Name: Author Talk with Don Martin
Start: 2026-07-11T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 120 Veterans Parkway

120 Veterans Parkway

Please join us in welcoming New York Times bestselling author Don Martin to the library!
His novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire was an instant hit last year and has been critically acclaimed by YA readers and writers alike. 
He will be giving an author talk and Q&amp;A, as well as a book signing! Come prepared to ask questions and learn behind-the-scenes secrets from our own local literary legend Don! Register for a chance to win one of 30 books donated by the author and get it signed at the event!* 
*Winners must be registered and present at the event to claim their book. Limit one book per person. Books will not be held or mailed. If a winner is not present, another winner will be selected.

Local Event: Author Talk with Don Martin

Will County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Metropolitan Area

New Lenox

Illinois

Author Talk with Don Martin

Please join us in welcoming New York Times bestselling author Don Martin to the library!
His novel Verity Vox and the Curse of...

1333 S Schoolhouse Rd, New Lenox, IL

Grab your smartest (or most patient) friends, bring along a jigsaw puzzle, and get ready for an afternoon (12 to 3 PM) of focused fun, craft beer, and bragging rights. $20 per team (up to 4 people:. First team to finish wins! Spaces are limited—so get your team signed up and let the puzzling begin!
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We're located at 1333 S. Schoolhouse Road, at the opposite end of the building from Gost Coffee.

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Puzzle Competition at Hickory Creek Brewing

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Orland Park Civic Center

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @&nbsp;Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL.&nbsp;
Make a whole day of it and score some fantastic finds!
Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.&nbsp;
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
The Snack Shack
The $1 Snack Shack will be open in the front lobby, during show hours, offering a wide variety of&nbsp;$1 packaged snacks, bottled water, Gatorade (Regular and Zero Sugar) and canned&nbsp;soda.
Support Our Sponsors, Friends and Neighbors
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. La Grange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park

Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

Cook County

Orland Park

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

Sports Cards and More Show
Shopping Hours with 85 sports card and memorabilia vendor tables are 9 am to 2 pm @ Orland Park...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026

Join us as we celebrate America's upcoming 250th Birthday!
&nbsp;A nod to USO performances like the Andrew Sisters, this Salute to Veterans concert features retro patriotic songs and oldies. Get ready to boogie woogie with The Saddle Shoe Sisters!&nbsp; Registration encouraged!

Local Event: Salute to Veterans! Celebrate America 250 with The Saddle Shoe Sisters

Salute to Veterans! Celebrate America 250 with...

Join us as we celebrate America's upcoming 250th Birthday!
 A nod to USO performances like the Andrew Sisters, this Salute to...

Salute to Veterans! Celebrate America 250 with The Saddle Shoe Sisters

VFW Post 9545

<h1>NL VFW&nbsp;Post 9545&nbsp;</h1>
<h1>“Queen of Hearts Raffle!”&nbsp;</h1>
<h1>You don't have to wait until Sunday to buy a ticket.&nbsp;</h1>
<h1>Tickets are available at the bar daily, at Tuesday Night Bingo, and Friday Fish Fry. The Sunday drawing is at 4 p.m. sharp! 5 other cards pay out also!! 50/50 Raffle, too, that benefits our Post Relief Fund!</h1>
Posted by <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/author/larry/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LARRY PAVEZA</a> on <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/2024/01/14/post-9545-queen-of-hearts-raffle-tickets-on-sale-all-day-every-day-for-the-sunday-raffle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">JANUARY 14, 2024</a>
We have replaced the Jackpot raffle with the&nbsp;Queen of Hearts raffle!&nbsp;There are&nbsp;many&nbsp;more ways to win. Tickets are still $ 5 each or 5 for $20. But the good news is that they are on sale from 5 pm Sunday every day until 3:45 pm the following Sunday. The winner need not be present to win*. Ticket purchase serves as evidence of the Player’s agreement to the game rules. See the game rules below for details and additional ways to win. 
If you are present and win, you get 100% of your prize. The listed number represents the weekly prize available. Please follow the guidelines for filling out your ticket correctly; otherwise, it may be voided.
Click on the link to see the guidelines. 
<h2><a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/2024/01/14/post-9545-queen-of-hearts-raffle-tickets-on-sale-all-day-every-day-for-the-sunday-raffle/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org/2024/0... </a>Try our Hot Slots!! Our Slot players have won over $52M</h2>

Local Event: NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is “$16,705.” Tickets are on sale every day!!!!

NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is...

NL VFW Post 9545 
“Queen of Hearts Raffle!” 
You don't have to wait until Sunday to buy a ticket. 
Tickets are available at the...

NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is “$16,705.” Tickets are on sale every day!!!!

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+

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+

Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and&nbsp;THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
Doors open at @4 pm, and the first ball drops at @6:00pm Bingo paper sales will begin at 4:45 pm.
The Kitchen opens at 5:15 pm
In 2025, Tuesday Night Bingo paid $193,803.00 in cash prizes, including Bingo, Raffles, and Pull Tabs. Congratulations!!
Last week, we paid $4,140 in prizes, including progressive games!!!!
TUESDAY BINGO Night: Available Prizes include 2 Progressive raffles,15 Bingo games, and pull tabs.
2 Progressive games: 
Tim's Raffle $5,050
Kaboom - $3,627 
Weekly Vets Raffle: 4 Winners Drawn this week!!
1 White Strip $5
3 White Strips $10&nbsp;
7 White Strips $20
Winner #1-&nbsp;$100 Speedway Card from Randy Holzhauer State Farm Insurance, New Lenox.
Winner #2- $50 Cash from Hickey Funeral Home, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $50 Card from Hog Wild, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
Winner #3- $50 Cash from Ms. Donna&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $25 Card from Firewater BBQ, New Lenox.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $25 Card from Crumbl Cookies, Mokena&nbsp;
Winner #4-&nbsp;$50 Card from All 4 Paws, New Lenox.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Bring&nbsp;your friends: more players, more significant prizes. The number of games sold determines Bingo Payouts. 
The minimum cost to play is $10
The minimum age to play is 18 
Lots of games. The First Game starts at 6 pm. 
 
Ten (10) regular games and five (5) Special games. 
Entry Raffle, Pull tabs, 50/50, Horse Race, Progressive Games. 
Ink Daubers and Tape are available at Bingo for a modest price. 
 
Paper only, no electronic Bingo. 
FOOD SERVICE IS AVAILABLE!!
*MONTHLY GRILL SPECIAL*
1st week of the month, $3 Pizza slices from Italian Fiesta Pizza 
The Grill opens at 5:15 and closes after the break.
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Bucket specials in the bar.&nbsp;Bring your spouse; they can wait in the bar and enjoy some libations while you WIN! Domestic Bottles are $3 (5-bottle Domestic Buckets are $12) while watching sporting events on our six big screens. They can also try their luck playing our new Video slots and poker, and win a few dollars. Closer than the Casinos, you don’t have to fight that nasty I-80 Truck Traffic. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Public is welcome. ATMs are available. 
 
“OUR SLOT PLAYERS&nbsp;HAVE WON OVER $52 Million!” 
 
Easy to find. Close to I-80 and also I-355. 
 
New Lenox VFW Post 9545- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox, IL. 60451. Plug it into your GPS! 815.485.8369 <a href="https://www.vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.vfwpost9545.org</a> 
 
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Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 State of Illinois Bingo Number B-04025

Local Event: NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $12,600 in Prizes -Vets Raffle-Multiple Winners this week!! Public Welcome!

NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $12,600 in Prizes -Vets...

 Tuesday Night is Bingo Night in the Hall at New Lenox VFW Post 9545, and THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!!!
Doors open at @4 pm, and the...

NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $12,600 in Prizes -Vets Raffle-Multiple Winners this week!! Public Welcome!

This week: "General Knowledge Trivia Night!!" Come out and give it a try. There will be prizes to win, and Brain Busters will host. Bring your friends and have some “Friendly Competition!” Start time is 6:30 pm sharp. “Happy Hour” starts at 6 pm:&nbsp;
$4 Margaritas and $2 Domestic Bottles.
<h2>NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+</h2>

Local Event: NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "General Knowledge". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar...

