Name: Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble Celebration
Start: 2025-07-17T17:00:00-05:00

Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble Celebration Community Event · Volunteer organized for Indivisible
Thursday, July 17 5 – 7pm CDT
Old Joliet Courthouse lawn 14 w jefferson Joliet, IL 60432

Local Event: Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble Celebration 

Will County

John Ferak

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Joliet

Illinois

Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble Celebration 

Good Trouble, Necessary Trouble Celebration Community Event · Volunteer organized for Indivisible
Thursday, July 17 5 – 7pm...

Will County's Recyclepalooza returns to Joliet on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Free of charge, county residents can drop off nearly all kinds of unwanted electronics (such as televisions and computers), household hazardous wastes (such as paints, automotive fluids, and lawn chemicals), as well as scrap metal, wood, and clean polystyrene (Styrofoam) for recycling or safe disposal. Food pantry and animal shelter donations, toys, clothing, small home goods in working condition, and more will also be accepted.
The event takes place in Joliet from 8 AM to 2 PM. Specific location information will be provided to residents who <a href="https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/Recyclepalooza-Joliet2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">make a free appointment here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/Recyclepalooza-Joliet2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
<a href="https://willcountygreen.com/assets/1/Events/2026_Recyclepalooza_Joliet_Flyer1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">See the list of accepted items on our flyer here</a> and find other useful event information by visiting <a href="https://willcountygreen.com/spring_2026/" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);" rel="nofollow noopener">Will County's Recyclepalooza event page on willcountygreen.com</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More

Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted...

Will County's Recyclepalooza returns to Joliet on Saturday, April 18, 2026! Free of charge, county residents can drop off...

Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More

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Enjoy fresh air, natural light, and a chance to unwind, socialize, and recharge while spending meaningful time together outdoors.

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Movements are adaptable for all abilities and paired with mindful moments that encourage self-awareness, calm, and connection. No prior experience needed!

Why Participate?
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Help Support this Great Organization!

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This camp is for children entering grades 4th - 8th in the 2026-2027 school year. Register today to be a part of this exciting show! Workshops will be on Wednesdays in May (13th, 20th, 27th) and June (3rd), and Monday - Thursday nightly rehearsals begin June 8th, 2026.
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Choir Director Job Description and Duties:
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-Let church secretary know for placement in the service bulletin. 
-Organize music including filling and emptying folders and filing music. 
-Conduct rehearsals. 
-Direct choir at services and rehearsals. 
-Choir rehearsals have been held on Wednesday nights at 7pm for usually 1 hour (could be adjusted). More time needed near Easter and Christmas. 
-Choir has traditionally sung after the 2nd reading during services. We also sing during offering as well as for prelude. (concurred with pastor - anywhere during service as needed). 
-Singing dates are chosen based on choir member availability and when music is fully prepared. 
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*Ash Wednesday 
*Maundy Thursday 
*Good Friday 
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*Confirmation 
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-Recruiting new members
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-During Lent, other rehearsal arrangements may need to be made since Wednesday have the Soup and Sandwich and Lenten Services. Choir has switched to Mondays or Thursdays before. (sometimes practices have been held between the 8:00am and 10:30am Service.) 
-If the organist is not available to accompany, the director may need to hire (budget funds) someone who is capable on piano, organ or other instrument. 
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-Questions, please call or email: (815) 485-6973 or <a href="mailto:tlcsecretary508@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">tlcsecretary508@gmail.com</a>

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