Name: Eat What You Sow (R) at OLPL
Start: 2026-07-15T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Oak Lawn Public Library

Oak Lawn Public Library

Wednesday, July 15; 7-8 p.m. Join expert Meredith Meder as she covers Midwest garden herbs and veggies, and pairs them with cheese!<a href="https://www.olpl.org/events/month" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">(R) Register for this event on our online event calendar below.</a>
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Local Event: Eat What You Sow (R) at OLPL

Cook County

Lorraine Swanson

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Oak Lawn

Illinois

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Every dollar you direct is another step toward financial freedom.
Join us Tuesday evening for an open conversation about real-life money.
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<ul><li>No lectures.</li><li>No selling.</li><li>No judgment.</li></ul>
Just neighbors helping neighbors.
Debt Club Tuesday, July 14 • 7:00 PM
Mary Nelson Room Oak Lawn Public Library
Debt Club is a free, open discussion about getting out of debt, spending wisely, saving abundantly, and giving generously.
Debt Club has helped area families crush almost $750,000 of debt. Contact us: freedom@HealthyWealth.org Bring a friend. It's Free and it works!
OLPL provides a lot of wonderful services to the community, meeting space for this event, and is not a sponsor.

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Evergreen Park

Alsip-Crestwood

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

Palos

South Side

Lauren Traut

Oak Forest

David Giuliani

La Grange

DuPage County

Burr Ridge

Orland Park

Western Springs

Fat Tommy's Grill & Sports Bar

Join us Wednesday, July 15, as Park Lawn's Queen of Hearts jackpot tops $1.049 million at Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar.

Could YOU become our next millionaire?
The Park Lawn Queen of Hearts jackpot has rolled over again and is now OVER $1,049,350!
Join us on Wednesday, July 15, for one of the biggest Queen of Hearts drawings in Illinois. Experience the excitement live at Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar as we draw for a life-changing jackpot while supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by Park Lawn.
<h3>Drawing Information</h3>
🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 
🕖 Drawing: 7:00 PM 
📍 Location: Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar 
4901 Cal Sag Road 
Crestwood, IL 60418
<h3>Current Jackpot</h3>
💰 Over $1,049,350!
<h3>Ticket Prices</h3>
🎟 $5 = 6 Tickets 
🎟 $10 = 12 Tickets 
🎟 $20 = 24 Tickets
<h3>Where to Buy Tickets</h3>
Online: <a target="_blank" href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener">www.parklawn.com</a> (through Wednesday at 8:00 AM)
Park Lawn – Oak Lawn (Laporte) 
10833 Laporte Ave. 
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 
(Business hours through Wednesday at 4:00 PM)
Fat Tommy's Grill &amp; Sports Bar 
Daily until 6:50 PM on drawing day.
<h3>Prize Rules</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Find the Queen of Hearts and win 60% of the jackpot if you are present at the drawing.
</li>
<li>
If you are not present, you receive 50% of the jackpot.
</li>
<li>
Every weekly winner also receives 24 FREE tickets into the following week's drawing.
</li>
</ul>
Every ticket purchased helps support Park Lawn's mission of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment, residential services, day programs, and community inclusion.
Come early, enjoy great food and drinks, and be part of an unforgettable night. You could walk away a millionaire while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
For official rules and ticket information, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://null" rel="nofollow noopener">www.parklawn.com</a>.

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Join us this&nbsp;Sun, Jul 19th (11am-5pm) to shop small, local &amp; sustainable with 100+ talented artisans at our flagship Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market&nbsp;at historic Morgan MFG&nbsp;(401 N. Morgan St., Chicago). Get tix in advance &amp; save: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets</a>
 (Tip: Bring friends &amp; family with our 4 for $20 ticket option - in advance online.)
Locally owned &amp; operated, this curated INDOOR Sunday market celebrates the ingenuity of independently owned, small businesses who channel their passions into creating one-of-a-kind designs, home goods, art and food.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Get tickets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.com/tickets-fulton-market</a>
EVENT DETAILS:
* Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
* Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* Venue: Morgan MFG – 401 N. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60642
* Cost: $8 General Admission ($10 at door) | 4 for $20 for groups (online in advance) | Deluxe CAM Tote + Gen Adm $10
Kids &lt;12 are free | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only)
TICKETS: <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets</a>
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:
* 100+ Chicago/Midwest artisans per market in food, fashion, home goods, &amp; art.
* We offer Bistro Seating, Plated Food &amp; a Fully Stocked Bar selling cocktails, wine &amp; beer -- so you can relax &amp; re-connect with friends, family &amp; co-workers.
* Food:&nbsp; Shop gourmet food items including pastries and confections, chocolate &amp; candy, sauces &amp; spices, healthy snacks, cocktail mixers, beverages, &amp; more.
* Fashion: Meet &amp; shop top clothing, jewelry, handbag, accessories designers
* Home Goods: Discover items showcasing smart design in home decor, bath &amp; body, natural skincare &amp; more.
* Decorative Art: Meet independent artists producing functional, decorative &amp; wearable art.
“Keep your friends close, and your supply chain closer." – Chicago Artisan Market
Gather &amp; re-connect with friends &amp; family , while shopping small, local, safe &amp; sustainable. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get tickets now</a>.
Can't make it to Fulton Market in July? The Chicago Artisan Market will also be back at Morgan MFG for Fall &amp;&nbsp;Holiday '26 Markets (Sun, Oct 18 |&nbsp;&nbsp;Sun, Nov 15&nbsp; | Sun, Dec 13th), and in Ravenswood over Thanksgiving weekend for "Small Shop Saturday" &amp;&nbsp;Sun, Nov 28-29. We're also in <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville</a> &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook</a> OUTDOORS on Sep 19-20 &amp; Oct 3-4.&nbsp;<a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our 2026 Market Calendar.</a>
About Us: We are a Chicago company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans &amp; small businesses for 20+ years. We operate two City markets in the vibrant <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-fulton-market" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fulton Market</a> and <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets-ravenswood" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ravenswood</a> neighborhoods. We also operate the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL, the <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Naperville Artisan Market</a> at CityGate Centre in Naperville, IL, and the <a href="https://northshoreartisanmarket.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">North Shore Artisan Market</a> in downtown Winnetka, IL and downtown Northbrook, IL.
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