Anew Annual Coat Giving Tree and Adopt-A-Family Program/Food Help. Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse is inviting anyone who is interested in purchasing a coat or adopting a family for this holiday season, please complete this form. Anew also is helping survivors of domestic violence who depend on SNAP benefits that have been disrupted by the government shutdown. Donate grocery store gift cards that can provide survivors with autonomy, dignity, and flexibility to feed their families during this uncertain time. To donate, call 708-794-2140 ext. 311.
Aqua Zumba with Gigi. This class is a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. starting at 9:30 a.m. Fee is $10 for club members, $20 for guests.
Read, Play, & Grow: A Storytime for Babies and Toddlers. Flossmoor Public Library, 1000 Sterling Ave., will host storytime for children up to age 2 from 10:30 to 11 a.m.
Insect Hotel. Irons Oaks, 20000 Western Ave., will host from 6 to 7 p.m. a session on insect hotels, which provide a habitat for a variety of beneficial insects, helping to increase biodiversity in your yard. In addition to helping the insects, you will be creating a beautiful outdoor art piece made from natural materials. For ages 8 and up. Fee is $12 for H-F Park District residents, $15 for non-residents. Click here to register.
Nostalgic Roseland. Dan Bovino will share his popular treasure trove of photos and memories of the legendary Chicago neighborhood during the Homewood Historical Society’s monthly meeting at Homewood Public Library on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The presentation will begin after the organization’s brief 6 p.m. business meeting.
Chicago Southland Green Drinks. The environmental group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. at Soundgrowler Brewery, 8201 183rd St., Tinley Park. The speaker will be Jack Brunner, an environmental scientist with expertise in remediation, compliance and habitat restoration. He will discuss the invasive carp that have posed a growing ecological threat across the Midwest since the 1970s.
