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Upcoming Programs at the Bridge Teen Center

Friday Night Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 20, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Trivia Night with samples from Famous Dave’s of Orland Park. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Saturday Night

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7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 21, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Karaoke and Texas Hold’em Night with samples from Meijer. This event is exclusively for students in 10th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Inspired Entrees

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4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 24, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will host a culinary program featuring inspired Asian entrees with Williams Sonoma. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Parent Program

7-8 p.m. Sept. 25, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will host Simple Solutions for School Success with Intellect Learning Center. Parents will spend the evening with the founder of Intellect Learning Center and learn to identify parenting styles and your child’s learning style. Leave knowing how to effectively monitor and encourage your child’s progress while still encouraging independence. This program exclusively for the parents of teeTo sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Handyman Series: Build a Bench

4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 25, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will host a program teaching how to use power tools, and use new skills to tackle a Do-It-Yourself construction project. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Paint the Great Outdoors

4-6 p.m. Sept. 26, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will host a landscape painting program. Students will travel to a local forest preserve to capture a scene through painting. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Friday Night Live

7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept 27, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host Friday Night Live with live music from Please Promise. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Project Serve: Fall Fishing Festival

8-12:15 p.m. Sept. 28, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will give students an opportunity to volunteer their time at the Alden Estates Fall Fishing Festival.  Students will help with registration, measure fish, and more. Community service hours will be given. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Saturday Night

7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 28 The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host Saturday Night with live music from Christal Luster. This event is exclusively for students in 10th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Project Serve: Goodie Bags for the Walk
4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 1, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S 71st Court, Orland Park, will give students an opportunity to volunteer their time, at the Bridge, by making Goodie Bags for our Community Walk. Community service hours will be given. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


Ultimate Frisbee

4-6 p.m. Oct. 2, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S 71st Court, Orland Park, will have an Ultimate Frisbee game that will test your endurance and Frisbee throwing skills. Never thrown a Frisbee? Beginners are welcome! This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

ACT Test Prep
4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct 3, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S 71st Court, Orland Park, has paired up with Sylvan to hold an ACT prep for High School students that are feeling anxious or unprepared for the ACT. This program will help you feel confident about your test taking abilities. This free program is for High School students only. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.


CLOSED to prepare for the Community Walk
Oct. 4, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S 71st Court, Orland Park, will be closed to prepare for their Community Walk happening the following day. For questions call (708) 532-0500 or visitwww.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Community Walk
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 5, Join The Bridge Teen Center, Whole Foods Market Orland Park, Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, and celebrity guest Rachel Crow at the 1st annual Community Walk fundraiser to benefit The Bridge's free programs and events for teens.  Walkers will have the unique opportunity to experience each of the five program buckets offered by The Bridge Teen Center during their 1.5 mile journey.  The post-walk celebration will be highlighted by free food samples from Wooden Paddle Pizza and Harvest Room, free beverages from Jamba Juice and Wataah, live music, and more.  Form a walk team, walk by yourself, or consider getting your business involved as an event sponsor. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Photography
4:30-5:30 Oct. 8,15 &22, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will hold three weeks of Photography classes with Jennifer Orr Photography. Discover a new artistic way to express yourself. Learn about lighting, the mechanics of a camera, and leave with some of your very own photos. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Boxing
4-6 Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will hold four weeks of Boxing classes with the Title Boxing Club. Visit one of Orland Park’s new boxing clubs to get a great workout, learn how to box, and learn how to feel confident in yourself. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Behind the Scenes: Sandburg Fall Play
4-6 Oct. 9, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will go behind the stage of a play to see how it works and what technical elements go into a play. We will return to see the play on opening night 6-9:30 Oct. 16.

Hershey’s Sweet Success (HS Only)
4:30-6 Oct. 10, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park is pairing up with Hershey to set you up for success by teaching the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, how to search for jobs, what to wear and more.

Pool Tourney/Game Night
7:30-10:30 Oct. 11, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will host a Pool Tournament and Game Night with free Yogurt from Cherry Berry. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

House of Music Showcase
7:30-10:30 Oct. 12, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park will host the House of Music Showcase with food from White Castle. This event is exclusively for students in 10th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org

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