In the heartland: Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with events from Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 10-13. Various free events will cover everything musically from country/rock to Latin/salsa. See www.heartlandcafe.com or contact 773-465-8005 or michael@heartlandcafe.com .
Caring and sharing: Just4Adults, a Center on Halsted program for those in the LGBT community who are 45 and older, is hosting a seminar, 'LGBT Caregiver Support,' on Wed., Aug. 16, at 2855 N. Lincoln, 3-4 p.m. Call Denise at 773-472-6469, ext. 279, for more information.
Grrls night out: Grrl Jam, a monthly dance party for lesbian and bisexual females aged 16-23, will kick off Fri., Aug. 18 at 637 S. Dearborn. Cover is $5 ( or free if you pick up a VIP pass by attending a Center on Halsted or YPC Ladies Night ) . For more information, call 773-472-6469 or 773-729-0127.
Crafty: The American Craft Exposition Community Cancer Event, which will benefit the Lesbian Community Cancer Project and other organizations, will be held Fri., Aug., 25, 5:30-8 p.m., at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 N. Campus Dr., Evanston. Tickets are $60 each. See www.enh.org/aboutus/auxiliary/events/default.aspx?id=4222.
Love thy neighbor: The third anniversary celebration of the Pillar of Love Fellowship Church, a welcoming institution located at 7438 W. 62nd, Argo, will take place Sat.-Sun., Aug. 26-27, with speakers Bishop Wyatt Greenlee, Jr., and Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder. ( The Aug. 26 event starts at 5 p.m. and the Aug. 27 event is at 3 p.m. ) Call 708-496-9030.
How sweet: The NW Suburban NOW Sweet Dream Fundraiser will take place at Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery and Cafe, 1107 Waukegan Rd., Glenview, on Sat., Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. A $30 donation is requested. E-mail ccaporusso@yahoo.com .
