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VFW Post 9545

Online orders can be placed as early as 8 a.m. on Friday for pickup at your chosen time, starting at 4:30 p.m. Phone orders are taken starting @ 3:30 pm
Try our&nbsp;hand-trimmed and hand-breaded fried chicken.
We are famous for our hand-breaded fried cod, but why not try our Baked Cod Dinner for a change?
 Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545
323 Old Hickory Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
815.485.8369
Enjoy Sit-down dining!
Carry-out ordering is now available online! Go to the menu link below and scan the available QR Code. Pre-order to have your meal ready for you to come in and pick up&nbsp;at your selected time. Why wait on the phone when you can order and pre-pay online with our secure system?
Menu link: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org/friday-fish-fry-menu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org/friday...</a> 
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Scan QR Code or click on the link below:
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Our Year-Round Fish Fry is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Holidays, and occasionally USA Independence Day.
Our Full-Service Bar will be open.
PUBLIC WELCOME!
For a change, try our Wing Dinner with&nbsp;Baked potato or Fries!!
Voted in the Top 5 Fish Fry in Chicagoland by “Chicago’s Best” and "Best Fish Fry" by "Best of Lincolnway 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025 Readers Choice Awards!" 
Come on out and enjoy the best "Year Around Friday Fish Fry"&nbsp;(except for a few holidays)in the South Suburbs, as featured on WGN’s “Chicago’s Best!” Now serving Baked Icelandic Cod Fillet with choice of Baked Potato or French Fries, Icelandic Cod breaded and deep-fried golden brown. Shrimp, scallops, ½ chicken, and chicken&nbsp;tenders for the kids. All meals come with Coleslaw, French fries, and bread with butter. The baked potato is now available with all meals.
Coffee and Tea are free. A Pastry table is available for dessert, and we also have a full cash bar.
Tax is included in all of our prices.&nbsp;
All of Our Meals Are prepared with “Trans Fat-Free” Canola Oil since 2001.
Full-service bar at Fish Fry. 
Kid-friendly. Try the Chicken tenders for the kids.
Dine-in or carry-out. Our complete menu is on our website: <a href="https://vfwpost9545.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://vfwpost9545.org</a>. For carry-outs, phone ahead at 815.485.8369. Order online, and you won't have a busy signal!!
The fish fry opens at 4:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. For your convenience, we now accept Visa, Discover, and MasterCard at Fish Fry.&nbsp;
There is plenty of parking available, and it is handicap accessible.
Feeling lucky? After dinner, stroll into the Canteen and try your luck with our
Accel Video slots and poker games. You could win $500 on a single spin!
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION.
Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all that nasty I-80 truck traffic. Helps Support Local Veterans and Our Community Services! Easy to get to. Close to
I-80 and I-355.
PUBLIC WELCOME. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR VETERANS!
ATM-Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted. Entertainment is every Friday in the bar after the Fish Fry. Top List karaoke or Good Time DJ.
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>

As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”
and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 , 2025 &amp; 2026 in "Best of Lincolnway."
Also, "One of the Best of Will County 2025!"

Plenty of parking and handicap accessible.

Local Event: NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. 

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order...

Online orders can be placed as early as 8 a.m. on Friday for pickup at your chosen time, starting at 4:30 p.m.  Phone orders...

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!. 

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TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and beer are cold—12 beers on tap. Domestic bottles are $3, and a 5-bottle domestic beer bucket is $12. You can take a break anytime and try your luck with our new Video Slots and Poker. Maybe you could win $500 on a single spin!
 The machines are ready and waiting. Closer than the Casinos, it avoids all of that nasty I-80 truck traffic. You can try your luck.
OUR SLOT PLAYERS HAVE WON OVER $52 MILLION!!
There is plenty of parking available and it is handicapped accessible.
You must be 21 to attend. ATM, Visa/MasterCard/Discover accepted
Easy to get to. Close to I-80 and also I-355.
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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Local Event: NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar...




TOP LIST KARAOKE WITH CHERYL In The Bar!!!
No cover - PUBLIC Welcome! Must Be 21 
The music is Hot, and the cocktails and...

NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

Finders Flea Mart featuring Mama K's Grill-503 Grundy St.- Mazon, IL

As
we continue to celebrate our Nation’s 250th
Birthday, the Village of Mazon in Grundy County is celebrating its
150th.
On Saturday, August 8th,
come be part of Mazon’s Sesquicentennial Celebration when Junk in
the Trunk Morris holds an outdoor Flea Market in Mazon. The location
is Finders Flea Mart, 503 Grundy Street (follow signs from Rt. 47). Our
independent vendors will be open for business from
9AM until 4PM,
offering shoppers a wide
variety of items at excellent prices.
Shop for items outside and then continue the treasure hunt inside Finders Flea’s large
barn. When inside don’t
miss the freshly prepared food at Mama K’s Grill, with breakfast
served from 9AM until 10:30, and lunch available until 4PM. Both dine
in and carry out options are available. If
you would like to be a vendor in
Mazon
on August 8th,
it is not too
late as advance registration
is not required. Simply
arrive at 8AM, pay
the $15 vendor fee, and take an available spot.
Vendors with small
trailers are welcome without an additional charge, and there is no
admission fee for shoppers. Proceeds
from vendor fees received
at this event will be
donated to the Mazon
American Legion.
Additional information
about Junk in the Trunk Morris and
our upcoming events in Morris, Gardner and Mazon
is available on Facebook, or contact event manager George Bennett,
630-319-0289 or <a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>.

