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Carmelite Campus in Darien

Nestled among quiet gardens, contemplative spaces, walking paths, and centuries of Carmelite Tradition, the Carmelite Campus invites visitors to step away from the noise and rediscover stillness, beauty, and inspiration. Whether you come for prayer, reflection, history, a retreat, spiritual enrichment, or simply a peaceful afternoon, the campus offers a welcoming experience for individuals, families, parish groups, and pilgrims of every kind. National Shrine of St. Thérèse Meditation Gardens and Outdoor Devotional Spaces Retreat and Spiritual Programs Carmelite Spirituality and History Beautiful Architecture, art, and Sacred Spaces Community Events and Seasonal Celebrations Religious Gift Shop

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Darien

Illinois

Nestled among quiet gardens, contemplative spaces, walking paths, and centuries of Carmelite Tradition, the Carmelite Campus invites visitors to...

Our Lady of Peace 6th Annual Garage  Sale709 Plainfield Road, Darien. Don't miss out on this huge, one of a kind sale! Shop the classrooms and gym of OLP organized into categorized shops full of treasures for the whole family: sporting goods, furniture, toys, bikes, linens, holiday, books, electronics, designer and top brand clothing and other unique items. Sale startsSaturday, June 21 from 8:30 am to 2 pm. On Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4 pm all items are half off. For more information: <a href="http://olopdarien.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">olopdarien.org</a> or 630/325-9220

Our Lady of Peace 6th Annual Garage  Sale709 Plainfield Road, Darien. Don't miss out on this huge, one of a kind sale! Shop the classrooms and gym of OLP organized into categorized shops full of treasures for the whole family: sporting goods, furniture, toys, bikes, linens, holiday, books, electronics, designer and top brand clothing and other unique items. Sale startsSaturday, June 21 from 8:30 am to 2 pm. On Sunday, June 22, from 1 to 4 pm all items are half off. For more information: <a href="http://olopdarien.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">olopdarien.org</a> or 630/325-9220

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Our Lady of Peace School in Darien is holding a one-of-a-kind garage sale this weekend, June 21-22.

Our Lady of Peace Holds 2-Day Garage Sale

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The Promenade Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and community come together! 
Please click on the link below to fill out the application form and vendor agreement packet:
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Turn your Taste of Bolingbrook experience into a full weekend getaway! Book a Stay &amp; Play Package at a participating hotel below and enjoy $50 in Chamber Bucks to spend at the event!
Holiday Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&amp;brandCode=HI&amp;localeCode=en®ionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=CHIBB&amp;checkInDate=29&amp;checkInMonthYear=042026&amp;checkOutDate=31&amp;checkOutMonthYear=042026&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=TOB&amp;cn=no&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;showApp=true&amp;monthIndex=00</a>
Country Inn &amp; Suites Bolingbrook/Romeoville: <a href="https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XT73S3</a>
Residence Inn Chicago Bolingbrook: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774544033609&amp;key=CORP&amp;app=resvlink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book your discounted rate for the Taste of Bolingbrook</a>
<h6>Band Lineup:</h6>
Saturday:
Noon-1:30 – Leroy Winn&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bUSqQ6AYlnoXDgrEwd6_lhBEsJkK-DHHe3_MkjzPH9QwRWfYQXVGLA0tCO17GhoZ0pNrm9eYLiOsphLR62pyNXw~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://leroywinn.com/#about</a>
2-4pm – Brad Jackson &amp; Shades Of Country&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?btwMlZI3XORLpUVihFPhrFTaRNFTzK0lDruqoF6E9j3Lmhcs5mtuwUKeAtU055iZ20oXy2T6bzqLAh7DkehsA3jcpry9tp4dUEJ23oAh56RCS-ssEVZdCecgFcqfOpYQRC2YY_VblDbai9ntmnl5VMaadbI88TCkt8gmB62_Zmus~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/p/Brad-Jackson-Shades-of-Country-100058185223780/</a>
4:30-6:30pm – Eddie V &amp; The Culprits&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bjzbF8m0WIQBOnTRO2OFg93jwz7oyl0YY9yXm4KSGz0p7hFGf3czi8G-vchHFRm2LU0cGDfPWR6SXzzmDOPL3Qg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://eddievband.com/</a>
7-9pm – Anthem &nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bzqbGxci016Tv5jTkRJz9U_rLBSMJF7VNs_DJOF_58yW5kP-h6vvd5NbU3TIxYnfn4P_xwz12rlIE85xdv6HzMg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://anthembandchicago.com</a>
Sunday:
Noon-2pm – Hoodwink’d&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bFTYTyutpv-aP3jpO3s8EbVd2h5pZMGFE2fafRnMKcO7Vr5DPfwilmm89K5MAWxVTrB5eNwgddWsWejbcmwHilg~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.hoodwinkband.com/</a>
3-4:30pm – Simply Billy&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ_XP5iyfzlj0zqz_7QyWRCbDqTaA-FAH8GZ9Om4OgQhbq6Rrc5on5IoXCxqrimy4og~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/simply-billy</a>
5-7pm – Simply Elton&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bVRyi2DAhJVtCceX254kBQ9zflWUiV0OFVXzpSDpE-exDTY-8jRJdr3v0GqI6lC0WXmW-K8BTDtOK-ziAoVRvVQ~~" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.simplyelton.com/</a>

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