Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of September 30. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Franken-Fish Creations, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, October 1-31, Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, Bolingbrook: Create a monster fish this spooky season, with supplies from the Tackle Box bait shop. […]
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All Invited to St. Paul the Apostle Parish Listening Sessions
As part of Phase 3 of the targeted restructuring process for the Diocese of Joliet, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Parish, 511 N. Conrad Street, will be hosting two Parish Listening Sessions, during which important information will be shared, including the presentation of potential future scenarios. Feedback will be solicited, as well, so all will […]
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Annual Meeting September 29; ‘It’s Halloween at the House Museum’
Park Forest Historical Society will hold a program and annual meeting on Sunday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. The meeting and election of board members will be followed by a brief description of the refreshed website and a celebration of the anniversary […]
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Bobcats Stump St. Anne, 25-13, 25-7
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, September 17, Beecher’s Lady Bobcats gave fans an exciting win on their home court against conference foe St. Anne. The Bobcats came out swinging, in a total team effort. The ladies were led by Sophia Pelton and Elena Kvasnika each recording 7 kills, with the help of Mallory Berry, who […]
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Historical Museum’s 10th Anniversary
The Manhattan Historical Society invites area residents to come celebrate the only place keeping Manhattan history alive on October 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter the open house’s door prize giveaway and enjoy visiting with friends while having refreshments. A new large room exhibit will be opened for the event. The Historical Society […]
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Friday the 13th: Happy Day at Veterans Home
By Dan Gerber The Green Club, a non-profit group from Bonfield, paid the Manteno Veterans home a visit on Friday, September 13, with a tractor parade. They also took time to stop at the Veterans’ pavilion to chat with residents and show off their legacy tractors, with many of the residents recognizing tractors from their […]
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Forest Preserve’s Rec Bike Club Rides Roll Again
The Forest Preserve District of Will County has scheduled six bike rides as part of a special Rec Bike Club series this fall. Participants will bike a range of five-to-10.5 miles on trails throughout the district. “The mileage for each route varies, with our shortest ride at the end of the season, since the sun […]
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Ghost Stores on The Green: A Spooktacular Evening Awaits!
Get ready to have a ghoulishly good time as the Village of Frankfort and the Frankfort Public Library conjure up a night of spooky fun and magical enchantment at “Ghost Stories on the Green!” This fang-tastic Halloween event will take place on Friday, October 25, at Breidert Green, promising a frightfully boo-tiful time for all […]
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Hits Manteno Streets
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on September 14, and began at the Square on Second in downtown Manteno. More than 250 participants, with 45 teams, participated on the beautiful Saturday to raise money for further care, support, and research efforts for the Alzheimer’s Association. Each registrant received a Promise Garden flower. Those carrying […]
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USF to Host Mega Music Rummage Sale November 2
Do you have a collection of music, movies, audio equipment, or instruments that you would like to pass on for someone else to enjoy? Let these items help raise funds for WCSF-FM 88.7, the radio station of the University of St. Francis (USF). WCSF-FM 88.7 currently is collecting donations of used and collectible music and […]