Name: Family Day Open House
Start: 2026-08-15T09:00:00-05:00
Location: Big Run Wolf Ranch

Big Run Wolf Ranch

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Educational and Fun!
Featuring 5 Beautiful Adult Wolves, Tiger, Bear, Lynx, Porcupine, Opossum, Armadillo and More!
10:00 am-4:00 pm Admission $9.00
(Kids 3&amp; under FREE. Pay cash/credit at door / no reservations/tickets)
Schedule of Events:
11:00 Wolf Presentation
12:00 Wings &amp; Talons (Birds of Prey)
I:15 Big Cat Presentation
1:45 Bear Presentation
2:45 Wolf Presentation
Food, Gift Shop, Raffles: Yearly Season Passes and Adoptions Available
*Parking is at Walmart 16241 Farrell Rd
(SW Corner of Lot) with free non-stop bus service (strollers allowed) to the ranch*
*Handicapped Parking available at ranch*

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Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

Family Day Open House

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Educational and Fun!
Featuring 5 Beautiful Adult Wolves, Tiger, Bear, Lynx, Porcupine, Opossum,...

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.

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New Lenox

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+

Encore Resale Shop

Spice up Your life with Savings at the Encore Resale Shop
Tuesday,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;August 11&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10am-3pm
Wednesday August 12&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10am-3pm
Friday&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; August 14&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10am-3pm
Great fall finds at a fraction of the cost of new. We offer quality clothing for the whole family, household items, unique home decor, linens, purses, jewelry, shoes, toys, antiques and so much more!
Visit us at the Encore Resale Shop-you never know what you might find!&nbsp; &nbsp;Voted 'The Best Resale Shop' 2025 by Herald News Readers.Located on the campus of Silver Cross Hospital across from the Emergency Entrance in the Business Center by the lake.
Operated by the Advisory Board volunteers.
Call for more information 815-300-7642

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Encore Resale Shop Fall Opening 2026

Spice up Your life with Savings at the Encore Resale Shop
Tuesday,     August 11       10am-3pm
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Joliet Jewish Congregation

The Joliet Jewish Congregation invites the community to an open house to meet their new religious leader, Rabbi Brian Serle. This welcoming event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect and get acquainted; please RSVP by phone or email to attend.

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United Methodist Church of New Lenox 339 W. Haven Avenue, New Lenox

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If you are interested in learning more about LWAC, go to <a href="https://LWAC.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LWAC.com</a>&nbsp;and take a look. To register or find more information about joining, click on the Sing With Us tab.

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Experience a nostalgic trip back in time at the Old Canal Days Rewind event. This high-energy evening features live music from The Breakfast Club and a variety of delicious options from local food trucks.

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Rising Lotus Healing Center - Yoga Studio

