Come out on Saturday September 5th 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center. Early bird at 9 am ($10) then regular hours 930 to 2 pm ($5). Kids 10 and under free with paid adult. 3 rooms full of comics and collectibles!

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Come out on Saturday September 5th 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center. Early bird at 9 am ($10) then regular hours 930 to 2 pm...

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Show Mom how "tea-rrific" she is this Mother's Day&nbsp;with our&nbsp;adorable Teapot Cake! Available in&nbsp;your choice of cake and mousse filling. Iced in buttercream with fondant accents.&nbsp;
You can also purchase&nbsp;<a href="https://creativecakesbakery.bakesmart.com/category/mother%27s+day" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://creativecakesbakery.bakesmart.com/category/mother%2527s%2Bday&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1745609565369000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2eJjNCOpuKZJt5ucxPYd1l" rel="nofollow noopener">online</a> our pull apart Cupcake Bouquet, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Mini Parfait Cups, and French Macaron flights! Use code MOM26 to SAVE 15% on your online order!
*NEW* Store Hours Starting May 10th! Tuesday - Saturday 8 am - 4 pm Sunday 10 am - 2 pm CLOSED MONDAY store hours do not apply to pre-approved deliveries
Creative Cakes Bakery 708-614-9755

Local Event: Sweets for Mom from Creative Cakes!

Sweets for Mom from Creative Cakes!

Show Mom how "tea-rrific" she is this Mother's Day with our adorable  Teapot Cake! Available in your choice of cake and mousse...

Don't let the prize you've been eyeing "sip" away at this exclusive two-day garage sale event. Shoppers can take advantage of exclusive coupon giveaways while browsing a variety of Dunkin' merchandise, including mugs, tumblers, and holiday ornaments.

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Garage Sale

Don't let the prize you've been eyeing "sip" away at this exclusive two-day garage sale event. Shoppers can take advantage of...

<h2>ORDER YOUR GRADUATION CAKE TODAY! </h2>
Visit us online to request a Custom Cake Quote or click <a href="https://creativecakesbakery.bakesmart.com/category/graduation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> to see the graduation cake designs available now in our online store.&nbsp;Use code&nbsp;GRAD26 on checkout to SAVE 15% on your online order! 
Please allow 2 business days notice for online orders.&nbsp;Coupon is only valid for orders placed through our online store.
*NEW* STORE HOURS Starting May 10th, the bakery will be open for pick ups and walk-in purchases on Sundays from 10 am - 2 pm and&nbsp;Tuesday - Saturday&nbsp;8 am - 4 pm. We are&nbsp;CLOSED Mondays.
*Store hours do not apply to pre-approved deliveries*
Creative Cakes Bakery 16649 Oak Park Ave, Unit F Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-614-9755

Local Event: Celebrate Your Graduate with a Creative Cake!

Celebrate Your Graduate with a Creative Cake!

ORDER YOUR GRADUATION CAKE TODAY! 
Visit us online to request a Custom Cake Quote or click HERE to see the graduation cake...

Peace Village

Peace Village is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Family Fun Fest on Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!
Bring the whole family for a day filled with festive games, interactive entertainment, and unique shopping from a variety of vendors—including handcrafted and curated items created by our talented residents.
Click the link or scan the QR code to register today (registration is encouraged but not required).&nbsp;Interested in becoming a sponsor? A variety of opportunities are available! Contact Amanda Ramirez at 708-671-2418 or aramirez@peacevillage.org for more information.&nbsp;Can't wait to see you there!

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Palos Park

Peace Village Family Fun Fest 

Peace Village is excited to announce our 3rd Annual Family Fun Fest on Saturday, May 16th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!
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Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options so that you make the right choices.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Can't Make it? Call Silver Health Team presenter @ 708-261-4512.
Medicare can be confusing! Join us for a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out of pocket exposure. We will discuss Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, and cost savings strategies for the years to come. You don't need to be a patient, as all are welcome. Please register as room is limited! Hurry, register today!&nbsp;

Local Event: Free Medicare Seminar at Silver Cross Conference Center

Free Medicare Seminar at Silver Cross...

Join us for an in-person Medicare 101 seminar and learn your options so that you make the right choices.  
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Free Medicare Seminar at Silver Cross Conference Center

Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health &amp; Wellness Fair SATURDAY May 30th~A Day for Wellness Warriors, Healing, and Family Fun~ Call your crew, bring the kids, and come be part of something powerful because this is more than an event, it’s a celebration of strength, healing, and community. For over 16 years, Toy Box Connection, a local children’s charity in Orland Park, has been dedicated to lifting up families and giving back in meaningful ways. Now, we are raising the bar even higher with our 2nd Annual Mental Health/Wellness Fair &amp; Walk—an event created with the whole family in mind, bringing people together to support one another while strengthening the mental wellness of our community .Happening Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the event welcomes wellness warriors of all ages for a full day of connection and care. The 2K interactive, meditative walk is designed to be fluid throughout the day - no start time, no pressure. Whether you join for five minutes or the full experience, it’s an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and move at your own pace alongside others on a shared journey. The heart of the day continues with a vibrant wellness fair featuring local vendors, mental health advocates, and holistic practitioners offering resources, tools, and inspiration. You’ll find opportunities to learn, explore, and connect in ways that feel approachable and empowering and because healing doesn’t have to be heavy, the event is filled with family-friendly fun. Kids can play on the big obstacle course, bounce house, engage in the huge games, families can relax, and everyone can enjoy food trucks and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to stay awhile. Home Depot will be there to build small crafts with all who would like to get creative. What makes this event truly special is the sense of unity it creates. That’s the heart of this day, showing up as wellness warriors for ourselves and for each other . go to <a href="https://www.toyboxconnection.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExRk9FOG9ieEN5d0xiVEFCdnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7sgAmsuUAbdFiTL6ZqmgPuHmSgQKDe9P268z7CnwefG2w4gXmKEclERPpHcg_aem_rjdDBIIoinC5mRbH_6AuGw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.toyboxconnection.com</a> for all the details hope to see you all there!

Local Event: "Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm

"Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental...

Be Kind to Your Mind Mental Health & Wellness Fair SATURDAY May 30th~A Day for Wellness Warriors, Healing, and Family Fun~ Call...

"Be Kind to Your Mind"           Free ~Mental Health/Wellness Fair & Meditation Walk 10am -3pm

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We Pick up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive(all car related parts), Furnaces,Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Screws&hellip;if it&rsquo;s Metal we&rsquo;ll take it away for you. If you&rsquo;re wondering if we can take a particular item just give us a call and ask. For Free Pickup please call Brian @ 815-210-8819

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

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

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>

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