VFW Post 9545

Come out on Monday night and join in our "Monday Night Euchre!" NO&nbsp;COVER, PUBLIC&nbsp;WELCOME, 21+
Every Monday night, we will host Euchre at the bar.
Registration starts at 6 pm, and play starts at 6:30 pm.
NO&nbsp;ENTRY&nbsp;FEE. There will be prizes for the winners, as well as bragging rights. 
Happy Hour starts at 6 pm. $1 OFF ALL BOTTLED&nbsp;BEER, AND $1 OFF ALL 12OZ DRAFT GLASSES.
Bring your friends, or just come by yourself.

Local Event: NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Will County

New Lenox

Illinois

NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC...

Come out on Monday night and join in our "Monday Night Euchre!" NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME, 21+
Every Monday night, we will host...

NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

Catch Monday Night Football on 6 big screens or on the outdoor patio TV. Enjoy a no-cover event featuring a long happy hour from 7 pm to 11 pm with $1 off all bottled beer, drafts, well drinks, and more. The public is welcome!

Local Event: NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!

NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL Buffalo Bills vs...

Catch Monday Night Football on 6 big screens or on the outdoor patio TV. Enjoy a no-cover event featuring a long happy hour...

NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!

First Christian Church

Step into a winter wonderland presented by Pieces From The Heart Quilt Guild featuring amazing quilts, a boutique, and Santa's Gift Shop. Enjoy a variety of festive activities including a fabric sale, silent auctions, raffle trees, and delicious treats from the bakery.

Local Event: The Night Before Christmas Quilt Show

Grundy County

Morris

The Night Before Christmas Quilt Show

Step into a winter wonderland presented by Pieces From The Heart Quilt Guild featuring amazing quilts, a boutique, and Santa's...

Timbers of Shorewood

Wreaths, fudge, handmade gifts and tacos, all before lunch. Start your holiday shopping at the Timbers of Shorewood Fall Craft Fair, where every vendor table helps fight Alzheimer’s.&nbsp;10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1100 N. River Road in Shorewood.More than 30 tables will offer handmade goods from local artisans and Timbers residents, including wreaths, holiday decorations, cards, crocheted items, jewelry, diamond art, baked goods and homemade fudge. More than 10 additional tables hosted by residents will have books, seasonal decorations, lavender items and handmade gifts.
Code 1 Coffee Truck and Tacos Giselle will be on site, and there will be raffles and giveaways.
A portion of vendor table fees goes to the Alzheimer’s Association for research and care, and several vendors are donating a share of their sales too.Craft items and vendor offerings will include:
<ul><li>Panoptic Home Health - Sponsor</li><li>Baking Good Choices - Baked goods</li><li>Purple Wild Flowers - paper art/cards</li><li>Zeis Designs - Crochet hats, scarves and ornaments</li><li>Smith Crafts - Christmas holiday decor</li><li>Mom's Gifts - Crocheted critters</li><li>Nunez Creations - Cards and decorations </li><li>Mady's Gifts / Assisted Living Locators - coasters, mug rugs, crocheted flip dolls</li><li>Gina's Wreaths - Mesh wreaths</li><li>Colorful Creations - Diamond art coasters, book marks, pins</li><li>My Crafting Chaos - wooden signs, tumblers, ornaments</li><li>Pam Stamps - Holiday cards, card holders, gift holders, paper gifts &amp; tags</li><li>Young's Diamond Art - Diamond Art- all sizes</li><li>Ginetti's Consignment - Designer bag resale</li><li>Wilde's Fudge - Homemade fudge for the holidays</li><li>Mary Kay - Mary Kay Cosmetics</li><li>Vicky Draw Thi s- hand drawn/ painted art, tumblers, and more</li><li>Isee Crafts - 3d printed toys, cup holders/coozies, signs and more</li><li>Code 1 Coffee Truck</li><li>Tacos Giselle - Taco truck</li></ul>



















Bring a friend, bring a list, and come hungry. Questions? Call 815-609-0669 or visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timbersofshorewood.com/autumn-market-fall-craft-fair-shorewood-11-14-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">timbersofshorewood.com/autumn-market-fall-craft-fair-shorewood-11-14-2026/</a>

Local Event: Autumn Market & Fall Craft Fair at Timbers of Shorewood

Shorewood

Autumn Market & Fall Craft Fair at Timbers of...

