Community Corner

New Lenox Community Events and Information

Why not take advantage of the variety of fun events coming up. Peruse the calendar and see what catches your interest.

Each Monday and Thursday we'll feature community events put on by local businesses and organizations.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 20

Holiday Food and Toy Drive

Holiday Food and Toy Drive: Now through Friday  Chicagoland Speedway - Collecting canned food items for the benefit of the Warren-Sharpe Community Center in Joliet, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Chicagoland Speedway Administration Building lobby, 500 Speedway Blvd., Joliet.

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Food Drive

Food Drive, Now through Saturday, 9 a.m. at Standard Bank & Trust Co. Donations accepted for the benefit of the New Lenox Township Food Pantry.  Please drop off donations during regular business house.

Clothing and Household Items Donations

Clothing and Household Items Donation, 9 a.m., Goodwill Store in New Lenox.   Now accepting lightly used clothing and household items. Your donation supports the Goodwill mission and benefits the community.

FRIDAY, DEC. 21

Tumble With Santa

Tumble with Santa, 12 p.m. at FlipStar Gymnastics Academy, 1906 Ferro Dr. Cost is $5.

VFW Friday Night Fish Fry

VFW Friday Night Fish Fry, 5 p.m. at Veterans of Foreign Wars, 323 Old Hickory Rd. Cost is $6.

SATURDAY, DEC. 22

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 1900 E. Lincoln Hwy. Call 815.485.5327 to register. Donation is $1.50 per person.

Santa is coming to Williamson's Restaurant

Santa is Coming, 1 p.m. at Williamson's Restaurant, 1490 W Maple St. FREE

SUNDAY, DEC. 23

Christmas Church Services at the United Methodist Church of New Lenox

Christmas Services, all day at United Methodist Church of New Lenox, 339 W Haven Ave. FREE

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