Homer Township Public Library

Ready to step into your Girl Scout era? Join us at the Homer Glen Library for a Swiftie-inspired night of music, dancing, and friendship bracelets as we celebrate fun, friendship, and all things Girl Scouts! This free event is perfect for girls and their families who are curious about Girl Scouts-come explore, create, and discover all the fun waiting for you. Girl Scouts is for girls who will be entering kindergarten this fall and older in the Homer Glen-Lockport and surrounding areas. 
 We have several different sessions to choose from, and each week has a different theme and activities. Families are encouraged to join us for any or all sessions and meet new friends each week!
This is NOT a drop off event. All girls must be chaperoned. PLEASE REGISTER ALL ADULTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING.
For questions or more information please contact Jennifer at jjohnson@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or call/text 224-207-9226.

Local Event: My Girl Scout Era - Swiftie Party - info session for families interested in Girl Scouts

Will County

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

My Girl Scout Era - Swiftie Party - info...

Ready to step into your Girl Scout era? Join us at the Homer Glen Library for a Swiftie-inspired night of music, dancing, and...

My Girl Scout Era - Swiftie Party - info session for families interested in Girl Scouts

Everybody has feelings – happy ones, grumpy ones, even silly ones! Expressing your feelings can help you feel better, connect with others, and make new friends. This event will help you use your superpowers to make the world a better place and have loads of fun along the way, just like Girl Scouts do! This free event at the Homer Township Library is perfect for girls and their families who are curious about Girl Scouts-come explore, create, and discover all the fun waiting for you. Girl Scouts is for girls who will be entering kindergarten this fall and older. 
 We have several different sessions to choose from, and each event has a different theme and activities. Families are encouraged to join us for any or all sessions and meet new friends each week!
This is NOT a drop off event. All girls must be chaperoned. PLEASE REGISTER ALL ADULTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING.
For questions or more information please contact Jennifer at jjohnson@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or call/text 224-207-9226.

Local Event: SuperHERo party - Girl Scout family info event

SuperHERo party - Girl Scout family info event

Everybody has feelings – happy ones, grumpy ones, even silly ones! Expressing your feelings can help you feel better, connect...

Step into a world of imagination and adventure with a Girl Scout evening inspired by Gabby's Dollhouse. Enjoy hands-on fun with a cat crown craft, a Baby Box activity, and more playful surprises designed to spark creativity and friendship. This free event at the Homer Township Library is perfect for girls and their families in the Homer Glen-Lockport and surrounding areas who are curious about Girl Scouts. Come explore, create, and discover all the fun waiting for you. Girl Scouts is for girls who will be entering kindergarten this fall and older. 
 We have several different sessions to choose from, and each event has a different theme and activities. Families are encouraged to join us for any or all sessions and meet new friends each week!
This is NOT a drop off event. All girls must be chaperoned. PLEASE REGISTER ALL ADULTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING.
For questions or more information please contact Jennifer at jjohnson@girlscoutsgcnwi.org or call/text 224-207-9226.

Local Event: Gabby's Dollhouse Girl Scout party/family info event

Gabby's Dollhouse Girl Scout party/family info...

Step into a world of imagination and adventure with a Girl Scout evening inspired by Gabby's Dollhouse. Enjoy hands-on fun with...

Gabby's Dollhouse Girl Scout party/family info event

Jennifer Johnson

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Romeoville

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Lemont

Bolingbrook

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Shorewood

Mokena

Orland Park

DuPage County

Woodridge

60 + homes participating Friday, April 24th - Sunday, April 26th. Link to map and details of participating homes times and offerings:&nbsp;
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Local Event: Lemont Park District Community Garage Sale

Lemont Park District Community Garage Sale

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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
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As Seen on “Chicago’s Best!”
and "Best Fish Fry" selection 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 &amp; 2025&nbsp;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!. 

Open Jukebox. WE&nbsp;PAY; YOU&nbsp;PLAY!! ALL&nbsp;NIGHT!! Play your favorites on us all night.
Bucket Specials. 12 Beers on Tap.
Single Serve Wine.
Hot Slots!!!

Local Event: NL VFW Open Jukebox Friday Night! We Pay, You Play!  Happy Hour 7 pm No Cover, Public Welcome!

NL VFW Open Jukebox Friday Night! We Pay, You...

Open Jukebox. WE PAY; YOU PLAY!! ALL NIGHT!!  Play your favorites on us all night.
Bucket Specials. 12 Beers on Tap.
Single...

