Halloween fun is in the forecast

By Peggy Zabicki

Your correspondent in West Lawn

3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327

The weather on Halloween is predicted to be in the mid-50s and partly sunny. Sounds like good weather for trick-or-treating.

Here’s a reminder to the parents of students at Lee School, 6448 S. Tripp. All students can wear costumes on Halloween. No masks are allowed or costume accessories. The school will have a party at 9 a.m. and will provide healthy treats.

Are you looking for a program for your preschooler?  St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 6424 S. Kenneth, is offering a program for kids ages 20 months to 3 years. The program is called Baby Stars and will take place on Wednesdays from Nov. 2 to Dec. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. The cost is $10. This program is designed for your child to develop motor skills and social/emotional skills along with bonding time with parents. There will be music, crafts, story time and more. For more information or to register, call (773) 767-6160 or visit the school office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Peggy Zabicki

On Saturday, Oct. 29 the West Lawn Branch Library, 4020 W. 63rd St., will present a craft program for families called Dia de Los Muertos Papel Picado. The traditional Mexican folk art of cutting or perforating paper into elaborate designs will be taught. The craft program starts at noon. Afterward, a movie will be shown and snacks will be served. Registration is required. Call the library at (312) 747-7381.

A young neighbor of mine asked that I extend congratulations to her school, Curie High School, which was chosen as the winner of an international competition and named the top school in the world for their programs that support healthy lives of students. The school uses fine arts to enrich students’ lives and address mental health issues. Curie is the only high school in the United States to win this award. They will receive a $50,000 grant from the T4Education organization. This non-profit organization works with teachers to improve education around the world. Congratulations, Curie!

If you would like to take a tour of Curie, 4959 S. Archer, the school will be having an open house on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.

West Lawn’s bowling alley–Lawn Lanes, 6750 S. Pulaski–has begun their fall leagues, but they always have open bowling. They are open every day until 10 p.m. and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Call for more information at (773) 582-2525.  Lawn Lanes now has merchandise like t-shirts, sweat shirts, pajamas pants and more for sale at their website lawnlanes.itemorder.com.

Have a Happy Halloween, everyone!