Name: Annual USO BBQ for the Troops at Ford of Homewood
Start: 2026-07-18T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Ford of Homewood

Ford of Homewood

USO BBQ FOR THE TROOPS: SATURDAY JULY 18TH
<a href="https://null/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Mark your calendars for Ford of Homewood's Annual USO BBQ for the Troops! Visit them on Saturday, July 18th from 11-2, when they’ll be firing up the grill for a great cause: to help raise donations for the USO Illinois and local troops. Donations can be made day of OR online <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2zzh3xd7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here!</a> Hope to see you there! 
3233 183rd St. 708-798-1668

Local Event: Annual USO BBQ for the Troops at Ford of Homewood

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Annual USO BBQ for the Troops at Ford of Homewood

USO BBQ FOR THE TROOPS: SATURDAY JULY 18TH
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<li>Class begins promptly at the time listed on the calendar.</li>
<li>Please plan to arrive between 10-15 minutes before class starts.</li>
<li>This class takes place at Izaak Walton Preserve. 
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<li>Enter the parking lot off of Ridge Rd. </li>
<li>At the stop sign turn right. </li>
<li>We will meet in the opening between the two cabins.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Bring your own yoga mat, a large blanket or plastic shower curtain to place under your mat, and a blanket to sit on for elevating the pelvis.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Please stay home if you feel sick in any way (COVID-related or not).</li>
<li>In the event of inclement weather (typically rain), this class will be canceled and will not be rescheduled or moved indoors.&nbsp;</li>
<li>If you are unable to attend a class that you have registered for, please deregister as soon as possible.&nbsp;</li>
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·&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; July 12,&nbsp; Sunday: 12pm-10pm
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<a href="https://www.Saint-Spyridn.net" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
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Free Parking and Shuttle from;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Marist SportsPlex: 12221 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; St Mary Orthodox church: 6330 W 127th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463
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<li>There is NO CHARGE for this event, but we invite you to bring a CASH DONATION.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Instruments will be provided, but individuals may bring their own hand drum or small percussion if desired.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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