Wreaths, fudge, handmade gifts and tacos, all before lunch. Start your holiday shopping at the Timbers of Shorewood Fall Craft...

Autumn Market & Fall Craft Fair at Timbers of Shorewood

Aces Garage Bar & Grill

Local Businesses Come Together to Bless Families This Thanksgiving
<h3>BatteryJack, Inc. and Community Partners Join Forces for Momma Sue's Turkey Blessing Day</h3>
MINOOKA, IL — This Thanksgiving season, the spirit of giving is bringing local businesses together for a special cause. BatteryJack, Inc., along with several generous community partners, is proud to present Momma Sue's Turkey Blessing Day, a heartfelt effort to provide free Thanksgiving turkeys to local families.
The event will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, beginning at noon at Aces Garage Bar and Grill in Minooka, Illinois.
With a simple but meaningful message — "First Come, First Blessed!" — families are invited to stop by and receive a free frozen turkey while supplies last.
<h2>Local Businesses Making a Difference</h2>
What makes Momma Sue's Turkey Blessing Day especially meaningful is the support of local businesses that believe in taking care of their neighbors.
Aces Garage Bar and Grill has generously stepped forward to host the event, providing a welcoming location where the community can come together. Their support is an important part of making this special day possible.
Fat Boyz Pizza and Stuff, a longtime local business, is proudly joining the effort. After serving the community for many years, Fat Boyz is excited to give back this holiday season by helping provide Thanksgiving turkeys to local families.
The Hive Kitchen is also showing its commitment to the community by partnering with BatteryJack, Inc. Their participation reflects the importance of local businesses supporting the families and neighborhoods that support them throughout the year.
Ridge Chiropractor Center has joined the community partnership as well, helping demonstrate that businesses of all kinds can make a difference when they work together for a common cause.
Together, these businesses are helping turn a simple act of kindness into a meaningful Thanksgiving blessing.
<h2>A Turkey on Every Table, a Blessing in Every Home</h2>
The goal of Momma Sue's Turkey Blessing Day is simple: to make Thanksgiving a little brighter for local families.
Organizers hope to provide 200 frozen turkeys, weighing approximately 12–14 pounds each, with every $15 donated helping put a turkey on a family's table.
Beyond the turkeys, the event represents something even more important — neighbors helping neighbors, businesses giving back, and a community coming together to make sure kindness is shared during the holiday season.
<h2>Event Details</h2>
Momma Sue's Turkey Blessing Day
<ul><li>Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026</li><li>Time: Noon — Turkey Giveaway Begins</li><li>Location: Aces Garage Bar and Grill, Minooka, IL</li><li>Cost: FREE</li><li>Availability: First Come, First Blessed! While supplies last.</li></ul>
<h2>How You Can Help</h2>
Community members and businesses interested in supporting this effort are encouraged to donate. Every contribution helps provide Thanksgiving turkeys to families in need.
Donations: <a href="https://gofund.me/56a305597" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://gofund.me/56a305597</a>
For questions about the event or opportunities to help, please contact Shannon at 815-467-6464.
<h2>A Heartfelt Thank You</h2>
BatteryJack, Inc. extends its sincere appreciation to Aces Garage Bar and Grill, Fat Boyz Pizza and Stuff, The Hive Kitchen, and Ridge Chiropractor Center for their generosity, partnership, and willingness to give back.
Momma Sue's Turkey Blessing Day is a reminder that when local businesses and neighbors come together, even a simple gesture can make a lasting difference.
This Thanksgiving, it's not just about giving away turkeys. It's about sharing kindness, spreading blessings, and showing what makes our community special.
From all of us at BatteryJack, Inc. — thank you for helping us bless our community, one turkey at a time!