This week: "General Knowledge Trivia Night!!"  Come out and give it a try. There will be prizes to win, and Brain Busters will...

NL VFW  Trivia Night Wednesday in the Bar "General Knowledge". NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+

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Will County and the City of Joliet are teaming up with the Joliet Slammers to host Water Conservation Night on Tuesday, July 7, 2026! Gates open at 5:35 PM, and the baseball game versus the Mississippi Mud Monsters starts at 6:35 PM at Duly Health and Care Field in downtown Joliet.
Collect water conservation-themed baseball cards and enjoy fun, family-friendly water conservation activities and giveaways on the concourse. Learn easy ways to save water at home, and <a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UvewcEJyl0G5jiv1DP3J154EUKzzRYhCjj_i18QFfPNURVpURFpWOVdNNEE3TzI2RFYzRERZWElMSS4u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fill out a water pledge at the game</a> for a chance to win a rain barrel or water conservation kit. (Winners must be present at the game to collect their prizes.)
Tickets between $9 and $22 are available at the Joliet Slammers' will call (1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive, Joliet) or <a href="https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//BuyNew.asp?EventID=356185#" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online on the Joliet Slammers website</a>.&nbsp;
Many thanks to our partners joining us for the game!
<ul><li><a href="https://www.cityoflockport.net/937/BLOOM-Lockport" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Bloom Lockport</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gpwc-il.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Grand Prairie Water Commission</a></li><li><a href="https://ilenviro.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;">Illinois Environmental Council</a></li><li><a href="https://epa.illinois.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" style="color: #0063ff;" target="_blank">Illinois Environmental Protection Agency</a></li><li style="outline: #73a9ff solid 0.8px !important;"><a href="https://www.isawwa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association</a></li><li><a href="https://mayorscaucus.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Metropolitan Mayors Caucus</a></li><li><a href="https://extension.illinois.edu/mg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners</a></li><li><a href="https://willcounty.wildones.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Will County Wild Ones</a> </li></ul>Water conservation is a grand slam!

Local Event: Water Conservation Night with the Joliet Slammers

Water Conservation Night with the Joliet Slammers

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Compassionate & Affordable Veterinary Care You Can Trust!

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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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Glitters and Grace Signature Mobile Parties & Perfume Bar

Glitters and Grace: Crafting Signature Scents Across Chicagoland In New Lenox, Illinois, a new fragrance experience is redefining how communities connect with scent. Glitters and Grace, founded by an artisan perfumer with a passion for creativity and quality, has launched Signature Mobile Parties—a one-of-a-kind concept that brings the luxury of a perfume bar directly to homes, businesses, and events throughout the Chicagoland area. What Glitters and Grace Offers At its core, Glitters and Grace is about making fragrance personal, interactive, and accessible. Our offerings include: Perfume Bar Pop-Ups: Smaller, intimate gatherings where guests can explore fragrance notes and design their own signature scent. Custom Perfume Creation: Personalized blends crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring each fragrance is unique and safe. Fragrance Workshops: Educational, hands-on sessions that teach the art of perfumery—from layering notes to understanding scent families. Artisan Dog Perfume &amp; Conditioners: Safe, gentle, and luxurious grooming products for pets, because our four-legged companions deserve elegance too. Unlike traditional perfume counters, Glitters and Grace focuses on experience over transaction. We bring the perfume bar directly to you, whether it’s a bridal shower, birthday party, corporate event, or community gathering. By prioritizing smaller pop-ups, we ensure every guest receives personal attention and leaves with a fragrance that truly reflects their individuality. Our commitment to quality materials sets us apart, as does our innovative inclusion of pet-friendly products—a rare offering in the world of artisan perfumery. This blend of artistry, education, and inclusivity makes Glitters and Grace a standout in Chicagoland’s creative landscape. Plans for the Year Ahead Looking forward, Glitters and Grace is expanding its reach with exciting initiatives with more mobile parties, community events, pop ups and expansion of our product lines.

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Hope, healing & justice for abused children.

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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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