a charity Gala at Chevrolet of Homewood." RSVP today! 

South Suburban Family Shelter's Pictures with Rock n' Roll SantaDonate a gift card and get a free photo with Rock n' Roll Santa!

29th Annual “Do-It-Yourself” MessiahBe a part of "hundreds of voices" singing Handel's "Messiah." Free to attend!

Sunday

Get Help Enrolling in Obamacare: A free workshop hosted at the Chicago Heights Public LIbrary.

Choir Cantata & Christmas Tea
A performance of "Rejoice Believers" by John E. Coates, followed by an 11 a.m. Christmas tea reception.

First Union MBC Christmas Candlelight Concert Celebration: An annul performance of "Celebrate the King." Many special guest to appear: Friends of First Union, Prairie State Gospel Choir, St. Mark Men's Chorus, Vessles, and more! This is a FREE concert. 

Want to see what else is going on? Check out the Chicago Heights Patch events calendar.


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