White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch

A memory café is a social gathering for individuals living with dementia or other cognitive impairments and their care partners (spouses, children, friend, and professional caregivers). This monthly program provides a comfortable space to connect with others in similar situations, featuring low-stress activities like music, crafts, guest speakers, conversation, and more. Light refreshments will be served.
Memory cafes are not respite care and individuals must be accompanied by their care partner.

Local Event: Monthly Memory Cafe

Will County

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

Monthly Memory Cafe

A memory café is a social gathering for individuals living with dementia or other cognitive impairments and their care partners...

Jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown will be joining us for an afternoon of live jazz music. This husband-and-wife duo performs at all the finest jazz venues across Chicagoland including the Green Mill, Andy’s Jazz Club, Winter’s Jazz Club, and more. You will not want to miss this collaboration between these incredibly skilled jazz artists!
All About Jazz Magazine calls Petra's music&nbsp;“...hauntingly atmospheric and filled with creative substance…poetic, moving and subtly provocative.”&nbsp;Chicago Jazz Magazine has remarked that "Brown has an understated style whereby less is clearly more. That's not to say that he doesn't have fantastic chops. He can rip it up as easily as anyone. Yet his dedication is firstly to clean, thoughtful musicality, rather than just showy flash.”

Local Event: Jazz Concert: Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo

Jazz Concert: Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown Duo

Jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown will be joining us for an afternoon of live jazz music. This...

Enjoy conversations about literature that are paired perfectly with wine! Attendees will be able to freely move throughout the event to sample different wines while hearing about engaging books the library has to offer. Visitors with a library card in good standing will be able to check out books at the event. Discover your next read!

Local Event: Literature & Libations: Speed Date Great Books

Literature & Libations: Speed Date Great Books

Enjoy conversations about literature that are paired perfectly with wine! Attendees will be able to freely move throughout the...

White Oak Library District - Lockport Branch

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

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!. 

Central Square

Experience a nostalgic trip back in time at the Old Canal Days Rewind event. This high-energy evening features live music from The Breakfast Club and a variety of delicious options from local food trucks.

Local Event: The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

Experience a nostalgic trip back in time at the Old Canal Days Rewind event. This high-energy evening features live music from...

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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 $3.50, and a 5-bottle domestic beer bucket is $14. 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+

Orland Park Civic Center

The Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Vendor Tables and Door Prizes Courtesy of Buona in Orland Park, Culver's in Homer Glen and Nothing Bundt Cakes of Orland Park (Winners MUST&nbsp;Be Present @ Drawing Times)
Show Hours
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!
IMPORTANT:&nbsp;Show Admission and Youth Policy
Adults 18 and Up: $1
Ages 13 to 17&nbsp;are admitted for $1 each, but Ages 13 - 17&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.
Ages 12 and Under are admitted FREE, but MUST be accompanied and supervised by their Parent or Parent-Appointed Adult Guardian at all times while attending the show.&nbsp;
For safety reasons we cannot make exceptions to the youth policy. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;
Door Prizes
Your $1 Entrance Ticket Automatically Enters You in 5 Door Prize Drawings
WINNERS&nbsp;MUST&nbsp;BE&nbsp;PRESENT&nbsp;@ Drawing&nbsp;Times - No Exceptions&nbsp;
(Dealers/Vendors are Not Eligible for&nbsp;Door Prizes and Cannot "Hold" Tickets for Patrons)
10:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:00 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
11:30 Door Prize - $25 Gift Certificate to Spend at the Same Day's Show Any Dealer at the Sports Cards and More Show
12:00 Door Prize Package
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
FREE Bundtlets for a Year Valid @ Nothing Bundt Cakes, 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show to 144th Street) 
12:30 Door Prize Package
Free Buona Beef Sandwich or Buona Vegan Beef Sandwich with One Free Topping Valid @ Buona Beef located at 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park, IL. (Take LaGrange Road North from the Sports Show and Turn Right at 131st Street)&nbsp;
$25 Gift Card to Use at Culver's on 143rd Street and Bell Road in Homer Glen (Take Ravinia North from the Sports Show, Turn Left on 143rd Street and Drive West to just before Bell Road) The card may also be used at Culver's @ 9515 S. Kedzie in&nbsp;Evergreen Park)&nbsp;
One Full Size Sports Theme Nothing Bundt Cake Courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park
Support Our Sponsors, Special Neighbors, and Friends of the Show
Buona Beef - &nbsp;9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
Culver's -&nbsp;12712 W 143rd St, Homer Glen
Nothing Bundt Cakes - 14360 S. LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
Peace Ice Cream Parlor @ Peace Marketplace - 14314 Beacon Ave., Orland Park
Eckhartz Press (Publisher of Numerous Chicagoland Sports Books) - <a href="https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eckhartzpress.com/shop/product-category/books/</a>Dr. Joe Coler @ Coler Chiropractic&nbsp;Center - 6657 West Archer Ave, Chicago, IL&nbsp;
Dr. Lou Lipschultz @ Southland Eye - 19950 Governors Highway, Ste. 202 Olympia Fields, IL
Aesthetica Skin Care - 18700 S. Wolf Rd. Suite 204, Mokena, ILCZ Family Dentistry New Lenox -&nbsp;<a href="https://czfamilydental.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">czfamilydental.com/</a>Kash Law Office - 6545 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638Sterk Family Law Group - <a href="https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sterkfamilylaw.com/</a>
 
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Local Event: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic...

The Sports Cards and More Show Features 85 Vendor Tables and Door Prizes Courtesy of Buona in Orland Park, Culver's in Homer...

Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Please Note the new date!! Join us at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Sunday, August 23rd 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

Please Note the new date!! Join us at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Sunday, August 23rd at 11:00am for our Closest to the Pin...

Nik & Ivy Brewing Company

Sip &amp; Shop and Celebrate Nik &amp; Ivy Brewing Company's anniversary with us on 8/23/2026. The Streetz Artz Alliance is bringing over eighteen local artists and makers to the brewery who will be selling their hand-made good and services at this event.
Where? Nik &amp; Ivy Brewing 1026 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441 When? 8/23/2026 12pm to 6pm
This market will have a little bit of something for everyone including original artwork, woodwork items, jewelry, sassy decor, apparel, food items and more.
Artist List: 3Damian Art Beaver Rub Spice Company Crafty Creations dk custom woodwork Dye The Day Away Ember &amp; Ivory Candle Company FeFe’s pickles and peppers Ghost Owl Studio gigawatt Grandma Dan's Bakery kat. | poet &amp; author Libra Rising By Yoali Lil Bird Kitchens LLC Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods Melanie Klegerman Fersko - Artist and Author NewRetroMama Raven Feathers and Bat Wings Slow Poke Sculpts Ten Cups Tarot Third Lens Adventures
Check out the Facebook event page as artist features start the week before the event. This is planned to be a nice, relaxing afternoon of casual shopping and celebrations for the brewery.
Come sip and shop with us this Sunday in Lockport, IL!

Local Event: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events)

Lockport

Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition...

Sip & Shop and Celebrate Nik & Ivy Brewing Company's anniversary with us on 8/23/2026. The Streetz Artz Alliance is bringing...

Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events)

Rising Lotus Healing Center - Yoga Studio

Eight years ago, we took a leap of faith and transformed Rising Lotus into a thriving home for movement, healing, and connection. Over the years, together we’ve built something truly special – a space where friendships blossom, where transformation happens, and where every person who walks in the door is welcomed as part of the family.
To honor 8 incredible years, Rising Lotus Healing Center is hosting Karma Week – a week of FREE yoga classes all day, every day from August 24th to August 30th. This tradition is our way of saying thank you for keeping the heart of Rising Lotus beating strong.&nbsp;
Whether you’ve been with us since the early days or just joined this year, you are a part of this story – and we couldn’t imagine it without you. Here’s to celebrating our past, embracing the present, and moving boldly into the future together.&nbsp;
IMPORTANT NOTES: Class pre-registration is REQUIRED! Please secure your spot through the MINDBODY App or go to our website <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZVZ9ls5lRboUWnXeTJQ8RDo9eJXInXFYT9AuNwdLQErtMSKtgnMxkjuWLKi8Ju-oHjLrRV1fuGReYwNM_xuY9Szm5FoYBcYHWV0LoylIQaDzKAD7IwwiSKyNepYKQ-dvxB_Q6PHLkJczrphsj86QKbxuD4cG8_DLvrOkJ_VoYH7N1lPcfrB-UFGScT9WGZebMzWZ8ngsVCdNpLE7REyWcsrZ7U8bTw3humEGuAklA6vL8309wk70-EkczM4-l0VM7gjLelIrJB4ZolRW7cKVlZs42GsUYswM-f70OllfhK__r8AfnqJIeseiXqUXGkNsS_an1m9HpFBzL8GeZeZgsd9D07K9NtP576wGriDSWa54NwYT-GYRmxpraLndvhKzU0_6odTuWWj_9qB3vR7eNt4gaz1J73WJzMCXtw4bJjJEpz-PGirZO2lpqgXpKgYlcZrmPDXi6KkOGup9UQ4BiCW9jq_LgHdB54OqU5w79DAEzfXkAUnFIiTt_2fBdDLWVanetTIyr3okCib_XtlsS232dypEdIYl53HhV-UPTQ1s-czZy3b_qCcKVR1XOdI7ho7lioVeakl5_QNsMaQLzZeH8L6qzOtYxmxCsbcZ7UBsTqKBgthK5j50Yw5eSeFBgML5tY9jXy25dvVNimzDPPvy9x4paqfKZ58ybh6Ke8RT9_AWdq5-NGDyt4AFbCsTJzpWckt1HkXkLiQaM9MTgXXcqXonWWem7ZfxRGSUQtXLNrv8AWQ3wTRSyHGYMB6wjxBYs5i2vqJWHAijkkLuNWT6cUOO5fj8fgWljJd1-M5PvDLhjf7ZaUW4wSLVbuOsCQ" href="https://www.risinglotushealingcenter.com/schedule-1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExaG9UV2F0Z3R1eEY1cjJxUgEewJyZ4EQD8nqpVibhPiFnVwyyEJRTrPFLS45SNv3oeU97dL5tiwakyUIrCDs_aem_lKFpYHqqxoOQC_Ff-Cnnsg" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.risinglotushealingcenter.com/schedule-1</a> CANCELLATION is REQUIRED at least 2 hours before class!&nbsp;
 ASK FOR THE BEST MEMBERSHIP DEALS OF THE YEAR DURING KARMA WEEK!! With Love &amp; Gratitude, Rising Lotus Team

Local Event: Free Yoga Classes

Free Yoga Classes

Eight years ago, we took a leap of faith and transformed Rising Lotus into a thriving home for movement, healing, and...

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All Appliances, Nuts, Bolts, Screws. If you have a question about anything we would pickup please call and ask. Please Call Brian at&nbsp; (815) 210-8819 for Free pickup.

Free Scrap Metal Pickup 

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We pickup Garden Tractors, Farm Equipment, Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Furnaces, Automotive parts, Anything Metal, All...

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