NL VFW Open Jukebox Friday Night! We Pay, You Play!  Happy Hour 7 pm No Cover, Public Welcome!

Christ Lutheran Church

Step back in time at this interactive hands-on art experience featuring a juried exhibition of talented works by local Girl Scouts and leaders. This family-friendly event is open to all and features creative art projects for all ages, a bake sale, and exciting raffles. If you have a Girl Scout from another area and they want to participate in the Art Show, please reach out to us at orlandparkgs614@gmail.com.&nbsp;

Local Event: Brush With The Past Girl Scout Art Show

Brush With The Past Girl Scout Art Show

Step back in time at this interactive hands-on art experience featuring a juried exhibition of talented works by local Girl...

SDJCA North Activity Center

<h1>HELP EXPECTANT &amp; NEW MOMS </h1>
<h1>DONATE TO BIRTHRIGHT OF JOLIET </h1>
<h2>The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus are hosting a free French Toast Breakfast and Baby Shower this Sunday, April 26th from 9am to 11:30am</h2>
<h2>You can help Birthright by bringing a Baby Shower Gift, Cash or Check Donation, or give via Credit Card.</h2>
At St Joseph Church, 500 S Jefferson St, Lockport 
<h1>If you can't make it to the French Toast Breakfast, you can donate NOW. </h1>
<h2>Scan the QR Code, select your donation, enter your name &amp; Email, and Credit Card Information. Thank You!</h2>

Local Event: French Toast Breakfast & Baby Shower

French Toast Breakfast & Baby Shower

HELP EXPECTANT & NEW MOMS 
DONATE TO BIRTHRIGHT OF JOLIET 
The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus are hosting a free French Toast...

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 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times.
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;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy.Snacks, Lunch and Dinner OptionsThe Snack Shack will be open in the front lobby during the show with $1 packaged snacks, bottled water and canned soda.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For lunch or early dinner options...Burger 21, Buona Beef, Submarine City, P.F. Changs, The White Sheep, Dairy Queen and other delicious restaurants are nearby for your during and after-show noshing pleasure! Patrons are totally welcome to return to the show if you leave for lunch!&nbsp;
Door&nbsp;Prizes
Winner MUST Be Present @ Door Prize Drawing Times. No Exceptions.&nbsp;
Please support our generous door prize sponsors!&nbsp;We highly recommend our generous door prize sponsors Burger 21 (14650 South LaGrange in Orland Park) for the best burgers in town, Buona Beef (9525 W. 131st St @ LaGrange and 131st St in Orland Park) for the best Italian Beef sandwiches in town, and Nothing&nbsp;Bundt Cakes (14360 S. LaGrange in Orland Park) for the best desserts in town!&nbsp;
Every Paid Adult Guest 18+, each&nbsp;Paid Teen Guest 13-17&nbsp;accompanied and supervised by their Paid Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian, and every&nbsp;Child Guest 12 and Under,&nbsp;accompanied and supervised by their Paid Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian receives one Door Prize Drawing Ticket.
10:30 Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate and $5 Burger 21 Gift Card
11:00 Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate and $5 Burger 21 Gift Card
11:30 Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate and $21 Burger 21 Gift Card
12:00 Door Prize
FREE Buona Original Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Topping @ Buona Beef Orland Park and FREE Bundtlets For A Year @ Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park
12:30 Grand Door Prize
$25 Sports Cards and More Show Gift Certificate, FREE Buona Original Beef Sandwich or Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Topping @ Buona Beef Orland Park and One Full-Size Nothing Bundt Cake
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Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 9 am to 2 pm

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, April 26, 2026 - 9 am to 2 pm

Plainfield Central High School

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Plainfield to help several local PSD 202 schools fundraise!!&nbsp;&nbsp;Get ready for some unforgettable fun, hoops and alley oops. &nbsp;This is a basketball ‘game’ like no other. &nbsp;

Local Event: Support local Schools with the Harlem Wizards 

Support local Schools with the Harlem Wizards 

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Plainfield to help several local PSD 202 schools fundraise!!  Get ready for some unforgettable...

Bricks & Minifigs Naperville

Calling all Star Wars LEGO&nbsp;fans to explore a massive selection of over 100 retired 'New in Box' and certified sets. Discover thousands of minifigures from across the galaxy at this must-attend event for collectors and builders alike. We buy, sell, trade and party all things LEGO! Book your&nbsp; next event like birthday parties or classes with us!&nbsp;

Local Event: Star Wars LEGO fans - May 2nd - Join Us On The Brick Side

Naperville

Star Wars LEGO fans - May 2nd - Join Us On The...