Local Event: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Mazon

Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Mazon


As
we continue to celebrate our Nation’s 250th
Birthday, the Village of Mazon in Grundy County is celebrating its
150th.
On...

Lockport Vfw Post 5788 & Auxiliary

Bring the whole family out for a day of fun featuring a variety of impressive vehicles including fire trucks,and heavy machinery. Music, delicious food from Taco Patio, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and the chance to Dunk the Commander.

Local Event: Touch A Truck

Touch A Truck

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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Join us at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Sunday, August 9th at 11:00am for our Closest to the Pin Contest! Win up to $1000 in total prizes!! Please contact the Parish Office with any questions: (815) 609-8077

Local Event: Closest to the Pin Contest

Closest to the Pin Contest

Join us at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Sunday, August 9th at 11:00am for our Closest to the Pin Contest! Win up to $1000 in...

Wags 2 Wellness Veterinary Care Center

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/poundtownboardinganddaycare?__cft__[0]=AZZpqMA15DaTD8m1JZkWQyF_kdk4Tp3Fo8fEe5fMZMenY13AlOjlMby49gnnIRpu-lSrV_JXuZsh-bOYjeYenaAV3xD404RXCu41T87SKLzhmevatquViD9nX1bSj0GNPBvWy7x0QXFj9Ct04rrz0nQSXvmG_kjvsPeX4dJtaoAIZ1g1tO5ankafPMwlVplDqno&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Wags 2 Wellness Veterinary Care Center</a> is proud to announce the official opening of its new Low-Cost Veterinary Care Center on Monday, August 10, 2026, bringing affordable, high-quality veterinary services to Minooka, Channahon, Shorewood and the surrounding communities.Created with the belief that every pet deserves access to quality veterinary care, Wags 2 Wellness is committed to making preventative care, routine wellness and many surgical procedures more accessible for families, rescue organizations and the animals who depend on them.The new veterinary care center will offer a wide variety of services, including:General wellness exams and checkups, Spay and neuter surgeries, Dental cleanings and oral surgery, Dental X-rays, Ultrasound, Echocardiograms (echos), Amputations, Eye surgeries (including enucleations, cherry eye repair, and entropion correction), Gastropexy, Cystotomy (bladder surgery), Exploratory surgery, Mass removals, Heartworm treatment, And MANY additional veterinary services.As a high-volume, low-cost practice, Wags 2 Wellness is designed to help more pets receive the care they need while keeping services affordable. In addition to serving pet owners, animal rescue organizations are encouraged to partner with Wags 2 Wellness to provide affordable medical care for animals in their programs. “Our mission has always been simple, to remove financial barriers that prevent pets from receiving the veterinary care they deserve,” said Terri Crotty-Newberry, Owner of Wags 2 Wellness Veterinary Care Center. “Opening our doors is the culmination of countless hours of planning, hard work and an incredible team effort. We are excited to begin serving our community and making a lasting impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them.”In addition to quality veterinary care, Wags 2 Wellness also offers boarding, daycare, grooming, training and Pet Adoptions through Wags 2 Wishes Animal Rescue. The Wags 2 Wellness Veterinary Care Center is conveniently located at:949 Bell Road Minooka, IL 60447Appointments and additional information are available at <a href="https://www.wags2wellness.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqWUtaYXVQQlpsMHhOaVZJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhFmYnfVcmRuNtIpLkMHM55znyqSM3oXyaH78GiGeP6SIHerPQFAAr3_7JEe_aem_Nr7DwFZIRtLQCtY7PQHoBg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.Wags2Wellness.com</a> or by calling 888-526-WAGS.

Local Event: Wags 2 Wellness: Your Pet's New Veterinary Home

Wags 2 Wellness: Your Pet's New Veterinary Home

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Encore Resale Shop

Spice up Your life with Savings at the Encore Resale Shop
Tuesday,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;August 11&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10am-3pm
Wednesday August 12&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10am-3pm
Friday&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; August 14&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 10am-3pm
Great fall finds at a fraction of the cost of new. We offer quality clothing for the whole family, household items, unique home decor, linens, purses, jewelry, shoes, toys, antiques and so much more!
Visit us at the Encore Resale Shop-you never know what you might find!&nbsp; &nbsp;Voted 'The Best Resale Shop' 2025 by Herald News Readers.Located on the campus of Silver Cross Hospital across from the Emergency Entrance in the Business Center by the lake.
Operated by the Advisory Board volunteers.
Call for more information 815-300-7642

Local Event: Encore Resale Shop Fall Opening 2026

Encore Resale Shop Fall Opening 2026

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