JUNE
A food drive is going on now through July 31st at your local Menards home improvement store on Christine Drive in Bradley. Place non-perishable food items into the bin at the front of the store and all food collected will be forwarded to a local organization to help those in need.
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The Illinois-based nonprofit organization, “Warriors Walk” is dedicated to bringing together a network of VFWs, American Legions, businesses, schools and community members to combat veteran suicide. You can join the fight on Saturday, September 13th when they host their 6th annual “Warriors Walk Ruck” to raise suicide awareness. This will take place at New Lenox Commons on Veterans Parkway in New Lenox with registration opening at 8am. Walk from 1 to 20 miles; the distance is up to you and it’s free to participate. A post-ruck afterparty will take place with military vehicles, activities, raffles and vendors. There will also be live music, a bounce house and food provided. Funds raised will go to veteran suicide prevention and mental health initiatives through the Headstrong Project. Milner Media is a proud sponsor of this event. For more details and to register visit warriorswalk-IL.org
JULY
The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society will host their Les Artisans Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday, July 4th from 9am to 3pm in the Expo Center at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds. There will be dozens of artists and fine crafters offering handmade items and original art, along with local honey, jams and jellies, baked goods and more. You can also meet local authors and artists. There will be food for sale, beverages from Love A Latte will be available to sip while you shop, and Sweet Darren’s will be offering homemade ice cream, A suggested one-dollar donation at the door will help the historical society to fund this event in the future. Visit bourbonnaishistory.org for more information.
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The Watseka Lions Club will be hosting their annual pancake and sausage breakfast on Friday, July 4th from 7 to 10am in the basement of the Saint Edmund Catholic Church at 219 East Locust Street. The breakfast will also include scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. The cost is just a free-will donation.
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A summer edition of the Manteno Garage Sales will take place on Thursday July 10th, Friday July 11th and Saturday July 12th, with most sales running from 8am to 3pm each day.
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The Herscher Lions Club will host its 49th annual Corn Bowl on Friday, July 11th in downtown Herscher beginning around 5pm. Enjoy roasted sweet corn served with pork sandwiches, brats, and hotdogs. There will be fun games for kids to participate in, and The Silhouettes will perform from 7 to 10pm. Proceeds will benefit the Herscher community Legion.
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The Central 5K Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s “Running to Remember” race will be held Saturday, July 12th at the Village Park in Clifton. In its 22nd year and honoring Harold Barbieri (“barr-bare-E”), the annual event has already awarded over $131,000 in scholarships. This champion chip-timed 5K race will begin at 8:30am. Registration opens one-hour prior. There will also be a one-mile kids run/walk starting at 8:45 am, followed by a kids one-block dash. For more details, visit the “Central 5K Running To Remember” Facebook page.
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The 3rd Annual “Churches United in the Park” will take place Saturday, July 12th from 1 to 6:30pm with fun for all ages at the Bird Park Band Shell along West Court Street in Kankakee. There will be live Gospel music, free barbeque and bounce houses. This event is free to attend.
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The 101st Jasper County Fair begins Saturday, July 19th and runs through the 26th of the month in Rensselaer, Indiana. The grandstand events will include Mud Drags, an ATV Rodeo, Monster Trucks and the D&D Pro Rodeo. There’s also live musical entertainment, the Battle of the Barns, fireworks, food vendors and so much more. To see the schedule, you can pick up a brochure at the Jasper County Extension Office, or visit jaspercountyfair.weebly.com
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Acting Out Theatre Company will bring 3 live outdoor performances of the hit musical “Godspell” to The Grove in Bourbonnais on Friday July 18th, Saturday July 19th and Sunday July 20th. Gates open at 5:15 and lawn chairs are encouraged. Food will be available to purchase. Each evening of theatre under the stars begins at 8pm. Tickets will be $30 at the gate. Purchase them in advance for just $25 at King Music, Sweet Street, or online through actingouttheatreco.org
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Join the Kankakee Valley Park District for their next “Rockin’ The River” free summer concert on Wednesday, July 23rd with “Motown Nation” at the Don Palzer Bandshell in Kankakee’s Bird Park on West Station Street. Along with live music, there will be food trucks, drinks and family activities. This will also be BBQ Contest Night. The festivities begin at 6pm and the music will go on from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
AUGUST
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The Village of Bourbonnais’ 5th annual “Food Truck Festival” will take place on Saturday, August 16th from noon until 10pm at The Grove, located along Main Street Northwest in Bourbonnais. There will be over 20 different food trucks on site, a Family Fun Day in the Kid Zone, along with a 150th Anniversary Concert. Admission is free. For more info, visit villageofbourbonnais.com
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The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet golf outing fundraiser, “A Swing and a Prayer” will take place on Tuesday, August 26th at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont. Rain or shine, this will be a day filled with golf, food and drinks, a raffle, silent auction and lots of fun. Registration opens at 7:30am and the shotgun start will be at 9am. A cocktail hour starts at 2pm, followed by dinner. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Funds raised with this event will help the homeless, hungry, lonely, and poverty-stricken among us. More details are available at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org/swing
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