Calling all Star Wars LEGO fans to explore a massive selection of over 100  retired 'New in Box' and certified sets. Discover...

Star Wars LEGO fans - May 2nd - Join Us On The Brick Side

🌸 Mother’s Day Brunch at Alpine Banquets – Reserve Before It’s Gone! 🌸
Don’t wait until it’s too late—Mother’s Day reservations are already filling quickly at Alpine Banquets! Treat Mom to a beautiful, stress-free celebration she truly deserves at one of Chicagoland’s favorite family-owned venues.
This is more than just brunch—it’s an experience. From the moment you walk in, you’ll be surrounded by elegant décor, a welcoming atmosphere, and a carefully curated menu designed to impress every guest at the table.
✨ Your Mother’s Day Experience Includes:
• Full brunch buffet with breakfast &amp; lunch favorites
• Fresh seafood station &amp; chef-inspired selections
• Sweets table filled with irresistible desserts
• Freshly brewed coffee &amp; tea service
• Open bar available
• Comfortable, elegant seating for your entire family
🕐 Limited Seating Times: 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM
⚠️ Important: &nbsp;Time slots sell out every year.
Make this the year you celebrate Mom the right way—no cooking, no stress, just quality time and a beautiful experience she’ll remember.
📞 Call NOW to reserve your table before all seatings are fully booked. 630-964-4154
Walk-ins will NOT be accepted.
📍 Alpine Banquets | Chicagoland Area
📅 Mother’s Day
💐 Your table is waiting… but not for long.

Local Event: Mother’s day Brunch ♥️

Darien

Mother’s day Brunch ♥️

🌸 Mother’s Day Brunch at Alpine Banquets – Reserve Before It’s Gone! 🌸
Don’t wait until it’s too late—Mother’s Day reservations...

Hiring: Part-Time Choir Director
Trinity Lutheran Church New Lenox, IL Choir Director Position - Part Time 
508 North Cedar Road New Lenox, IL 60451
Choir Director Job Description and Duties:
-Choose music from files and/or purchase (from budget*) music for selected services. 
-Music is chosen based on voicing, church year theme, readings, and/or gospel reading, if possible. Difficulty level is also a consideration. 
-Let church secretary know for placement in the service bulletin. 
-Organize music including filling and emptying folders and filing music. 
-Conduct rehearsals. 
-Direct choir at services and rehearsals. 
-Choir rehearsals have been held on Wednesday nights at 7pm for usually 1 hour (could be adjusted). More time needed near Easter and Christmas. 
-Choir has traditionally sung after the 2nd reading during services. We also sing during offering as well as for prelude. (concurred with pastor - anywhere during service as needed). 
-Singing dates are chosen based on choir member availability and when music is fully prepared. 
-Singing dates that happen every year: 
*Reformation Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving as well as on Thanksgiving 
*Christmas Eve 11:00pm Service 
*Ash Wednesday 
*Maundy Thursday 
*Good Friday 
*Easter at Both Services 
*Confirmation 
-Choir sings during Advent, Lent, and ordinary time. 
-Recruiting new members
Extra info: 
-During Lent, other rehearsal arrangements may need to be made since Wednesday have the Soup and Sandwich and Lenten Services. Choir has switched to Mondays or Thursdays before. (sometimes practices have been held between the 8:00am and 10:30am Service.) 
-If the organist is not available to accompany, the director may need to hire (budget funds) someone who is capable on piano, organ or other instrument. 
-Presently two choir members teach Sunday School, so when we have to sing during offering at the 9:00am service. The director may text them when the sermon starts.
-Questions, please call or email: (815) 485-6973 or <a href="mailto:tlcsecretary508@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">tlcsecretary508@gmail.com</a>

Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL Hiring...

Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL Hiring: Part-Time Choir Director

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Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pick Up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive (all car related parts), Furnaces,...

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Lemont Park District Community Garage Sale

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

NL VFW Open Jukebox Friday Night! We Pay, You Play! Happy Hour 7 pm No Cover, Public Welcome!

Brush With The Past Girl Scout Art Show

French Toast Breakfast & Baby Shower

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 9 am to 2 pm

Support local Schools with the Harlem Wizards

Star Wars LEGO fans - May 2nd - Join Us On The Brick Side

Mother’s day Brunch ♥️

Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL Hiring: Part-Time Choir Director

Free Scrap Metal Pickup