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March 19th, 2025
Welcome to our monthly Member News! Take a moment and scroll through to check out participating Chamber Members' events, deals, and announcements. This email blast is sent out on the third Wednesday of each month. Have something you would like to share? Contact us and include it in next month's edition!
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Fridays, March 6th & 28th & April 11th | 5 - 8 PM
The entire Lincoln-Way community is invited to attend the Fish Frys to enjoy performances by LWE Jazz Band, LWE Vocal Jazz, LWE Orchestra & Student Soloists as well as a sneak peek from the Spring Musical! For more information click HERE to view the flyer.
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Wednesdays March 26, April 9 & 23 | 8 - 10 AM | Appointments Required - 708-388-0011
Protect against identity theft by safely shredding your confidential documents with Shark Shredding. Shark Shredding hosts on-site shredding services on select days at their Mokena facility. Bring a bag of food to donate during your Shop Shred Visit and receive $5.00 Off.
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Monday, March 24th | 7 PM | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.
What actually is artificial intelligence (AI), and why has it taken over the news headlines? Learn what we mean when we talk about AI, where it already shows up in your life, and why it’s causing both excitement and worry.
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Monday, April 7th | 7 PM | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.
Learn about the fabulous world of fungi and how to forage wild edible mushrooms in Illinois. In this presentation you will learn mushroom basics, mushrooms through the seasons, where to find them, identifying characteristics, lookalikes, and how to keep an eye out for common local edibles. By the end of this presentation you'll have tools to help you identify several different edible fungal species and a basic understanding of our region’s mushroom terrain.
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Tuesday, April 15th | 7 PM | 21119 S. Pfeiffer Rd. Frankfort, IL
Join us for a delightful culinary journey with local cookbook author and food blogger Heifa Odeh of Fufu's Kitchen. Experience the amazing flavors of the Middle East as Heifa shares her stories and easy dishes that you can recreate at home. You'll even get to taste some of her cherished recipes. Books will be available for optional purchase after the tasting.
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Wednesday, April 23rd | 7 PM | 21119 S Pfeiffer Rd.
It's our 9th Annual Volunteer Fair! Our Spring 2025 Fair features local and regional organizations looking for volunteers of all ages to join their team. This is a great opportunity to learn how you can lend your skills and passion to support our communities. Whether you like indoor projects or working in nature, caring for animals, recreational activities, or helping others improve their reading skills – there is a volunteer opportunity for you! Registration is not required to attend, but if you'd like to receive an email reminder, please register.
View our event calendar and register here or call 815-534-6173.
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Thursday, April 3rd | 5 - 9 PM | $75
If you’ve been looking for a reason to try new restaurants, the Culinary Caravan is your perfect opportunity! Grab your friends for a one-of-a-kind dining adventure!
Where you’ll dine:
• The Loft
• Fat Rosie’s
• Jameson’s Pub
• Social 45 Craft Kitchen by Jimmy O’s
We’ll wrap up the evening back at The Loft with a decadent dessert.
Taste your way through some of Frankfort’s best restaurants while supporting MorningStar Mission’s vital work in Will County.
Highlights:
• Savor curated appetizers, entrées, and desserts at every stop.
• Try new restaurants while we handle the transportation.
• Enjoy a cash bar at each location.
• Support MorningStar Mission’s vital work of providing food, shelter, and recovery services to those in need.
Tickets:
$75 Adults
Please email Peggy Sue Munday at p.munday@morningstarmission.org with any questions.
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Spring On The Green
Sunday, March 23rd | 12 - 2 PM | Breidert Green
All Ages
FREE
Why wait until summer to enjoy some outdoor fun! Come enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends. There will be DJ music, kid friendly games, a balloon artist, and much more! Also, stay warm by the bonfire with hot chocolate and cookies.
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Annual Family Fun Fly
Tuesday, April 1st | 11 AM - 12 PM | Main Park (Locust St. Parking Lot)
All Ages
FREE Admission
Grab your kites and join us as we celebrate “Flying for Kids Month”, a statewide kite fly to promote park districts, recreation agencies, and the Park District Youth License Plate. Bring your own kite or borrow one from the Park District to fly. This event is FREE and open to the public!
- Rain/Weather Date: Saturday, April 26 @ Main Park 12:00 – 2:00 pm
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Donuts With The Bunny
Saturday, April 12th | 10 - 10:45 AM; 10:45 - 11:30 AM; 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street, Frankfort
All Ages
$10/NR $15 per child
Join Peter Cottontail for some crafts, holiday games, donuts, an egg hunt, and a special photo opportunity with the Bunny! Remember to bring your cameras and your Easter baskets.
Registration Deadline: April 4 or until filled
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Saturday, April 26th | 8:30 - 11:30 AM
This is a great opportunity for students, families, churches, schools, civic organizations and businesses to serve in the community together. Students volunteering can earn 3 community service hours (please bring your school form with you). While we can supply some tools, we ask that you bring work gloves and yard/garden tools with you if you have them. Those interested can RSVP: RSVP@Manitoqua.org/workday.
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Thursday, May 8th | 4 - 7 PM
Free to attend. Registration is required. Event is 21+. Come celebrate hospitality, tourism and travel in the Chicago Southland. Visit with over 50 partners that make the Chicago Southland a popular Chicagoland destination: hotels, restaurants, attractions, entertainment venues, sports teams, caterers, casinos, breweries and more!
• COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & DRINKS! •
• GIVEAWAY PRIZES •
• SHOPPORTUNITIES! •
• NETWORKING •
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