Jody Rankin

Will County

Emily Rosca

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Plainfield

Illinois

Andrea Earnest

Romeoville

John Ferak

Shorewood

Bolingbrook

Homer Glen-Lockport

Joliet

Kendall County

Oswego

DuPage County

Lisa Marie Farver

Naperville

Kane County

Montgomery

Aurora

Woodridge

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Join us this weekend at our Gifts for Mom Spring Craft Fair! Mother's Day is fast approaching; get your mom something special this year. Below is information on our local vendors. Please call the Parish Office with any questions: (815) 609-8077.&nbsp;
Mary Me Studio ~ Catholic Jewelry &amp; Goods
Handmade Wooden Crafts by John Powers ~ Bowls, Pens, &amp; Wine Stoppers
Sharing Joy Bracelets ~ Bead Bracelets including Rosary Bracelets &amp; other Charms
Hand Made Crafts ~ Cross Stitched Mother's Day Cards &amp; More
Crochet by Heart ~ Handmade Crochet Jewelry
Felted Vines ~ Handmade Flowers, Floral Arrangements, &amp; More
Happy Crafting ~ Deco Mesh Wreaths &amp; Smashed Cans&nbsp;

Local Event: Craft Fair: Gifts for Mom

Craft Fair: Gifts for Mom

Join us this weekend at our Gifts for Mom Spring Craft Fair! Mother's Day is fast approaching; get your mom something special...

Go FLY A KITE KITE FESTIVAL 

The GO FLY A KITE KITE FESTIVAL sponsored by the Wheaton Park District, Gift of Wings and Giftofwings.com, and the Wheaton Eye Clinic, will take place in Graf Park in Wheaton, 1855 Manchester Rd from 10 am until 1 pm.&nbsp; The Grand Launch will take place at 11:00 am, with the Wheaton Eye Clinic Kids Mad Dash taking place at 12:00 pm.&nbsp; The first 35 kids that sign up and participate will receive a FREE kite compliments of the Wheaton Eye Clinic.&nbsp; Gift of Wings will be featuring the Badger Dream team flying the Giant Kites, some over 100 feet long.&nbsp; Gift of Wings will be selling kites for this great event.&nbsp; Food Trucks will be on-site!&nbsp; Now, come over to Graf Park and GO FLY A KITE!

Local Event: Go Fly a Kite Kite Festival

Wheaton

Go Fly a Kite Kite Festival

The GO FLY A KITE KITE FESTIVAL sponsored by the Wheaton Park District, Gift of Wings and Giftofwings.com, and the Wheaton Eye...

Parks Place, 102 S. IL Rt.53-Gardner, IL (A block east of I-55, Exit #227)

Rt.
66 defined an important era in America's history, and it lives on
today. On Sunday May 3rd come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
Mother Road with Junk in
the Trunk Morris at our
Gardner location. Our
outdoor flea market will be open from 9AM until 3PM
at Parks
Place, 102 S. Rt. 53, a
block east of I-55 (Gardner Exit #227). Parks Place was
once a Standard Oil Filling Station located on Rt. 66, and
our May 3rd market
is part of Red Carpet Corridor 2026, featuring family
friendly events along Rt.
66 from Joliet to Towanda. New
vendors are always welcome, and
we do not require advance
reservations, so if
you would like to be a vendor in
Gardner for Red Carpet Corridor this
coming Sunday, or at
any of our upcoming markets in
Morris, Mazon
or Gardner, simply arrive
at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee and take an available spot. Proceeds
from vendor fees received
at this event will be
donated to the Grundy County Historical Society. For
additional information visit us 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 Morris in Gardner for Red Carpet Corridor

Channahon-Minooka

Junk in the Trunk Morris in Gardner for Red...


Rt.
66 defined an important era in America's history, and it lives on
today. On Sunday May 3rd come celebrate the 100th...

Junk in the Trunk Morris in Gardner for Red Carpet Corridor

Come join us for a delicious afternoon at our 2nd Annual BEAST&nbsp;OF&nbsp;THE FEAST Food Truck Fest at Oswego East High School.&nbsp; Our community service organization, Key Club International,&nbsp; is hosting 6 amazing food trucks: Serna's Grill &amp; Monster Gyros, Freddie's Off the Chain Mexican Cuisine, Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, Jamaica One Love Kitchen, Pancho's Frutas y Yogurts, and Cold on the Go! - Specialty Coffees and Refreshers.&nbsp; Make sure you vote for your favorite food truck and help them win the coveted 2026 Beast of the Feast Trophy.&nbsp; All proceeds will be used for future community service projects to support those in need.

Local Event: OEHS Beast of the Feast Food Truck Fest

OEHS Beast of the Feast Food Truck Fest

Come join us for a delicious afternoon at our 2nd Annual BEAST OF THE FEAST Food Truck Fest at Oswego East High School.  Our...

Specific event location will be provided upon making a free appointment.

Will County is hosting an Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Free of charge, county residents can drop off nearly all kinds of unwanted electronics (such as televisions and computers) and household hazardous wastes (such as paints, automotive fluids, and lawn chemicals) for recycling and safe disposal.The event takes place in Plainfield from 8 AM to 2 PM. Specific location information will be provided to residents who <a href="https://electronics-hhw-collection.as.me/Plainfield050926" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">make a free appointment here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.willcountygreen.com/assets/1/Events/EHHW_Flyer_Plainfield_2026.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://willcountygreen.com/assets/1/Events/2026_Recyclepalooza_Joliet_Flyer1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See the list of accepted items on our flyer here</a> and find other useful event information by visiting <a href="https://www.willcountygreen.com/plainfield2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Will County's Plainfield 2026 event page on willcountygreen.com</a>.

Local Event: Will County Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

Will County Electronics and Household Hazardous...

Will County is hosting an Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Free of charge,...

Will County Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

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:
https://forms.gle/zyBrLReEf6Fi88RU8
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>

Local Event: Taste of Bolingbrook

Taste of Bolingbrook

Join us for an exciting two days at the Taste of Bolingbrook on May 30th and 31st, where local flavors, live entertainment, and...

<ul><li>15238 Vetel Court, Plainfield</li><li>Friday 5/01&nbsp; 8-4 --- Saturday 5/02&nbsp; 8-2</li><li>Dining set, couch/love seat, misc chairs, twin beds, etc., recumbant bike, collectibles, misc. tools, radial arm saw, misc household items.... too much to list.</li><li></ul>

Estate Sale

15238 Vetel Court, PlainfieldFriday 5/01  8-4 --- Saturday 5/02  8-2Dining set, couch/love seat, misc chairs, twin beds, etc., recumbant bike,...

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