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What happens when a family decides to hold a séance for Jerry Garcia on the anniversary of his death? Waiting for Jerry Garcia — a new play by Dan Zellner, directed by Steven Yandell — is about to find out.
Three family members, played by Becca Blatt, Drew Mierzejewski and Tyler Skaafgard, gather around a séance table, each carrying their own hopes, regrets, and unfinished business. What follows is funny, tender, and surprisingly moving — a comedy about life choices, failed dreams, and what it means to love someone you never knew.
The evening doesn't stop there. A live acoustic Grateful Dead jam session and community sing-along follows the performance, led by musician Jim Cullom and featuring The Uke Jammers with Mitch Thomas. Bring your acoustic instrument. Bring your voice. Just show up.
October 24th &amp; 25th | The Storefront, 4051 Main Street, Skokie IL 
Tickets: $15 | buytickets.at/studioz/2390860

Local Event: Waiting for Jerry Garcia

Waiting for Jerry Garcia

What happens when a family decides to hold a séance for Jerry Garcia on the anniversary of his death? Waiting for Jerry Garcia...

C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort) and St. Peter’s UCC of Skokie are hosting our 9th Annual Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 26th from 3-4pm. A brief service will be held in St. Peter’s gymnasium honoring pets and our unique relationships with them, followed by individual pet blessings. C.A.R.E. will be on hand with pets ready for adoption and information about their adoption facility. Suggested at-the-door donation is $5, and there will be raffle baskets with wonderful pet-inspired gifts and treats. All donations benefit C.A.R.E. and St. Peter’s. 
St. Peter’s UCC is located at 8013 Laramie Avenue, Laramie &amp; Oakton across from Village Hall. Convenient parking is available in the lot off Floral Avenue just east of the church building. For the safety of all, please ensure that your pet is on a leash or in a carrier. This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend, whether they bring a pet, or are ready to begin the adoption process for a furry companion! For more information contact St Peter’s at 847-673-8166 or <a href="mailto:Office@stpeteruccskokie.org">Office@stpeteruccskokie.org</a>.
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We are always grateful for donations of non-perishable food items for our Mini Pantry – they can be left by the Church Office next to the Laramie Street door.

Local Event: 🐾 C.A.R.E.™ and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Host Pet Blessing

🐾 C.A.R.E.™ and St. Peter’s United Church of...

C.A.R.E. (Community Animal Rescue Effort) and St. Peter’s UCC of Skokie are hosting our 9th Annual Pet Blessing on Sunday,...

🐾 C.A.R.E.™ and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Host Pet Blessing

Prairie View Park

Put on your costume and come to the Prairie View Community Center for our Halloween Family Fest! We will have games, a DJ dance party, crafts, inflatables, Tractor Ride, Stories read by the Library, Smores, Face Painting, and more! Join us for some spooky fun.
Food Vendor: TBA – Food and drink are available for purchase.
Registration is initially Morton Grove residents only. Non-resident registration begins October 1. Code: 420101-01 Ages: 3-12 Fee: $10/$12<a href="https://ilmortongroveweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&amp;module=AR&amp;PrimaryCode=420101" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
This event is sponsored by <a href="https://www.proautoillinois.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ProAuto</a>, <a href="https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/il/morton-grove/mae-trongkamsataya-06m6zb407ak" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">State Farm Mae Trongkamsataya</a>, <a href="https://ttps://lavittanimalhospital.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lavitt Animal Hospital,</a> <a href="https://www.mypfcu.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Partnership Financial Credit Union</a>,and <a href="https://www.procaredental.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorAV5kQX_QI3ub54B30jlTDNVCvezfV5gG_dVUdWoQWoHhpZQ98" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ProCare Family Dental</a>.

Local Event: Halloween Family Fest

Halloween Family Fest

Put on your costume and come to the Prairie View Community Center for our Halloween Family Fest! We will have games, a DJ dance...

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG

Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at the Holiday Inn North Shore Chicago in Skokie, Illinois. The evening begins at 7:00 PM with a dessert reception catered by Zelda’s Catering, followed by an 8:00 PM program featuring keynote speaker Ali Hearn, LCSW—a consultant, trainer, coach, and mental health advocate who will explore how we can rethink our everyday spaces to foster belonging and connection in the face of rising loneliness. Tickets are $100 per person, with sponsorship opportunities also available.

Local Event:  No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where Connection Begins: Better Together

 No Shame On U Annual Event 2026: Where...

 Join No Shame On U for their Annual Event 2026, **Where Connection Begins: Better Together**, taking place on Sunday, November...

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