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By Peggy Zabicki
Your correspondent in West Lawn
3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327
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I recently decided that this is a good time of year to organize my old address book, which I actually started using before cellphones had been invented. Yes, I know it’s 2024 and we have all our friends and family information stored on our cellphones, but I still like the idea of a paper back-up system. My handy old book is still in perfect shape. If I drop it, it doesn’t break, and I don’t need a degree in engineering to update it.
I discovered that half the people in my address book are dead. The good news is that half the people in my address book are alive. I like to look on the bright side. And so, here’s to a newly updated address book, a new year and new beginnings.
The West Lawn Branch Library, 4020 W. 63rd St., continues their Yoga Classes for Adults starting on Friday, Jan. 12. The classes go from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. All skill levels are welcome.
The West Lawn Anime and Manga Club meets once a month on Wednesdays at the library. This club is for teens ages 13 to 19. Teens can meet up and discuss what’s new in the world of Japanese animation, as well as watch some anime films. The next meeting will take place on Jan. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call library at (312) 747-7381.
The LOS Youth Center, 3919 W. 63rd St., is a non-profit organization serving not only young people in West Lawn but the surrounding neighborhoods. Their mission statement is “To inspire and empower the youth of our community by providing cultural enrichment, life skills, and mental health services.”
Their space is open every day except Sunday. LOS Youth invites everyone to join them on Saturday, Jan. 20 for a special event called “Brain Sport Trivia” at Zoe’s Patio, 5516 S. Archer. The quiz-tastic fun starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, call LOS Youth at (773) 424-5294.
West Lawn Little League is now registering young people ages 4 to 16 years for their 2024 season. Registration will take place in person at West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St. Here are the registration dates: Saturday, Jan. 13, Wednesday, Jan. 24, and Saturday, Jan. 27. For more information on time, fees, and future registration dates, call John Godinez at (773) 370-2349. This fine organization has been providing excellent athletic opportunities to kids in West Lawn for decades. Good luck and best wishes for a great season of baseball!
St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, 3741 W. 62nd St., is accepting students for their pre-school. Register for a tour of their facilities by calling (773) 735-0772.
The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, 6500 S. Pulaski, is now offering Lithuanian language classes for beginning and continuing students. Classes take place online. Bi-weekly classes for beginners will start on Jan. 15, and weekly classes for continuing students will start on Jan. 16. Register by sending an email to Karile Vaitkute at karile@balzekasmuseum.org.