Local Event: Momma Sue's Blessing Day

Channahon-Minooka

Momma Sue's Blessing Day

Local Businesses Come Together to Bless Families This Thanksgiving
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Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf

🦃🎤 Before you talk turkey, grab the mic!
Round up your crew for Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke at Channahon Lanes &amp; Mini Golf! Sing that hit you've had on repeat, rally your friends for a group sing-along, or dust off that song you usually save for the car.
📅 Wednesday, November 25 • 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. 🎶 No cover 🎁 Everyone who sings gets entered in our prize drawing!

Local Event: Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf

Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke at Channahon Lanes &...

🦃🎤 Before you talk turkey, grab the mic!
Round up your crew for Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf!  Sing...

Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf

🦃🎳 It’s Turkey Tourney Time!
 🎳🦃Thanksgiving Eve tradition continues at Channahon Lanes &amp; Mini Golf!&nbsp; Join us Wednesday, Nov. 25th at 9:45 PM for 3 wild and wacky games:
🎯 Odds &amp; Evens🎯 Bowl Your Average (Without Going Over!)

🎯 Exact 8 Pin It’s $25 to enter — due by Monday before Thanksgiving — and there are prizes for each game and all-events! 💰 👉 Must have 15+ league games this season and be 18 or older to play.👉 Not bowling at Channahon Lanes this season? No problem — just bring a league standing sheet to verify your average. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend… before all the turkey and pie! 🦃🥧Snag your bowling buddies and let’s make it a night full of strikes, laughs, and maybe a few “gobble gobbles!” Sign up @ https://channahonlanes.com/Tournaments or in person at the lanes!

Local Event: Turkey Tourney Thanksgiving Eve at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf

Turkey Tourney Thanksgiving Eve at Channahon...

🦃🎳 It’s Turkey Tourney Time!
 🎳🦃Thanksgiving Eve tradition continues at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf!  Join us Wednesday, Nov....

Turkey Tourney Thanksgiving Eve at Channahon Lanes & Mini Golf

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 Arbeiter Rd, Joliet, IL 60431

Join us for our annual Christmas Bazaar &amp; Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5th from 10am - 6pm &amp; Sunday, December 6th from 9am - 12pm.

Local Event: Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair

Joliet

Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair

Join us for our annual Christmas Bazaar & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5th from 10am - 6pm & Sunday, December 6th from 9am...

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Lauren Traut

Manhattan

Andrea Earnest

Homer Glen-Lockport

Romeoville

Kendall County

Oswego

Yorkville

Bolingbrook

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet is a faith-based socia

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet provides compassionate services to individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Joliet. Programs support older adults, individuals with disabilities, families, children and people experiencing hunger, homelessness and other challenges.

Will

Crest Hill

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet provides compassionate services to individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Joliet. Programs...

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory provides compassion

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory provides compassionate funeral and cremation services to families throughout Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties in Illinois. With a deep commitment to supporting the community, the funeral home serves as a trusted partner for those navigating the loss of a loved one across the region and beyond. As an approved airline transportation specialist, they also facilitate nationwide and global funeral services with professional care. Beyond traditional funeral arrangements, the firm specializes in comprehensive preplanning and aftercare support. They offer an extensive online grief resource library developed in partnership with Dr. Alan Wolfelt, providing families with practical tools for healing. Additionally, the team actively engages in community outreach by offering public speaking services and specialized programs designed to support individuals and groups through the grieving process. Families can expect a personalized approach that prioritizes emotional well-being and meaningful remembrance. By combining professional funeral direction with ongoing educational resources, Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory ensures that every family receives the guidance and understanding necessary during their most difficult times.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory provides compassionate funeral and cremation services to families throughout Will, Grundy, and Kendall...