Eight years ago, we took a leap of faith and transformed Rising Lotus into a thriving home for movement, healing, and connection. Over the years, together we’ve built something truly special – a space where friendships blossom, where transformation happens, and where every person who walks in the door is welcomed as part of the family.
To honor 8 incredible years, Rising Lotus Healing Center is hosting Karma Week – a week of FREE yoga classes all day, every day from August 24th to August 30th. This tradition is our way of saying thank you for keeping the heart of Rising Lotus beating strong.&nbsp;
Whether you’ve been with us since the early days or just joined this year, you are a part of this story – and we couldn’t imagine it without you. Here’s to celebrating our past, embracing the present, and moving boldly into the future together.&nbsp;
IMPORTANT NOTES: Class pre-registration is REQUIRED! Please secure your spot through the MINDBODY App or go to our website <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZVZ9ls5lRboUWnXeTJQ8RDo9eJXInXFYT9AuNwdLQErtMSKtgnMxkjuWLKi8Ju-oHjLrRV1fuGReYwNM_xuY9Szm5FoYBcYHWV0LoylIQaDzKAD7IwwiSKyNepYKQ-dvxB_Q6PHLkJczrphsj86QKbxuD4cG8_DLvrOkJ_VoYH7N1lPcfrB-UFGScT9WGZebMzWZ8ngsVCdNpLE7REyWcsrZ7U8bTw3humEGuAklA6vL8309wk70-EkczM4-l0VM7gjLelIrJB4ZolRW7cKVlZs42GsUYswM-f70OllfhK__r8AfnqJIeseiXqUXGkNsS_an1m9HpFBzL8GeZeZgsd9D07K9NtP576wGriDSWa54NwYT-GYRmxpraLndvhKzU0_6odTuWWj_9qB3vR7eNt4gaz1J73WJzMCXtw4bJjJEpz-PGirZO2lpqgXpKgYlcZrmPDXi6KkOGup9UQ4BiCW9jq_LgHdB54OqU5w79DAEzfXkAUnFIiTt_2fBdDLWVanetTIyr3okCib_XtlsS232dypEdIYl53HhV-UPTQ1s-czZy3b_qCcKVR1XOdI7ho7lioVeakl5_QNsMaQLzZeH8L6qzOtYxmxCsbcZ7UBsTqKBgthK5j50Yw5eSeFBgML5tY9jXy25dvVNimzDPPvy9x4paqfKZ58ybh6Ke8RT9_AWdq5-NGDyt4AFbCsTJzpWckt1HkXkLiQaM9MTgXXcqXonWWem7ZfxRGSUQtXLNrv8AWQ3wTRSyHGYMB6wjxBYs5i2vqJWHAijkkLuNWT6cUOO5fj8fgWljJd1-M5PvDLhjf7ZaUW4wSLVbuOsCQ" href="https://www.risinglotushealingcenter.com/schedule-1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaG9UV2F0Z3R1eEY1cjJxUgEewJyZ4EQD8nqpVibhPiFnVwyyEJRTrPFLS45SNv3oeU97dL5tiwakyUIrCDs_aem_lKFpYHqqxoOQC_Ff-Cnnsg" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.risinglotushealingcenter.com/schedule-1</a> CANCELLATION is REQUIRED at least 2 hours before class!&nbsp;
 ASK FOR THE BEST MEMBERSHIP DEALS OF THE YEAR DURING KARMA WEEK!! With Love &amp; Gratitude, Rising Lotus Team

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In one hour, we nominate, vote, and donate. Together we choose to make a difference for a local charity or group.
At each of the quarterly meetings members nominate charities, three are chosen at random, and after a brief presentation, the members vote on which charity to support. Once the winning charity is announced, everyone writes a $100 check, on the spot directly to that charity. (Teams of 2 or 4 are welcome to join and share in the giving.)
100+ Women Who Care is perfect for you if:
-You want to help those in need, but cannot personally commit a lot of time or resources;
-You want to increase the dollar impact of your own generous contribution by pooling it with others;
-You want 100% of your donation to go directly to local charities.
-And all you need to do is give $100 and one hour of your time four times a year.
Bring your friends, family and coworkers to this inspiring event.
For more information, please go to the web site at <a href="https://www.100wwc-will.org/?fbclid=IwAR2QTrONfi6kpjeOtmBvI5lxZLfAOmjIO2F74-v_DzxT0x6yIhUuvQeNMdQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.100wwc-will.org</a> or visit us on Facebook.&nbsp;

Local Event: 100+ Women Who Care September Meeting

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You are invited to the September Meeting for 100+ Women Who Care of Will County!!
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Emily Rosca

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Free Scrap Metal Pickup 

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All...

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Located on the scenic Boley Farm in Orland Park, IL, Dean's Greens is your go-to destination for fresh, locally grown plants and produce. We offer...

Compassionate & Affordable Veterinary Care You Can Trust!

Premier Paws at Lockport

Premier Paws at Lockport is proud to serve the Lockport area and surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality, low-cost veterinary care for pets at every stage of life. Your pets are family, and quality veterinary care should always be affordable. Our local clinic provides compassionate, modern care with transparent pricing and a team that truly listens. Our experienced staff focuses on personalized medicine in a welcoming environment , without the stress of unexpected costs. In addition to our everyday affordable services, we host low-cost vaccine clinics on the first Saturday of every month, making preventive care even more convenient and accessible for our community. Here are just a few of the services our new clinic offers: • Dentals • Spays/Neuters • Laser Therapy • X-Rays • Microchipping • Vaccinations We’re proud to care for your pets and are here to help them live long, healthy lives. We’re always welcoming new clients, so give us a call to schedule an appointment and experience care you can trust at a price you can feel good about. Visit us at any of our THREE locations: Premier Paws at Lockport 16935 W Bruce Road Lockport, IL 60441 708-550-7297 Premier Paws at Timberline 495 E Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60431 815-729-1555 Premier Paws at Burbank 7900 Lavergne Avenue Burbank, IL 60459 708-551-1000

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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.

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