Name: Try-it for FREE Aikido For Kids
Start: 2026-08-22T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Lakeshore Aikido Club

Lakeshore Aikido Club

Discover Aikido for Kids! A fun, safe, non-competitive, and especially nonviolent martial art where children build fitness, confidence, focus, discipline, balance, and respect while making lasting friendships. Aikido is the perfect way to introduce young people to the benefits of martial arts. 
At the Lakeshore Aikido Club parents and children alike can explore, try out, and learn some basic movements and teechniques, and talk to the teacher.
This event is FREE, but as a courtesy, kindly RSVP by August 5 to the email below (you can also find it on the LAC website) and you will benefit from a special giff!aterrone@lakeshoreaikidoclub.com

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If you won't be home, please be sure to leave a cooler out to keep your meal as fresh as possible.
Twice is nice! Place two or more orders for delivery on the same day and only pay the $5 DwellSocial Fee once.View menu + order: <a href="https://dwell.social/4aYbnmA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4aYbnmA</a>

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Your order will be available for home delivery between 2:30-6:00pm.View menu + order:&nbsp;<a href="https://dwell.social/4wcWSUe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dwell.social/4wcWSUe</a>

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The iconic and delicious Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder is headed to you on Friday, August 7th!
Chicago might have its deep...

Rich, cheesy, and iconic; the original Chicago Pizza Pot Pie is coming your way! Order by Thursday.

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