Become a Volunteer Meal Driver: Just 2 Hours a Week

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), we are dedicated to helping our senior neighbors live independently, safely, and with dignity in the homes they love. We achieve this through nutritious food, wellness checks, and the power of human connection, but we cannot do it alone. The Power of Our Volunteers Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MOWFNI. If you have just two hours a week to spare, you can make a profound difference. Delivering meals fits seamlessly into a midday routine or lunch break. As a volunteer driver, you do far more than hand over a meal; you provide a friendly smile, a warm conversation, and a crucial safety check for a senior who might not see anyone else that day. We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to volunteer weekly, monthly, or as part of a team with coworkers or friends. Our Core Programs: Home-Delivered Meals: We provide hot, dietitian-approved meals delivered directly to the doorsteps of those who cannot cook or shop for themselves. Community Cafes: Beyond home delivery, our vibrant Community Cafes offer a welcoming space for active older adults to gather, enjoy a delicious lunch, socialize, and build meaningful friendships that combat senior isolation. Make a Local Impact Today When you support or volunteer with MOWFNI, you are directly investing in the health and happiness of older adults right here in our neighborhood. Whether you are looking to give back during retirement, connect with your community, or get your local business involved in a meaningful cause, there is a place for you in our volunteer family. Join us in delivering more than a meal. Visit mowfni.org/volunteer-sign-up to fill out a brief volunteer application, or call us today to learn how you can start changing lives—one hour, one smile, and one senior at a time.

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for...

Enrollment is open! Accepting children ages 6 weeks–12 years

Kiddie Kampus Learning Center, Inc.

We’re proud to be a family‑owned and operated, fully licensed daycare serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. At Kiddie Kampus, we’ve created a nurturing, safe, and engaging space where every child can learn and grow. We’d love to welcome your family into ours!

We’re proud to be a family‑owned and operated, fully licensed daycare serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. At Kiddie Kampus, we’ve created a...

Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

Will County Children's Advocacy Center

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) comprised of law enforcement, DCFS investigators, medical personnel, prosecutors, and Will County CAC forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists in response to reports of severe physical abuse, sexual abuse, commercial exploitation, neglect, and exposure to violence of children, in Will County, IL. Our Will County CAC intake/MDT coordinator, forensic interviewers, family advocates, and trauma therapists provide the following services: * Forensic Interviews: After a child is referred to the Will County CAC by law enforcement or the IL Dept. of Family Services (DCFS), our Intake Coordinator schedules a forensic interview for the child. One of our 4 forensic interviewers listens to the child’s story and asks non-leading, developmentally-appropriate questions as the child talks about the trauma he/she has experienced. Law enforcement, prosecution, DCFS, and mental health professionals observe the interview from a separate room. This reduces trauma for the child and provides a stronger foundation if the case goes to court. * Family Advocacy: Our family advocates are committed to helping each family navigate the complex systems that a family enters when a child makes an outcry of abuse. As each case goes through the investigation, prosecution and healing process, the team is there to help the family understand the process, learn about their rights and successfully access resources that will help their family during crisis. * Trauma-Focused Therapy: Our team of licensed clinical social workers provide short-term, trauma informed therapy to children who have received a forensic interview. Since child abuse affects the whole family, the services are available at no cost to both the child and their non-offending family members. Individual and group therapy is offered in English and Spanish.

The Will County Children's Advocacy Center was founded in 1995 by State's Attorney James Glasgow to partner with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)...

The 100th Pizza Place to open in town...but also the best!

Not Another Pizza Joint

Whenever a new business is opening in town, the first thing people say is “I hope it’s not another pizza joint!” We sure do have enough of them here. But it’s time we had an authentic south side of Chicago pizza like you had when you were growing up...the thin and crispy crust, the browned cheese...brought home in a paper bag, not a cardboard box. A real mom and pop place, not another chain. We use all of the freshest ingredients, and make our dough and sauce from scratch daily. We are open inside the Hive Kitchen every Wednesday-Friday 12-9pm and Saturday, 4-9pm for carryout or delivery only. Check out our menu and place delivery orders at www.napj.pizza

Whenever a new business is opening in town, the first thing people say is “I hope it’s not another pizza joint!” We sure do have enough of them...

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Monday, November 9

NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+

NOV

9

6:00 PM

VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL

NL VFW Monday Night FOOTBALL Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!

NOV

9

7:00 PM

VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL

Friday, November 13

The Night Before Christmas Quilt Show

NOV

13

9:00 AM

First Christian Church, 455 W Southmor Rd, Morris, IL

Saturday, November 14

Autumn Market & Fall Craft Fair at Timbers of Shorewood

NOV

14

10:00 AM

Timbers of Shorewood, 1100 N River Rd, Shorewood, IL

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