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March 20th, 2024
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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Kiwanis Club of Frankfort | |
Kiwanis Games
Saturday, March 23rd | 9 am - 12:30 pm | Lincolnway Special Recreation Center
Kiwanis Club of Frankfort will be hosting the Kiwanis Games, focused on events for the intellectually challenged, ages 18-55. The event will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 9-12:30 PM at the Lincolnway Special Recreation Center.
Door prizes and sponsorships are welcomed. Donations may be mailed to Kiwanis Club of Frankfort, P.O. Box 875, Frankfort, IL 60423, or by clicking HERE
For questions or additional information please contact Linda Winkleman at lwinkleman@comcast.net
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Super Dog Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 23rd | 1:30 PM | Bark Park at Commissioners Park, 80th Ave. & Sauk Trail, northwest corner of Commissioners Park
FREE
Egg hunting has gone to the dogs! Dash around the Bark Park at Commissioners Park with your dog collecting treat-filled eggs and help your dog sniff out the special egg to win a prize. After the hunt, visit our dog-friendly vendors and get your photo with Peter Cottontail. Families and all friendly dogs are welcome at this free, on-leash event. An adult should accompany dog owners under the age of 16.
The gate will open at 1:20 pm. Hunt will start at approximately 1:30 pm.
Weather Location: Founders Community Center
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Annual Family Fun Fly
Tuesday, March 26th | 11 AM - 12 PM | Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park
FREE
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 20 @ Main Park 12:00 – 2:00 pm
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Bunny Home Visit
Friday, March 29th | 10 AM - 12 PM or 1 - 2 PM
All Ages
$30 (Fee includes outdoor home visit with the Bunny and gift for one child)
$7 for each additional child in household (Online Code: BUNNY2024)
Watch your child’s eyes light up as they receive a personal visit from the Bunny at your house. The Bunny will hop on over for an outdoor photo and will bring your child a special treat. You will receive a phone call a day before the visit with an approximate arrival time. Be sure to have your camera ready for the bunny’s arrival. Bunny will spend approximately 10 minutes or less at each location. Open to Frankfort Park District residents only.
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Spring Equinox Celebration and Workshop
Saturday, March 23rd | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | $30
Join natural product expert Lea with Tiger's Eye Naturals to ring in the Spring season. Create a spring bucket list, set goals for the new season and focus on healthy habits and mindset. Enjoy a cup of tea and make your own smudge bundle!
Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/RYQP2BVUJIYP6KATTFMRITVD
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Full Moon Ceremony Sound Healing + Reiki
Sunday, March 24th | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | $22
Signaling a time of rebirth, renewal, & rejuvenation. The worm moon is in Libra, a cardinal air sign, the sign of the scales, & during this full moon, you may feel a heightened awareness of the need for balance in your life. Enjoy healing frequencies from Singing Bowls, rattles, drums, flutes, gongs & more. We will embark on a Full Moon Ceremony & meditation as the beautiful sounds wrapping you up allowing you to release what no longer serves you!
Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/MLJOJWAGK6BOJSZUBTFFBNY5
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Conscious Couples GAME NIGHT
Thursday, March 28th | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $25 per couple
Join Kelsey and Matt Brasic for a Conscious Couples Game night with the intention of Intentional time together, Conversation, Laughter, & Games. Switch up your typical date night and connect with other conscious couples! Party games with your lover, anyone?! You don't want to miss this special evening hosted by my husband and I!
Register: https://checkout.square.site/buy/FOEZBCOJBOSVGP7GUY2RBSPR
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Home Office & Personal Shredding Appointments in Mokena - Wednesdays, March 27th, April 10th & 24th | 8:00 AM - 10:00 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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Frankfort Public Library | |
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Wednesday, March 27th | 2 PM
Every day more than 10,000 patients rely on the generosity of blood donors to survive. Just one blood donation can save up to 3 lives. Thank you for donating! Schedule an appointment online: https://bit.ly/BloodDriveMarch2024.
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Tuesday, April 9th | 7 PM
Does your evening cocktail taste a little different? Has a neighbor started growing some unusual plants? Then this is the talk for you. Dr. Neil Bradbury explores the effects of poisons on the human body, and examines the motives of killers in plotting murder. Expect lethal umbrellas, deadly cocktails, and killer curries. A Taste for Poison is a unique combination of science, true crime, and murder mystery. You will learn the symptoms to expect if you are poisoned, and, if you have time, what to tell the paramedics you have been given.
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Sunday, April 21st | 2 PM
Illinois Road Scholar Speaker and Chicago-based music journalist Catalina Maria Johnson, Ph.D. will join us for an afternoon presentation which centers Latin hip hop artists and discusses how they are advancing the poetic traditions of their countries in unique ways. Using video and lyric examples, Ms. Johnson’s presentation is lively, light, and fun, focusing on participation, discussion, and musical enjoyment! Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
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Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 | |
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Friday, April 12th | 8 AM | 1801 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451
Join us on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 8:00AM in the Lincoln-Way Central High School Auditorium Lobby for the annual Community Leaders Breakfast!
What to expect:
- Presentation by Superintendent Dr. Scott Tingley
- Light breakfast
- Q&A
- Networking
To RSVP, email jvujosevic@lw210.org by Wednesday, March 27th
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Spring Work Day
Saturday, April 20th | 8:30 - 11:30 AM | 8122 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423
Clean-up activities include setting the shelters up for summer camp, clearing leaves and sticks from around the buildings and cabins, weeding the landscaped beds and pond, and getting the sport fields and Adventure Zone ready for the summer. Those interested can register through our website, manitoqua.org by clicking on “Spring Work Day” from the home page.
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Saturday, April 20th
The Village of Frankfort encourages residents to clean up our community between 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Gloves, garbage bags, and a free t-shirt will be provided to all participants. T-shirts and supplies can be picked up from the Village of Frankfort, 432 W. Nebraska Street, on Saturday, April 20 between 8:00 - 9:00 AM.
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Sundays, April 21, 2024 - October 27, 2024 | 9 AM to 1 PM
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